parking DODGE CARAVAN 2010 Owner's Guide

CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
•Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation
•Stone and gravel impact
•Insects, tree sap and tar
•Salt in the air near seacoast localities
•Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459
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Automatic Transaxle...................... 324
Adding Fluid ......................... 458
Fluid Level Check ..................... 458
Interlock System ....................... 325
Selection Of Lubricant ................456,479
Shifting ............................. 326
Special Additives ...................... 458
Automatic Transmission ................456,458
Adding Fluid ...................... 457,458
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 458
Fluid Change ......................... 458
Fluid Level Check ..................... 457
Fluid Type ........................ 456,479
Battery ............................... 443
Jump Starting ......................... 421
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 26
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 160
Belts, Seat ............................. 101 Blind Spot Monitoring
.................... 114
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 447
B-Pillar Location ........................ 351
Brake Assist System ...................... 342
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 341
Brake Fluid ............................ 479
Brake, Parking .......................... 336
Brake System ........................... 454
Fluid Check .......................... 454
Warning Light ........................ 229
Brakes ............................... 454
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 325
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 99
Bulb Replacement ....................... 474
Bulbs, Light ......................... 104,473
Calibration, Compass .................. 244,250
Camera, Rear ........................... 181
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 477
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Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 364
Mopar Parts ......................... 436,504
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 160
Navigation System (Uuconnect gps).......... 181
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 99
Occupant Restraints ................... 52,74,78
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........70,71,74,77
Odometer ............................. 231
Oil Change Indicator ................ 233,240,247
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...........233,240,247
Oil, Engine ......................... 437,478
Capacity ............................ 477
Change Interval ....................... 438
Checking ............................ 437
Disposal ............................ 440
Filter ............................ 440,478Filter Disposal
........................ 440
Identification Logo ..................... 438
Materials Added to ..................... 439
Recommendation ................... 438,477
Synthetic ............................ 439
Viscosity ......................... 439,477
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............433,434
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 186
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ............... 110,111
Overhead Console ....................... 183
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 183
Overheating, Engine ................... 227,406
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,505
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 171
Parking Brake .......................... 336
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 166
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