DODGE CARAVAN 2010 Owners Manual

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 451
Adding Fuel ........................... 381
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 448
Additives, Fuel ......................... 375
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 166
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 440
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 444
Air Conditioning ........................ 298
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 298
Air Conditioning Filter .................316,445
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 316
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .............304,311
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 444
Air Conditioning System .............298,306,444
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 302
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 356
Airbag .............................. 67,77
Airbag Deployment ....................... 78
Airbag Light .................... 76,81,102,237Airbag Maintenance
....................... 80
Airbag, Side ........................ 70,74,77
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........71,74,77
Alarm Light ........................... 236
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 16
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 289
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............450,477
Disposal ............................ 452
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 228
Anti-Theft System ........................ 16
Appearance Care ........................ 459
Ashtray ............................... 200
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 40
Auto Up Power Windows ................40,194
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 110
Automatic Door Locks ................... 33,34
Automatic Headlights .................... 157
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 306
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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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Caps, FillerFuel ............................... 381
Oil (Engine) .......................... 439
Power Steering ........................ 335
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 451
Car Washes ............................ 460
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............100,377
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ....................... 215
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 208
Caution, Exhaust Gas ................... 51,377
Cellular Phone ....................... 122,297
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 476
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 407
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 347
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............234,434
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............ 100
Checks, Safety .......................... 100 Child Restraint
...................... 86,88,89
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 92
Child Safety Locks ........................ 46
Child Seat .............................. 91
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 373
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 461
Climate Control ......................... 297
Clock ........................ 258,260,263,272
Coat Hook ............................ 207
Coin Holder ........................... 208
Cold Weather Operation ................... 322
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 296
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 358
Compass ........................ 241,244,250
Compass Calibration .................. 244,250
Compass Variance .................... 243,251
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 248
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ConnectorUCI ................................ 283
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 283
Console .............................. 208
Console, Floor .......................... 208
Console, Overhead ....................... 183
Console, Removable ...................... 212
Contract, Service ........................ 503
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 451
Cooling System ......................... 449
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 451
Coolant Capacity ...................... 477
Coolant Level ...................... 449,452
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 452
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 450
Inspection ........................... 452
Points to Remember .................... 453
Pressure Cap ......................... 451
Radiator Cap ......................... 451 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)
......450,477,478
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 168
Cupholders ......................... 199,464
Customer Assistance ..................... 501
Daytime Running Lights ................... 159
Dealer Service .......................... 436
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 213
Defroster, Windshield ...............102,300,310
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 433
Dimmer Control ........................ 156
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle .................... 458
Automatic Transmission ................. 457
Oil (Engine) .......................... 437
Power Steering ........................ 335
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 426
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DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 452
Engine Oil ........................... 440
Domelight ............................. 156
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 33
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 186
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 332
Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 333
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 293
E-85 Fuel ............................. 377
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 112
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 195
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 341
Brake Assist System .................... 342
Electronic Stability Program ............... 343Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)
...... 168
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 343
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 181,244
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 406
Jacking ........................... 407,410
Jump Starting ......................... 421
Overheating .......................... 406
Emission Control System Maintenance ......434,482
Engine ............................ 431,432
Air Cleaner .......................... 440
Block Heater ......................... 323
Break-In Recommendations ................ 99
Checking Oil Level ..................... 437
Compartment ...................... 431,432
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 478
Cooling ............................. 449
Exhaust Gas Caution ...............51,100,377
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Flooded, Starting...................... 322
Fuel Requirements .................. 372,477
Oil ........................... 437,477,478
Oil Change Interval .................... 438
Oil Disposal .......................... 440
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 439
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 440
Oil Selection ....................... 438,477
Oil Synthetic ......................... 439
Overheating .......................... 406
Starting ............................. 321
Temperature Gauge .................... 227
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 78
Exhaust Gas Caution ................51,100,377
Exhaust System ...................... 100,441
Express Down Windows ................... 22
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 67
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 112
Exterior Lights .......................... 104 Fabric Care
............................ 462
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 227
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 440
Air Conditioning .................... 316,445
Engine Oil ........................ 440,478
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 440
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 406
Turn Signal .................. 104,228,474,475
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 162
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 418
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ....................... 380
Engine Oil ........................... 380
Fuel Requirements .................. 377,379
Maintenance ......................... 381
Replacement Parts ..................... 381
Starting ............................. 380
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Flooded Engine Starting................... 322
Floor Console .......................... 208
Fluid Capacities ......................... 477
Fluid Leaks ............................ 104
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................... 458
Automatic Transmission ................. 457
Brake .............................. 454
Power Steering ........................ 335
Fluids ................................ 478
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 478
Fog Light Service ........................ 474
Fog Lights ....................... 160,236,474
Fold in Floor (Stow \bn Go) Seating........... 132
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 425
Fuel ................................. 372
Adding ............................. 381
Additives ............................ 375
Clean Air ............................ 373 Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
................. 227,381
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ................... 227
Gasoline ............................ 372
Gauge .............................. 227
Light ............................... 237
Octane Rating ........................ 478
Requirements ...................... 372,477
Tank Capacity ........................ 477
Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution ..................... 376
Fueling ............................... 381
Fuses ................................ 465
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 186
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............381,383,433
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 373
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 372
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 374
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GaugesCoolant Temperature ................... 227
Fuel ............................... 227
Speedometer ......................... 228
Tachometer .......................... 230
Gearshift .............................. 326
General Information .................. 16,26,372
Glass Cleaning .......................... 463
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 144
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............384,388
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............384,387
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 122
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 333
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 406
Head Restraints ......................... 129 Headlights
............................ 157
Bulb Replacement ...................... 474
Cleaning ............................ 463
Lights On Reminder .................... 159
Passing ............................. 162
Replacing ........................... 474
Time Delay .......................... 158
Washers ............................. 158
Heated Mirrors ......................... 113
Heated Seats ........................... 128
Heater ............................... 298
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 323
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 161
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 392
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 186
Hood Release .......................... 153
Hook, Coat ............................ 207
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Ignition............................... 13
Key ............................... 12,13
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 13
Illuminated Entry ........................ 18
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint ........................ 87,88
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 244
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 110
Instrument Cluster .................... 224,227
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 223
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 462
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 464
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 465
Interior Appearance Care .................. 462
Interior Lights ....................... 155,156
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 408
Jack Operation .......................... 407 Jump Starting
.......................... 421
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 19
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change Assist ...................... 161
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 54
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ....... 92
Latches ............................... 104
Hood .............................. 153
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 372
Leaks, Fluid ........................... 104
Life of Tires ............................ 361
Liftgate ................................ 48
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Light Bulbs............................ 104
Lights ............................. 104,155
Airbag ....................... 76,81,102,237
Alarm .............................. 236
Anti-Lock ........................... 228
Automatic Headlights ................... 157
Back-Up ............................ 475
Battery Saver ......................... 160
Brake Assist Warning ................... 344
Brake Warning ........................ 229
Bulb Replacement ................... 473,474
Center Mounted Stop ................... 476
Daytime Running ...................... 159
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 156
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 235
Exterior ............................. 104
Fog .......................... 160,236,474
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 406
Headlight Switch ...................... 157 Headlights
........................... 474
Headlights On Reminder ................. 159
High Beam Indicator .................... 228
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 161
Illuminated Entry ....................... 18
Interior .......................... 155,156
License ............................. 476
Lights On Reminder .................... 159
Low Fuel ............................ 237
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 234
Oil Pressure .......................... 236
Park ............................ 157,474
Passing ............................. 162
Reading ............................. 184
Rear Servicing ........................ 475
Rear Tail ............................ 475
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 236
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 236
Service ........................... 473,474
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