maintenance schedule DODGE CARAVAN 2011 Owner's Manual

56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or
42 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
56,000 miles (91 000 km).
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64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
64,000 miles (104 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
72,000 miles (117 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
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80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
80,000 miles (130 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 104,000 miles (169 000 km).
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or
66 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
88,000 miles (143 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
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96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
96,000 miles (156 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.6L Engine).
❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. †
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or
78 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
104,000 miles (169 000 km).
❏ Flush and replace engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169,00 km) or 60 months
(whichever occurs first).
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112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
112,000 miles (182 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or
90 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid
and filter(s).
❏ Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
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128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
128,000 miles (208 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
136,000 miles (221 000 km).
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Repair Order #Dealer Code
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144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
144,000 miles (234 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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† This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions
warranty.
WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform
a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
vehicle could result in a component malfunction
and effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
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Rear Servicing....................... 509
Rear Tail ........................... 509
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 259
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 257
Service ............................ 507
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator). . 254
Side Marker ........................ 509
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 257
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 253
Traction Control ..................... 375
Turn Signal ................... 104,508,509
Voltage ............................ 260
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 249
Load Leveling System .................... 234
Loading Vehicle ................... 224,418,421
Capacities .......................... 421
Tires .............................. 382
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 35 Door
.............................. 32
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH).. 91
Lubrication, Body ....................... 482
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 234
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 478
Maintenance Procedures ................... 471
Maintenance Schedule .................... 516
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 206
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 254,469
Manual, Service ......................... 535
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 194
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 159
Memory Seat ........................ 1 16,159
Methanol ............................. 409
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 262,276
Mirrors ............................... 113
Automatic Dimming .................. 114
Electric Remote ...................... 115
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Rear Cross Path......................... 124
Rear Heater ............................ 330
Rear Park Sense System ................... 182
Rear Window Defroster ................... 233
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 113
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 134
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 86
Recreational Towing ...................... 436
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 408
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 70
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 319
Remote Starting System .................... 29
Removable Floor Console .................. 229
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 471
Replacement Tires ....................... 394
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 534
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .........251,252,273 Restraint, Head
......................... 135
Restraints, Child ....................... 87,91
Restraints, Infant ......................... 87
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 460
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 234
Rotation, Tires .......................... 397
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ 102
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 104
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 534
Safety Information, Tire ................... 377
Safety Tips ............................ 101
Safety, Exhaust Gas .................... 53,101
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 307
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 516
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 499
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 70
Seat Belts ........................... 53,102
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 62
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