DODGE CARAVAN 2011 Owners Manual

Hood............................. 163
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 408
Leaks, Fluid ........................... 105
Life of Tires ............................ 393
Liftgate ................................ 49
Light Bulbs ............................ 104
Lights ............................. 104,165
Airbag ..................... 79,85,102,257
Alarm ............................ 257
Anti-Lock .......................... 252
Automatic Headlights ................. 165
Back-Up ........................... 509
Battery Saver ....................... 171
Brake Assist Warning .................. 375
Brake Warning ...................... 257
Bulb Replacement .................... 507
Center Mounted Stop .................. 510
Daytime Running .................... 167
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 167 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 375
Engine Temperature Warning
............ 261
Exterior ........................... 104
Fog ......................... 167,249,508
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 438
Headlights ......................... 507
Headlights On Reminder ............... 166
High Beam Indicator .................. 249
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 170
Illuminated Entry ..................... 19
Interior ............................ 167
License ............................ 510
Lights On Reminder .................. 166
Low Fuel ....................... 260,270
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 254
Oil Pressure ........................ 261
Park .............................. 508
Passing ............................ 170
Reading ........................... 194
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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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Exterior Folding..................... 115
Heated ............................ 116
Memory ........................... 159
Outside ........................... 114
Rearview .......................... 113
Vanity ............................ 117
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 274
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 398
Mopar Parts ......................... 471,534
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 409
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 169
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) .......... 191
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 100
Occupant Restraints ................... 53,78,83
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........76,77,78,81Odometer
............................. 249
Oil Change Indicator ................ 251,252,273
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...........251,252,273
Oil, Engine ......................... 472,512
Capacity ........................... 511
Change Interval ..................... 473
Checking .......................... 472
Disposal ........................... 474
Filter .......................... 475,512
Filter Disposal ....................... 474
Identification Logo ................... 473
Materials Added to ................... 474
Recommendation .................. 473,511
Synthetic .......................... 474
Viscosity ........................ 474,511
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............468,469
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 197
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ............... 113,114
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Overhead Console....................... 193
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 193
Overheating, Engine ................... 260,438
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,535
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 182
Parking Brake .......................... 367
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 177
Personal Settings ........................ 279
Pets, Transporting ........................ 97
Phone, Cellular ......................... 127
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 127
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 382
Power Door Locks ......................... 34
Lift Gate ........................... 50
Mirrors ............................ 115
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 207Seats
............................. 128
Sliding Door ......................... 43
Steering ........................ 365,366
Sunroof ........................... 204
Windows ........................... 37
Windows, Express Down ................ 22
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 513
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 71
Preparation for Jacking .................... 447
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 65
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 279
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 389
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......484,487
Radio Operation ........................ 321
Radio Remote Controls .................... 319
Rear Air Conditioning .................330,340
Rear Camera ........................... 191
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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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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 62
And Pregnant Women .................. 71
Child Restraint ..................... 87,89
Extender ........................... 72
Front Seat .......................... 57
Inspection .......................... 102
Pretensioners ........................ 65
Rear Seat ........................... 57
Seats ................................. 127
Adjustment ......................... 133
Fold in Floor (Stow \bnGo) .............. 139
Heated ............................ 130
Memory ........................... 159
Power ............................ 128
Reclining .......................... 134
Stow \bn Go (Fold in Floor) .............. 139
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........485,512
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15 Sentry Key Programming
................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 531
Service Contract ......................... 533
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 254
Service Manuals ........................ 535
Setting the Clock ..................... 287,296
Settings, Personal ........................ 279
Shift Lever Override ...................... 461
Shoulder Belts ........................... 57
Side Airbag ............................. 81
Signals, Turn ............. 104,169,170,249,508,509
Sliding Door ............................ 42
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 362
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 395
Snow Tires ............................ 397
Spare Tire ....................... 390,391,441
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 178
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Speedometer........................... 256
Starting ............................... 351
Automatic Transmission ................ 351
Cold Weather ....................... 352
Engine Fails to Start .................. 352
Remote ............................ 29
Starting and Operating .................... 351
Starting Procedures ...................... 351
Steering Power .......................... 365,366
Tilt Column ........................ 175
Wheel, Heated ...................... 176
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 175
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 319
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 319
Storage ............................ 217,506
Storage Bin ............................ 217
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 343,506Storing Your Vehicle
...................... 506
Stow \bn Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 139
Sun Roof .............................. 204
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 194
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 206
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 72
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 474
System, Remote Starting .................... 29
Tachometer ............................ 249
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 175
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 333
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......259,439
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 91
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 175
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 382
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 380
Tire Markings .......................... 377
Tire Safety Information .................... 377
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Tires ...........................104,386,537
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 393
Air Pressure ........................ 386
Chains ............................ 395
Changing .......................... 439
Compact Spare ...................... 390
Flat Changing ....................... 453
General Information .................. 386
High Speed ......................... 388
Inflation Pressures .................... 387
Jacking ......................... 439,448
Life of Tires ........................ 393
Load Capacity .................... 382,383
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 398
Pressure Warning Light ................ 253
Quality Grading ..................... 537
Radial ............................ 389
Replacement ........................ 394
Rotation ........................... 397 Safety
.......................... 377,386
Sizes ............................. 378
Snow Tires ......................... 397
Spare Tire .......................... 441
Spinning ........................... 392
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 393
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 428
Towing ............................... 421
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 462
Guide ............................. 427
Recreational ........................ 436
Weight ............................ 427
Traction Control ......................... 371
Traction Control Switch ................... 371
Trailer Towing .......................... 421
Cooling System Tips .................. 435
Hitches ............................ 426
Minimum Requirements ................ 429
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 428
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Wiring............................ 432
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 427
Trailer Weight .......................... 427
Transaxle Selection of Lubricant ...............492,513
Transmission ........................... 492
Automatic ....................... 354,492
Fluid .......................... 492,513
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 197
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 97
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 393
Trip Computer .......................... 262
Trip Odometer .......................... 249
Turn Signals ................... 170,249,508,509
UCI Connector ......................... 310 Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)
............. 127
Umbrella Holder ........................ 220
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 537
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 310
Universal Transmitter ..................... 197
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 408
Upholstery Care ........................ 497
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 117
Variance, Compass .................... 264,278
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 418
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 383,418,421
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 343,506
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System) .................. 317
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 127
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Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 438
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 249
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 534
Washer Adding Fluid ....................... 483
Washing Vehicle ......................... 494
Water Driving Through ..................... 363
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 496
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 496
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... 453 Wind Buffeting
....................... 42,206
Window Fogging ........................ 344
Windows .............................. 37
Power ............................. 37
Rear Vent ........................... 37
Windows, Express Down ................... 22
Windshield Defroster ..................... 103
Windshield Washers ................... 171,483
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 482
Wiper Blade Replacement .................. 482
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 171
Zone Control (Temperature Control) .......... 325
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