DODGE CARAVAN 2012 Owners Manual

Hill Start Assist......................... 449
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 500
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 231
Hood Release .......................... 196
Hook, Coat ............................ 260
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................. 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 85
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 300
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 112
Instrument Cluster .................... 284,286
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 283
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 574
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 576Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
............ 578
Interior Appearance Care .................. 574
Interior Lights .......................... 201
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 515
Jack Operation .......................... 514
Jump Starting .......................... 532
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change Assist ...................... 204
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 55
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LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)....... 90
Latches ............................... 103
Hood ............................. 196
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 482
Leaks, Fluid ........................... 103
Life of Tires ............................ 468
Liftgate ................................ 48
Light Bulbs ............................ 103
Lights ............................. 103,198
Airbag ..................... 77,83,101,293
Alarm ............................ 294
Anti-Lock .......................... 289
Automatic Headlights ................. 199
Back-Up ........................... 588
Battery Saver ....................... 204
Brake Assist Warning .................. 448
Brake Warning ...................... 294
Bulb Replacement ................. 585,586Center Mounted Stop
.................. 588
Daytime Running .................... 200
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 201
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 448
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 298
Exterior ........................... 103
Fog ......................... 200,286,587
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 513
Headlights ......................... 586
Headlights On Reminder ............... 200
High Beam Indicator .................. 286
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 204
Illuminated Entry ..................... 19
Interior ............................ 201
License ............................ 589
Lights On Reminder .................. 200
Low Fuel ....................... 297,306
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 291
Oil Pressure ........................ 297
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Park.............................. 587
Passing ............................ 204
Reading ........................... 228
Rear Servicing ....................... 588
Rear Tail ........................... 588
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 296
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 294
Service ......................... 585,586
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 291
Side Marker ........................ 588
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 294
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 289
Traction Control ..................... 448
Turn Signal ................... 103,587,588
Voltage ............................ 297
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 286
Load Leveling System .................... 270 Loading Vehicle
................... 260,492,494
Capacities .......................... 494
Tires .............................. 457
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 35
Door .............................. 32
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ....................... 90
Lubrication, Body ....................... 560
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 271
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 556
Maintenance Procedures ................... 549
Maintenance Schedule .................... 594
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 244
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 291,547
Manual, Service ......................... 615
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 228
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 192
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Memory Seat........................ 1 15,192
Methanol ............................. 483
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 311
Mirrors ............................... 112
Automatic Dimming .................. 112
Electric Remote ...................... 114
Exterior Folding ..................... 114
Heated ............................ 115
Memory ........................... 192
Outside ........................... 113
Rearview .......................... 112
Vanity ............................ 116
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 310
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 473
Mopar Parts ......................... 549,614
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 483
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 203Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps)
.......... 224
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 98
Occupant Restraints ................... 52,76,81
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............74,76,79
Odometer ............................. 286
Oil Change Indicator ................ 288,289,309
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...........288,289,309
Oil, Engine ......................... 550,590
Capacity ........................... 589
Change Interval ..................... 551
Checking .......................... 550
Disposal ........................... 552
Filter .......................... 552,590
Filter Disposal ....................... 552
Identification Logo ................... 551
Materials Added to ................... 552
Recommendation .................. 551,589
Synthetic .......................... 552
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Viscosity........................ 552,589
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............546,547
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 231
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ............... 112,113
Overhead Console ....................... 227
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 227
Overheating, Engine ................... 296,513
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,615
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 215
Parking Brake .......................... 439
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 210
Personal Settings ........................ 315
Pets, Transporting ........................ 95
Phone, Cellular ......................... 125
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 125
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 457Power
Door Locks ......................... 34
Lift Gate ........................... 49
Mirrors ............................ 114
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 244
Seats ............................. 160
Sliding Door ......................... 42
Steering ........................ 437,438
Sunroof ........................... 241
Windows ........................... 36
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 591
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 69
Preparation for Jacking .................... 522
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 64
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 315
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 464
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......562,565
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Radio Operation........................ 392
Radio Remote Controls .................... 390
Rear Air Conditioning .................398,408
Rear Camera ........................... 224
Rear Cross Path ......................... 123
Rear Heater ............................ 398
Rear Park Sense System ................... 215
Rear Window Defroster ................... 269
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 112
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 167
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 84
Recreational Towing ...................... 509
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 482
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 68
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 390
Remote Starting System .................... 29
Removable Floor Console .................. 265
Replacement Keys ........................ 16 Replacement Parts
....................... 549
Replacement Tires ....................... 469
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 614
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .........288,289,309
Restraint, Head ......................... 167
Restraints, Child ....................... 85,89
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 536
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 271
Rotation, Tires .......................... 472
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ 101
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 103
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 614
Safety Information, Tire ................... 452
Safety Tips ............................. 99
Safety, Exhaust Gas .................... 51,100
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 343
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 594
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 576
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Seat Belt Reminder....................... 68
Seat Belts ........................... 52,101
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 61
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 61
And Pregnant Women .................. 69
Child Restraint ..................... 85,87
Extender ........................... 70
Front Seat .......................... 55
Inspection .......................... 101
Pretensioners ........................ 64
Rear Seat ........................... 55
Seats ................................. 160
Adjustment ......................... 166
Fold in Floor (Stow nGo) .............. 172
Heated ............................ 163
Memory ........................... 192
Power ............................ 160
Reclining .......................... 167
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) .............. 172 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)
................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........563,590
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 611
Service Contract ......................... 613
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 291
Service Manuals ........................ 615
Setting the Clock ..................... 323,332
Settings, Personal ........................ 315
Shift Lever Override ...................... 537
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 147
Shoulder Belts ........................... 55
Side Airbag ............................. 79
Signals, Turn ................ 103,203,286,587,588
Sliding Door ............................ 41
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 434
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Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 470
Snow Tires ............................ 472
Spare Tire ....................... 465,466,516
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 212
Speedometer ........................... 293
Starting ............................... 419
Automatic Transmission ................ 419
Cold Weather ....................... 420
Engine Fails to Start .................. 420
Remote ............................ 29
Starting and Operating .................... 419
Starting Procedures ...................... 419
Steering Power .......................... 437,438
Tilt Column ........................ 208
Wheel, Heated ...................... 209
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 208
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 390Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls
......................... 390
Storage ............................ 254,585
Storage Bin ............................ 254
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 412,585
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 585
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 172
Sun Roof .............................. 241
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 228
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 244
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 70
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 552
System, Remote Starting .................... 29
Tachometer ............................ 286
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 208
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 400
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......296,514
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 90
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Text Messaging......................... 147
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 208
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 457
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 455
Tire Markings .......................... 452
Tire Safety Information .................... 452
Tires ........................... 103,461,617
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 468
Air Pressure ........................ 461
Chains ............................ 470
Changing .......................... 514
Compact Spare ...................... 465
General Information .................. 461
High Speed ......................... 463
Inflation Pressures .................... 462
Jacking ......................... 514,523
Life of Tires ........................ 468
Load Capacity .................... 457,458
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 473Pressure Warning Light
................ 289
Quality Grading ..................... 617
Radial ............................ 464
Replacement ........................ 469
Rotation ........................... 472
Safety .......................... 452,461
Sizes ............................. 453
Snow Tires ......................... 472
Spare Tire .......................... 516
Spinning ........................... 467
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 468
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 502
Towing ............................... 495
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 139
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 539
Guide ............................. 501
Recreational ........................ 509
Weight ............................ 501
Towing Assistance ....................... 139
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Traction Control......................... 443
Traction Control Switch ................... 443
Trailer Towing .......................... 495
Cooling System Tips .................. 508
Hitches ............................ 500
Minimum Requirements ................ 503
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 502
Wiring ............................ 506
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 501
Trailer Weight .......................... 501
Transaxle Selection of Lubricant ................. 591
Transmission ........................... 569
Automatic ....................... 422,569
Fluid .......................... 570,591
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 231
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20Transporting Pets
........................ 95
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 468
Trip Odometer .......................... 286
Turn Signals ................... 203,286,587,588
UCI Connector ......................... 346
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 125
Umbrella Holder ........................ 256
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 617
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 346
Universal Transmitter ..................... 231
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 482
Upholstery Care ........................ 574
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 116
Variance, Compass ....................... 314
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 492
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 458,492,494
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