Dodge Caravan 2008 - 3.3 L;3.8 L Engine Compartment; Maintaining Your Vehicle

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3.3L/3.8L ENGINE COMPARTMENT

408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Table of Contents

Table of Contents10
A Word about Your Keys14
- Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)14
- FOB with Integrated Key15
- Tip Start Feature16
- Ignition Key Removal16
- Key-In-Ignition Reminder17
- Locking Door with the Key17
Sentry Key18
- Replacement Keys19
- Customer Key (FOB) Programming19
- General Information20
Steering Wheel Lock - if Equipped21
- If You Wish to Manually Lock the Steering Wheel21
- To Release the Steering Wheel Lock21
- Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System21
Security Alarm System - if Equipped21
Rearming of the System - if Equipped22
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 2122
- To Arm the System22
- To Disarm the System22
- Security System Manual Override23
Illuminated Entry System - if Equipped23
Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped24
- To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate25
- To Lock the Doors and Liftgate26
- Using the Panic Alarm26
- To Open/Close Power Liftgate - if Equipped27
- To Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door - if Equipped27
- To Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door - if Equipped28
- To Turn off Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock - if Equipped28
- General Information29
- Transmitter Battery Service29
Remote Starting System - if Equipped30
Door Locks32
- Manual Door Locks32
- Power Door Locks - if Equipped33
Windows36
- Power Vent Windows - if Equipped36
- Power Windows37
- Sliding Side Door42
- Sliding Door Open Flash43
- Power Sliding Door - if Equipped43
- Power Sliding Door Master Lock-If Equipped45
- Child Protection Door Lock46
Liftgate48
- Power Liftgate - if Equipped49
Seat Storage bin Safety Warning52
- Storage bin Cover Emergency Release53
- Reinstalling Storage bin Cover Emergency Release54
Occupant Restraints55
- Lap/Shoulder Belts56
- Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - if Equipped62
- Seat Belt Pretensioners62
- Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )63
- Seat Belts and Pregnant Women64
- Seat Belt Extender64
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag65
- Airbag System Components65
- Front Seat Airbag Features66
- Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls71
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)76
- Child Restraint78
Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) - if Equipped86
- Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature87
- Only)87
Engine Break-In Recommendations89
Safety Tips90
- Transporting Passengers90
Lock Your Vehicle90
Exhaust Gas90
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle92
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle93
- Mirrors99
- Inside Day/Night Mirror99
- Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped99
- Driver's Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - if Equipped100
- Outside Mirrors100
- Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature101
- Power Folding Outside Mirrors - if Equipped101
- Power Remote-Control Mirrors - if Equipped102
- Heated Remote Control Mirrors - if Equipped103
- Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - if Equipped103
- Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect ) - if Equipped103
- Operation105
- Phone Call Features112
- Uconnect System Features115
- Advanced Phone Connectivity120
- Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect System121
- General Information130
- Seats130
- Manual Front & Second Row Seat Adjuster130
- Way Driver's Power Seat - if Equipped131
- Adjustable Head Restraints132
- Heated Seats - if Equipped133
- Manual Reclining Seats - if Equipped134
- Manual Lumbar - if Equipped135
- Stow 'N Go Seating - if Equipped136
- Easy Access Seating145
- Swivel 'N Go Premium Seating System - if Equipped146
- Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer152
- Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped152
- Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory153
- Memory Position Recall154
- To Disable a Transmitter Linked to Memory155
- To Open and Close the Hood155
- Lights157
- Interior Lights157
- Park Lights158
- Headlights158
- Automatic Headlights - if Equipped159
- Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only)160
- Lights-On Reminder160
- Battery Protection160
- Headlight Delay - if Equipped161
- Front Fog Lights - if Equipped161
- Halo Lights - if Equipped162
- Multifunction Lever163
- Turn Signals163
- Headlight Low/High Beam Selector Switch164
- Flash to Pass (Optical Horn)164
- Windshield Wiper and Washer164
- Tilt Steering Column - if Equipped167
- Rear Park Sense System - if Equipped167
- Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped171
- 170 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle171
- Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped172
- To Activate173
- To Set at a Desired Speed173
- To Deactivate173
- To Resume Speed173
- To Vary the Speed Setting174
- To Accelerate for Passing174
- Electronic Brake Control System175
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)175
- TCS (Traction Control System)176
- BAS (Brake Assist System)177
- ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)178
- ESP (Electronic Stability Program)179
- ESP/BAS Warning Lamp181
- Overhead Consoles182
- Front Overhead Consoles182
- Courtesy/Reading Lights - as Equipped183
- Sunglass Storage184
- Rear Overhead Console- if Equipped184
- Garage Door Opener - if Equipped185
- Programming Homelink186
- Gate Operator/Canadian Programming188
- Using Homelink189
- Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button189
- Security190
- Troubleshooting Tips190
- General Information190
- Power Sunroof - if Equipped191
- Opening Sunroof - Manual191
- Opening Sunroof - Express191
- Closing Sunroof - Manual191
- Venting Sunroof - Express191
- Closing Sunroof - Express191
- Auto Sunroof (Express) with Anti-Pinch Protection192
- Sunshade Operation192
- Wind Buffeting192
- Sunroof Maintenance192
- Ignition off Operation192
- Electrical Power Outlets - if Equipped193
- Power Inverter - if Equipped194
- Electrical Outlet Use with Engine off195
- Sun Screens- if Equipped195
- Convenience Tray Drawer and Cup Holders197
- Instrument Panel Cup Holders197
- Bottle Holders198
- Optional Smoker's Package Kit198
- Console Features198
- Basic Console Features198
- Premium Console Features - if Equipped200
- Storage205
- Glove Compartments205
- Door Trim Panel Storage206
- Driver Seat Back Storage - if Equipped207
- Second Row Seat Storage Bins - if Equipped207
- Overhead Console Storage - if Equipped209
- Removable Floor Console with Stow 'N Go Seating - if Equipped209
- Rear Compartment Storage Bins211
- Coat Hooks212
- Cargo Area Storage212
- Roof Luggage Rack - if Equipped213
- Umbrella Holder214
- Load Leveling System215
- Instrument Panels and Controls220
- Base Instrument Cluster221
- Premium Instrument Cluster222
- Instrument Cluster Descriptions223
- Compass Mini Trip Computer (CMTC) - if Equipped234
- Odometer Display234
- Compass Mini Trip Computer Reset Button234
- Trip Odometer (ODO)235
- Compass/Temperature Display235
- Radio General Information237
- Radio Broadcast Signals237
- Two Types of Signals237
- Electrical Disturbances238
- AM Reception238
- FM Reception238
- Sales Code REQ - AM/FM Stereo Radio and239
- Jack)239
- Operating Instructions - Radio Mode239
- Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)247
- Notes on Playing MP3/WMA Files249
- List Button252
- Play)252
- Info Button252
- Sales Code RES - AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)254
- Operating Instructions - Radio Mode254
- Operation Instructions - CD Mode for CD and MP3 Audio Play260
- Notes on Playing MP3 Files262
- List Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)265
- Info Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)265
- Sales Code REN - Multimedia System - if Equipped266
- Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (if Equipped)267
- Operating Instructions - Hands-Free267
- Communication (Uconnect™) (if Equipped)267
- Clock Setting Procedure267
- Sales Code RER - Multimedia System - if Equipped269
- Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio270
- Operating Instructions - Hands-Free270
- Communication (Uconnect™) (if Equipped)270
- Clock Setting Procedure271
- Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) - if Equipped273
- Connecting the Ipod Device273
- Controlling the Ipod Using Radio Buttons274
- Play Mode274
- List or Browse Mode276
- Satellite Radio (RSC) - if Equipped (REN, RER and RES Radios Only)277
- System Activation277
- Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)278
- Selecting Satellite Mode278
- Satellite Antenna278
- Reception Quality279
- Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode279
- Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone281
- (If Equipped)281
- Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment281
- System (VES™) (if Equipped)281
- Video Entertainment System (VES™) - if Equipped281
- Radio Operation and Cellular Phones283
- Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped283
- Radio Operation284
- CD Player284
- CD/DVD Disc Maintenance284
- Climate Controls285
- Starting Procedures310
- Automatic Transmission311
- Normal Starting (above 32°F / 0°C)311
- Extremely Cold Weather Starting (below 20°F / -29°C)311
- High Altitude Starting (above 4,000 Ft. / 1 219 M)311
- If Engine Fails to Start312
- After Starting313
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped313
- Automatic Transmission314
- Brake/Transmission Interlock System314
- Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System315
- Automatic Transmission315
- Parking Brake318
- Brake System320
- Anti-Lock Brake System - if Equipped320
- Traction Control (TCS) - if Equipped323
- Power Steering324
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces325
- Acceleration325
- Traction325
- Driving through Water326
- Flowing/Rising Water326
- Shallow Standing Water326
- Tire Safety Information328
- Tire Markings328
- Tire Identification Number (TIN)331
- Tire Loading and Tire Pressure332
- Tires - General Information336
- Tire Pressure336
- Tire Inflation Pressures337
- Radial-Ply Tires339
- Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped340
- Limited Use Spare - if Equipped340
- Tire Spinning341
- Tread Wear Indicators342
- Life of Tire342
- Replacement Tires343
- Alignment and Balance344
- Tire Chains345
- Snow Tires346
- Tire Rotation346
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)347
- Basic TPMS Without EVIC - if Equipped350
- Premium TPMS with EVIC - if Equipped352
- Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings353
- Check TPMS Message354
- General Information356
- Fuel Requirements356
- Fuel Requirements - 3.3L & 3.8L Gasoline Engines356
- Fuel Requirements - 4.0L Gasoline Engines357
- Reformulated Gasoline358
- Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends358
- MMT in Gasoline358
- Materials Added to Fuel359
- Fuel System Cautions359
- Carbon Monoxide Warnings360
- Adding Fuel361
- Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)361
- Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message362
- Flexible Fuel - 3.3L Engines Only363
- E-85 General Information363
- Ethanol Fuel (E-85)364
- Fuel Requirements364
- Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel365
- Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles365
- Cruising Range366
- Replacement Parts366
- Maintenance366
- Vehicle Loading367
- Vehicle Certification Label367
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)367
- Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)367
- Tire Size368
- Rim Size368
- Inflation Pressure368
- Curb Weight368
- Overloading368
- Loading369
- Trailer Towing370
- Common Towing Definitions371
- Trailer Hitch Classification375
- Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)375
- Trailer and Tongue Weight378
- Towing Requirements379
- Towing Tips384
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)385
- Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing with All Four Wheels on the Ground)385
- Hazard Warning Flasher387
- If Your Engine Overheats388
- Jacking and Tire Changing389
- Jacking Instructions390
- Jump-Starting Procedure400
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle402
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle403
- With Ignition Key403
- Without the Ignition Key404
- Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing with All Four Wheels on the Ground)404
- Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle with a Tow Dolly404
- 3.3L/3.8L Engine Compartment409
- Maintaining Your Vehicle409
- Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II410
- Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message411
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs411
- Replacement Parts413
- Dealer Service413
- Maintenance Procedures413
- Engine Oil414
- Engine Oil Filter416
- Drive Belt417
- Spark Plugs417
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter417
- Catalytic Converter418
- Maintenance-Free Battery419
- Air Conditioner Maintenance421
- Power Steering - Fluid Check424
- Front Suspension Ball Joints424
- Steering Shaft Seal424
- Steering Linkage424
- Drive Shaft Universal Joints425
- Body Lubrication425
- Windshield Wiper Blades425
- Windshield and Rear Window Washers426
- Exhaust System427
- Cooling System428
- Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses433
- Fuel System Connections433
- Brakes434
- Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check435
- Automatic Transaxle436
- Front and Rear Wheel Bearings439
- Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion439
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel Cup Holders445
- Fuses (Totally Integrated Power Module)445
- Vehicle Storage453
- Replacement Light Bulbs453
- Bulb Replacement454
- Headlights454
- Front Park/Turn Signal and Side Marker Lights455
- Fog Lights455
- Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Backup Lights456
- 456 Maintaining Your Vehicle457
- Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)457
- License Light457
- Fluids and Capacities458
- Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts459
- Engine459
- Chassis460
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle471
- Prepare for the Appointment471
- Prepare a List471
- Be Reasonable with Requests471
- If You Need Assistance471
- Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)474
- Mopar Parts474
- Reporting Safety Defects474
- In Canada475
- Publication Order Forms475
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades477
- Treadwear477
- Traction Grades477
- Temperature Grades478

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