2008 DODGE CARAVAN brake fluid

Chassis
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Ð CHASSIS
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Automatic Transmission MopartATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Brake Master Cylinder MopartDOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or
equivalent. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then
DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake flu-
ids.
Power Steering Reservoir MopartPower Steering Fluid +4 or MopartATF+4 Au-
tomatic Transmission Fluid
488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
492 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 458
Adding Fuel........................... 382
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 455
Additives, Fuel......................... 380
Adjustable Pedals....................... 177
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 445
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 450
Air Conditioning........................ 301
Air Conditioning Controls................. 301
Air Conditioning Filter.................320,451
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 319
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.............307,314
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 450
Air Conditioning System.............301,309,450
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 305
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 358
Airbag..............................66,74
Airbag Deployment....................... 75
Airbag Light...................67,73,77,94,233Airbag Maintenance....................... 76
Airbag, Side........................68,72,74
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........70,72,74
Alarm Light........................... 233
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 366
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 288
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........457,458,486
Disposal............................ 459
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 338
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............227,339
Anti-Theft System........................ 18
Appearance Care........................ 467
Ashtray............................... 201
Assistance Towing....................... 117
Audio Systems (Radio).................280,283
Auto Down Power Windows................ 39
Auto Up Power Windows................40,194
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Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 100
Automatic Door Locks...................34,35
Automatic Headlights.................... 163
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 309
Automatic Transaxle...................... 328
Adding Fluid......................... 465
Fluid Level Check...................... 465
Interlock System....................... 329
Reset Mode.......................... 334
Selection Of Lubricant................465,488
Shifting............................. 330
Special Additives...................... 467
Automatic Transmission................464,467
Adding Fluid......................466,467
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 467
Fluid Change......................... 467
Fluid Level Check...................... 466
Fluid Type........................465,488Ball Joints............................. 453
Battery............................... 448
Gas Caution.......................... 449
Jump Starting......................... 425
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 166
Bearings.............................. 467
Belts, Drive............................ 445
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 454
B-Pillar Location........................ 353
Brake Assist System...................... 341
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 340
Brake Fluid............................ 488
Brake, Parking.......................... 335
Brake System........................337,462
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 338
Fluid Check.......................... 463
Hoses.............................. 462
Warning Light........................ 228
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Brakes.............................337,462
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 328
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 93
Bulb Replacement....................... 482
Bulbs, Light............................ 481
Calibration, Compass..................240,246
Capacities, Fluid........................ 486
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 382
Oil (Engine).......................434,443
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 458
Car Washes............................ 468
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 381
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 215
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 214
Catalytic Converter...................... 446
Caution, Exhaust Gas.................51,95,381CD (Compact Disc) Player...............280,283
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 300
Cellular Phone.................104,283,284,299
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 485
Chains, Tire............................ 367
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 412
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 350
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............232,438
Child Restraint........................81,83
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 86
Child Safety Locks........................ 46
Child Seat.............................. 88
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 378
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 470
Climate Control......................... 301
Clock........................254,269,281,285
Coat Hook............................ 214
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Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 410
Turn Signal.....................227,483,484
Flash-To-Pass........................... 170
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 422
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 387
Engine Oil........................... 387
Fuel Requirements..................384,386
Maintenance.......................... 388
Replacement Parts..................... 387
Starting............................. 387
Flooded Engine Starting................... 326
Floor Console.......................... 201
Fluid Capacities......................... 486
Fluid Leaks............................. 94
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 465
Automatic Transmission................. 466Brake............................... 463
Power Steering........................ 452
Fluids................................ 487
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 487
Fog Light Service........................ 483
Fog Lights.......................165,233,483
Fold in Floor (Stow8n Go) Seating........... 138
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 427
Fuel................................. 377
Adding............................. 382
Additives............................ 380
Clean Air............................ 378
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................226,382
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 226
Gasoline............................ 377
Gauge.............................. 226
Hoses.............................. 461
Light............................... 234
Octane Rating........................ 487
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Outside Rearview Mirrors...............100,102
Overdrive............................. 332
Overhead Console....................... 182
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 182
Overheating, Engine...................226,410
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 504
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear................... 171
Parking Brake.......................... 335
Parking On Hill......................... 335
Passing Light........................... 170
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 177
Personal Settings........................ 248
Pets, Transporting........................ 89
Phone, Cellular....................104,283,284
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ).......104,283,284
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 353Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB).............280,283
USB .............................280,283
Power
Brakes.............................. 337
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 474
Door Locks........................... 32
Lift Gate............................. 49
Mirrors..........................102,103
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 195
Seats............................... 133
Sliding Door.......................... 42
Steering............................. 344
Steering, Checking..................... 452
Sunroof............................. 192
Windows............................. 37
Power Steering Fluid..................... 488
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 65
Preparation for Jacking.................... 415
520 INDEX