2009 DODGE CARAVAN overheating

WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust
system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact anything that
can burn.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may indicate severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, the
vehicle should be stopped, the engine shut OFF and the
vehicle allowed to cool. Thereafter, service, including a
tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications, should be ob-
tained immediately.To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:•Do not shut OFF the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idling or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Maintenance-Free Battery
The top of the maintenance-free battery is permanently
sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic
maintenance required.
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Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 454
Engine Oil........................... 441
Domelight............................. 173
Door Locks............................. 31
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 34
Door Opener, Garage..................... 197
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 448
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 334
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 335
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™).... 297
E-85 Fuel............................. 383
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 104
Electrical Power Outlets................... 206
Electronic Brake Control System............. 344
Brake Assist System.................... 346Electronic Stability Program............... 347
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 183
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 347
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................192,252
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 410
Jacking...........................412,415
Jump Starting......................... 424
Overheating.......................... 410
Emission Control System Maintenance......436,484
Engine............................433,434
Air Cleaner.......................... 441
Block Heater......................... 327
Break-In Recommendations................ 93
Checking Oil Level..................... 438
Compartment......................433,434
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 480
Cooling............................. 450
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Exhaust Gas Caution..................53,382
Flooded, Starting...................... 325
Fuel Requirements..................378,479
Oil ...........................438,479,480
Oil Change Interval.................... 439
Oil Disposal.......................... 441
Oil Filler Cap......................... 440
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 441
Oil Selection.......................439,479
Oil Synthetic......................... 441
Overheating.......................... 410
Starting............................. 324
Temperature Gauge..................... 236
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 72
Event Data Recorder...................... 76
Exhaust Gas Caution..............53,95,382,443
Exhaust System......................... 442
Express Down Windows................... 23
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 64Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 104
Fabric Care.........................463,464
Filler Location Fuel...................... 236
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 441
Air Conditioning....................320,447
Engine Oil........................441,480
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 441
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 410
Turn Signal.....................237,476,477
Flash-To-Pass........................... 179
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 421
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 386
Engine Oil........................... 386
Fuel Requirements..................383,385
Maintenance.......................... 387
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Multi-Function Control Lever............... 177
Navigation System....................... 192
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 93
Occupant Restraints...................55,70,73
Occupant Restraints (Sedan).............68,70,72
Odometer............................. 240
Oil Change Indicator................241,248,255
Oil Change Indicator, Reset...........241,248,255
Oil, Engine.........................438,480
Capacity............................ 479
Change Interval....................... 439
Checking............................ 438
Disposal............................ 441
Filter............................441,480
Filter Disposal........................ 441
Identification Logo..................... 440
Materials Added to..................... 441Recommendation...................439,479
Synthetic............................ 441
Viscosity..........................440,479
Onboard Diagnostic System..............435,436
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 197
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors...............102,103
Overhead Console....................... 194
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 194
Overheating, Engine...................236,410
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,507
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear................... 186
Parking Brake.......................... 339
Parking On Hill......................... 340
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 182
Personal Settings........................ 259
Pets, Transporting........................ 90
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