2009 DODGE CARAVAN child restraint

WARNING!
The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used with
a child restraint only. It should not be used for any
other purpose. Before use, inspect the tether anchor
strap for nicks, abrasions, discoloration, and loose
threads. If these or any other condition that might
affect the performance of the strap is observed, DO
NOT USE that strap. Personal injury may result.
Contact your authorized dealership for a replacement
part.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown under “Engine Oil”, under “Maintenance Proce-
dures” in section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT
OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered as a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93
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Camera, Rear........................... 192
Capacities, Fluid........................ 479
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 387
Oil (Engine).......................... 440
Power Steering........................ 338
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 453
Car Washes............................ 461
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 382
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 225
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 216
Caution, Exhaust Gas.................53,95,382
Cellular Phone....................... 115,301
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 478
Chains, Tire............................ 367
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 412
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 350Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............242,436
Child Restraint........................81,83
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 86
Child Safety Locks........................ 47
Child Seat.............................. 89
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 379
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 462
Climate Control......................... 301
Clock...........................263,267,276
Coat Hook............................ 216
Coin Holder........................... 217
Cold Weather Operation................... 325
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 300
Compact Spare Tire...................... 361
Compass........................248,251,257
Compass Calibration..................251,257
Compass Variance....................250,258
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Ignition............................... 14
Key ...............................12,14
Ignition Key Removal..................... 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................81,83
Information Center, Vehicle................. 252
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 102
Instrument Cluster....................234,236
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 233
Instrument Panel Cover................... 463
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 465
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 467
Interior Appearance Care.................. 463
Interior Lights.......................172,174
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 412
Jack Operation.......................... 412Jump Starting.......................... 424
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 66
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 56
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren).............................. 86
Latches
Hood............................... 170
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 378
Life of Tires............................ 364
Liftgate................................ 49
Lights..............................95,172
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Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 63
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 299
Remote Starting System.................... 28
Removable Floor Console.................. 222
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 437
Replacement Tires....................... 365
Reporting Safety Defects................... 506
Resetting Oil Change Indicator.........241,248,255
Restraint, Head......................... 146
Restraints, Child.......................81,89
Restraints, Infant......................... 81
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 427
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................. 225
Rotation, Tires.......................... 369
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 94
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 95Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 506
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 53
Safety Information, Tire................... 349
Safety Tips............................. 94
Satellite Radio.......................291,297
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 293
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 484
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 466
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 63
Seat Belts.............................. 55
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 61
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 61
And Pregnant Women................... 64
Child Restraint.......................81,83
Extender............................. 64
Front Seat............................ 56
Pretensioners.......................... 62
Rear Seat............................. 56
Seats................................. 143
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Remote.............................. 28
Starting and Operating.................... 324
Starting Procedures...................... 324
Steering
Power.............................. 338
Shaft Seal............................ 448
Tilt Column.......................... 181
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 299
Storage............................ 211,474
Storage Bin............................ 211
Storage, Vehicle......................319,474
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 474
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats............. 149
Sun Roof.............................. 204
Sunglasses Storage....................... 195
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 206
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 65
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 441System, Remote Starting.................... 28
Tachometer............................ 239
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 310
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant........236,411
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 86
Tilt Steering Column..................... 181
Tip Start............................... 14
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 354
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 353
Tire Markings.......................... 349
Tire Safety Information.................... 349
Tires ............................95,358,509
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 364
Air Pressure.......................... 358
Alignment........................... 366
Chains.............................. 367
Changing............................ 412
Compact Spare........................ 361
INDEX 527
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