2010 DODGE CARAVAN oil pressure

Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, the
brake master cylinder, the power steering and the
transmission and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Caps, FillerFuel ............................... 381
Oil (Engine) .......................... 439
Power Steering ........................ 335
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 451
Car Washes ............................ 460
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............100,377
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ....................... 215
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 208
Caution, Exhaust Gas ................... 51,377
Cellular Phone ....................... 122,297
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 476
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 407
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 347
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............234,434
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............ 100
Checks, Safety .......................... 100 Child Restraint
...................... 86,88,89
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 92
Child Safety Locks ........................ 46
Child Seat .............................. 91
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 373
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 461
Climate Control ......................... 297
Clock ........................ 258,260,263,272
Coat Hook ............................ 207
Coin Holder ........................... 208
Cold Weather Operation ................... 322
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 296
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 358
Compass ........................ 241,244,250
Compass Calibration .................. 244,250
Compass Variance .................... 243,251
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 248
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ConnectorUCI ................................ 283
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 283
Console .............................. 208
Console, Floor .......................... 208
Console, Overhead ....................... 183
Console, Removable ...................... 212
Contract, Service ........................ 503
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 451
Cooling System ......................... 449
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 451
Coolant Capacity ...................... 477
Coolant Level ...................... 449,452
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 452
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 450
Inspection ........................... 452
Points to Remember .................... 453
Pressure Cap ......................... 451
Radiator Cap ......................... 451 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)
......450,477,478
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 168
Cupholders ......................... 199,464
Customer Assistance ..................... 501
Daytime Running Lights ................... 159
Dealer Service .......................... 436
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 213
Defroster, Windshield ...............102,300,310
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 433
Dimmer Control ........................ 156
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle .................... 458
Automatic Transmission ................. 457
Oil (Engine) .......................... 437
Power Steering ........................ 335
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 426
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Light Bulbs............................ 104
Lights ............................. 104,155
Airbag ....................... 76,81,102,237
Alarm .............................. 236
Anti-Lock ........................... 228
Automatic Headlights ................... 157
Back-Up ............................ 475
Battery Saver ......................... 160
Brake Assist Warning ................... 344
Brake Warning ........................ 229
Bulb Replacement ................... 473,474
Center Mounted Stop ................... 476
Daytime Running ...................... 159
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 156
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 235
Exterior ............................. 104
Fog .......................... 160,236,474
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 406
Headlight Switch ...................... 157 Headlights
........................... 474
Headlights On Reminder ................. 159
High Beam Indicator .................... 228
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 161
Illuminated Entry ....................... 18
Interior .......................... 155,156
License ............................. 476
Lights On Reminder .................... 159
Low Fuel ............................ 237
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 234
Oil Pressure .......................... 236
Park ............................ 157,474
Passing ............................. 162
Reading ............................. 184
Rear Servicing ........................ 475
Rear Tail ............................ 475
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 236
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 236
Service ........................... 473,474
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Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 364
Mopar Parts ......................... 436,504
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 160
Navigation System (Uuconnect gps).......... 181
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 99
Occupant Restraints ................... 52,74,78
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........70,71,74,77
Odometer ............................. 231
Oil Change Indicator ................ 233,240,247
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...........233,240,247
Oil, Engine ......................... 437,478
Capacity ............................ 477
Change Interval ....................... 438
Checking ............................ 437
Disposal ............................ 440
Filter ............................ 440,478Filter Disposal
........................ 440
Identification Logo ..................... 438
Materials Added to ..................... 439
Recommendation ................... 438,477
Synthetic ............................ 439
Viscosity ......................... 439,477
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............433,434
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 186
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ............... 110,111
Overhead Console ....................... 183
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 183
Overheating, Engine ................... 227,406
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,505
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 171
Parking Brake .......................... 336
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 166
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Remote.............................. 27
Starting and Operating .................... 321
Starting Procedures ...................... 321
Steering Power .............................. 335
Tilt Column .......................... 165
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 295
Storage ............................ 201,472
Storage Bin ............................ 201
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 315,472
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 472
Stow \bn Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 132
Sun Roof .............................. 192
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 184
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 195
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 67
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 439
System, Remote Starting .................... 27 Tachometer
............................ 230
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 306
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......227,407
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 92
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 165
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 351
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 349
Tire Markings .......................... 345
Tire Safety Information .................... 345
Tires ........................... 104,355,507
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 361
Air Pressure .......................... 355
Changing ............................ 407
Compact Spare ........................ 358
Flat Changing ........................ 418
General Information .................... 355
High Speed .......................... 357
Inflation Pressures ..................... 356
Jacking ........................... 407,410
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