2010 DODGE CARAVAN battery replacement

Transmitter Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
•Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See: www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
•Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a
flat blade to pry the battery door and transmitter housing
apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the
new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
3. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the battery
door and transmitter housing together.
General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal
distance, check for these two conditions.
1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected
life of the battery is approximately three years.
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 3.3/3.8L .......... 431
 Engine Compartment — 4.0L ............. 432
 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 433
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 433
 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................ 434
 Replacement Parts ..................... 436
 Dealer Service ........................ 436 
Maintenance Procedures ................. 436
▫ Engine Oil ......................... 437
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... 440
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............... 440
▫ Exhaust System ..................... 441
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .............. 443
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............ 444
▫ Body Lubrication .................... 447
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 447
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2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station. If your OBD II system is
not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced
before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail
your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine
running.
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Automatic Transaxle...................... 324
Adding Fluid ......................... 458
Fluid Level Check ..................... 458
Interlock System ....................... 325
Selection Of Lubricant ................456,479
Shifting ............................. 326
Special Additives ...................... 458
Automatic Transmission ................456,458
Adding Fluid ...................... 457,458
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 458
Fluid Change ......................... 458
Fluid Level Check ..................... 457
Fluid Type ........................ 456,479
Battery ............................... 443
Jump Starting ......................... 421
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 26
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 160
Belts, Seat ............................. 101 Blind Spot Monitoring
.................... 114
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 447
B-Pillar Location ........................ 351
Brake Assist System ...................... 342
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 341
Brake Fluid ............................ 479
Brake, Parking .......................... 336
Brake System ........................... 454
Fluid Check .......................... 454
Warning Light ........................ 229
Brakes ............................... 454
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 325
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 99
Bulb Replacement ....................... 474
Bulbs, Light ......................... 104,473
Calibration, Compass .................. 244,250
Camera, Rear ........................... 181
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 477
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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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