2011 DODGE CARAVAN warning lights

to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the
message will appear the next time the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
•Windshield Washer Fluid Low IndicatorThis light will turn on to indicate the wind-
shield washer fluid is low.
EVIC Red Telltale Lights
This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These
telltales include:
•Door AjarThis light will turn on to indicate that one or
more doors may be ajar.
•Oil Pressure Warning LightThis light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
light should turn on momentarily when the engine
is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns
on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not show how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
•Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on when the
ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly
as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential
electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If
the charging system light remains on, it means that the
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•An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
•Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
WARNING!
•Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have a
collision.
•Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing you should allow for addi-
tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Failure to do so could result in an
collision.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 486
Adding Fuel ........................... 416
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 483
Additives, Fuel ......................... 410
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 177
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 475
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 479
Air Conditioning ........................ 321
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 321
Air Conditioning Filter .................345,480
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 479
Air Conditioning System .............321,333,479
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 325
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 344
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .............330,340
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 387
Airbag .............................. 72,81
Airbag Deployment ....................... 83
Airbag Light .................... 79,85,102,257Airbag Maintenance
....................... 84
Airbag, Side ........................ 76,78,81
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........77,78,81
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm Light ........................... 257
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 307
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 252
Anti-Theft System ........................ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............485,511
Disposal ........................... 488
Appearance Care ........................ 494
Ashtray ............................... 217
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 40
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 40
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 114
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 35
Automatic Headlights .................... 165
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 333
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Oil Change Interval................... 473
Oil Disposal ........................ 474
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 474
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 474
Oil Selection ..................... 473,511
Oil Synthetic ........................ 474
Overheating ........................ 438
Starting ........................... 351
Temperature Gauge ................... 259
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 82
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Ethanol ............................... 409
Event Data Recorder ...................... 86
Exhaust Gas Caution ................53,101,412
Exhaust System ...................... 101,476
Express Down Windows ................... 22
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 72
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 115
Exterior Lights .......................... 104 Fabric Care
............................ 497
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 256
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 475
Air Conditioning .................. 345,480
Engine Oil ....................... 475,512
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 474
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 170
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 438
Turn Signal ................ 104,249,508,509
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 453
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 415
Engine Oil ......................... 415
Fuel Requirements ................. 412,414
Maintenance ........................ 416
Replacement Parts .................... 416
Starting ........................... 415
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)........... 197
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............416,418,468
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 408
Conserving ......................... 274
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 408
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 408
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 259
Fuel .............................. 256
Speedometer ........................ 256
Tachometer ......................... 249
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 461
Gearshift .............................. 358
General Information .................. 17,28,407
Glass Cleaning .......................... 498
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............419,422
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............419,422
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 127Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 363
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 438
Head Restraints ......................... 135
Headlights Bulb Replacement .................... 507
Cleaning ........................... 498
Lights On Reminder .................. 166
Passing ............................ 170
Replacing .......................... 507
Time Delay ......................... 166
Washers ........................... 166
Heated Mirrors ......................... 116
Heated Seats ........................... 130
Heater ............................... 321
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 353
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 170
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Hood............................. 163
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 408
Leaks, Fluid ........................... 105
Life of Tires ............................ 393
Liftgate ................................ 49
Light Bulbs ............................ 104
Lights ............................. 104,165
Airbag ..................... 79,85,102,257
Alarm ............................ 257
Anti-Lock .......................... 252
Automatic Headlights ................. 165
Back-Up ........................... 509
Battery Saver ....................... 171
Brake Assist Warning .................. 375
Brake Warning ...................... 257
Bulb Replacement .................... 507
Center Mounted Stop .................. 510
Daytime Running .................... 167
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 167 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 375
Engine Temperature Warning
............ 261
Exterior ........................... 104
Fog ......................... 167,249,508
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 438
Headlights ......................... 507
Headlights On Reminder ............... 166
High Beam Indicator .................. 249
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 170
Illuminated Entry ..................... 19
Interior ............................ 167
License ............................ 510
Lights On Reminder .................. 166
Low Fuel ....................... 260,270
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 254
Oil Pressure ........................ 261
Park .............................. 508
Passing ............................ 170
Reading ........................... 194
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Rear Servicing....................... 509
Rear Tail ........................... 509
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 259
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 257
Service ............................ 507
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator). . 254
Side Marker ........................ 509
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 257
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 253
Traction Control ..................... 375
Turn Signal ................... 104,508,509
Voltage ............................ 260
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 249
Load Leveling System .................... 234
Loading Vehicle ................... 224,418,421
Capacities .......................... 421
Tires .............................. 382
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 35 Door
.............................. 32
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH).. 91
Lubrication, Body ....................... 482
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 234
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 478
Maintenance Procedures ................... 471
Maintenance Schedule .................... 516
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 206
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 254,469
Manual, Service ......................... 535
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 194
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 159
Memory Seat ........................ 1 16,159
Methanol ............................. 409
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 262,276
Mirrors ............................... 113
Automatic Dimming .................. 114
Electric Remote ...................... 115
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Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 438
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 249
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 534
Washer Adding Fluid ....................... 483
Washing Vehicle ......................... 494
Water Driving Through ..................... 363
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 496
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 496
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... 453 Wind Buffeting
....................... 42,206
Window Fogging ........................ 344
Windows .............................. 37
Power ............................. 37
Rear Vent ........................... 37
Windows, Express Down ................... 22
Windshield Defroster ..................... 103
Windshield Washers ................... 171,483
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 482
Wiper Blade Replacement .................. 482
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 171
Zone Control (Temperature Control) .......... 325
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