2012 DODGE CARAVAN transmission

120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or
90 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid
and filter(s).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
128,000 miles (208 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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Automatic Headlights.................... 199
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 400
Automatic Transaxle Selection Of Lubricant ................. 591
Automatic Transmission ................422,569
Adding Fluid ....................... 571
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 571
Fluid Change ....................... 571
Fluid Level Check .................... 571
Fluid Type ...................... 570,591
Gear Ranges ........................ 427
Special Additives ..................... 570
B-Pillar Location ........................ 457
Battery ............................... 556
Jump Starting ....................... 532
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 26
Saving Feature (Protection) .............. 204
Belts, Seat ............................. 101 Blind Spot Monitoring
.................... 117
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 560
Brake Assist System ...................... 444
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 443
Brake Fluid ............................ 591
Brake System ........................... 567
Fluid Check ........................ 568
Parking ........................... 439
Warning Light ....................... 294
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 424
Brakes ............................... 567
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 98
Bulb Replacement ....................... 586
Bulbs, Light ......................... 103,585
Calibration, Compass ..................... 314
Camera, Rear ........................... 224
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 589
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ConnectorUCI .............................. 346
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 346
Conserving Fuel ........................ 310
Console .............................. 261
Console, Floor .......................... 261
Console, Overhead ....................... 227
Console, Removable ...................... 265
Contract, Service ........................ 613
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 565
Cooling System ......................... 562
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 564
Coolant Capacity ..................... 589
Coolant Level .................... 562,565
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 565
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 563
Inspection .......................... 565
Points to Remember .................. 566 Pressure Cap
........................ 565
Radiator Cap ....................... 565
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....563,589,590
Cupholders ......................... 250,577
Customer Assistance ..................... 611
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 84
Daytime Running Lights ................... 200
Dealer Service .......................... 549
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 269
Defroster, Windshield .................. 101,406
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 546
Dimmer Control ........................ 201
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 571
Oil (Engine) ........................ 550
Power Steering ...................... 438
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 539
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Replacement Parts.................... 490
Starting ........................... 489
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 420
Floor Console .......................... 261
Fluid Capacities ......................... 589
Fluid Leaks ............................ 103
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 571
Brake ............................. 568
Power Steering ...................... 438
Fluids ................................ 590
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 590
Fog Light Service ........................ 587
Fog Lights ....................... 200,286,587
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating........... 172
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 536
Fuel ................................. 482
Adding ........................... 490
Additives .......................... 484 Clean Air
.......................... 482
Conserving ......................... 310
Economy Mode ...................... 425
Ethanol ........................... 483
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............293,490
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 293
Gasoline ........................... 482
Gauge ............................ 293
Light .......................... 297,306
Materials Added ..................... 484
Methanol .......................... 483
Octane Rating ....................... 590
Requirements .................... 482,589
Saver Mode ........................ 310
Tank Capacity ....................... 589
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 310
Fuel Saver ............................. 310
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 486
Fueling ............................... 490
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Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 470
Snow Tires ............................ 472
Spare Tire ....................... 465,466,516
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 212
Speedometer ........................... 293
Starting ............................... 419
Automatic Transmission ................ 419
Cold Weather ....................... 420
Engine Fails to Start .................. 420
Remote ............................ 29
Starting and Operating .................... 419
Starting Procedures ...................... 419
Steering Power .......................... 437,438
Tilt Column ........................ 208
Wheel, Heated ...................... 209
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 208
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 390Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls
......................... 390
Storage ............................ 254,585
Storage Bin ............................ 254
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 412,585
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 585
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 172
Sun Roof .............................. 241
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 228
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 244
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 70
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 552
System, Remote Starting .................... 29
Tachometer ............................ 286
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 208
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 400
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......296,514
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 90
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Traction Control......................... 443
Traction Control Switch ................... 443
Trailer Towing .......................... 495
Cooling System Tips .................. 508
Hitches ............................ 500
Minimum Requirements ................ 503
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 502
Wiring ............................ 506
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 501
Trailer Weight .......................... 501
Transaxle Selection of Lubricant ................. 591
Transmission ........................... 569
Automatic ....................... 422,569
Fluid .......................... 570,591
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 231
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20Transporting Pets
........................ 95
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 468
Trip Odometer .......................... 286
Turn Signals ................... 203,286,587,588
UCI Connector ......................... 346
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 125
Umbrella Holder ........................ 256
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 617
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 346
Universal Transmitter ..................... 231
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 482
Upholstery Care ........................ 574
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 116
Variance, Compass ....................... 314
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 492
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 458,492,494
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