Air Conditioner Maintenance - Dodge grand caravan 2011 Owner's Manual

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• It is essential when replacing the
cables on the battery that the posi-
tive cable is attached to the posi-
tive post and the negative cable is
attached to the negative post. Bat-
tery posts are marked positive (+)
and negative (-) and are identified
on the battery case. Cable clamps
should be tight on the terminal
posts and free of corrosion.
• If a "fast charger" is used while the
battery is in the vehicle, discon-
nect both vehicle battery cables
before connecting the charger to
the battery. Do not use a "fast
charger" to provide starting volt-
age.

Air Conditioner Maintenance

CAUTION!
For best possible performance, your air
conditioner should be checked and ser-
viced by an authorized dealer at the start
of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins
and a system performance check. Drive
belt tension should also be checked at this
time.
Do not use chemical flushes in your
air
chemicals can damage your air con-
ditioning components. Such damage
is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
conditioning system as the
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING!
• Use only refrigerants and com-
pressor lubricants approved by
the manufacturer for your air con-
ditioning system. Some unap-
proved refrigerants are flammable
and can explode, injuring you.
Other unapproved refrigerants or
lubricants can cause the system to
fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer
to Warranty Information Book, lo-
cated on the DVD, for further war-
ranty information.
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