# 2010 Volkswagen Routan - Manual **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** volkswagen\ **Created:** [February 16, 2019, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-manual/134745 "2019-02-16T14:59:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ByronSmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/byronsmith/32/14993_2.png) [@ByronSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ByronSmith)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2019, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-manual/134745/1 "2019-02-16T14:59:05Z")
I bought a 2010 VW Routan a few years ago it didn’t come with an owner’s manual, my fault for not checking. Can I use a 2010 Dodge Carvan owners manual for this car? ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-manual/134745/2 "2019-02-16T15:00:50Z")
No, you can’t. Go to VW’s website. I believe you can get a PDF of the manual form there. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2019, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-manual/134745/3 "2019-02-16T15:01:55Z")
> [@ByronSmith](#): > > Can I use a 2010 Dodge Carvan owners manual for this car? This is a joke is it not ? They are two different vehicles . A simple web search for ( 2010 Volkswagen Routan owners manual ) will get you one for free. ---
**Author:** ![ByronSmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/byronsmith/32/14993_2.png) [@ByronSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ByronSmith)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-manual/134745/4 "2019-02-16T15:07:40Z")
I looked on their website and didn’t see a PDF, just a way to order the paper copy for $50, not bad, just looking to save some money. ---
**Author:** ![ByronSmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/byronsmith/32/14993_2.png) [@ByronSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ByronSmith)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2019, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-manual/134745/5 "2019-02-16T15:08:46Z")
Is this a joke? Are the Chrysler Town and country and a Dodge caravan different vehicles? Yes technically, but under the hood they’re the same. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2019, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-manual/134745/6 "2019-02-16T15:11:53Z")
But you did not ask about two basically identical vehicles . You would not use a Ford manual for a Chevrolet product would you. ---
**Author:** ![ByronSmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/byronsmith/32/14993_2.png) [@ByronSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ByronSmith)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-manual/134745/7 "2019-02-16T15:14:26Z")
No I did, the Routan was made by Chrysler. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2019, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-manual/134745/8 "2019-02-16T17:00:49Z")
The headlights and tail lights are different but the maintenance, fluid capacities and basic features should be the same for all three Chrysler/VW minivans. ---
**Author:** ![ByronSmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/byronsmith/32/14993_2.png) [@ByronSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ByronSmith)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2019, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-manual/134745/9 "2019-02-16T17:04:03Z")
Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![chadcarrothers\_161456](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/977dab/32.png) [@chadcarrothers\_161456](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chadcarrothers_161456)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-manual/134745/10 "2019-12-30T02:58:19Z")
Byron did you find a manual? I need one and don’t really want to pay $50! ---
**Author:** ![ByronSmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/byronsmith/32/14993_2.png) [@ByronSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ByronSmith)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2019, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-manual/134745/11 "2019-12-30T03:09:57Z")
I did, unfortunately I’m on vacation right now until the 2nd, and it is saved in my computer at home. If you send me your email address I can send you the PDF, on Thursday. It’s an owners manual for a Dodge caravan, that worked well enough for what I needed to do. I have since gotten rid of my routan for a Honda Odyssey. I don’t miss that routan, seemed to be more headaches than not. ---
**Author:** ![chadcarrothers\_161456](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/977dab/32.png) [@chadcarrothers\_161456](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chadcarrothers_161456)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2020, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-manual/134745/12 "2020-01-02T04:08:42Z")
A Dodge manual, that’s a great idea! I just found one online so no need to send - thanks for the tip!