DODGE CARAVAN 2004 4.G Owners Manual

CAUTION!
²To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do
not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity
of 150 lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads
as evenly as possible and secure the load appro-
priately.
²Long loads which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with
large frontal area should be secured to both the
front and rear of the vehicle.
²Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care-
fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the
roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or
nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward
loads. This is especially true on large flat loads
and may result in damage to the cargo or your
vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in
personal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof
Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM
The automatic load leveling system will provide a level
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.
A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.
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If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15
hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
WARNING!
Do not install the load leveling system on vehicles
that are not equipped with Anti-Lock Brakes. Ve-
hicles without Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) have a
height-sensing proportioning valve. Installing a lev-
eling system will render this system ineffective,
inappropriately reducing rear brake pressure, result-
ing in increased stopping distances. You could have
an accident.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstruments And Controls.................148
mBase Instrument Cluster..................149
mInstrument Cluster With Tach..............150
mInstrument Cluster Descriptions............151
mInformation Center Ð If Equipped..........159
NTurn Signal Indicators..................159
NHigh Beam Light.....................159
mElectronic Digital Clock..................159
NClock Setting Procedure.................160mRadio General Information................160
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................160
NTwo Types Of Signals..................160
NElectrical Disturbances..................160
NAM Reception.......................161
NFM Reception........................161
mSales Code RAZÐAM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD
Changer Controls Ð If Equipped...........161
NOperating Instructions Ð Radio...........1614

NPower Switch, Volume Control............162
NSeek Button (Radio Mode)...............162
NTuning.............................162
NPTY (Program Type) Button..............162
NBalance............................164
NFade..............................164
NTone Control........................164
NAM/FM Selection.....................164
NScan Button.........................164
NTo Set The Radio Push-Button Memory......165
NTo Change From Clock To Radio Mode......165
NOperating Instructions Ð Tape Player.......165
NSeek Button.........................165NFast Forward (FF).....................166
NRewind (RW)........................166
NTape Eject...........................166
NScan Button.........................166
NChanging Tape Direction................166
NMetal Tape Selection...................166
NPinch Roller Release...................167
NNoise Reduction......................167
NOperating Instructions Ð CD Player........167
NInserting The Compact Disc..............167
NSeek Button.........................168
NEJT CD (Eject) Button..................168
NFF/Tune/RW........................169
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NProgram Button 4 (Random Play)..........169
NMode..............................169
NTape CD Button......................169
NTime Button.........................170
NScan Button.........................170
NCD Changer Control Capability Ð If
Equipped...........................170
mSales Code RBQÐAM/FM Stereo Radio With
6 - Disc CD Changer....................171
NRadio Operation......................171
NCD Player Operation...................174
mSales Code RBKÐAM/ FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD Changer Controls........178
NRadio Operation......................178NCD Player Operation...................180
NCD Changer Control Capability Ð If
Equipped...........................182
NRadio Display Messages................184
m6 Disc CD Changer Ð If Equipped..........184
NLoading The CD Changer...............185
NPlaying Discs........................185
NSeek Button.........................185
NFF/Tune/RW........................185
NMode Button........................186
NProgram Button 1.....................186
NProgram Button 4 (Random Play)..........186
NProgram Button 5.....................186
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NTime Button.........................186
NChanging Modes......................186
NRemoving Discs From The CD Changer.....187
NCD Changer Operation With The Changer
Off ...............................187
m6 Disc CD/Digital Video Disc (DVD)
Changer Ð If Equipped..................187
NOperating Instructions Ð CD/DVD Changer . . 188
NEject (EJT) Button.....................189
NOperating Instructions Ð Remote Control....189
NOperating Instructions Ð Video Screen......191
NOperating Instructions Ð Headphones......192
NOperating Instructions Ð MP3 Player.......194NOperating Instructions Ð Video
Games/Camcorders...................195
mRemote Sound System Controls Ð If Equipped . . 195
NRadio Operation......................196
NTape Player.........................196
NCD Player..........................197
mCassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......197
mCD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............198
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........198
mClimate Controls.......................199
NManual Air Conditioning And Heating
System.............................199
NFront Mode Control...................200
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NManual Air Conditioning Operation........203
NManual Rear Zone Climate Control Ð If
Equipped...........................206
NInfrared Three-Zone Automatic Temperature
Control Ð If Equipped.................208
mRear Window Features...................219
NIntermittent Rear Wiper Operation Ð Manual
Temperature Control Only...............219
NRear Washer Operation Ð Manual Temperature
Control Only........................219NRear Wiper Operation Ð Automatic
Temperature Control Only...............220
NIntermittent Rear Wiper Operation Ð
Automatic Temperature Control Only.......220
NRear Washer Operation Ð Automatic
Temperature Control Only...............221
NElectric Rear Window Defroster Ð If
Equipped...........................222
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH TACH
150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL