power steering DODGE CARAVAN 2005 4.G Owner's Manual

SCHEDULE“A”
Miles 6, 000 12, 000 18, 000 24, 000 30, 000 36, 000
(Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000 ) (48 000) (58 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXX
Rotate Tires XXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. *X XXX X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engines. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect and adjust the power steering pump
belt tension on 2.4 liter engines.X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X
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Miles 42, 000 48, 000 54, 000 60, 000 66, 000 72, 000
(Kilometers) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000) (96 000) (106 000) (115 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Rotate Tires X XXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. *XXX XX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engines. X
Replace theignition cables2.4 liter engines. X
Inspect and adjust the power steering pump
belt tension on 2.4 liter engines.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines,
replace if necessary.XX
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Miles 78, 000 84, 000 90, 000 96, 000 100, 000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate Tires X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary. *XX XX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engines. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt
tension on 2.4 liter engines.X
Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines, re-
place if necessary.X
Check and replace thePCV valve, if necessary.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8
liter engines, replace if necessary.‡X
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Miles 102, 000 108, 000 114, 000 120, 000
(Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate Tires X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * X X X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engines. X
Replace theignition cables2.4 liter engines. X
Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension
on 2.4 liter engines.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Check thePCV valveand replace, if necessary.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter
engines, replace if necessary.‡XX
Replace theengine timing belton 2.4 liter engines only. X
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Temperature Gauge..................... 200
Exhaust Gas Caution..............38,83,333,393
Exhaust System......................... 393
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 52
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 93
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 384
Air Conditioning....................284,389
Automatic Transaxle.................... 405
Engine Oil........................383,422
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 383
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 344
Turn Signal.....................197,418,419
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 355
Fluid Capacities......................... 421
Fluid Leaks............................. 85Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 404
Brake............................... 401
Power Steering........................ 390
Fog Light Service........................ 419
Fog Lights..........................138,419
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 368
Fuel................................. 330
Adding............................. 334
Additives............................ 332
Clean Air............................ 331
Filler Cap............................ 334
Gasoline............................ 330
Gauge.............................. 196
Hoses.............................. 402
Light............................... 197
Octane Rating......................330,422
Requirements......................330,421
Tank Capacity........................ 421
INDEX 463
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Phone, Cellular.......................... 96
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 96
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 313
Power
Brakes.............................. 302
Distribution Center..................... 412
Door Locks........................... 18
Lift Gate............................. 36
Mirrors.............................. 94
Outlet.............................. 168
Seats............................... 108
Sliding Door.......................... 31
Steering............................. 305
Steering, Checking..................... 390
Sunroof............................. 165
Windows............................. 39
Power Steering Fluid..................... 423
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 52
Preparation for Jacking.................347,359Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 50
Programmable Electronic Features......156,160,164
Programming Transmitters............23,160,164
Radial Ply Tires......................... 320
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......395,396
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 205
Radio Operation...................217,234,261
Radio Remote Controls.................246,258
Radio, Satellite.......................... 254
Radio (Sound Systems)...........206,216,226,233
Rear Air Conditioning.................270,279
Rear Cup Holder........................ 172
Rear Heater............................ 270
Rear Seat Removal....................124,126
Rear Seating Flexibility.................128,130
Rear Window Defroster................... 287
Rear Window Features.................... 284
INDEX 469
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Steering
Column Controls...................... 138
Linkage............................. 391
Power...........................305,390
Shaft Seal............................ 391
Tilt Column.......................... 142
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 258
Storage............................173,415
Storage Bin............................ 173
Storage, Vehicle......................283,415
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 415
Sun Roof.............................. 165
Sun Visor Extension....................... 95
Sunglass Storage........................ 151
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 167
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 53
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 383
System, Navigation...................... 240Tachometer............................ 199
Tape Player............................ 221
Temperature Control, Automatic............. 272
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......200,345
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 74
Theft Alarm............................ 27
Theft System............................ 27
Theft System Arming...................... 27
Theft System Disarming.................... 28
Tilt Steering Column..................... 142
Tire and Loading Information Placard......312,313
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 311
Tire Markings.......................... 308
Tire Safety Information.................... 308
Tires ............................85,316,455
Air Pressure.......................... 316
Alignment........................... 324
Chains.............................. 327
Changing............................ 346
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