battery DODGE CARAVAN 2005 4.G Owner's Guide

Cavity Maxi Fuse Description
F28 40 Amp
GreenPower Windows
F30 40 Amp
GreenHeadlight Washers (Export
Only)
F31 40 Amp
GreenPower Sliding Door
F32 40 Amp
GreenPower LiftgateCavity Mini Fuse Description
F1 20 Amp Yel-
lowFog Lights
F2 15 Amp Blue Left Park/Tail Light
F3 15 Amp Blue Right Park/Tail Light
F5 20 Amp Yel-
lowRDO/IP Ignition
F6 20 Amp Yel-
low12 Volt Out Ignition or
Battery
F8 20 Amp Yel-
lowHorn
F11 20 Amp Yel-
lowEWD/ Rear Wiper
F12 25 Amp Clear Rear Blower
F14 20 Amp Yel-
lowIgnition Off Draw (IOD)
F15 20 Amp Yel-
lowElectronic Automatic
Transaxle (EATX) Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413
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The Heated Mirrors, Lower Instrument Panel Power
Outlet and Removable Floor Console, when in the front
position are fused with self resetting fuses that are only
serviceable by an authorized dealer. The power seats are
fused by a 30 Amp circuit breaker located under the
driver’s seat. The Power Windows are fused by a 25 Amp
circuit breaker located under the instrument panel near
the steering column. If you experience temporary or
permanent loss of these systems see your authorized
dealer for service.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days you may want to take steps to protect your battery.
You may:
•Remove the 20 Amp mini fuse in the Integrated Power
Module labeled Ignition-Off Draw (IOD).
•Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS—Interior Bulb Number
Center & Rear Dome Light.................. 578
Center & Rear Reading Lights............... 578
Front Door Courtesy Light.................. 578
Front Header Reading Lights—If Equipped..... 578
Instrument Cluster Lights.................PC74
Liftgate Light(s).......................... 578
Overhead Console Reading Lights..........PC579
Removable Console Light—If Equipped....... 194
Visor Vanity Lights....................6501966
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415
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Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and transmission; add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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Interlock System....................... 298
Reset Mode.......................... 299
Selection Of Lubricant................403,423
Shifting............................. 299
Special Additives...................... 405
Automatic Transmission................... 402
Adding Fluid......................... 404
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 405
Fluid Change......................... 405
Fluid Level Check...................... 404
Fluid Type........................403,423
Ball Joints............................. 390
Battery............................... 387
Gas Caution.......................... 387
Jump Starting......................... 365
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 26
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 137
Bearings.............................. 406Belts, Drive............................ 383
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 391
B-Pillar Location........................ 312
Brake Fluid............................ 423
Brake, Parking.......................... 301
Brake System........................302,399
Anti-Lock........................... 303
Fluid Check.......................... 401
Hoses.............................. 400
Warning Light........................ 197
Brakes.............................302,399
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 298
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 82
Bulb Replacement....................... 416
Bulbs, Light............................ 415
Calibration, Compass..................... 152
Capacities, Fluid........................ 421
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Liftgate................................ 35
Lights..............................85,134
Airbag........................57,68,84,199
Alarm.............................. 200
Anti-Lock........................... 199
Automatic Headlights................... 136
Back-Up............................. 419
Battery Saver......................... 137
Brake Warning........................ 197
Bulb Replacement...................415,416
Center Mounted Stop................... 420
Cruise.............................. 204
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 135
Door Ajar........................... 197
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 200
Fog .............................138,419
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 344
Headlight Switch...................... 135
Headlights........................... 416Headlights On Reminder................. 137
High Beam Indicator.................... 202
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 139
Illuminated Entry....................... 16
Interior..........................134,135
License............................. 421
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 197
Lights On Reminder.................... 137
Low Fuel............................ 197
Malfunction Indicator................... 202
Oil Pressure.......................... 202
Park.............................135,418
Passing............................. 139
Reading............................. 150
Rear Servicing........................ 419
Rear Tail............................ 419
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 200
Security Alarm........................ 200
Service...........................415,416
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Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 202
Side Marker.......................... 419
Theft Alarm.......................... 200
Turn Signal.....................138,418,419
Voltage............................. 199
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 196
Washer Fluid......................... 201
Load Leveling System.................... 185
Loading Vehicle...................181,336,337
Capacities........................... 337
Tires ............................... 312
Locks
Door................................ 17
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 74
Lubrication, Body....................... 391
Luggage Rack.......................... 182
Lumbar Support........................ 112
Maintenance, Airbag...................... 67Maintenance Free Battery.................. 387
Maintenance Procedures................... 379
Maintenance Schedule.................... 426
ScheduleA......................... 440
ScheduleB.......................... 429
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 167
Malfunction Indicator Light..............202,377
Manual, Service......................... 454
Map/Reading Lights..................... 150
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 154
Mirrors................................ 92
Automatic Dimming..................... 92
Electric Remote........................ 94
Exterior Folding........................ 93
Heated.............................. 95
Outside.............................. 94
Rearview............................. 92
Vanity............................... 95
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
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Compact Spare........................ 320
Flat Changing........................ 355
General Information.................... 316
High Speed.......................... 319
Inflation Pressures..................... 317
Jacking........................346,347,359
Load Capacity.....................312,313
Pressure Monitor System................. 325
Quality Grading....................... 455
Radial.............................. 320
Replacement......................... 323
Rotation............................. 329
Safety...........................308,316
Sizes............................... 309
Snow Tires........................... 329
Spare Tire.........................349,360
Spinning............................ 322
Tread Wear Indicators................... 322Towing............................... 338
Disabled Vehicle....................... 369
Trailering............................ 338
Traction Control...................143,203,306
Traction Control Switch.................143,306
Trailer Towing.......................... 338
Minimum Requirements................. 339
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 339
Transaxle............................. 297
Automatic........................... 297
Operation........................... 297
Overdrive........................... 300
Selection of Lubricant................403,423
Transmission........................... 402
Automatic........................... 402
Filter............................... 405
Fluid............................403,423
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 26
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