DODGE CARAVAN 2005 4.G Owners Manual

Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 154
Console, Overhead....................... 150
Console, Removable...................176,178
Contract, Service........................ 450
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 396
Cooling System......................... 394
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 396
Coolant Capacity...................... 421
Coolant Level......................394,397
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 397
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 395
Inspection........................... 394
Points to Remember.................... 398
Pressure Cap......................... 396
Radiator Cap......................... 396
Selection of Coolant...............395,421,422
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 147
Cruise Light........................... 204
Cup Holder.........................170,410Customer Assistance..................... 449
Daytime Running Lights................... 137
Dealer Service.......................... 378
Defroster, Rear Window................... 287
Defroster, Windshield................84,267,278
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 376
Digital Video Disc Player.................. 243
Dimmer Control........................ 135
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 404
Oil (Engine).......................... 379
Disarming, Theft System................... 28
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 397
Engine Oil........................... 383
Domelight............................. 135
Door Ajar Light......................... 197
Door Locks............................. 17
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Door Locks, Automatic.................... 19
Door Opener, Garage..................... 159
Drive Belts............................ 383
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 391
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 367
DVD Player............................ 243
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 94
Electrical Power Outlets................... 168
Electronic Speed Control................... 147
Electronic Vehicle Information Center......... 155
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 344
Jacking........................346,347,359
Jump Starting......................... 365
Overheating.......................... 345
Emission Control System Maintenance......377,426
Engine............................374,375Air Cleaner.......................... 385
Air Cleaner Filter...................... 384
Block Heater......................... 296
Break-In Recommendations................ 82
Checking Oil Level..................... 379
Compartment......................374,375
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 422
Cooling............................. 394
Exhaust Gas Caution..................38,333
Fails to Start.......................293,295
Fuel Requirements..................330,421
Oil ...........................379,421,422
Oil Change Interval.................... 381
Oil Disposal.......................... 383
Oil Filler Cap......................... 382
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 383
Oil Selection.......................381,421
Oil Synthetic......................... 383
Overheating.......................... 345
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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
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Fuel System Caution..................... 332
Fueling............................... 334
Fuses................................ 412
Garage Door Opener..................... 159
GasCap .............................. 334
Gasoline.............................. 330
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 331
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 331
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 200
Fuel................................ 196
Speedometer......................... 197
Tachometer.......................... 199
Gearshift.............................. 299
General Information..................16,25,327
Glass Cleaning.......................... 409
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 127
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 336Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 336
Hands-Free Phone........................ 96
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 344
Head Phones........................... 252
Head Restraints......................... 109
Headlights............................ 135
Bulb Replacement...................... 416
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 139
Lights On Reminder.................... 137
Replacing............................ 416
Time Delay.......................... 138
Heated Seats........................... 110
Heater............................... 262
Heater, Engine Block..................... 296
Homelink Transmitter.................... 159
Hood Release.......................... 132
Hoses.............................399,402
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Ignition
Key ................................. 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 16
Immobilizer............................ 13
Indicator, Traction Control................. 203
Infant Restraint.......................... 70
Information Center...................... 155
Information Center, Vehicle................. 155
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 92
Instrument Cluster.................194,195,196
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 193
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 410
Integrated Child Seat...................... 68
Integrated Power Module.................. 412
Interior Appearance Care.................. 408
Interior Lights.......................134,135
Intermittent Wipers.................141,284,286
Introduction............................. 4Jack Location..................348,350,360,361
Jack Operation....................346,350,361
Jacking Instructions...................350,361
Jump Starting.......................... 365
Key, Programming........................ 15
Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry............................. 13
Key-In Reminder......................... 13
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 58
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 42
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren)........................... 74
Latches
Hood............................... 132
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 330
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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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Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 325
Mopar Parts.........................378,453
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 138
Navigation System....................... 240
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 82
Occupant Restraints....................... 41
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 330
Odometer............................. 203
Oil, Engine.........................379,422
Capacity............................ 421
Change Interval....................... 381
Checking............................ 379
Disposal............................ 383
Filter............................383,422
Filter Disposal........................ 383
Identification Logo..................... 382
Materials Added to..................... 383Recommendation...................381,421
Synthetic............................ 383
Viscosity..........................382,421
Onboard Diagnostic System..............376,377
Opener, Garage Door..................... 159
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)........... 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 92
Overdrive............................. 300
Overhead Console....................... 150
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 150
Overheating, Engine...................201,345
Owner’s Manual.......................4,454
Panic Alarm............................ 23
Parking Brake.......................... 301
Parking On Hill......................... 301
Passing Light........................... 139
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 146
Pets, Transporting........................ 77
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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
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Rear Wiper/Washer...................285,286
Rearview Mirrors........................ 92
Reclining Front Seats..................... 110
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 422
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 51
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 20
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 258
Removable Floor Console...............176,178
Replacement Keys........................ 15
Replacement Parts....................... 378
Replacement Tires....................... 323
Reporting Safety Defects................... 453
Restraint, Head......................... 109
Restraints, Child.......................69,76
Restraints, Infant......................... 70
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 368
Roof Rack............................. 182
Rotation, Tires.......................... 329Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 84
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 85
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 453
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 38
Safety Information, Tire................... 308
Safety Tips............................. 83
Satellite Radio.......................... 254
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 257
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 426
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 410
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 51
Seat Belts.............................. 41
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 47
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 47
And Pregnant Women................... 52
Center Lap Belt........................ 50
Child Restraint......................... 69
Extender............................. 52
Front Seat............................ 42
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