heater DODGE CARAVAN 2009 User Guide

WARNING! (Continued)
•Take special care to avoid the radiator cooling fan
whenever the hood is raised. The cooling fan is
electrically operated and can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be hurt by the fan.
•During cold weather when temperatures are be-
low the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting
because the battery could rupture or explode. The
battery temperature must be brought up above the
freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
When jump-starting, proceed as follows:
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry,
such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.2. When a boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach and
do not let the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake, place
the automatic transmission shift lever into PARK and
turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for both
vehicles.
3. Turn OFF the heater, radio and all unnecessary elec-
trical loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the other end
of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other, as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
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FUSES/TIPM
CavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
M15 — 20 Amp
YellowCOL MOD, IR SNS,
Heater Ventilation,
Air Conditioning/
Automatic Tempera-
ture Control (HVAC/
ATC), Rear View Mir-
ror (RR VW MIR),
Cabin Compartment
Node (CCN), Transfer
Case Switch (T-CASE
SW), RUN/ST, Multi-
Function Control
Switch (MULTIFTCN
SW), Tire Pressure
Monitor (TPM), Glow
Plug Module (GLW
PLG MOD) — Export
Diesel Only
FUSES/TIPM
CavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
M16 — 10 Amp
RedOccupant Restraint
Controller/Occupant
Classification Module
(ORC/OCM)
M17 — 15 Amp
BlueLeft Tail/License/
Park Lamp (LT-TAIL/
LIC/PRK LMP)
M18 — 15 Amp
BlueRight Tail/Park/Run
Lamp (RT-TAIL/
PRK/RUN LMP)
M19 — 25 Amp
NaturalAuto Shut Down
(ASD #1 and #2)
M20 — 15 Amp
BlueCabin Compartment
Node Interior Light
(CCN INT LIGHT),
Switch Bank (SW
BANK), Steering Con-
trol Module (SCM)
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FUSES/TIPM
CavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
M33 — 10 Amp
RedNext Generation Con-
troller (NGC), Global
Powertrain Engine
Controller (GPEC)
M34 — 10 Amp
RedPark Assist (PRK
ASST), Heater Venti-
lation, Air Condition-
ing Module (HVAC
MOD), Headlamp
Wash (HDLP WASH),
Compass (COMPAS)
M35 — 10 Amp
RedHeated Mirrors
M36 — 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet #3
(BATT)
FUSES/TIPM
CavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
M37 — 10 Amp
RedAnti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS), Electronic
Stability Program
(ESP), Stop Lamp
Switch (STP LP SW),
Fuel Pump Rly Hi
Control
M38 — 25 Amp
NaturalLock/Unlock Motors
(LOCK/UNLOCK
MTRS)
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 service-
able 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
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)20 Gallons 76 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.3L and 3.8L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters
4.0 Liter Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters
Cooling System *
3.3, 3.8, and 4.0 Liter Engine (MOPAREngine Coolant/
Antifreeze 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula)13.4 Quarts 12.6 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. Add 2.9 Qts (2.8 L) if equipped with a rear
heater.
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Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 454
Engine Oil........................... 441
Domelight............................. 173
Door Locks............................. 31
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 34
Door Opener, Garage..................... 197
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 448
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 334
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 335
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™).... 297
E-85 Fuel............................. 383
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 104
Electrical Power Outlets................... 206
Electronic Brake Control System............. 344
Brake Assist System.................... 346Electronic Stability Program............... 347
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 183
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 347
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................192,252
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 410
Jacking...........................412,415
Jump Starting......................... 424
Overheating.......................... 410
Emission Control System Maintenance......436,484
Engine............................433,434
Air Cleaner.......................... 441
Block Heater......................... 327
Break-In Recommendations................ 93
Checking Oil Level..................... 438
Compartment......................433,434
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 480
Cooling............................. 450
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Gasoline, Reformulated................... 380
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 236
Fuel................................ 236
Speedometer......................... 237
Tachometer.......................... 239
Gearshift.............................. 329
General Information...............18,27,143,378
Glass Cleaning.......................... 465
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 161
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............390,394
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............389,393
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect) .............. 115
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water................... 335
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 410
Head Restraints......................... 146Headlights............................ 174
Bulb Replacement...................... 475
Cleaning............................ 465
Lights On Reminder.................... 176
Passing............................. 179
Replacing............................ 475
Time Delay.......................... 175
Washers............................. 175
Heated Mirrors......................... 105
Heated Seats........................... 147
Heater............................... 301
Heater, Engine Block..................... 327
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 179
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 397
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 197
Hood Release.......................... 170
Hook, Coat............................ 216
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Phone, Cellular......................... 115
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect) ............. 115
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 354
Power
Brakes.............................. 343
Door Locks........................... 33
Lift Gate............................. 50
Mirrors............................. 104
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 206
Seats............................... 145
Sliding Door.......................... 43
Steering............................. 338
Sunroof............................. 204
Windows............................. 38
Windows, Express Down................. 23
Power Steering Fluid..................... 481
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 64
Preparation for Jacking.................... 414Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 62
Programmable Electronic Features............ 259
Radial Ply Tires......................... 361
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......451,453
Radio Operation........................ 301
Radio Remote Controls.................... 299
Radio, Satellite.......................291,297
Rear Air Conditioning.................308,315
Rear Camera........................... 192
Rear Cross Path......................... 112
Rear Heater............................ 308
Rear Park Sense System................... 186
Rear Window Defroster................... 223
Rearview Mirrors........................ 102
Reclining Front Seats..................... 148
Recorder, Event Data...................... 76
Recreational Towing...................407,429
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