warning DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2004 Owners Manual

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire's
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!The traction grade is based on braking (straight-
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering
(turning) performance.378 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre-
senting the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law. WARNING!The temperature grade is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 379
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Adding Fuel ........................... 270
Adding Washer Fluid .................. 221,316
Additives, Fuel ......................... 268
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 106
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 312
Air Conditioning ..................... 199,203
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 199
Air Conditioning Filter ................. 219,313
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 218
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ............. 206,214
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 312
Air Conditioning System .......... 199,203,208,312
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 200
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 252
Airbag ................................ 48
Airbag Deployment ....................... 55
Airbag Light ..................... 52,57,72,152
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 57
Airbag, Side ............................ 54 Alarm Light ........................... 154
Alarm System ........................... 26
Alignment and Balance ................... 258
All Wheel Drive ................... 235,259,329
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antifreeze Disposal ...................... 321
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .............. 319,320
Anti-Lock Brake System ................... 237
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 153
Anti-Theft Security Alarm .................. 26
Appearance Care ........................ 330
Ashtray ............................... 130
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 37
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 77
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 19
Automatic Headlights .................... 100
Automatic Temperature Control ............. 208
Automatic Transaxle ................... 231,326
Adding Fluid ......................... 345382 INDEX

Filter ............................... 328
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 328
Fluid Level Check ...................... 327
Interlock System ....................... 232
Reset Mode .......................... 233
Selection Of Lubricant ................ 326,345
Shifting ............................. 233
Special Additives ...................... 329
Ball Joints ............................. 314
Battery ............................... 311
Gas Caution .......................... 311
Jump Starting ......................... 288
Keyless Transmitter Replacement ............ 25
Saving Feature ........................ 101
Bearings .............................. 330
Belts, Drive ............................ 307
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 315
B-Pillar Location ........................ 247 Brake, Parking .......................... 235
Brake System ........................ 237,323
Anti-Lock ........................... 237
Fluid Check ....................... 324,345
Hoses .............................. 323
Warning Light ........................ 151
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 232
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 70
Bulb Replacement ....................... 339
Bulbs, Light ............................ 338
Calibration, Compass ..................... 112
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 343
Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................ 270
Radiator ............................ 320
Car Washes ............................ 331
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................. 269
Cargo ................................ 135 INDEX 383
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Air Cleaner Filter ...................... 308
Block Heater ......................... 230
Break-In Recommendations ................ 70
Checking Oil Level ..................... 303
Compartment ...................... 298,299
Coolant ............................. 344
Cooling ............................. 318
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 36,269
Fails to Start ....................... 227,229
Fuel Requirements ..................... 266
Oil .............................. 303,344
Oil Change Interval .................... 305
Oil Selection .......................... 305
Oil Synthetic ......................... 307
Overheating .......................... 281
Temperature Gauge ..................... 154
Exhaust Gas Caution .............. 36,71,269,317
Exhaust System ......................... 317
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 78 Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... 308
Air Conditioning .................... 219,313
Automatic Transaxle .................... 328
Engine Fuel .......................... 309
Engine Oil ........................ 307,344
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 307
Flashers
Hazard Warning ....................... 280
Turn Signal .................. 158,159,340,342
Fluid Capacities ......................... 343
Fluid Leaks ............................. 72
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle .................... 327
Brake ............................... 345
Power Steering ..................... 314,345
Fog Light Service ........................ 341
Fog Lights .......................... 102,341
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 291386 INDEX

Fuel ................................. 266
Adding ............................. 270
Additives ............................ 268
Clean Air ............................ 266
Filler Cap ............................ 270
Filter ............................... 309
Gasoline ............................ 266
Gauge .............................. 151
Hoses .............................. 326
Light ............................... 151
Octane Rating ...................... 266,344
Requirements ......................... 266
Tank Capacity ........................ 343
Fueling ............................... 270
Fuses ................................ 336
Garage Door Opener ..................... 119
GasCap .............................. 270
Gasoline .............................. 266 Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 266
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 267
Gauges
Coolant Temperature .................... 154
Fuel ................................ 151
Speedometer ......................... 151
Tachometer .......................... 153
Gearshift .............................. 233
General Information .................. 16,25,263
Glass Cleaning .......................... 333
Grocery Bag Retainer ...................... 91
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 273
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 273
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 280
Head Phones ........................... 192
Head Restraints .......................... 82
Headlights ............................. 99
Bulb Replacement ...................... 339 INDEX 387
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Key-In Reminder ......................... 13
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster .......................... 52,54
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 39
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 62
Latches
Hood ............................... 96
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 266
Liftgate ................................ 33
Lights ............................... 72,98
Airbag ........................ 52,57,72,152
Alarm .............................. 154
Anti-Lock ........................... 153
Automatic Headlights ................... 100
Back-Up ............................. 342
Battery Saver ......................... 101
Brake Warning ........................ 151 Bulb Replacement ................... 338,339
Center Mounted Stop ................... 343
Cruise .............................. 157
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................ 99
Door Ajar ........................... 151
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 154
Fog ............................. 102,341
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 280
Headlight Switch ....................... 99
Headlights ........................... 339
Headlights On Reminder ................. 101
High Beam Indicator ................. 158,159
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 103
Illuminated Entry ....................... 16
Interior ............................ 98,99
License ............................. 343
Liftgate Ajar .......................... 151
Lights On Reminder .................... 101
Low Fuel ............................ 151 INDEX 389
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Vehicle Information Center ................. 115
Vehicle Loading ...................... 272,274
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 217,337
Vehicle Theft Alarm ....................... 26
Video Entertainment System ................ 187
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 280
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 375
Washer, Adding Fluid .................. 221,316
Washer, Rear ........................ 219,221
Washing Vehicle ......................... 331
Wheel Alignment and Balance ............... 258
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 332 Wheel Bearings ......................... 330
Wind Buffeting ....................... 38,127
Window Fogging ........................ 218
Windows .............................. 36
Power ............................... 37
Rear Vent ............................ 36
Windshield Washers ................... 103,316
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 316
Windshield Wipers ....................... 103
Wiper Blade Replacement .................. 316
Wiper, Rear ............................ 220
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 104
Zone Control ........................... 200 INDEX 397
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