transmission DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2004 Owner's Guide

At Each Oil Change
² Change the engine oil filter.
² Inspect the exhaust system.
² Inspect the brake hoses.
² Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents. ² Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
² Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
Tire Rotation
² Rotate the tires at 6,000 miles (10 000 km).350 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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SCHEDULE ªBº
Follow schedule ªBº if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under
one or more of the conditions marked with an L .
² Day or night temperatures are below 32É F (0É C).
² Stop and go driving.
² Extensive engine idling. ² Driving in dusty conditions.
² Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
² More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90É F (32É C).
² Trailer towing. L
² Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice). L
² Off-road or desert operation. SCHEDULE ªBº 351
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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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Sizes ............................... 244
Snow Tires ........................... 264
Spare Tire ........................... 283
Spinning ............................ 256
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 256
Towing ............................... 275
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 291
Trailering ............................ 275
Traction Control ................... 105,156,241
Trailer Towing .......................... 275
Minimum Requirements ................. 275
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 276
Transaxle ........................... 231,326
Automatic ........................ 231,326
Filter ............................... 328
Operation ........................... 231
Overdrive ........................... 234
Selection of Lubricant ................ 326,345
Transmission ..................... See Transaxle Transmitter Battery Service .................. 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener ............ 119
Transmitter Programming ................... 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry ............ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 66
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 256
Trip Odometer .......................... 157
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 157
Turn Signals ................ 102,158,159,340,342
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 378
Universal Joints ......................... 315
Universal Transmitter ..................... 119
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 266
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 80
Variance, Compass ....................... 112
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 272
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 6396 INDEX