four wheel drive DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2004 Owners Manual

STARTING AND OPERATINGCONTENTS m Starting Procedures .....................226
N 2.4L Engine .........................226
N 3.3L And 3.8L Engine ..................228
m Engine Block Heater Ð If Equipped .........230
m Automatic Transmission ..................231
N Brake/Transmission Interlock System .......232
N Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock
System .............................232
N Four Speed Automatic Transmission ........232 m All Wheel Drive Ð If Equipped ............235
m Parking Brake .........................235
m Brake System ..........................237
N Anti-Lock Brake System Ð If Equipped .....237
m Power Steering ........................240
m Traction Control Ð If Equipped ............241
m Tire Safety Information ...................242
N Tire Markings ........................242
N Tire Identification Number (TIN) ..........2465

Radial-Ply Tires
WARNING!Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires
on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle
poorly. The instability could cause an accident. Al-
ways use radial ply tires in sets of four (or 6, in case
of trucks with dual rear wheels). Never combine
them with other types of tires.
Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in
the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your
authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs. Compact Spare Tire Ð If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with
radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style
vehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, the
original tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein-
stalled at the first opportunity.
WARNING!Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use
only. With these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph
(80 km/h). Temporary-use spare tires have a total
tread life of 3,000 miles (4 800 km). Be sure to follow
the warnings which apply to your spare. Failure to
do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of
vehicle control. STARTING AND OPERATING 255
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If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON
position, not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain the
transmission remains in NEUTRAL.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only ap-
proved method of towing with out the ignition key is
with a flat bed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle. TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER
VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the
ground)
Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission, is only permitted within the limitations
described in this section.
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER
VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLEY
The manufacture does not recommend that you tow an
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) or front wheel drive vehicle on a
tow dolley. Vehicle damage may occur. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 293
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