power DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2005 Owners Manual

Miles 102, 000 108, 000 114, 000 120, 000
(Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate Tires X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * X X X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X
Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engines. X
Replace the ignition cables 2.4 liter engines. X
Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension
on 2.4 liter engines. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Check the PCV valve and replace, if necessary.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter
engines, replace if necessary. ‡ XX
Replace the engine timing belt on 2.4 liter engines only. X SCHEDULE “ A ” 445
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Adding Fuel ........................... 334
Adding Washer Fluid .................. 286,392
Additives, Fuel ......................... 332
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 146
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 388
Air Conditioning ..................... 262,267
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 262
Air Conditioning Filter ................. 284,389
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 284
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ............. 270,279
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 388
Air Conditioning System .......... 262,267,272,388
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 263
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 317
Airbag ................................ 53
Airbag Deployment ....................... 65
Airbag Light ................... 57,58,68,84,199
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 67
Airbag, Window ......................... 54 Alarm Light ........................... 200
Alarm System ........................... 27
Alignment and Balance ................... 324
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 257
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........... 395,396,421
Disposal ............................ 397
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 303
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 199
Anti-Theft Security Alarm .................. 27
Appearance Care ........................ 406
Arming Theft System ...................... 27
Ashtray ............................... 171
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 40
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 92
Automatic Door Locks ................... 19,20
Automatic Headlights .................... 136
Automatic Temperature Control ............. 272
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 297458 INDEX

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 ............................ 374,375 Air 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 .......................... 345462 INDEX

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 ............................. 85 Fluid 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 INDEX 463
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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 ............................. 4 Jack 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 INDEX 465
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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 ................. 347,359 Pretensioners
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 INDEX 469
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Pretensioners .......................... 50
Rear Seat ............................. 42
Untwisting Procedure .................... 48
Seats ................................. 107
Adjustment .......................... 107
Bench ............................ 126,128
Easy Entry ........................... 120
Easy-Out Roller ....................... 126
Heated .............................. 110
Integrated, Child ....................... 68
Lumbar Support ....................... 112
Power .............................. 108
Reclining ......................... 1 10,112
Removal ....................... 121,124,126
Tilting .............................. 120
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 27
Selection of Coolant ................... 395,422
Sentry Key ............................. 13
Sentry Key Programming ................... 15 Service Assistance .................... 448,449
Service Contract ......................... 450
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . 202
Service Manuals ........................ 454
Setting the Clock ........................ 204
Shoulder Belts ........................... 42
Signals, Turn ................... 138,197,418,419
Sliding Door ............................ 29
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 367
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 327
Snow Tires ............................ 329
Spare Tire ..................... 320,321,349,360
Spark Plugs ............................ 384
Speed Control .......................... 147
Speedometer ........................... 197
Starting ............................... 292
Engine Fails to Start ................. 293,295
Starting and Operating .................... 292 INDEX 471
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Steering
Column Controls ...................... 138
Linkage ............................. 391
Power ........................... 305,390
Shaft Seal ............................ 391
Tilt Column .......................... 142
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls ............................. 258
Storage ............................ 173,415
Storage Bin ............................ 173
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 283,415
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 415
Sun Roof .............................. 165
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 95
Sunglass Storage ........................ 151
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 167
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 53
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 383
System, Navigation ...................... 240 Tachometer ............................ 199
Tape Player ............................ 221
Temperature Control, Automatic ............. 272
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ....... 200,345
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 74
Theft Alarm ............................ 27
Theft System ............................ 27
Theft System Arming ...................... 27
Theft System Disarming .................... 28
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 142
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...... 312,313
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 311
Tire Markings .......................... 308
Tire Safety Information .................... 308
Tires ............................ 85,316,455
Air Pressure .......................... 316
Alignment ........................... 324
Chains .............................. 327
Changing ............................ 346472 INDEX

Window Fogging ........................ 283
Windows .............................. 38
Power ............................... 39
Rear Vent ............................ 38
Windshield Washers ................... 140,392
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 392 Windshield Wipers ....................... 140
Wiper Blade Replacement .................. 392
Wiper, Rear ............................ 285
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 141
Zone Control ........................... 263 INDEX 475
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