low oil pressure DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2005 Owners Manual

CAUTION!Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads (H),
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with
the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “ H ” , and you hear continuous chimes, turn the
engine off immediately, and call for service. WARNING!A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7 of this manual. Follow
the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure
Cap paragraph.
17. Washer Fluid Light
This light turns on when the washer fluid level
falls below approximately 1/4 filled. The light will
remain on until fluid is added.
18. Transmission Range Indicator
This display indicator shows the automatic transaxle gear
selection. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201
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NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from
Park.
19. Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light shows low engine oil pressure. The light
should turn on momentarily when the engine is
started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for 4 minutes when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not show how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
20. High Beam Light
This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the turn signal lever towards the
steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or low
beam. 21. Malfunction Indicator Light
This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system
called OBD that monitors engine and automatic
transmission control systems. The light will illu-
minate when the key is in the ON position before engine
start. If the bulb does not come when turning the key
from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly.
Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap,
poor fuel quality, etc. may illuminate the light after
engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In
most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will
not require towing.
The Malfunction Indicator Light flashes to alert to serious
conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or
severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be
serviced as soon as possible if this occurs.202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

WARNING!A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7, Maintenance, of this
manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph. JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!• Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never get any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.
• The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be
jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
• For vehicles equipped with fold-in-floor seating, if it
is necessary to retrieve the spare tire from under the
vehicle on the side of the vehicle close to moving
traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the
danger of being hit.346 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Liftgate ................................ 35
Lights .............................. 85,134
Airbag ........................ 57,68,84,199
Alarm .............................. 200
Anti-Lock ........................... 199
Automatic Headlights ................... 136
Back-Up ............................. 419
Battery Saver ......................... 137
Brake Warning ........................ 197
Bulb Replacement ................... 415,416
Center Mounted Stop ................... 420
Cruise .............................. 204
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 135
Door Ajar ........................... 197
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 200
Fog ............................. 138,419
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 344
Headlight Switch ...................... 135
Headlights ........................... 416 Headlights On Reminder ................. 137
High Beam Indicator .................... 202
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 139
Illuminated Entry ....................... 16
Interior .......................... 134,135
License ............................. 421
Liftgate Ajar .......................... 197
Lights On Reminder .................... 137
Low Fuel ............................ 197
Malfunction Indicator ................... 202
Oil Pressure .......................... 202
Park ............................. 135,418
Passing ............................. 139
Reading ............................. 150
Rear Servicing ........................ 419
Rear Tail ............................ 419
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 200
Security Alarm ........................ 200
Service ........................... 415,416466 INDEX