2004 DODGE CARAVAN alarm

2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
3. To reassemble the transmitter case snap two halves
together. Make sure there is an even ªgapº between the
two halves. Test transmitter operation.
VEHICLE THEFT ALARM Ð IF EQUIPPED
This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition
switch for unauthorized entry or operation. When the
alarm is activated, the system provides both audible and
visual signals. The horn will pulse, headlights/park
lights will flash, the Vehicle Theft Alarm/Immobilizer
light, located in the instrument cluster, will flash, and the
vehicle will not start. If the alarm is triggered and no
action is taken to disarm it, the system will turn off the
horn after three minutes and after 15 minutes of light
only operation the system will then rearm itself.To arm the system:Remove the key from the ignition
switch and either:
1. Press a power door lock button while the driver's or
passenger's door is open.
2. Press the LOCK button on the keyless entry transmit-
ter.
After the last door is closed, or if all doors are closed, the
system will arm itself in about 16 seconds. During that
time, the Vehicle Theft Alarm/Immobilizer light will
flash. If it does not illuminate, the system is not arming.
If you open a door during this arming period, the system
will cancel the arming process. You must repeat one of
the previously described arming sequences to rearm the
system.
To disarm the system:Press the UNLOCK button on the
keyless entry transmitter. Also, using a valid sentry key
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and moving the ignition switch to the ON/START posi-
tion will disarm the system. If you disarm the system and
access the liftgate area, the system must be rearmed, as
described previously, when closing the liftgate. If some-
thing has triggered the system in your absence, the horn
will sound three times when you disarm the system.
Check the vehicle for tampering.
NOTE:
²The driver's door and liftgate key cylinders cannot
arm or disarm the system.
²Once the alarm is set, and the liftgate button on the
keyless entry transmitter is pressed, on a non-power
liftgate vehicle, you have a 30 second one time access
into the liftgate area. If the liftgate is not opened within
30 seconds the liftgate will remain locked.
²The system remains armed during liftgate entry, press-
ing the liftgate button will not disarm the system, if
someone enters the vehicle through the liftgate and
opens any door the alarm will sound.
²When the system is armed, the doors can not be
unlocked from the interior power door lock switches.
The Vehicle Theft Alarm system is designed to protect
your vehicle, however, you can create conditions where
the system will give you a false alarm. If one of the
previously described arming sequences has occurred, the
system will arm regardless of whether you are in the
vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a
door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
system.
The alarm system will be activated when the battery is
connected if the system was previously armed. The
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12. Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. If the engine is critically hot, a continuous
chime will sound for 4 minutes. After the chime
turns off, the engine will still be critically hot until the
light turns off.
13. Vehicle Theft Alarm Light Ð If Equipped
This light will flash for approximately 15 sec-
onds when the vehicle theft alarm is arming.
14. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
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 ªHº, and you hear continuous chimes, turn the
engine off immediately, and call for service.
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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............................ 54Alarm 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......................... 345
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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........................ 151Bulb 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
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Malfunction Indicator................... 155
Oil Pressure.......................... 155
Park.............................99,340
Passing............................. 103
Reading............................. 110
Rear Servicing........................ 342
Rear Tail............................ 342
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 153
Security Alarm........................ 154
Service...........................338,339
Service Engine Soon.................... 155
Side Marker.......................... 342
Theft Alarm.......................... 154
Turn Signal.....................102,340,342
Voltage............................. 153
Washer Fluid......................... 155
Load Leveling System.................... 141
Loading Vehicle...................135,272,274
Capacities........................... 274Tires ............................... 247
Locks
Door................................ 17
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 62
Lubrication, Body....................... 315
Luggage Rack.......................... 139
Lumbar Support......................... 84
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 311
Maintenance Procedures................... 303
Maintenance Schedule.................... 348
Light Duty Schedule9A9................. 363
Light Duty Schedule9B9................. 351
Schedule9A9......................... 363
Schedule9B9.......................... 351
Malfunction Indicator Light..............155,301
Manual, Service......................... 376
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 114
Mirrors................................ 77
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Panic Alarm............................ 22
Parking Brake.......................... 235
Parking On Hill......................... 236
Passing Light........................... 103
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 106
Pets.................................. 66
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 247
Power
Brakes.............................. 237
Distribution Center..................... 336
Door Locks........................... 18
Lift Gate............................. 34
Mirrors.............................. 79
Outlet.............................. 127
Seats................................ 81
Sliding Door.......................... 29
Steering............................. 240
Steering, Checking..................... 314
Sunroof............................. 125Windows............................. 37
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 48
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 47
Programmable Electronic Features...... 116,120,124
Programming Transmitters............23,120,124
Radial Ply Tires......................... 255
Radiator Cap........................319,320
Radio..........................161,171,178
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 160
Radio Operation........................ 198
Radio Remote Controls.................189,195
Rear Air Conditioning.................206,214
Rear Cup Holder........................ 130
Rear Heater............................ 206
Rear Seat Removal......................88,90
Rear Seating Flexibility..................92,94
Rear Window Defroster................... 222
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Bench.............................90,92
Easy Entry............................ 85
Easy-Out Roller........................ 90
Heated.............................. 82
Integrated, Child....................... 58
Lumbar Support........................ 84
Power............................... 81
Reclining...........................83,84
Removal.........................86,88,90
Tilting............................... 85
Security Alarm.......................... 26
Selection of Coolant...................... 344
Sentry Key............................. 13
Service Assistance....................... 372
Service Contract......................... 374
Service Engine Soon Light................. 155
Service Manuals........................ 376
Setting the Clock........................ 159
Shoulder Belts........................... 39Side Airbag............................. 54
Signals, Turn................102,158,159,340,342
Sliding Door............................ 28
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 290
Snow Chains........................... 263
Snow Tires............................ 264
Spare Tire............................. 283
Spark Plugs............................ 308
Speed Control.......................... 107
Speedometer........................... 151
Starting............................... 226
Engine Fails to Start.................227,229
Starting and Operating.................... 226
Steering
Column Controls...................... 102
Linkage............................. 315
Power...........................240,314
Shaft Seal............................ 314
Tilt Column.......................... 104
394 INDEX