2004 DODGE CARAVAN Owners Manual

Radiator Cap......................... 320
Selection of Coolant..................319,344
Cruise Control.......................... 107
Cruise Light........................... 157
Cup Holder.........................129,334
Customer Assistance..................... 372
Daytime Running Lights................... 101
Dealer Service.......................... 302
Defroster, Rear Window................... 222
Defroster, Windshield................72,203,213
Digital Video Disc Player.................. 187
Dimmer Control......................... 99
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 327
Disposal
Antifreeze........................... 321
Domelight............................. 99
Door Ajar Light......................... 151Door Locks............................. 17
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 19
Door Opener, Garage..................... 119
Drive Belts............................ 307
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 315
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 290
DVD Player............................ 187
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 79
Electrical Power Outlets................... 127
Electronic Speed Control................... 107
Electronic Vehicle Information Center.......... 115
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 282
Overheating.......................... 281
Emission Control System Maintenance......301,348
Engine............................298,299
Air Cleaner.......................... 309
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Air Cleaner Filter...................... 308
Block Heater......................... 230
Break-In Recommendations................ 70
Checking Oil Level..................... 303
Compartment......................298,299
Coolant............................. 344
Cooling............................. 318
Exhaust Gas Caution..................36,269
Fails to Start.......................227,229
Fuel Requirements..................... 266
Oil ..............................303,344
Oil Change Interval.................... 305
Oil Selection.......................... 305
Oil Synthetic......................... 307
Overheating.......................... 281
Temperature Gauge..................... 154
Exhaust Gas Caution..............36,71,269,317
Exhaust System......................... 317
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 78Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 308
Air Conditioning....................219,313
Automatic Transaxle.................... 328
Engine Fuel.......................... 309
Engine Oil........................307,344
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 307
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 280
Turn Signal..................158,159,340,342
Fluid Capacities......................... 343
Fluid Leaks............................. 72
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 327
Brake............................... 345
Power Steering.....................314,345
Fog Light Service........................ 341
Fog Lights..........................102,341
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 291
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Fuel................................. 266
Adding............................. 270
Additives............................ 268
Clean Air............................ 266
Filler Cap............................ 270
Filter............................... 309
Gasoline............................ 266
Gauge.............................. 151
Hoses.............................. 326
Light............................... 151
Octane Rating......................266,344
Requirements......................... 266
Tank Capacity........................ 343
Fueling............................... 270
Fuses................................ 336
Garage Door Opener..................... 119
GasCap .............................. 270
Gasoline.............................. 266Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 266
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 267
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 154
Fuel................................ 151
Speedometer......................... 151
Tachometer.......................... 153
Gearshift.............................. 233
General Information..................16,25,263
Glass Cleaning.......................... 333
Grocery Bag Retainer...................... 91
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 273
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 273
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 280
Head Phones........................... 192
Head Restraints.......................... 82
Headlights............................. 99
Bulb Replacement...................... 339
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High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 103
Lights On Reminder.................... 101
Replacing............................ 339
Time Delay.......................... 101
Heated Seats............................ 82
Heater............................... 199
Heater, Engine Block..................... 230
Homelink Transmitter..................... 119
Hood Release........................... 96
Hoses.............................322,326
Ignition
Key ................................. 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 16
Immobilizer............................ 13
Indicator, Traction Control................. 156
Infant Restraint.......................... 59
Information Center.................... 115,159
Information Center, Vehicle.............. 115,159Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 77
Instrument Cluster.................149,150,151
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 148
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 334
Integrated Child Seat...................... 58
Integrated Power Module.................. 336
Interior Appearance Care.................. 333
Interior Fuses.......................... 336
Interior Lights.........................98,99
Intermittent Wipers.................104,219,220
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 283
Jack Operation.......................282,285
Jump Starting.......................... 288
Key, Programming........................ 15
Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry............................. 13
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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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Automatic Dimming..................... 77
Electric Remote........................ 79
Exterior Folding........................ 78
Heated.............................. 80
Outside.............................. 78
Rearview............................. 77
Vanity............................... 80
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 259
Mopar Parts.........................302,375
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 102
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 70
Occupant Restraints....................... 38
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 266
Odometer............................. 157
Oil, Engine.........................303,344
Capacity............................ 343Change Interval....................... 305
Checking............................ 303
Disposal............................ 307
Filter............................307,344
Filter Disposal........................ 307
Identification Logo..................... 306
Materials Added to..................... 307
Recommendation...................... 305
Synthetic............................ 307
Viscosity............................ 306
Onboard Diagnostic System..............300,301
Opener, Garage Door..................... 119
Operator Manuals......................... 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 77
Overdrive............................. 234
Overhead Console....................... 110
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 110
Overheating, Engine...................154,281
Owner's Manual.......................4,376
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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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