2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN spare tire

² Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
² Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
1. Remove the spare wheel, scissors jack and jack-handle
from stowage.
2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by
turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still
on the ground.
3. There are two jack engagement locations on each side
of the body Ð see illustration. 4. These locations are on the sill flange of the body and
consist of a pair of downstanding tabs. The jack is to be
located, engaging the flange, between the pair of tabs
closest to the wheel to be changed. Place the wrench on
the jack screw and turn to the right until the jack head is WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 285
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properly engaged in the described location. Do not raise
the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely
engaged.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right,
using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the
tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is
obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
provides maximum stability.
WARNING!Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
6. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with wheel
covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand. Do not
pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off the hub. 7. Install the spare wheel, for vehicles with wheel covers,
align the notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on
the wheel. Install the cover on the wheel by hand only
and install the wheel lug nuts with the cone shaped end
of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. To
avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not
tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been
lowered.
NOTE: Do not install the wheel cover on the compact
spare.
Do not use a hammer or force to install the wheel covers.
8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate
nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct
wheel nut tightness is 130 N´m (95 ft. lbs). If in doubt286 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your dealer or at a service station.
10. Lower the jack to its fully closed position.
WARNING!A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
11. Secure the flat or spare tire as follows:
² If your vehicle is equipped with cast aluminum
wheels, the center cap of the wheel must be re-
moved prior to flat tire stowage. Store the center cap
inside the glove box or other storage compartment. ² Turn the wheel so that the valve-stem is down. Slide
the wheel retainer through the center of the wheel
and position it properly across the wheel opening.
² For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation,
stow with the valve-stem toward the rear of the
vehicle.
² Using the jack-handle, rotate the drive nut to the
right until the wheel is drawn into place against the
underside of the vehicle.
² Continue to rotate the nut until you hear the mecha-
nism click three times. It cannot be overtightened.
Push against the tire several times to be sure it is
securely in place.
12. Stow jack and handle.
13. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct
pressure as required. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 287
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Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier ....................... 139
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ......... 197
Cassette Tape Player ..................... 161
Catalytic Converter ...................... 309
CD Changer ...................... 170,182,187
CD Player ............... 167,171,174,178,180,187
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 343
Center Lap Belts ......................... 47
Chains, Tire ............................ 263
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 282
Child Restraint .......................... 58
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 62
Child Safety Locks ........................ 32
Child Seat ............................ 58,64
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 266
Climate Control ......................... 199
Clock ................................ 159
Compact Disc Maintenance ................. 198 Compact Disc Player .................. 161,167
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 255
Compass .............................. 111
Compass Calibration ..................... 112
Compass Variance ....................... 112
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 114
Console, Overhead ....................... 110
Console, Removable ...................... 132
Contract, Service ........................ 374
Coolant Pressure Cap ..................... 320
Cooling System ......................... 318
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 320
Coolant Capacity ...................... 343
Coolant Level ......................... 321
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 321
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 319
Inspection ........................... 318
Points to Remember .................... 321
Pressure Cap ......................... 320384 INDEX

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 ........................... 39 Side 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 .......................... 104394 INDEX

Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls ............................. 195
Storage ............................ 132,337
Storage Bin ............................ 132
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 217,337
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 337
Sulfur in Gasoline ....................... 268
Sun Roof .............................. 125
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 80
Sunglass Storage ........................ 111
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 48
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 307
Tachometer ............................ 153
Temperature Control, Automatic ............. 208
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ....... 154,281
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 62
Theft Alarm ............................ 26
Theft System ............................ 26 Tilt Steering Column ..................... 104
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 247
Tire Markings .......................... 242
Tire Safety Information .................... 242
Tires ............................ 72,251,378
Alignment ........................... 258
Chains .............................. 263
Changing ............................ 282
Compact Spare ........................ 255
High Speed .......................... 254
Inflation Pressures ..................... 252
Jacking ............................. 282
Load Capacity ..................... 247,248
Pressure Monitor System ................. 259
Quality Grading ....................... 378
Radial .............................. 255
Replacement ....................... 257,259
Rotation ............................. 265
Safety ........................... 242,251 INDEX 395
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Sizes ............................... 244
Snow Tires ........................... 264
Spare Tire ........................... 283
Spinning ............................ 256
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 256
Towing ............................... 275
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 291
Trailering ............................ 275
Traction Control ................... 105,156,241
Trailer Towing .......................... 275
Minimum Requirements ................. 275
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 276
Transaxle ........................... 231,326
Automatic ........................ 231,326
Filter ............................... 328
Operation ........................... 231
Overdrive ........................... 234
Selection of Lubricant ................ 326,345
Transmission ..................... See Transaxle Transmitter Battery Service .................. 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener ............ 119
Transmitter Programming ................... 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry ............ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 66
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 256
Trip Odometer .......................... 157
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 157
Turn Signals ................ 102,158,159,340,342
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 378
Universal Joints ......................... 315
Universal Transmitter ..................... 119
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 266
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 80
Variance, Compass ....................... 112
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 272
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 6396 INDEX