2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN capacities

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement ªThe combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX poundsº on
your vehicle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
sengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if ªXXXº
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb.
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lb. (1400±750 (5 x 150) =
650 lb.) 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
NOTE: The following table shows examples on how to
calculate total load, cargo/luggage and towing capacities
of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and
number and size of occupants. This table is for illustra-
tion purposes only and may not be accurate for the
seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
NOTE: For the following example the combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs. (392
Kg). STARTING AND OPERATING 249
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Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle
separately. It is important that you distribute the load
evenly over the front and rear axles.
Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and
shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension
components do not necessarily increase the vehicle's
GVWR.
Loading
To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty
weight, axle by axle and side by side. Store heavier items
down low and be sure you distribute their weight as
evenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely before
driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you
have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within
the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight.
Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect
on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way
the brakes operate. A loaded vehicle is shown in the illustration. Note that
neither the GVWR or the GAWR capacities have been
exceeded.274 STARTING AND OPERATING

N Front Park/Turn Signal And Sidemarker
Lights .............................340
N Front Fog Light ......................341
N Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker
And Back-Up Lights ...................342
N Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) . . . 343
N License Light ........................343 m Fluid Capacities ........................343
m Recommended Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine
Parts ................................344
N Engine .............................344
N Chassis ............................345 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 297
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Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL.
2. Twist the bulb socket to remove from the CHMSL
housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket and reattach the
CHMSL. License Light
1. Remove the two lens assembly mounting screws.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Replace the bulb and
reattach the lens assembly.
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 20 Gallons 76 Liters
Engine Oil-with filter
2.4 Liter Engine 5.0 qts 4.7 Liters
3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines 5.0 qts 4.7 Liters
Cooling System *
2.4 Liter Engines 11.4 qts 10.7 Liters
² 3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines 13.4 qts 12.6 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to
MAX level.
² * Add 2.9 quarts (2.8 liters) if equipped with a rear
heater. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343
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Filter ............................... 328
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 328
Fluid Level Check ...................... 327
Interlock System ....................... 232
Reset Mode .......................... 233
Selection Of Lubricant ................ 326,345
Shifting ............................. 233
Special Additives ...................... 329
Ball Joints ............................. 314
Battery ............................... 311
Gas Caution .......................... 311
Jump Starting ......................... 288
Keyless Transmitter Replacement ............ 25
Saving Feature ........................ 101
Bearings .............................. 330
Belts, Drive ............................ 307
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 315
B-Pillar Location ........................ 247 Brake, Parking .......................... 235
Brake System ........................ 237,323
Anti-Lock ........................... 237
Fluid Check ....................... 324,345
Hoses .............................. 323
Warning Light ........................ 151
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 232
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 70
Bulb Replacement ....................... 339
Bulbs, Light ............................ 338
Calibration, Compass ..................... 112
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 343
Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................ 270
Radiator ............................ 320
Car Washes ............................ 331
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................. 269
Cargo ................................ 135 INDEX 383
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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 ................... 78 Filters
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 ................... 291386 INDEX

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 ........................... 274 Tires ............................... 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 Schedule 9 A 9 ................. 363
Light Duty Schedule 9 B 9 ................. 351
Schedule 9 A 9 ......................... 363
Schedule 9 B 9 .......................... 351
Malfunction Indicator Light .............. 155,301
Manual, Service ......................... 376
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 114
Mirrors ................................ 77390 INDEX