2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN hood release

WARNING!² Not all head restraints in this vehicle are the same.
Head restraints from one seating position should
not be removed and installed in any other seating
position. In a collision, serious injury or death may
result if the proper head restraint is not installed on
each seat.
² The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle should not
be used as a play area by children. They could be
seriously injured in a collision. Children should be
seated and using the proper restraint system.
² It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
² Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
² Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not
have enough power to continue running when the key is
released. If this occurs, continue cranking up to 15
seconds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to
the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once
the engine is running smoothly. Do not overspeed en-
gine.
If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15
second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal
held to the floor, the ªNORMAL STARTINGº procedure
should be repeated. After Starting
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER Ð IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord
to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on
the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that
is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power
Module.230 STARTING AND OPERATING

Steering Linkage
The tie rod end ball joints are permanently lubricated and
do not require periodic maintenance.
Drive Shaft Universal Joints
Your vehicle has constant velocity universal joints. Peri-
odic lubrication of these joints is not required. However,
the joint boots should be inspected for external leakage or
damage when other maintenance is performed. If leakage
or damage is evident, the universal joint boot and grease
should be replaced immediately.
Continued operation could result in failure of the univer-
sal joint due to water and dirt contamination of the
grease. This would require complete replacement of the
joint assembly. Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, liftgate, sliding doors and hood hinges,
should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy
operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to
the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned
should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after
lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
Particular attention should also be given to hood latching
components to insure proper function. When performing
other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha-
nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar t Lock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 315
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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 .................... 1 15,159
Information Center, Vehicle .............. 1 15,159 Inside 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 ............................. 13388 INDEX