2005 DODGE CARAVAN alarm

To disarm the system:Press the UNLOCK button on the
keyless entry transmitter. Also, using a valid sentry key
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:
•The driver’s door and liftgate key cylinders cannot
arm or disarm the system.
•Once 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.
•The 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.
•When 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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13. Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this
light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check.
During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is
unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or
when driving, if the driver seat belt remains unbuckled,
the Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on
continuously. Refer toEnhanced Driver Seat Belt Re-
minder System (BeltAlert™)in the Occupant Restraints
section for more information.
14. 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.15. Vehicle Theft Alarm Light—If Equipped
This light will flash for approximately 15 sec-
onds when the vehicle theft alarm is arming.
16. 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.
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Adding Fuel........................... 334
Adding Washer Fluid..................286,392
Additives, Fuel......................... 332
Adjustable Pedals....................... 146
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 388
Air Conditioning.....................262,267
Air Conditioning Controls................. 262
Air Conditioning Filter.................284,389
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 284
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.............270,279
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 388
Air Conditioning System..........262,267,272,388
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 263
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 317
Airbag................................ 53
Airbag Deployment....................... 65
Airbag Light...................57,58,68,84,199
Airbag Maintenance....................... 67
Airbag, Window......................... 54Alarm Light........................... 200
Alarm System........................... 27
Alignment and Balance................... 324
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 257
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........395,396,421
Disposal............................ 397
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 303
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 199
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 27
Appearance Care........................ 406
Arming Theft System...................... 27
Ashtray............................... 171
Auto Down Power Windows................ 40
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 92
Automatic Door Locks...................19,20
Automatic Headlights.................... 136
Automatic Temperature Control............. 272
Automatic Transaxle...................... 297
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Liftgate................................ 35
Lights..............................85,134
Airbag........................57,68,84,199
Alarm.............................. 200
Anti-Lock........................... 199
Automatic Headlights................... 136
Back-Up............................. 419
Battery Saver......................... 137
Brake Warning........................ 197
Bulb Replacement...................415,416
Center Mounted Stop................... 420
Cruise.............................. 204
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 135
Door Ajar........................... 197
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 200
Fog .............................138,419
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 344
Headlight Switch...................... 135
Headlights........................... 416Headlights On Reminder................. 137
High Beam Indicator.................... 202
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 139
Illuminated Entry....................... 16
Interior..........................134,135
License............................. 421
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 197
Lights On Reminder.................... 137
Low Fuel............................ 197
Malfunction Indicator................... 202
Oil Pressure.......................... 202
Park.............................135,418
Passing............................. 139
Reading............................. 150
Rear Servicing........................ 419
Rear Tail............................ 419
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 200
Security Alarm........................ 200
Service...........................415,416
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Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 202
Side Marker.......................... 419
Theft Alarm.......................... 200
Turn Signal.....................138,418,419
Voltage............................. 199
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 196
Washer Fluid......................... 201
Load Leveling System.................... 185
Loading Vehicle...................181,336,337
Capacities........................... 337
Tires ............................... 312
Locks
Door................................ 17
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 74
Lubrication, Body....................... 391
Luggage Rack.......................... 182
Lumbar Support........................ 112
Maintenance, Airbag...................... 67Maintenance Free Battery.................. 387
Maintenance Procedures................... 379
Maintenance Schedule.................... 426
ScheduleA......................... 440
ScheduleB.......................... 429
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 167
Malfunction Indicator Light..............202,377
Manual, Service......................... 454
Map/Reading Lights..................... 150
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 154
Mirrors................................ 92
Automatic Dimming..................... 92
Electric Remote........................ 94
Exterior Folding........................ 93
Heated.............................. 95
Outside.............................. 94
Rearview............................. 92
Vanity............................... 95
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
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Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 325
Mopar Parts.........................378,453
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 138
Navigation System....................... 240
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 82
Occupant Restraints....................... 41
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 330
Odometer............................. 203
Oil, Engine.........................379,422
Capacity............................ 421
Change Interval....................... 381
Checking............................ 379
Disposal............................ 383
Filter............................383,422
Filter Disposal........................ 383
Identification Logo..................... 382
Materials Added to..................... 383Recommendation...................381,421
Synthetic............................ 383
Viscosity..........................382,421
Onboard Diagnostic System..............376,377
Opener, Garage Door..................... 159
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)........... 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 92
Overdrive............................. 300
Overhead Console....................... 150
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 150
Overheating, Engine...................201,345
Owner’s Manual.......................4,454
Panic Alarm............................ 23
Parking Brake.......................... 301
Parking On Hill......................... 301
Passing Light........................... 139
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 146
Pets, Transporting........................ 77
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Pretensioners.......................... 50
Rear Seat............................. 42
Untwisting Procedure.................... 48
Seats................................. 107
Adjustment.......................... 107
Bench............................126,128
Easy Entry........................... 120
Easy-Out Roller....................... 126
Heated.............................. 110
Integrated, Child....................... 68
Lumbar Support....................... 112
Power.............................. 108
Reclining......................... 110,112
Removal.......................121,124,126
Tilting.............................. 120
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 27
Selection of Coolant...................395,422
Sentry Key............................. 13
Sentry Key Programming................... 15Service Assistance....................448,449
Service Contract......................... 450
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . 202
Service Manuals........................ 454
Setting the Clock........................ 204
Shoulder Belts........................... 42
Signals, Turn...................138,197,418,419
Sliding Door............................ 29
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 367
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 327
Snow Tires............................ 329
Spare Tire.....................320,321,349,360
Spark Plugs............................ 384
Speed Control.......................... 147
Speedometer........................... 197
Starting............................... 292
Engine Fails to Start.................293,295
Starting and Operating.................... 292
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Steering
Column Controls...................... 138
Linkage............................. 391
Power...........................305,390
Shaft Seal............................ 391
Tilt Column.......................... 142
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 258
Storage............................173,415
Storage Bin............................ 173
Storage, Vehicle......................283,415
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 415
Sun Roof.............................. 165
Sun Visor Extension....................... 95
Sunglass Storage........................ 151
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 167
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 53
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 383
System, Navigation...................... 240Tachometer............................ 199
Tape Player............................ 221
Temperature Control, Automatic............. 272
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......200,345
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 74
Theft Alarm............................ 27
Theft System............................ 27
Theft System Arming...................... 27
Theft System Disarming.................... 28
Tilt Steering Column..................... 142
Tire and Loading Information Placard......312,313
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 311
Tire Markings.......................... 308
Tire Safety Information.................... 308
Tires ............................85,316,455
Air Pressure.......................... 316
Alignment........................... 324
Chains.............................. 327
Changing............................ 346
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