2005 DODGE CARAVAN Owners Manual

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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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Interlock System....................... 298
Reset Mode.......................... 299
Selection Of Lubricant................403,423
Shifting............................. 299
Special Additives...................... 405
Automatic Transmission................... 402
Adding Fluid......................... 404
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 405
Fluid Change......................... 405
Fluid Level Check...................... 404
Fluid Type........................403,423
Ball Joints............................. 390
Battery............................... 387
Gas Caution.......................... 387
Jump Starting......................... 365
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 26
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 137
Bearings.............................. 406Belts, Drive............................ 383
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 391
B-Pillar Location........................ 312
Brake Fluid............................ 423
Brake, Parking.......................... 301
Brake System........................302,399
Anti-Lock........................... 303
Fluid Check.......................... 401
Hoses.............................. 400
Warning Light........................ 197
Brakes.............................302,399
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 298
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 82
Bulb Replacement....................... 416
Bulbs, Light............................ 415
Calibration, Compass..................... 152
Capacities, Fluid........................ 421
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Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 334
Oil (Engine).......................... 382
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 396
Car Washes............................ 407
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 333
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 182
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 181
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 260
Cassette Tape Player................206,216,221
Catalytic Converter...................... 385
Caution, Exhaust Gas..............38,83,333,393
CD Changer................215,224,238,240,243
CD Player.........212,216,223,226,229,233,236,243
CD Player Maintenance................... 261
Cellular Phone........................96,261
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 420
Center Lap Belts......................... 50Chains, Tire............................ 327
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 346
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 309
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)......................202,377
Child Restraint.......................... 69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 74
Child Safety Locks........................ 33
Child Seat............................68,76
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 331
Climate Control......................... 262
Clock................................ 204
Compact Disc Changer.................... 240
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 261
Compact Disc Player..................206,212
Compact Spare Tire...................... 320
Compass.............................. 151
Compass Calibration..................... 152
Compass Variance....................... 152
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Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 154
Console, Overhead....................... 150
Console, Removable...................176,178
Contract, Service........................ 450
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 396
Cooling System......................... 394
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 396
Coolant Capacity...................... 421
Coolant Level......................394,397
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 397
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 395
Inspection........................... 394
Points to Remember.................... 398
Pressure Cap......................... 396
Radiator Cap......................... 396
Selection of Coolant...............395,421,422
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 147
Cruise Light........................... 204
Cup Holder.........................170,410Customer Assistance..................... 449
Daytime Running Lights................... 137
Dealer Service.......................... 378
Defroster, Rear Window................... 287
Defroster, Windshield................84,267,278
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 376
Digital Video Disc Player.................. 243
Dimmer Control........................ 135
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 404
Oil (Engine).......................... 379
Disarming, Theft System................... 28
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 397
Engine Oil........................... 383
Domelight............................. 135
Door Ajar Light......................... 197
Door Locks............................. 17
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Door Locks, Automatic.................... 19
Door Opener, Garage..................... 159
Drive Belts............................ 383
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 391
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 367
DVD Player............................ 243
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 94
Electrical Power Outlets................... 168
Electronic Speed Control................... 147
Electronic Vehicle Information Center......... 155
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 344
Jacking........................346,347,359
Jump Starting......................... 365
Overheating.......................... 345
Emission Control System Maintenance......377,426
Engine............................374,375Air Cleaner.......................... 385
Air Cleaner Filter...................... 384
Block Heater......................... 296
Break-In Recommendations................ 82
Checking Oil Level..................... 379
Compartment......................374,375
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 422
Cooling............................. 394
Exhaust Gas Caution..................38,333
Fails to Start.......................293,295
Fuel Requirements..................330,421
Oil ...........................379,421,422
Oil Change Interval.................... 381
Oil Disposal.......................... 383
Oil Filler Cap......................... 382
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 383
Oil Selection.......................381,421
Oil Synthetic......................... 383
Overheating.......................... 345
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Temperature Gauge..................... 200
Exhaust Gas Caution..............38,83,333,393
Exhaust System......................... 393
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 52
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 93
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 384
Air Conditioning....................284,389
Automatic Transaxle.................... 405
Engine Oil........................383,422
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 383
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 344
Turn Signal.....................197,418,419
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 355
Fluid Capacities......................... 421
Fluid Leaks............................. 85Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 404
Brake............................... 401
Power Steering........................ 390
Fog Light Service........................ 419
Fog Lights..........................138,419
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 368
Fuel................................. 330
Adding............................. 334
Additives............................ 332
Clean Air............................ 331
Filler Cap............................ 334
Gasoline............................ 330
Gauge.............................. 196
Hoses.............................. 402
Light............................... 197
Octane Rating......................330,422
Requirements......................330,421
Tank Capacity........................ 421
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Fuel System Caution..................... 332
Fueling............................... 334
Fuses................................ 412
Garage Door Opener..................... 159
GasCap .............................. 334
Gasoline.............................. 330
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 331
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 331
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 200
Fuel................................ 196
Speedometer......................... 197
Tachometer.......................... 199
Gearshift.............................. 299
General Information..................16,25,327
Glass Cleaning.......................... 409
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 127
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 336Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 336
Hands-Free Phone........................ 96
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 344
Head Phones........................... 252
Head Restraints......................... 109
Headlights............................ 135
Bulb Replacement...................... 416
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 139
Lights On Reminder.................... 137
Replacing............................ 416
Time Delay.......................... 138
Heated Seats........................... 110
Heater............................... 262
Heater, Engine Block..................... 296
Homelink Transmitter.................... 159
Hood Release.......................... 132
Hoses.............................399,402
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