2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN heater

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
• On the highways — Slow down.
• In city traffic — While stopped, put transaxle in
neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner
is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, and
the fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system. CAUTION!Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “ H ” , pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the
air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “ H ” , turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 345
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WARNING!• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmis-
sion cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could
enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If
the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may
be used to obtain a start from another vehicle. This type
of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow
this procedure carefully.
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow
battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Don ’ t lean
over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps
to touch each other. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin,
flush contaminated area immediately with large quan-
tities of water.
• A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Keep flame or spark away from the vent
holes. Do not use a booster battery or any other booster
source with an output that exceeds 12 volts. 1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach and
without letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake,
place the automatic transmission in PARK and turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position for both vehicles.
3. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the other end
of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.366 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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.
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 87
Octane 20 Gallons 76 Liters
Engine Oil-with filter
2.4 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 5.0 qts 4.7 Liters
3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5.0 qts 4.7 Liters
Cooling System *
2.4 Liter Engines (Mopar  Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000
Mile Formula) 11.4 qts 10.7 Liters
3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines (Mopar  Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula) † 13.4 qts 12.6 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
† * Add 2.9 quarts (2.8 liters) if equipped with a rear heater. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421
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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 ............................ 374,375 Air 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 .......................... 345462 INDEX

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 .................. 336 Gross 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 ............................. 399,402464 INDEX

Phone, Cellular .......................... 96
Phone, Hands-Free ....................... 96
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 313
Power
Brakes .............................. 302
Distribution Center ..................... 412
Door Locks ........................... 18
Lift Gate ............................. 36
Mirrors .............................. 94
Outlet .............................. 168
Seats ............................... 108
Sliding Door .......................... 31
Steering ............................. 305
Steering, Checking ..................... 390
Sunroof ............................. 165
Windows ............................. 39
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 423
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 52
Preparation for Jacking ................. 347,359 Pretensioners
Seat Belts ............................. 50
Programmable Electronic Features ...... 156,160,164
Programming Transmitters ............ 23,160,164
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 320
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ....... 395,396
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 205
Radio Operation ................... 217,234,261
Radio Remote Controls ................. 246,258
Radio, Satellite .......................... 254
Radio (Sound Systems) ........... 206,216,226,233
Rear Air Conditioning ................. 270,279
Rear Cup Holder ........................ 172
Rear Heater ............................ 270
Rear Seat Removal .................... 124,126
Rear Seating Flexibility ................. 128,130
Rear Window Defroster ................... 287
Rear Window Features .................... 284 INDEX 469
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