2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN oil pressure

Once a Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and transmission; add as needed.
• Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation. At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
• Inspect the brake hoses.
• Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
• Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
• Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.428 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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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 ......................... 50 Chains, 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 ....................... 152460 INDEX

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 ......................... 170,410 Customer 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 INDEX 461
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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 ........................... 416 Headlights 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 ........................... 415,416466 INDEX

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 ..................... 383 Recommendation ................... 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 ........................ 77468 INDEX

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 ...................... 240 Tachometer ............................ 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 ............................ 346472 INDEX