2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN seats

VEHICLE LOADING
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown in the
charts that follow. This information should be used for
passenger and luggage loading as indicated.
If seats are removed for carrying cargo, do not exceed the
specified GVWR and GAWR.
Vehicle Certification Label
Your vehicle has a certification label attached to the
driver ’ s door pillar.
The label contains the following information:
• Name of manufacturer
• Month and year of manufacture
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front
• Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Type of Vehicle
• Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH)
The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total
load must be limited so that you do not exceed the
GVWR.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or
rear GAWR.336 STARTING AND OPERATING

Spare Tire Stowage — Fold-in-Floor Seating
For vehicles equipped with fold-in-floor seating, the
spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located
under the center of the vehicle by means of a cable winch
mechanism. The “ spare tire drive ” nut is located on the
floor, under a plastic cap between the front seats.
The tool pouch contains three pieces and can be as-
sembled into a Spare Tire Hook to remove the compact
spare tire/cover assembly from under the vehicle or a
Winch “ T ” Handle to raise/lower the compact spare
tire/cover assembly. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 349
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INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM)
An Integrated Power Module is located in the engine
compartment near the battery. This center contains maxi
fuses, mini fuses and relays. A label that identifies each
component is printed on the inside of the cover. Cavity Maxi Fuse Description
F4 30 Amp
Pink Front Wipers
F9 40 Amp
Green Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) Pump
F10 40 Amp
Green Front Blower
F13 40 Amp
Green Electronic Back Light (EBL)
F19 40 Amp
Green Body Control Module
(BCM) Feed 1
F20 30 Amp
Pink Central Amplifier
F22 30 Amp
Pink Seats
F27 40 Amp
Green Radiator FanIntegrated Power module (IPM)412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

The Heated Mirrors, Lower Instrument Panel Power
Outlet and Removable Floor Console, when in the front
position are fused with self resetting fuses that are only
serviceable by an authorized dealer. The power seats are
fused by a 30 Amp circuit breaker located under the
driver ’ s seat. The Power Windows are fused by a 25 Amp
circuit breaker located under the instrument panel near
the steering column. If you experience temporary or
permanent loss of these systems see your authorized
dealer for service.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days you may want to take steps to protect your battery.
You may:
• Remove the 20 Amp mini fuse in the Integrated Power
Module labeled Ignition-Off Draw (IOD).
• Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery. • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number
Center & Rear Dome Light .................. 578
Center & Rear Reading Lights ............... 578
Front Door Courtesy Light .................. 578
Front Header Reading Lights — If Equipped ..... 578
Instrument Cluster Lights ................. PC74
Liftgate Light(s) .......................... 578
Overhead Console Reading Lights .......... PC579
Removable Console Light — If Equipped ....... 194
Visor Vanity Lights .................... 6501966MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415
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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 .................. 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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Rear Wiper/Washer ................... 285,286
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 92
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 110
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts ............................... 422
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 51
Remote Keyless Entry ..................... 20
Remote Sound System Controls .............. 258
Removable Floor Console ............... 176,178
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 378
Replacement Tires ....................... 323
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 453
Restraint, Head ......................... 109
Restraints, Child ....................... 69,76
Restraints, Infant ......................... 70
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 368
Roof Rack ............................. 182
Rotation, Tires .......................... 329 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 84
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 85
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 453
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 38
Safety Information, Tire ................... 308
Safety Tips ............................. 83
Satellite Radio .......................... 254
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 257
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 426
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 410
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 51
Seat Belts .............................. 41
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 47
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 47
And Pregnant Women ................... 52
Center Lap Belt ........................ 50
Child Restraint ......................... 69
Extender ............................. 52
Front Seat ............................ 42470 INDEX

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 ......................... 1 10,112
Removal ....................... 121,124,126
Tilting .............................. 120
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 27
Selection of Coolant ................... 395,422
Sentry Key ............................. 13
Sentry Key Programming ................... 15 Service 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 INDEX 471
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