2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN wheel

▫ Steering Shaft Seal ....................391
▫ Steering Linkage ......................391
▫ Drive Shaft Universal Joints ..............391
▫ Body Lubrication .....................391
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ................392
▫ Windshield And Rear Window Washers .....392
▫ Exhaust System ......................393
▫ Cooling System .......................394
▫ Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses .......399
▫ Brakes .............................399
▫ Master Cylinder — ABS Brakes Brake
Fluid Level Check .....................401
▫ Fuel System Hoses ....................402 ▫ Automatic Transmission ................402
▫ Front And Rear Wheel Bearings ...........406
▫ Appearance Care And Protection
From Corrosion ......................406
▫ Cleaning The Instrument Panel And Underseat
Cup Holders ........................410

Integrated Power Module (IPM) ............412

Vehicle Storage ........................415

Replacement Light Bulbs .................415

Bulb Replacement ......................416
▫ Headlights ..........................416
▫ Front Park/Turn Signal And
Sidemarker Lights .....................418
▫ Front Fog Light ......................419372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Front And Rear Wheel Bearings
Front and rear wheel bearings are permanently sealed.
No regular maintenance is required for these compo-
nents.
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection. The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
• Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
• Insects, tree sap and tar.
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibil-
ity of the owner.
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly
with mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To
remove heavy soil, select a nonabrasive, non-acidic
cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle
brush or metal polishes. Only Mopar cleaners are
recommended. Do not use oven cleaner. Avoid auto-
matic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh
brushes that may damage the wheels ’ protective fin-
ish.
• If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed. • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
• Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches as soon as
possible. Your dealer has touch up paint to match the
color of your vehicle.
Interior Care
Use Mopar Fabric Cleaner to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
Use Mopar Vinyl Cleaner to clean vinyl upholstery and
trim.
Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!The traction grade is based on braking (straight-
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering
(turning) performance.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre-
senting the tire ’ s resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law. WARNING!The temperature grade is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.456 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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

Transmitter, Garage Door Opener ............ 159
Transmitter Programming ................... 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry ............ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 77
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 322
Trip Odometer .......................... 203
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 204
Turn Signals ................... 138,197,418,419
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 455
Universal Joints ......................... 391
Universal Transmitter ..................... 159
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 330
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 48
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 95
Variance, Compass ....................... 152
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 336
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 6 Vehicle Information Center ................. 155
Vehicle Loading ................... 313,336,337
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 283,415
Vehicle Theft Alarm ....................... 27
Video Entertainment System ................ 243
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 344
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description) ........................... 196
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 451
Washer, Adding Fluid .................. 286,392
Washer, Rear ........................ 285,286
Washing Vehicle ......................... 407
Wheel Alignment and Balance ............... 324
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 408
Wheel Bearings ......................... 406
Wind Buffeting ....................... 40,167474 INDEX