2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN gas type

While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT
OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered as a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of difficulty. SAFETY TIPS
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO)
follow the safety tips below.
Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or
out of the area.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83
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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

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 .............................. 406 Belts, 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 INDEX 459
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