2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN hood release

WARNING!• Not all head restraints in this vehicle are the same.
Head restraints from one seating position should not
be removed and installed in any other seating posi-
tion. In a collision, serious injury or death may result
if the proper head restraint is not installed on each
seat.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle should not
be used as a play area by children. They could be
seriously injured in a collision. Children should be
seated and using the proper restraint system.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not
have enough power to continue running when the key is
released. If this occurs, continue cranking up to 15
seconds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to
the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once
the engine is running smoothly. Do not overspeed en-
gine.
If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15
second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal
held to the floor, the “ NORMAL STARTING ” procedure
should be repeated. After Starting
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord
to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on
the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that
is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power
Module.296 STARTING AND OPERATING

Steering Shaft Seal
The steering shaft seal, at the point where the shaft passes
through the bulkhead, is lubricated when it is installed. If
the seal becomes noisy when the steering shaft is turned,
it should be lubricated with a multi-purpose grease.
Mopar multi-purpose lubricant is recommended.
Steering Linkage
The tie rod end ball joints are permanently lubricated and
do not require periodic maintenance.
Drive Shaft Universal Joints
Your vehicle has constant velocity universal joints. Peri-
odic lubrication of these joints is not required. However,
the joint boots should be inspected for external leakage or
damage when other maintenance is performed. If leakage
or damage is evident, the universal joint boot and grease
should be replaced immediately. Continued operation could result in failure of the univer-
sal joint due to water and dirt contamination of the
grease. This would require complete replacement of the
joint assembly.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, liftgate, sliding doors and hood hinges,
should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy
operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to
the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned
should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after
lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
Particular attention should also be given to hood latching
components to insure proper function. When performing
other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha-
nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391
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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
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