2007 DODGE CARAVAN tire 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, power steering and transmission and
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.
468 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Adding Fuel........................... 357
Adding Washer Fluid .................. 303,432
Additives, Fuel ......................... 355
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 163
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 428
Air Conditioning ..................... 278,284
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 278
Air Conditioning Filter .................301,429
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 301
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .............286,296
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 428
Air Conditioning System ..........278,284,289,428
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 279
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 337
Airbag ................................ 57
Airbag Deployment ....................... 69
Airbag Light ................... 62,63,72,90,214
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 71
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 58 Alarm Light
........................... 216
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alignment and Balance ................... 344
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 274
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........435,436,461
Disposal ............................ 437
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 321
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 214
Anti-Theft System ........................ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 446
Ashtray ............................... 188
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 96
Automatic Door Locks ................... 29,30
Automatic Headlights .................... 153
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 289
Automatic Transaxle .................... 12,315
Interlock System ..................... 15,316
496 INDEX

Oil (Engine).......................... 422
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 436
Car Washes ............................ 447
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................. 356
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ....................... 199
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 198
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ......... 276
Cassette Tape Player ..................... 222
Catalytic Converter ...................... 425
Caution, Exhaust Gas ..............43,89,356,433
CD (Compact Disc) Changer .......231,238,255,259
CD (Compact Disc)
Player ............ 228,232,237,243,246,251,253,259
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ........ 277
Cellular Phone ....................... 100,274
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 460
Center Lap Belts ......................... 53
Chains, Tire ............................ 345 Changing A Flat Tire
..................... 386
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 328
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ............................. 218,417
Child Restraint ...................... 75,76,77
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 79
Child Safety Locks ........................ 38
Child Seat ............................ 74,82
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 354
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 448
Climate Control ......................... 278
Clock ............................. 220,258
Coat Hook ............................ 198
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 277
Compact Disc (CD) Player ...............222,228
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 340
Compass .............................. 168
Compass Calibration ..................... 169
498 INDEX

Headlights On Reminder................. 153
High Beam Indicator .................... 217
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 156
Illuminated Entry ....................... 20
Interior .......................... 151,152
License ............................. 461
Liftgate Ajar .......................... 212
Lights On Reminder .................... 153
Low Fuel ............................ 212
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 218
Oil Pressure .......................... 217
Park ............................. 151,458
Passing ............................. 156
Reading ............................. 168
Rear Servicing ........................ 459
Rear Tail ............................ 459
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 215
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 216
Service ........................... 455,456 Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 218
Side Marker
.......................... 459
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 216
Turn Signal ..................... 155,458,459
Voltage ............................. 215
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 211
Washer Fluid ......................... 217
Load Leveling System .................... 201
Loading Vehicle ................... 198,363,366
Capacities ........................... 366
Tires ............................... 332
Locks Door ................................ 27
Steering Wheel ......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 79
Lubrication, Body ....................... 431
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 199
Lumbar Support ........................ 128
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Maintenance, Airbag...................... 71
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 427
Maintenance Procedures ................... 419
Maintenance Schedule .................... 466
Light Duty Schedule “B” ................. 469
Schedule “A” ......................... 478
Schedule “B” ......................... 469
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 185
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 218,417
Manual, Service ......................... 490
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 168
Memory Seat ........................... 99
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 171
Mirrors ................................ 96
Automatic Dimming ..................... 96
Electric Remote ........................ 98
Exterior Folding ........................ 98
Heated .............................. 99
Outside .............................. 97 Rearview
............................. 96
Vanity ............................... 99
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 347
Mopar Parts ......................... 418,489
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 155
Navigation Radio ........................ 257
Navigation System ....................... 257
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 88
Occupant Restraints ....................... 46
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 353
Odometer ............................. 219
Oil, Engine ......................... 420,462
Capacity ............................ 461
Change Interval ....................... 421
Checking ............................ 420
Disposal ............................ 423
506 INDEX

Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 463
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 56
Preparation for Jacking .................387,399
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 54
Programmable Electronic Features ......173,178,182
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry) ........................... 23,178,182
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 339
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......434,436
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 220
Radio, Navigation ....................... 257
Radio Operation ...................... 251,274
Radio Remote Controls .................262,275
Radio, Satellite .......................... 271
Radio (Sound Systems) ...........222,232,243,251
Rear Air Conditioning .................286,296 Rear Cup Holder
........................ 188
Rear Heater ............................ 286
Rear Park Sense System ................... 159
Rear Seat Removal .................... 141,143
Rear Seating Flexibility .................145,147
Rear Window Defroster ................... 304
Rear Window Features .................... 301
Rear Wiper/Washer ................... 302,303
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 96
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 127
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 73
Recreational Towing ................... 382,410
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................... 54,55
Remote Control ......................... 262
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 275
Removable Floor Console ...............193,194
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 418
508 INDEX

Wheel Lock........................... 14
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 275
Storage ............................ 190,455
Storage Bin ............................ 190
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 300,455
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 455
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 129
Sun Roof .............................. 183
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 99
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 168
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 185
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 57
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 423
System, Navigation ...................... 257
Tachometer ............................ 215
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 289
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......216,385 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint
............... 79
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 158
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 332
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 330
Tire Markings .......................... 327
Tire Safety Information .................... 327
Tires ............................ 90,336,491
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 343
Air Pressure .......................... 336
Alignment ........................... 344
Chains .............................. 345
Changing ............................ 386
Compact Spare ........................ 340
Flat Changing ........................ 395
General Information .................... 336
High Speed .......................... 339
Inflation Pressures ..................... 337
Jacking ........................ 386,387,399
Life of Tires .......................... 343
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Load Capacity..................... 332,333
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 347
Quality Grading ....................... 491
Radial .............................. 339
Replacement ......................... 343
Rotation ............................. 346
Safety ........................... 327,336
Sizes ............................... 328
Snow Tires ........................... 346
Spare Tire ......................... 389,400
Spinning ............................ 341
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 342
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 374
Towing ............................... 367
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 408
Guide .............................. 372
Recreational ....................... 382,410
Weight .............................. 372
Traction Control ................... 158,218,324 Traction Control Switch
.................158,324
Trailer Towing .......................... 367
Cooling System Tips .................... 382
Hitches ............................. 371
Minimum Requirements ................. 376
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 374
Wiring .............................. 380
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 372
Trailer Weight .......................... 372
Transaxle ............................. 315
Automatic ......................... 12,315
Operation ........................... 315
Overdrive ........................... 318
Selection of Lubricant ................443,463
Transmission ........................... 442
Automatic ........................... 442
Filter ............................... 445
Fluid ............................ 443,463
512 INDEX