2007 DODGE CARAVAN maintenance

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 491
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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

Door Ajar Light......................... 213
Door Locks ............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 29
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 177
Drive Belts ............................ 423
Drive Shaft Universal Joints ................ 431
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................... 326
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ...... 259
E-85 Fuel ............................. 360
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 98
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 185
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 164
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 172
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 384
Jacking ........................ 386,387,399
Jump Starting ......................... 405 Overheating
.......................... 385
Emission Control System Maintenance ......417,466
Engine ............................ 414,415
Air Cleaner .......................... 425
Air Cleaner Filter ...................... 424
Block Heater ......................... 315
Break-In Recommendations ................ 88
Checking Oil Level ..................... 420
Compartment ...................... 414,415
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 462
Cooling ............................. 434
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 43,356
Flooded, Starting ...................... 313
Fuel Requirements .................. 353,461
Oil ........................... 420,461,462
Oil Change Interval .................... 421
Oil Disposal .......................... 423
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 422
Oil Filter Disposal ...................... 423
500 INDEX

Oil Selection....................... 421,461
Oil Synthetic ......................... 423
Overheating .......................... 385
Temperature Gauge ..................... 216
Event Data Recorder ...................... 73
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............43,89,356,433
Exhaust System ......................... 433
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 56
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 98
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 424
Air Conditioning .................... 301,429
Automatic Transaxle .................... 445
Engine Oil ........................ 423,462
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 423
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 384
Turn Signal ..................... 212,458,459 Flat Tire Stowage
........................ 395
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ 363
Engine Oil ........................... 362
Fuel Requirements .................. 360,361
Maintenance .......................... 363
Replacement Parts ..................... 363
Starting ............................. 362
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 313
Fluid Capacities ......................... 461
Fluid Leaks ............................. 90
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 444
Brake ............................... 441
Power Steering ........................ 430
Fluids ................................ 462
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 462
Fog Light Service ........................ 459
Fog Lights .......................... 154,459
INDEX 501
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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

Replacement Tires....................... 343
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 489
Restraint, Head ......................... 125
Restraints, Child ....................... 75,82
Restraints, Infant ......................... 75
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 407
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 199
Rotation, Tires .......................... 346
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 89
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 90
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 489
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 43
Safety Information, Tire ................... 327
Safety Tips ............................. 89
Satellite Radio .......................... 271
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 274
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 466
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 450 Seat Belt Reminder
..................... 54,55
Seat Belts .............................. 46
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 52
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 52
And Pregnant Women ................... 56
Center Lap Belt ........................ 53
Child Restraint ....................... 75,77
Extender ............................. 56
Front Seat ............................ 47
Pretensioners .......................... 54
Rear Seat ............................. 47
Untwisting Procedure .................... 53
Seats ................................. 123
Adjustment .......................... 123
Bench ............................ 143,144
Easy Entry ........................... 137
Easy-Out Roller ....................... 143
Fold in Floor (Stow nGo) ................ 129
Heated ............................. 126
INDEX 509
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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
INDEX 511
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