2007 DODGE CARAVAN Owners Manual

Reset Mode.......................... 317
Selection Of Lubricant ................443,463
Shifting ............................. 317
Special Additives ...................... 445
Automatic Transmission ................... 442
Adding Fluid ......................... 444
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 445
Fluid Change ......................... 445
Fluid Level Check ...................... 444
Fluid Type ........................ 443,463
Ball Joints ............................. 430
Battery ............................... 427
Gas Caution .......................... 427
Jump Starting ......................... 405
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 26
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 153
Bearings .............................. 446
Belts, Drive ............................ 423 Body Mechanism Lubrication
............... 431
B-Pillar Location ........................ 332
Brake Fluid ............................ 463
Brake, Parking .......................... 319
Brake System ........................ 321,439
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 321
Fluid Check .......................... 441
Hoses .............................. 440
Warning Light ........................ 213
Brakes ............................. 321,439
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 316
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 88
Bulb Replacement ....................... 456
Bulbs, Light ............................ 455
Calibration, Compass ..................... 169
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 461
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ 357
INDEX 497
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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
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Compass Variance....................... 170
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 171
Console, Overhead ....................... 167
Console, Removable ................... 193,194
Contract, Service ........................ 488
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 436
Cooling System ......................... 434
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 436
Coolant Capacity ...................... 461
Coolant Level ...................... 434,437
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 437
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 435
Inspection ........................... 437
Points to Remember .................... 438
Pressure Cap ......................... 436
Radiator Cap ......................... 436
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......435,461,462
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 164
Cruise Light ........................... 219 Cup Holder
......................... 187,450
Customer Assistance ..................... 486
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 73
Daytime Running Lights ................... 153
Dealer Service .......................... 419
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 304
Defroster, Windshield ................90,283,295
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 416
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player ............. 259
Dimmer Control ........................ 152
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................. 444
Oil (Engine) .......................... 420
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 408
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 437
Engine Oil ........................... 423
Domelight ............................. 152
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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
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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
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Fold in Floor (Stown Go) Seating........... 129
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 407
Fuel ................................. 353
Adding ............................. 357
Additives ............................ 355
Clean Air ............................ 354
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 357
Gasoline ............................ 353
Gauge .............................. 211
Hoses .............................. 442
Light ............................... 212
Octane Rating ...................... 353,462
Requirements ...................... 353,461
Tank Capacity ........................ 461
Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution ..................... 356
Fueling ............................... 357
Fuses ................................ 452 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
) ........... 177
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............357,359,416
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 354
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 353
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 354
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................... 216
Fuel ................................ 211
Speedometer ......................... 213
Tachometer .......................... 215
Gearshift .............................. 317
General Information ...............18,25,123,353
Glass Cleaning .......................... 449
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 144
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............364,368
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............364,368
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) ............. 100
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 384
502 INDEX

Head Phones........................... 268
Head Restraints ......................... 125
Headlights ............................ 151
Bulb Replacement ...................... 456
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 156
Lights On Reminder .................... 153
Replacing ............................ 456
Time Delay .......................... 154
Heated Seats ........................... 126
Heater ............................... 278
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 315
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 371
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 177
Hood Release .......................... 149
Hook, Coat ............................ 198
Hoses ............................. 439,442
Ignition ............................... 12 Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Indicator, Traction Control ................. 218
Infant Restraint ........................ 75,76
Information Center ...................... 172
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 172
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 96
Instrument Cluster ................. 209,210,211
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 208
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 450
Integrated Child Seat ...................... 74
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 452
Interior Appearance Care .................. 448
Interior Lights ....................... 151,152
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .....157,301,303
Introduction ............................. 4
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Jack Location.................. 388,390,400,401
Jack Operation .................... 386,390,401
Jacking Instructions ................... 390,401
Jump Starting .......................... 405
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 62
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 47
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 79
Latches Hood ............................... 149
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 353
Life of Tires ............................ 343 Liftgate
................................ 40
Lights .............................. 90,150
Airbag ........................ 62,72,90,214
Alarm .............................. 216
Anti-Lock ........................... 214
Automatic Headlights ................... 153
Back-Up ............................. 459
Battery Saver ......................... 153
Brake Warning ........................ 213
Bulb Replacement ................... 455,456
Center Mounted Stop ................... 460
Cruise .............................. 219
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 152
Door Ajar ........................... 213
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 215
Fog ............................. 154,459
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 384
Headlight Switch ...................... 151
Headlights ........................... 456
504 INDEX