2007 DODGE CARAVAN low oil pressure

Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it
checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid, trans-
mission fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7 of this manual. Follow
the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure
Cap paragraph.
17. Washer Fluid LightThis light turns on when the washer fluid level
falls below approximately 1/4 filled. The light will
remain on until fluid is added.
18. Transmission Range Indicator
This display indicator shows the automatic transaxle gear
selection. NOTE:
You must apply the brakes before shifting from
Park.
19. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light shows low engine oil pressure. The light
should turn on momentarily when the engine is
started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for 4 minutes when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not show how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
20. High Beam Light This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the turn signal lever towards the
steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or low
beam.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217
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▫Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure
Warnings ...........................349
▫ Base Tire Pressure Monitoring System With
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If
Equipped ...........................349
▫ Service Tire System Soon ................351
▫ Using Your Compact Spare — Basic Tire Pressure
Monitoring System Only ................352
▫ General Information ...................353

Fuel Requirements ......................353
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................354
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............354
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................355
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................355 ▫
Fuel System Cautions ..................356
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ..............356

Adding Fuel ..........................357
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............357
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............359

Flexible Fuel — Fleet Vehicles Only ..........360
▫ E-85 General Information ................360
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ....................361
▫ Fuel Requirements ....................361
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles .............362
▫ Starting ............................362
▫ Cruising Range .......................363
STARTING AND OPERATING 309
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Life of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including but not limited to:
•Driving style
•Tire pressure
•Distance driven
WARNING!
Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have an accident result-
ing in serious injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact
with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva-
lent to the originals in size, quality and performance
when replacement is needed (refer to the paragraph on
“Tread Wear Indicators”). Refer to the “Tire and Loading
Information” placard for the size designation of your tire.
The service description and load identification will be
found on the original equipment tire. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle. We recommend
that you contact your original equipment or an autho-
rized tire dealer with any questions you may have on tire
specifications or capability.
STARTING AND OPERATING 343
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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7, Maintenance, of this
manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on
you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of
your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to
a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for chang-
ing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift
the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle
should be jacked on a firm level surface only.
Avoid ice or slippery areas.
•For vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go seating,
if it is necessary to retrieve the spare tire from
under the vehicle on the side of the vehicle close
to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to
avoid the danger of being hit.
386 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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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