Dodge 2004 Caravan - Manual

Dodge 2004 Caravan

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 3 – INTRODUCTION; CONTENTS
  • Page 4 – parts, and is interested in; HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
  • Page 6 – It is illegal to remove the VIN plate.
  • Page 7 – VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS
  • Page 9 – THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
  • Page 13 – SENTRY KEY
  • Page 14 – being used when starting the
  • Page 15 – Replacement Keys; Only keys that have been programmed to the; When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer
  • Page 16 – If a programmed key has been lost, see your; General Information; This device may not cause harmful interference.; ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
  • Page 18 – Power Door Locks — If Equipped
  • Page 19 – the transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK,
  • Page 20 – REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED; If the key is in the ignition switch, then all
  • Page 22 – To unlock the doors and liftgate:; If desired, the “Remote Unlock Driver’s Door; To lock the doors and liftgate:; Press the LOCK button for 5 to 10 seconds.; Using The Panic Alarm:
  • Page 23 – When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing; To Program Transmitters:; Refer to SENTRY KEY “Customer Key Programming.”
  • Page 25 – Transmitter Battery Service; Do not touch the battery terminals that are on
  • Page 26 – VEHICLE THEFT ALARM — IF EQUIPPED; Remove the key from the ignition; To disarm the system:; Press the UNLOCK button on the
  • Page 28 – SLIDING SIDE DOOR; Always open the door smoothly.
  • Page 29 – The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened; Power Sliding Door — If Equipped; The power sliding door must be unlocked before
  • Page 32 – Child Protection Door Lock
  • Page 33 – LIFTGATE; The key that is used to start the vehicle is also
  • Page 34 – On vehicles without power locks, the liftgate can; Power Liftgate — If Equipped
  • Page 37 – Power Windows — If Equipped
  • Page 38 – OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
  • Page 41 – Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
  • Page 45 – Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
  • Page 47 – These devices are not a substitute for proper seat
  • Page 49 – The front airbags are certified to the Federal
  • Page 52 – The Front Airbag System consists of the following:
  • Page 53 – How The Front Airbag System Works
  • Page 54 – The Knee Impact Bolsters; help protect the knees and
  • Page 55 – A collision that is not severe enough to need
  • Page 57 – Maintaining Your Airbag System
  • Page 58 – Child Restraint
  • Page 65 – Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.
  • Page 67 – . Older children who do not use
  • Page 70 – ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
  • Page 73 – UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE; –Way Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped . .81
  • Page 74 – – Passenger And 3 – Passenger Bench Seats . .90
  • Page 79 – Power Remote-Control Mirrors — If Equipped
  • Page 83 – Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped
  • Page 85 – Middle Quad Fold & Tumble Seating
  • Page 86 – Middle Quad Fold & Tumble Seat Removal
  • Page 90 – – Passenger and 3 – Passenger Bench Seats
  • Page 91 – Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer
  • Page 94 – Rear Quad and 50/50 Seating Flexibility
  • Page 95 – The head restraints are removable, if needed. To
  • Page 96 – TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
  • Page 98 – On long wheel base vehicles the dome lights for
  • Page 99 – The key must be out of the ignition switch or the; Park Lights
  • Page 100 – Automatic Headlights — If Equipped; The engine must be running before the head-
  • Page 102 – Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
  • Page 103 – Always remove any build-up of snow that
  • Page 104 – TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED
  • Page 105 – TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH — IF EQUIPPED
  • Page 106 – ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED; The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF.
  • Page 107 – ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
  • Page 108 – To Set At A Desired Speed:
  • Page 109 – The speed control system maintains speed up
  • Page 110 – OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED; storage; Courtesy/Reading Lights
  • Page 112 – To put into a Calibration Mode:; Turn on the ignition
  • Page 113 – Turn the ignition switch ON and set
  • Page 116 – Tire pressure menu items are available only on; Customer Programmable Features — If Equipped
  • Page 117 – is selected all of the doors and
  • Page 119 – GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED; The HomeLink
  • Page 120 – Programming HomeLink; When programming a garage door opener, it is
  • Page 124 – Erasing HomeLink Buttons; reprogrammed; Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button; Programming; Security; If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies.
  • Page 125 – POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
  • Page 126 – Express Open Feature
  • Page 128 – If desired, all of the power outlets can be
  • Page 130 – Rear Cupholders
  • Page 132 – When the console is located between the front
  • Page 134 – When the removable floor console is located; Cell Phone Holder
  • Page 135 – With all rear seat backs folded, a 4x8 foot sheet
  • Page 136 – Cargo Organizer — If Equipped
  • Page 139 – ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
  • Page 140 – To help control wind noise when installing the
  • Page 141 – LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM
  • Page 143 – UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
  • Page 146 – Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 195
  • Page 148 – INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
  • Page 149 – BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
  • Page 150 – INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH TACH
  • Page 151 – INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS; Brake System Warning Light
  • Page 153 – Seat Belt Reminder Light
  • Page 157 – erly set or the problem with the sensor is corrected.
  • Page 161 – On vehicles so equipped the radio, steering; Operating Instructions — Radio; Power to operate the radio is controlled by the
  • Page 164 – To stop the search, press SCAN a second time.
  • Page 165 – When subjected to extremely cold temperatures,; Seek Button
  • Page 167 – The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC; This CD player will accept 4
  • Page 168 – The disc can be ejected with the radio OFF.
  • Page 169 – Press button 4 a second time to stop Random Play.; MODE
  • Page 171 – Radio Operation
  • Page 174 – CD Player Operation; Inserting The Compact Disc; You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF.
  • Page 175 – The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
  • Page 178 – Power to operate the radio is supplied through
  • Page 182 – CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped
  • Page 186 – Mode Button; Press this button to toggle between radio and cd modes.; Program Button 1; Press this button to play the next available disc.; Program Button 5; Press this button to play the previous disc.; Time Button
  • Page 189 – Operating Instructions — Remote Control
  • Page 190 – SEEK Button
  • Page 191 – Push up on the release button to lower the video screen.
  • Page 192 – Operating Instructions — Headphones
  • Page 193 – When the “GREEN LED” is showing the head-
  • Page 194 – Operating Instructions — MP3 Player
  • Page 198 – CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE; Store the disc in its case after playing.; RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
  • Page 200 – Front Mode Control; To improve your selection choices, the system
  • Page 201 – Panel Mode
  • Page 202 – In many temperature lever positions, the bi-; Floor Mode
  • Page 203 – Defrost Mode; For improved safety, the compressor is activated; Manual Air Conditioning Operation
  • Page 204 – Recirculation Control
  • Page 206 – Manual Rear Zone Climate Control — If Equipped
  • Page 213 – In cold weather, use of the Recirculation mode
  • Page 215 – Rear Blower Control; vehicle
  • Page 216 – Rear Mode Control
  • Page 218 – Operating Tips
  • Page 219 – REAR WINDOW FEATURES; The washer will stop spraying if the switch is
  • Page 222 – Electric Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped
  • Page 223 – STARTING AND OPERATING
  • Page 226 – of either a cold or a warm engine is; Cold Weather
  • Page 227 – Extremely Cold Weather
  • Page 228 – Normal Starting
  • Page 230 – ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
  • Page 231 – AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • Page 232 – Brake/Transmission Interlock System; before moving the gear selector out of PARK.; Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System; If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the; Four Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Page 235 – This light only shows that the parking brake is
  • Page 237 – BRAKE SYSTEM; loss of overall braking effectiveness. This may be evident; Anti-Lock Brake System — If Equipped
  • Page 239 – These are all normal characteristics of ABS.
  • Page 240 – POWER STEERING; Increased noise levels at the end of the steering
  • Page 241 – TRACTION CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED; The system is always in the “stand by” mode unless,
  • Page 242 – Extended heavy use of Traction Control may; TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
  • Page 243 – is absent from this tire
  • Page 244 – —Ratio of section height to section width of tire.
  • Page 245 – —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry.
  • Page 246 – DOT; = Department of Transportation; MA; —03 means the 3rd week.
  • Page 247 – Some vehicles have a “Tire and Loading Infor-; Tire and Loading Information Placard
  • Page 248 – Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
  • Page 252 – Tire Inflation Pressures; “B” PILLAR
  • Page 255 – Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
  • Page 257 – Replacement Tires
  • Page 258 – Alignment And Balance; Poor suspension alignment may result in:
  • Page 259 – The tire pressure monitoring system on your
  • Page 260 – See your authorized dealer for service.; TIRE PRESSURE UNAVAILABLE
  • Page 261 – TIRE PRESSURE NOW AVAILABLE
  • Page 263 – TIRE CHAINS; Do not use tire chains on a compact spare tire.
  • Page 264 – In order to avoid damage to tires, chains, and; SNOW TIRES
  • Page 265 – TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS; The Tire Pressure Monitor system must be
  • Page 269 – Fuel System Cautions; Intentional tampering with emissions control; Carbon Monoxide Warnings
  • Page 270 – ADDING FUEL
  • Page 272 – The label contains the following information:
  • Page 273 – Type of Vehicle; Overloading
  • Page 274 – Loading
  • Page 275 – TRAILER TOWING; The tongue weight of the trailer.; Warranty Requirements
  • Page 279 – WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
  • Page 280 – HAZARD WARNING FLASHER; With extended use, the Hazard Warning Flash-
  • Page 281 – IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS; On the highways — Slow down.
  • Page 282 – JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
  • Page 284 – Preparations For Jacking; Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
  • Page 285 – Block both the front and rear; Jacking Instructions
  • Page 290 – Slow down if road has standing water or puddles.
  • Page 292 – All Transmissions
  • Page 293 – Without The Ignition Key
  • Page 295 – MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE; Drive Belts — Check Condition And Tension . . 307
  • Page 300 – ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
  • Page 301 – Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
  • Page 302 – REPLACEMENT PARTS; Use of genuine Mopar; DEALER SERVICE
  • Page 303 – MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
  • Page 311 – To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:; Maintenance-Free Battery
  • Page 312 – Air Conditioner
  • Page 315 – Lock
  • Page 317 – Exhaust System
  • Page 320 – Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the
  • Page 321 – Points to Remember; When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles of
  • Page 322 – Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
  • Page 323 – Brakes
  • Page 324 – Inspection of brake hoses should be performed
  • Page 329 – Refer to Section 8 of this manual for Mainte-
  • Page 330 – Normal Usage; No Service Required; Severe Usage; Power Transfer Unit; Front And Rear Wheel Bearings
  • Page 331 – Washing
  • Page 332 – Special Care
  • Page 337 – VEHICLE STORAGE; Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
  • Page 339 – Turn the bulb socket retaining ring counterclockwise.
  • Page 340 – Front Park/Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lights
  • Page 341 – Front Fog Light; Reach behind the front fascia from under the vehicle.
  • Page 342 – Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket.
  • Page 343 – Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL.; License Light; Remove the two lens assembly mounting screws.; FLUID CAPACITIES
  • Page 347 – MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
  • Page 348 – EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE; must be done at the times or mileages specified to; service for your vehicle.
  • Page 351 – Extensive engine idling.
  • Page 352 – Miles; Change engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 353 – Replace the engine air cleaner filter.; Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.
  • Page 354 – Replace the air conditioning filter.
  • Page 358 – Replace the engine air cleaner filter
  • Page 371 – IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE; Mopar
  • Page 376 – A street address is required when ordering
  • Page 379 – Temperature Grades
  • Page 381 – INDEX
  • Page 387 – Gauges
  • Page 388 – Ignition
  • Page 389 – Lead Free Gasoline
  • Page 394 – Service Manuals
  • Page 397 – Warning Flasher, Hazard
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INTRODUCTION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 m Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 m Vehicle Modifi...

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INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance ofservice and engineering specialists to acquaint you withthe operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It issupplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet andvarious customer oriented documents. You are urged toread these publicati...

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operatingprocedures which could result in an accident or bodilyinjury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedureswhich could result in damage to your vehicle. If you donot read this entire manual you may miss importantinformation. Observe...

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