Hood; Opening The Hood; Closing The Hood - Dodge Grand Caravan 2018 User Manual

CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the
rear window. Do not use abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the
window. Use a soft cloth and a mild
washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled
off after soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments,
or abrasive window cleaners on the inte-
rior surface of the window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the
window.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in
front of the windshield, is free of obstructions
such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air in-
take may reduce airflow, and if they enter the
plenum, they could plug the water drains. In
winter months, make sure the air intake is clear
of ice, slush, and snow.
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A/C Air Filter
The climate control system filters out dust and
pollen from the air. Refer to an authorized
dealer for filter replacement instructions.

HOOD

Opening The Hood

To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located on the in-
strument panel, below the steering column.
Hood Release Lever
2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look
inside the center of the hood opening. Lo-
cate, then push the safety catch downward
while raising the hood at the same time.
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the
open position.

Closing The Hood

WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in
motion and block your vision. Failure to fol-
low this warning could result in serious injury
or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the
hood to close it. Lower hood to approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and drop the hood to
close. Make sure hood is fully closed for both
latches. Never drive vehicle unless hood is
fully closed, with both latches engaged.