After Starting; Engine Block Heater - If Equipped; Automatic Transmission - Dodge Grand Caravan Owner's Manual

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422 STARTING AND OPERATING

After Starting

The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED

The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits

quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a

standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a

grounded, three-wire extension cord.

The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on

the driver's side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap

that is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power

The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one

hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine.

Remember to disconnect the engine block heater

cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt

electrical cord could cause electrocution.

Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-

ing precautions are not observed:

• Move the shift lever into PARK only after the

vehicle has come to a complete stop.

• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the

vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine

is at idle speed.

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