2004 Dodge Caravan Owner's Manual - Page 154
2004 Dodge Caravan Manual
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154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. If the engine is critically hot, a continuous chime will sound for 4 minutes. After the chime turns off, the engine will still be critically hot until the light turns off. 13. Vehicle Theft Alarm Light - If Equipped This light will flash for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is arming. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the "H", and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service. 14. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.