Chrysler Voyager 2001, Operating Information Manual

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WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park
over materials that can burn. Such materials
might be grass or leaves coming into contact
with your exhaust system. Do not park or oper-
ate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust
system can contact anything that can burn.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunc-
tioning engine operation, a scorching odor may
indicate severe and abnormal catalyst overheat-
ing. If this occurs, the vehicle should be stopped,
the engine shut off and the vehicle allowed to
cool. Thereafter, service, including a tune-up to
manufacturer’s specifications, should be obtained
immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:
•
Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the
ignition when the transaxle is in gear and the
vehicle is in motion.
•
Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing
the vehicle.
•
Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diag-
nostic testing, or for prolonged periods during
very rough idling or malfunctioning operating
conditions.
Battery Maintenance
WARNING!
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan
whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime
the ignition switch is on. You can be hurt by the
fan.
WARNING!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area
immediately with large amounts of water. Bat-
tery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame
or sparks away from the battery. Don’t use a
booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 volts. Don’t allow
cable clamps to touch each other.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
CAUTION!
It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached
to the negative post. Battery posts are marked
positive (+) and negative (-) and identified on the
battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on
the terminal posts and free of corrosion. Apply
grease to posts and clamps after tightening. If a
“fast charger” is used while the battery is in the
vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables
before connecting the charger to battery. Do not
use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage
as battery damage can result.
Periodically check the battery electrolyte level on
vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. This
can be done by removing the caps on the top of
the battery, and filling the electrolyte level even
with the hook inside the case or 1 cm above the
plates.
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