2005 DODGE CARAVAN child restraint

8. If necessary, reposition the seat head restraint.
9. Inspect the tether anchor strap for nicks, abrasions,
discoloration, and loose threads. If these, or any other
condition that might effect the performance of the strap is
observed, DO NOT USE. Contact your local
DaimlerChrysler dealership for a replacement part.
NOTE:Stow the child restraint tether strap in its
original position when not in use.WARNING!
The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used
with a child restraint only. It should not be used for
any other purpose. Before use inspect the tether
anchor strap for nicks, abrasions, discoloration, and
loose threads. If these or any other condition that
might effect the performance of the strap is ob-
served, DO NOT USE, personal injury may result.
Contact your local DaimlerChrysler dealership for a
replacement part.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your new vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55
mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
•Not all head restraints in this vehicle are the same.
Head restraints from one seating position should not
be removed and installed in any other seating posi-
tion. In a collision, serious injury or death may result
if the proper head restraint is not installed on each
seat.
•The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle should not
be used as a play area by children. They could be
seriously injured in a collision. Children should be
seated and using the proper restraint system.
•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 334
Oil (Engine).......................... 382
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 396
Car Washes............................ 407
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 333
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 182
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 181
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 260
Cassette Tape Player................206,216,221
Catalytic Converter...................... 385
Caution, Exhaust Gas..............38,83,333,393
CD Changer................215,224,238,240,243
CD Player.........212,216,223,226,229,233,236,243
CD Player Maintenance................... 261
Cellular Phone........................96,261
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 420
Center Lap Belts......................... 50Chains, Tire............................ 327
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 346
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 309
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)......................202,377
Child Restraint.......................... 69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 74
Child Safety Locks........................ 33
Child Seat............................68,76
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 331
Climate Control......................... 262
Clock................................ 204
Compact Disc Changer.................... 240
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 261
Compact Disc Player..................206,212
Compact Spare Tire...................... 320
Compass.............................. 151
Compass Calibration..................... 152
Compass Variance....................... 152
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Ignition
Key ................................. 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 16
Immobilizer............................ 13
Indicator, Traction Control................. 203
Infant Restraint.......................... 70
Information Center...................... 155
Information Center, Vehicle................. 155
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 92
Instrument Cluster.................194,195,196
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 193
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 410
Integrated Child Seat...................... 68
Integrated Power Module.................. 412
Interior Appearance Care.................. 408
Interior Lights.......................134,135
Intermittent Wipers.................141,284,286
Introduction............................. 4Jack Location..................348,350,360,361
Jack Operation....................346,350,361
Jacking Instructions...................350,361
Jump Starting.......................... 365
Key, Programming........................ 15
Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry............................. 13
Key-In Reminder......................... 13
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 58
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 42
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren)........................... 74
Latches
Hood............................... 132
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 330
INDEX 465
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Rear Wiper/Washer...................285,286
Rearview Mirrors........................ 92
Reclining Front Seats..................... 110
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 422
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 51
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 20
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 258
Removable Floor Console...............176,178
Replacement Keys........................ 15
Replacement Parts....................... 378
Replacement Tires....................... 323
Reporting Safety Defects................... 453
Restraint, Head......................... 109
Restraints, Child.......................69,76
Restraints, Infant......................... 70
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 368
Roof Rack............................. 182
Rotation, Tires.......................... 329Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 84
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 85
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 453
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 38
Safety Information, Tire................... 308
Safety Tips............................. 83
Satellite Radio.......................... 254
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 257
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 426
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 410
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 51
Seat Belts.............................. 41
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 47
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 47
And Pregnant Women................... 52
Center Lap Belt........................ 50
Child Restraint......................... 69
Extender............................. 52
Front Seat............................ 42
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Steering
Column Controls...................... 138
Linkage............................. 391
Power...........................305,390
Shaft Seal............................ 391
Tilt Column.......................... 142
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 258
Storage............................173,415
Storage Bin............................ 173
Storage, Vehicle......................283,415
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 415
Sun Roof.............................. 165
Sun Visor Extension....................... 95
Sunglass Storage........................ 151
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 167
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 53
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 383
System, Navigation...................... 240Tachometer............................ 199
Tape Player............................ 221
Temperature Control, Automatic............. 272
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......200,345
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 74
Theft Alarm............................ 27
Theft System............................ 27
Theft System Arming...................... 27
Theft System Disarming.................... 28
Tilt Steering Column..................... 142
Tire and Loading Information Placard......312,313
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 311
Tire Markings.......................... 308
Tire Safety Information.................... 308
Tires ............................85,316,455
Air Pressure.......................... 316
Alignment........................... 324
Chains.............................. 327
Changing............................ 346
472 INDEX