2006 DODGE CARAVAN lights

The power liftgate may also be opened by pressing the
button located on the overhead console.
When the remote keyless entry transmitter button is
pressed and the“Lamp Flash”feature is enabled, the tail
lights will flash to signal that the liftgate is opening or
closing.WARNING!
During power operation, personal injury or cargo
damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is
clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched
before driving away.
NOTE:
•If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is
closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically
reverse to the closed or open position, provided it
meets sufficient resistance.
•There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the
liftgate opening. Light pressure anywhere along these
strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open
position.
Power Liftgate Switch
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However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor
immediately.
•As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag
inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin,
eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,
rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat
irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues,
see your doctor. If these particles settle on your
clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for cleaning.
•It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the
airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed airbags, front seat belt buckle pretension-
ers and driver inflatable knee blocker cannot protect
you in another collision. Have the airbags, front seat
belt buckle pretensioners and driver inflatable knee
blocker replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Also, have the Occupant Classification
System serviced as well.
Enhanced Accident Response
If the airbags and seat belt pertensioners deploy after an
impact and the electrical system remains functional,
vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock
automatically. In addition, approximately 10 seconds
after the vehicle has stopped moving, the interior lights
will illuminate until the ignition switch is turned off.
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Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6
to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the LED is not lit
during starting, have it checked. If the light
stays on or comes on while driving, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objectslodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid or brake
fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and
corrected immediately.
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▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™System....................111

Seats................................117
▫Manual Front & Second Row Seat Adjuster . . . 117
▫8–Way Driver’s Power Seat—If Equipped . . . 118
▫6–Way Passenger’s Power Seat—If Equipped . 118
▫Adjustable Head Restraints—If Equipped . . . 119
▫Heated Seats—If Equipped.............119
▫Manual Reclining Seats—If Equipped......120
▫Manual Lumbar—If Equipped...........122
▫Middle Rear Bench Seat Recline—
If Equipped.........................122
▫Stow’n Go Seating....................123
▫Easy Access Seating...................129▫Middle Quad Fold & Tumble Seat Removal . . . 131
▫50/50 Fold & Tumble Rear Seat Removal....133
▫2–Passenger And 3–Passenger Bench Seats . 135
▫Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer.............136
▫Rear-Most Bench Seat..................137
▫Rear Seat Descriptions..................137
▫Rear Bench Seating Flexibility............138
▫Rear Quad And 50/50 Seating Flexibility....139

To Open And Close The Hood.............141

Lights...............................142
▫Interior Lights.......................143
▫Park Lights..........................143
▫Headlights..........................143
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▫Automatic Headlights—If Equipped.......145
▫Daytime Running Lights
(Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only).............145
▫Lights-On Reminder...................145
▫Battery Protection.....................145
▫Headlamp Delay—If Equipped..........146
▫Front Fog Lights—If Equipped...........146

Multifunction Lever.....................147
▫Turn Signals.........................147
▫Headlight Low/High Beam Selector Switch . . . 148
▫Passing Light........................148
▫Windshield Wipers And Washers..........148

Tilt Steering Column—If Equipped.........150
Traction Control Switch—If Equipped.......150

Rear Park Assist System—If Equipped.......151

Adjustable Pedals—If Equipped...........153

Electronic Speed Control—If Equipped......155
▫To Activate..........................155
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............156
▫To Deactivate........................156
▫To Resume Speed.....................156
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............156
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............157

Overhead Console—If Equipped...........158
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................158
▫Sunglass Storage......................159
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Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for the
direction you want the mirror to move.
Heated Remote Control Mirrors—If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature
is activated whenever you turn on the Rear Window
Defrost.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors—If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
Sun Visor Extension—If Equipped
This feature has a pull out extension on the sun visor for
increased coverage.
Power Mirror Switches
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Next, push to the left the safety catch located under the
front edge of the hood, near the center.
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 30cm (12 inches) and then drop it. This should secure both
latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
All of the lights, except the hazard warning lights, are
controlled by switches to the left of the steering column
on the instrument panel.
Hood Safety Catch
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Interior Lights
Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is
opened, the keyless entry transmitter is activated, or
when the dimmer control is moved to the extreme top.
The interior lights will automatically turn off in about 15
minutes if any of the following occur.
•A door, sliding door or the liftgate is left open.
•Any overhead reading light is left on.
•If the dimmer control is in the extreme top position.
NOTE:The key must be out of the ignition switch or the
ignition switch must be in the OFF position for this
feature to operate.
Park Lights
Turn this switch to the first detent to turn the park
lights on. This also turns on all instrument panel
lighting.
Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to the 2nd detent to
turn the headlights and park lights on. This
also turns on all instrument panel lighting.
To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the dimmer control up or down.
Headlight Switch
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