2006 DODGE CARAVAN oil pressure

•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).
•Off-road or desert operation.
NOTE:Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for ScheduleB.
Second is Schedule“A”. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
uleB.
Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and transmission; add as needed.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 449
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Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 346
Oil (Engine).......................... 404
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 418
Car Washes............................ 429
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 345
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 190
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 189
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 272
Cassette Tape Player................214,234,238
Catalytic Converter...................... 407
Caution, Exhaust Gas..............37,83,345,415
CD (Compact Disc) Changer.....223,230,242,255,256
CD (Compact Disc)
Player..........220,224,228,234,240,244,247,251,254
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 273
Cellular Phone........................94,274
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 442Center Lap Belts......................... 51
Chains, Tire............................ 339
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 368
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 321
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............210,399
Child Restraint.......................... 69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 74
Child Safety Locks........................ 33
Child Seat............................69,76
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 342
Climate Control......................... 274
Clock................................ 212
Coat Hook............................ 189
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 273
Compact Disc (CD) Player...............214,220
Compact Spare Tire...................... 332
Compass.............................. 159
Compass Calibration..................... 159
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Compass Variance....................... 160
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 162
Console, Overhead....................... 158
Console, Removable...................184,185
Contract, Service........................ 476
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 418
Cooling System......................... 416
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 418
Coolant Capacity...................... 443
Coolant Level......................416,419
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 419
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 417
Inspection........................... 419
Points to Remember.................... 420
Pressure Cap......................... 418
Radiator Cap......................... 418
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......417,443,444
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 155
Cruise Light........................... 211Cup Holder.........................177,432
Customer Assistance..................... 474
Daytime Running Lights................... 145
Dealer Service.......................... 400
Defroster, Rear Window................... 300
Defroster, Windshield................84,279,290
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 398
Dimmer Control........................ 144
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 426
Oil (Engine).......................... 401
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 391
Disarming, Theft System................... 27
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 419
Engine Oil........................... 405
Domelight............................. 144
Door Ajar Light......................... 205
INDEX 485
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Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 43
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 74
Latches
Hood............................... 141
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 342
Life of Tires............................ 335
Liftgate................................ 34
Lights..............................84,142
Airbag........................59,68,84,206
Alarm.............................. 208
Anti-Lock........................... 207
Automatic Headlights................... 145
Back-Up............................. 441
Battery Saver......................... 145
Brake Warning........................ 205
Bulb Replacement...................437,438
Center Mounted Stop................... 442
Cruise.............................. 211
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 144Door Ajar........................... 205
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 208
Fog .............................146,440
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 366
Headlight Switch...................... 143
Headlights........................... 438
Headlights On Reminder................. 145
High Beam Indicator.................... 209
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 148
Illuminated Entry....................... 16
Interior..........................143,144
License............................. 442
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 205
Lights On Reminder.................... 145
Low Fuel............................ 204
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 210
Oil Pressure.......................... 209
Park.............................143,439
Passing............................. 148
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Exterior Folding........................ 91
Heated.............................. 93
Outside.............................. 92
Rearview............................. 90
Vanity............................... 93
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 337
Mopar Parts.........................400,477
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 147
Navigation System....................... 257
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 82
Occupant Restraints....................... 42
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 342
Odometer............................. 211
Oil, Engine.........................401,444
Capacity............................ 443
Change Interval....................... 403Checking............................ 401
Disposal............................ 405
Filter............................405,444
Filter Disposal........................ 405
Identification Logo..................... 404
Materials Added to..................... 405
Recommendation...................403,443
Synthetic............................ 405
Viscosity..........................404,443
Onboard Diagnostic System..............398,399
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 167
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 90
Overdrive............................. 312
Overhead Console....................... 158
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 158
Overheating, Engine...................208,367
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,478
492 INDEX