2006 DODGE CARAVAN service indicator

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn off the
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399
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Reading............................. 158
Rear Servicing........................ 441
Rear Tail............................ 441
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 207
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 208
Service...........................437,438
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 210
Side Marker.......................... 441
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 208
Turn Signal.....................147,439,441
Voltage............................. 207
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 204
Washer Fluid......................... 209
Load Leveling System.................... 193
Loading Vehicle...................189,348,349
Capacities........................... 349
Tires ............................... 324
Locks
Door................................ 17Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 74
Lubrication, Body....................... 413
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 190
Lumbar Support........................ 122
Maintenance, Airbag...................... 68
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 409
Maintenance Procedures................... 401
Maintenance Schedule.................... 448
Schedule“A”......................... 463
Schedule“B”......................... 451
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 175
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 210,399
Manual, Service......................... 478
Map/Reading Lights..................... 158
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 162
Mirrors................................ 90
Automatic Dimming..................... 90
Electric Remote........................ 92
INDEX 491
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Seat Belts.............................. 42
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 48
And Pregnant Women................... 53
Center Lap Belt........................ 51
Child Restraint......................... 69
Extender............................. 53
Front Seat............................ 43
Pretensioners.......................... 51
Rear Seat............................. 43
Untwisting Procedure.................... 49
Seats................................. 117
Adjustment.......................... 117
Bench............................135,137
Easy Entry........................... 129
Easy-Out Roller....................... 135
Fold in Floor (StownGo) ................ 123
Heated.............................. 119
Integrated, Child....................... 69Lumbar Support....................... 122
Power.............................. 118
Reclining.........................120,122
Removal.......................131,133,135
Stown Go (Fold in Floor)................ 123
Tilting.............................. 129
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 26
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........417,444
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 13
Sentry Key Programming................... 15
Service Assistance....................... 474
Service Contract......................... 476
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . 210
Service Manuals........................ 478
Setting the Clock........................ 212
Shoulder Belts........................... 43
Signals, Turn...................147,205,439,441
Sliding Door............................ 28
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 389
INDEX 495
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Traction Control Switch.................150,318
Trailer Towing.......................... 350
Cooling System Tips.................... 363
Hitches............................. 353
Minimum Requirements................. 358
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 356
Wiring.............................. 361
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 353
Trailer Weight.......................... 353
Transaxle............................. 309
Automatic........................... 309
Operation........................... 309
Overdrive........................... 312
Selection of Lubricant................425,445
Transmission........................... 424
Automatic........................... 424
Filter............................... 427
Fluid............................425,445
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 25Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 167
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 78
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 334
Trip Odometer.......................... 211
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 212
Turn Signals...................147,205,439,441
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 479
Universal Joints......................... 413
Universal Transmitter..................... 167
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 342
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 49
Vanity Mirrors........................... 93
Variance, Compass....................... 160
Vehicle Certification Label................. 348
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
498 INDEX