2006 DODGE CARAVAN battery

▫CD Player Operation...................254
▫CD Changer Control Capability—
If Equipped.........................256

Sales Code RB1—AM/FM Stereo Radio With
DVD/GPS Navigation System..............257

Remote Control Operating Instructions.......258
▫Headphone Transmitter Button (1).........259
▫Arrow Buttons (2, 3, 15, 16)..............259
▫Rtn Button (4)........................260
▫Setup Button (5)......................260
▫Pause/Play Button (6)..................260
▫Mute Button (7)......................260
▫Disp Button (8).......................260
▫Mode Button (9)......................260▫Prog Up/Down Buttons (10, 11)...........261
▫Slow Button (12)......................261
▫Stop Button (13)......................261
▫Menu Button (14).....................261
▫Next/Prev Buttons (2, 15)...............261
▫FF/RW Buttons (3, 16)..................261
▫Enter Button (17).....................261
▫Light Button (18)......................262
▫Remote Control Battery Service...........262
▫Operating Instructions—Video Screen......262
▫Operating Instructions—Headphones......264
▫Operating Instructions—MP3 Player,
Portable Walkman.....................266
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Light Button (18)
Pressing this button illuminates the buttons on the re-
mote control.
Remote Control Battery Service
•
To replace the batteries for the remote control slide the
cover rearward.
The replacement batteries for the remote control are two
AAA batteries.
Operating Instructions—Video Screen
Push up on the release button to lower the video screen.
1. Screen Width Button
Changes the width of the screen picture.
Lowering Video Screen
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Headphone Battery Service
•
Press the button at the bottom of each headphone
earpiece and lift the cover upward.
•Replace the battery in each earpiece and reinstall the
cover. The headphones require two AAA batteries.
General Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
If you do not hear sound coming from the headphones,
check for the following conditions:
1. Rear Seat Audio/Video System and headphones are
on. Press the headphone transmitter button (1) on the
remote control and the power button on the headphones.
An indicator light will illuminate on the headphone
earpiece to indicate the headphones are ON.
2. Weak batteries in the headphones.
3. Direct sunlight or objects blocking the line of sight
between the headphone transmitter on the video screen
and the headphones.
Headphone Battery Service
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Extremely Cold Weather(below
29°Cor
20°F). To
insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your dealer) is recommended.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a
booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This
type of start can be dangerous if done improperly.
See section 6 of this manual for the proper jump
starting procedures and follow them carefully.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
If Engine Fails to Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“NORMAL STARTING”,“COLD WEATHER”or“HIGH
ALTITUDE”procedures, it may be flooded. Push the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there
while cranking the engine. This should clear any excess
fuel in case the engine is flooded.
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WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a
booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This
type of start can be dangerous if done improperly.
See section 6 of this manual for the proper jump
starting procedures and follow them carefully.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
If Engine Fails to Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“NORMAL STARTING”procedure, it may be flooded.
Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and
hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear
any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher..................366

If Your Engine Overheats.................367

Jacking And Tire Changing................368
▫Jacking Instructions—Stow’n Go Seating . . . 369
▫Jacking Instructions—Non Stow’nGo
Seating.............................381

Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low....387

Driving On Slippery Surfaces..............389
▫Acceleration.........................389▫Traction............................389

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..................390

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................391
▫With Ignition Key.....................391
▫Without The Ignition Key...............392
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................392
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolly.....................392
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The hazard flasher switch is located in the center of the
instrument panel above the radio.To engage the Hazard Warning Flashers, depress the
switch on the instrument panel. When the Hazard Warn-
ing Switch is activated, all directional turn signals will
flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emer-
gency. Push the switch a second time to turn off the
flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning Flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition switch is OFF.
NOTE:With extended use, the Hazard Warning Flash-
ers may wear down your battery.
Hazard Flasher Switch
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•For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation,
stow with the valve stem toward the rear of the
vehicle.
•Using the jack handle, rotate the drive nut to the
right until the wheel is drawn into place against the
underside of the vehicle.
•Continue to rotate the nut until you hear the mecha-
nism click three times. It cannot be overtightened.
Push against the tire several times to be sure it is
securely in place.
13. Stow the jack and jack handle.
14. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct
pressure as required.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES IF BATTERY IS
LOW
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.
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