2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN child restraint

Tether Installation For Commercial Vehicles With
Rear Seat Delete
To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the
vehicle, follow the instructions shown:
1. Locate the child restraint tether anchor on the floor
just behind the front passenger seat. 2. Extend the child restraint tether anchor forward to-
wards the front passenger seat.
3. Follow the child restraint manufacturer ’ s directions
for proper use of connecting the child restraint to the
extended tether strap.Tether Anchor Location Tether To Anchor80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

4. If necessary, raise the passenger seat head restraint to
allow the tether strap to be routed under the head restraint.
5. Route the tether strap beneath the head restraint
between the two head restraint posts. Ensure that the
child restraint tether strap is centered between the two
head restraint posts. 6. Using the hook attached to the child restraint tether
strap, attach the child restraint tether strap to the metal
ring on the vehicle tether anchor.
7. Following the child seat manufacturer ’ s instructions,
tighten the child restraint tether strap.
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.
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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. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT
OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered as a normal part of the break-in and not
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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.
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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 ............ 442 Center 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 ..................... 159484 INDEX

Hitches
Trailer Towing ........................ 353
HomeLink  (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 167
Hood Release .......................... 141
Hook, Coat ............................ 189
Hoses ............................. 421,424
Ignition
Key ................................. 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 16
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 13
Indicator, Traction Control ................. 210
Infant Restraint .......................... 70
Information Center ...................... 163
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 163
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 90
Instrument Cluster ................. 202,203,204
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 201
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 432 Integrated Child Seat ...................... 69
Integrated Power Module .................. 434
Interior Appearance Care .................. 430
Interior Lights ....................... 143,144
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..... 149,296,298
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location .................. 370,372,382,383
Jack Operation .................... 368,372,383
Jacking Instructions ................... 372,383
Jump Starting .......................... 387
Key, Programming ........................ 15
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 13
Key-In Reminder ......................... 13
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 59 INDEX 489
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Rear Air Conditioning ................. 282,291
Rear Cup Holder ........................ 179
Rear Heater ............................ 282
Rear Seat Removal .................... 133,135
Rear Seating Flexibility ................. 138,139
Rear Window Defroster ................... 300
Rear Window Features .................... 296
Rear Wiper/Washer ................... 297,298
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 90
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 120
Recreational Towing ................... 363,392
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 52
Remote Control ......................... 258
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 270
Removable Floor Console ............... 184,185
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 400
Replacement Tires ....................... 335 Reporting Safety Defects ................... 477
Restraint, Head ......................... 119
Restraints, Child ....................... 69,76
Restraints, Infant ......................... 70
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 390
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 190
Rotation, Tires .......................... 341
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 83
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 84
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 477
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 37
Safety Information, Tire ................... 320
Safety Tips ............................. 83
Satellite Radio .......................... 266
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 269
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 448
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 432
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 52494 INDEX

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 (Stow  nGo) ................ 123
Heated .............................. 119
Integrated, Child ....................... 69 Lumbar Support ....................... 122
Power .............................. 118
Reclining ......................... 120,122
Removal ....................... 131,133,135
Stow  n 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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