2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN cooling

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 87
Octane 20 Gallons 76 Liters
Engine Oil-with filter
2.4 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 5.0 qts 4.7 Liters
3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5.0 qts 4.7 Liters
Cooling System *
2.4 Liter Engines (Mopar  Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000
Mile Formula or equivalent) 11.4 qts 10.7 Liters
3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines (Mopar  Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) † 13.4 qts 12.6 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
† * Add 2.9 quarts (2.8 liters) if equipped with a rear heater. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443
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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 ........................... 211 Cup 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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Door Locks ............................. 17
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 19
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 167
Drive Belts ............................ 405
Drive Shaft Universal Joints ................ 413
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces .................... 389
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 92
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 175
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 155
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 163
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 366
Jacking ........................ 368,369,381
Jump Starting ......................... 387
Overheating .......................... 367
Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 399,448
Engine ............................ 396,397 Air Cleaner .......................... 407
Air Cleaner Filter ...................... 406
Block Heater ......................... 309
Break-In Recommendations ................ 82
Checking Oil Level ..................... 401
Compartment ...................... 396,397
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 444
Cooling ............................. 416
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 37,345
Fails to Start ....................... 305,307
Fuel Requirements .................. 342,443
Oil ........................... 401,443,444
Oil Change Interval .................... 403
Oil Disposal .......................... 405
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 404
Oil Filter Disposal ...................... 405
Oil Selection ....................... 403,443
Oil Synthetic ......................... 405
Overheating .......................... 367486 INDEX

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) . 25 Transmitter, 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) ............ 6498 INDEX