2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Owners Manual

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Adding Fuel ........................... 346
Adding Washer Fluid .................. 299,414
Additives, Fuel ......................... 344
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 153
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 410
Air Conditioning ..................... 274,279
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 274
Air Conditioning Filter ................. 296,411
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 296
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ............. 282,291
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 410
Air Conditioning System .......... 274,279,284,410
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 275
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 329
Airbag ................................ 54
Airbag Deployment ....................... 66
Airbag Light ................... 59,60,68,84,206
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 68
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 55 Alarm Light ........................... 208
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 26
Alignment and Balance ................... 336
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 269
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........... 417,418,443
Disposal ............................ 419
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 315
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 207
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 26
Appearance Care ........................ 428
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 27
Ashtray ............................... 178
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 41
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 90
Automatic Door Locks ................... 19,20
Automatic Headlights .................... 145
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 284
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 309482 INDEX

Interlock System ....................... 310
Reset Mode .......................... 311
Selection Of Lubricant ................ 425,445
Shifting ............................. 311
Special Additives ...................... 427
Automatic Transmission ................... 424
Adding Fluid ......................... 426
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 427
Fluid Change ......................... 427
Fluid Level Check ...................... 426
Fluid Type ........................ 425,445
Ball Joints ............................. 412
Battery ............................... 409
Gas Caution .......................... 409
Jump Starting ......................... 387
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 145
Bearings .............................. 428 Belts, Drive ............................ 405
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 413
B-Pillar Location ........................ 324
Brake Fluid ............................ 445
Brake, Parking .......................... 313
Brake System ........................ 314,421
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 315
Fluid Check .......................... 423
Hoses .............................. 422
Warning Light ........................ 205
Brakes ............................. 314,421
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 310
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 82
Bulb Replacement ....................... 438
Bulbs, Light ............................ 437
Calibration, Compass ..................... 159
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 443 INDEX 483
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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

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

Temperature Gauge ..................... 208
Exhaust Gas Caution .............. 37,83,345,415
Exhaust System ......................... 415
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 53
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 91
Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... 406
Air Conditioning .................... 296,411
Automatic Transaxle .................... 427
Engine Oil ........................ 405,444
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 405
Flashers
Hazard Warning ....................... 366
Turn Signal ..................... 205,439,441
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 377
Fluid Capacities ......................... 443
Fluid Leaks ............................. 84 Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................. 426
Brake ............................... 423
Power Steering ........................ 412
Fluids ................................ 444
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 444
Fog Light Service ........................ 440
Fog Lights .......................... 146,440
Fold in Floor (Stow  n Go) Seating ........... 123
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 390
Fuel ................................. 342
Adding ............................. 346
Additives ............................ 344
Clean Air ............................ 342
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 346
Gasoline ............................ 342
Gauge .............................. 204
Hoses .............................. 424
Light ............................... 204 INDEX 487
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Octane Rating ...................... 342,444
Requirements ...................... 342,443
Tank Capacity ........................ 443
Fuel System Caution ..................... 344
Fueling ............................... 346
Fuses ................................ 434
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink  ) ........... 167
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................. 346
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 342
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 342
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 343
Gauges
Coolant Temperature .................... 208
Fuel ................................ 204
Speedometer ......................... 205
Tachometer .......................... 207
Gearshift .............................. 311
General Information .................. 16,25,339 Glass Cleaning .......................... 431
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 136
Gross Axle Weight Rating ............... 348,351
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ............. 348,351
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect ™ ) .............. 94
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 366
Head Phones ........................... 264
Head Restraints ......................... 119
Headlights ............................ 143
Bulb Replacement ...................... 438
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 148
Lights On Reminder .................... 145
Replacing ............................ 438
Time Delay .......................... 146
Heated Seats ........................... 119
Heater ............................... 274
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 309488 INDEX