2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Owners Manual

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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Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 43
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 74
Latches
Hood ............................... 141
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 342
Life of Tires ............................ 335
Liftgate ................................ 34
Lights .............................. 84,142
Airbag ........................ 59,68,84,206
Alarm .............................. 208
Anti-Lock ........................... 207
Automatic Headlights ................... 145
Back-Up ............................. 441
Battery Saver ......................... 145
Brake Warning ........................ 205
Bulb Replacement ................... 437,438
Center Mounted Stop ................... 442
Cruise .............................. 211
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 144 Door Ajar ........................... 205
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 208
Fog ............................. 146,440
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 366
Headlight Switch ...................... 143
Headlights ........................... 438
Headlights On Reminder ................. 145
High Beam Indicator .................... 209
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 148
Illuminated Entry ....................... 16
Interior .......................... 143,144
License ............................. 442
Liftgate Ajar .......................... 205
Lights On Reminder .................... 145
Low Fuel ............................ 204
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 210
Oil Pressure .......................... 209
Park ............................. 143,439
Passing ............................. 148490 INDEX

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 ................................ 17 Lower 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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Exterior Folding ........................ 91
Heated .............................. 93
Outside .............................. 92
Rearview ............................. 90
Vanity ............................... 93
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 337
Mopar Parts ......................... 400,477
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 147
Navigation System ....................... 257
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 82
Occupant Restraints ....................... 42
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 342
Odometer ............................. 211
Oil, Engine ......................... 401,444
Capacity ............................ 443
Change Interval ....................... 403 Checking ............................ 401
Disposal ............................ 405
Filter ............................ 405,444
Filter Disposal ........................ 405
Identification Logo ..................... 404
Materials Added to ..................... 405
Recommendation ................... 403,443
Synthetic ............................ 405
Viscosity .......................... 404,443
Onboard Diagnostic System .............. 398,399
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink  ) ........... 167
Operator Manual (Owner ’ s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 90
Overdrive ............................. 312
Overhead Console ....................... 158
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 158
Overheating, Engine ................... 208,367
Owner ’ s Manual (Operator Manual) ......... 4,478492 INDEX

Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Parking Brake .......................... 313
Parking On Hill ......................... 313
Passing Light ........................... 148
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 153
Pets, Transporting ........................ 78
Phone, Cellular .......................... 94
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect ™ ) ............. 94
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 324
Power
Brakes .............................. 314
Distribution Center ..................... 434
Door Locks ........................... 18
Lift Gate ............................. 35
Mirrors .............................. 92
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 175
Seats ............................... 118
Sliding Door .......................... 30
Steering ............................. 317 Steering, Checking ..................... 412
Sunroof ............................. 173
Windows ............................. 41
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 445
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 53
Preparation for Jacking ................. 369,381
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ............................. 51
Programmable Electronic Features ...... 164,169,172
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) ............... 23,169,172
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 331
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ....... 416,418
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 212
Radio Operation ................... 234,252,274
Radio Remote Controls ................. 258,270
Radio, Satellite .......................... 266
Radio (Sound Systems) ......... 214,224,234,244,251 INDEX 493
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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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Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 339
Snow Tires ............................ 340
Spare Tire ..................... 332,333,371,382
Spark Plugs ............................ 406
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 155
Speedometer ........................... 205
Starting ............................... 304
Engine Fails to Start ................. 305,307
Starting and Operating .................... 304
Steering
Column Controls ...................... 147
Linkage ............................. 413
Power ........................... 317,412
Shaft Seal ............................ 413
Tilt Column .......................... 150
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls ............................. 270
Storage ............................ 180,436
Storage Bin ............................ 180 Storage, Vehicle ...................... 295,436
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 436
Stow  n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 123
Sun Roof .............................. 173
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 93
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 159
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 175
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 54
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 405
System, Navigation ...................... 257
Tachometer ............................ 207
Tape Player ............................ 238
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 284
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ....... 208,367
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 74
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 26
Theft System Arming ...................... 27
Theft System Disarming .................... 27496 INDEX