2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN lock

Second Row Seat Storage bins — If Equipped
The Seat Storage Bins are located on the floor in front of
the second row seats, the area below the covers can be
used for storage when the second row seat is in the
upright position. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. Slide
the storage bin locking mechanism to the  Unlocked 
position to allow greater access to the storage bin.
WARNING!In an accident, serious injury could result if the seat
storage bin covers are not properly latched. Do not
drive the vehicle with the storage bin cover open.
Keep the storage bin cover closed and latched while
the vehicle is in motion. Do not operate the storage
bin cover while the vehicle is in motion.
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2. Twist the latch handles a 1
4
turn and pull outward to
disengage the bin from the rail.
3. Remove the storage bin.
NOTE: Make sure the latch handle pops out before
removing the storage bin. To reinstall the storage bins, place the bin in the desired
location on the overhead rail, push firmly upward on the
bin with one hand, while pushing in on the latch handle,
twist a 1
4
turn to attach the bin to the rail. Push the latch
handle down to lock the storage bin in place.
WARNING!In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be
injured if the storage bins are not properly latched to
the Overhead Rail System. Always be sure the
storage bins are fully latched. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183
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Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars.
The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo
inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not
exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
To move the cross bars, loosen the thumb screws located
at the upper edge of each cross bar approximately six
turns, then move the cross bar to the desired position,
keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame. Once the
cross bar is in place, retighten the thumb screws to lock
the cross bar into position.
Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has
properly locked into position. NOTE: To help control wind noise when installing the
cross bars make sure that the arrows marked on the front
side of the cross bars are facing the front of the vehicle.
Also, when the cross bars are not in use the notch on the
cross bars should be aligned with the arrows on the side
rails. This will help reduce the amount of wind noise
when the crossbars are not in use.
The tie down holes on the cross bar ends should always
be used to tie down the load. Check the straps frequently
to be sure that the load remains securely attached. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191
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LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM
The automatic load leveling system will provide a level
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.
A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.
If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15
hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system. WARNING!Do not install the load leveling system on vehicles
that are not equipped with Anti-Lock Brakes. Ve-
hicles without Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) have a
height-sensing proportioning valve. Installing a lev-
eling system will render this system ineffective,
inappropriately reducing rear brake pressure, result-
ing in increased stopping distances. You could have
an accident. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELCONTENTS
Instruments And Controls .................201

Base Instrument Cluster ..................202

Instrument Cluster With Tach ..............203

Instrument Cluster Descriptions ............204

Electronic Digital Clock ..................212
▫ Clock Setting Procedur e.................212

Radio General Information ................212
▫ Radio Broadcast Signals .................212
▫ Two Types Of Signals ..................213 ▫ Electrical Disturbances ..................213
▫ AM Reception .......................213
▫ FM Reception ........................213

Sales Code RAZ — AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD Changer
Controls .............................214
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio ...........214
▫ Power Switch, Volume Control ............214
▫ Seek Button (Radio Mode) ...............214
▫ Tuning .............................215 4

▫ Radio Data System (RDS) ...............215
▫ PTY (Program Type) Button ..............215
▫ Balance ............................217
▫ Fade ..............................217
▫ Tone Control ........................217
▫ AM/FM Selection .....................217
▫ Scan Button .........................217
▫ To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory ......218
▫ To Change From Clock To Radio Mode ......218
▫ Operating Instructions — Tape Player .......218
▫ Seek Button .........................218
▫ Fast Forward (FF) .....................219
▫ Rewind (RW) ........................219 ▫ Tape Eject ...........................219
▫ Scan Button .........................219
▫ Changing Tape Direction ................219
▫ Metal Tape Selection ...................219
▫ Pinch Roller Release ...................220
▫ Noise Reduction ......................220
▫ Operating Instructions — CD Player ........220
▫ Inserting The Compact Disc ..............220
▫ Seek Button .........................221
▫ EJT CD (Eject) Button ..................221
▫ FF/Tune/RW ........................222
▫ Program Button 4 (Random Play) ..........222
▫ Mode ..............................222196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

4. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.
If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has
traveled about one mile with the turn signals on, a chime
will sound to alert you to turn the signals off. If either
indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective
outside light bulb.
5. Liftgate Ajar
This light turns on if the liftgate is not com-
pletely closed.
6. Door Ajar Light
This light turns on if a door is not completely
closed.
7. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed. 8. Brake System Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions,
including brake fluid level and parking brake
application. If the brake light turns on, it may
indicate that the parking brake is applied, there
is a low brake fluid level or there is a problem with the
anit-lock brake system.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac-
ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic
system. Failure of either half of the dual brake system is
indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on
when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has
dropped below a specified level.
The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp
cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi-
tions. The vehicle should have service performed. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205
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If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces-
sary.
WARNING!Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger-
ous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will
take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an
accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
Vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock brakes (ABS), are also
equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD).
In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light
will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair
to the ABS system is required.
The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked
by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position. The light should illuminate for approxi-
mately four seconds. The light should then turn off
unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON position.
NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
9. Airbag Light
This light turns on and remains on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light is not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the system inspected by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL