2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN fuel level

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
2. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp — If
Equipped
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle ’ s
handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’ s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
3. Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0
gallons (11.0 liters) this light will turn on and
remain on until fuel is added.204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy-
genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen-
ates are required in some areas of the country during the
winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions.
Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in
your vehicle.
CAUTION!DO NOT use gasolines containing Methanol. Use of
these blends may result in starting and driveability
problems and may damage critical fuel system com-
ponents.
Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline
blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer.
While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it
does not have the negative effects of Methanol. MMT In Gasoline
MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num-
ber. Gasolines blended with MMT offer no performance
advantage beyond gasolines of the same octane number
without MMT. Gasolines blended with MMT have shown
to reduce spark plug life and reduce emission system
performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recom-
mends using gasolines without MMT. Since the MMT
content of gasoline may not be indicated on the pump,
you should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not
his/her gasoline contains MMT.
It is even more important to look for gasolines without
MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels
higher than those allowed in the United States.
MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformu-
lated gasolines. STARTING AND OPERATING 343
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▫ Steering Shaft Seal ....................413
▫ Steering Linkage ......................413
▫ Drive Shaft Universal Joints ..............413
▫ Body Lubrication .....................413
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ................414
▫ Windshield And Rear Window Washers .....414
▫ Exhaust System ......................415
▫ Cooling System .......................416
▫ Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses .......421
▫ Brakes .............................421
▫ Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check . . 423
▫ Fuel System Hoses ....................424
▫ Automatic Transmission ................424 ▫ Front And Rear Wheel Bearings ...........428
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion ...........................428
▫ Cleaning The Instrument Panel And Underseat
Cup Holders ........................432

Integrated Power Module (IPM) ............434

Vehicle Storage ........................436

Replacement Light Bulbs .................437

Bulb Replacement ......................438
▫ Headlights ..........................438
▫ Front Park/Turn Signal And Sidemarker
Lights .............................439
▫ Front Fog Light ......................440394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
WARNING!You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
If you have any doubt about your ability to perform
a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain the required maintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.
Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed
maintenance intervals, there are other items that should
operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance.
However, if a malfunction of these items does occur, it
could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance.
These items should be inspected if a malfunction is
observed or suspected.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401
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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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• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice). 
• Off-road or desert operation.
NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for Schedule  B  .
Second is Schedule “ A ” . It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
ule  B  .
Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
CAUTION!Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle. At Each Stop for Fuel
• Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and transmission; add as needed. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 449
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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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