2007 DODGE CARAVAN child restraint

6. Using the hook attached to the child restraint tether
strap, attach the child restraint tether strap to the metal
ring on the vehicle tether anchor. 7. Following the child seat manufacturer’s instructions,
tighten the child restraint tether strap.
8. If necessary, reposition the seat head restraint.
9. Inspect the tether anchor strap for nicks, abrasions,
discoloration, and loose threads. If these, or any other
condition that might effect the performance of the strap is
observed, DO NOT USE. Contact your local
DaimlerChrysler dealership for a replacement part.
NOTE:
Stow the child restraint tether strap in its
original position when not in use.
Tether Strap Mounting
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WARNING!
The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used
with a child restraint only. It should not be used for
any other purpose. Before use inspect the tether
anchor strap for nicks, abrasions, discoloration, and
loose threads. If these or any other condition that
might effect the performance of the strap is ob-
served, DO NOT USE, personal injury may result.
Contact your local DaimlerChrysler dealership for a
replacement part.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your new vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55
mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT
OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered as a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
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WARNING!
•Not all head restraints in this vehicle are the
same. Head restraints from one seating position
should not be removed and installed in any other
seating position. In a collision, serious injury or
death may result if the proper head restraint is
not installed on each seat.
•The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle should
not be used as a play area by children. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
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Oil (Engine).......................... 422
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 436
Car Washes ............................ 447
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................. 356
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ....................... 199
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 198
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ......... 276
Cassette Tape Player ..................... 222
Catalytic Converter ...................... 425
Caution, Exhaust Gas ..............43,89,356,433
CD (Compact Disc) Changer .......231,238,255,259
CD (Compact Disc)
Player ............ 228,232,237,243,246,251,253,259
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ........ 277
Cellular Phone ....................... 100,274
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 460
Center Lap Belts ......................... 53
Chains, Tire ............................ 345 Changing A Flat Tire
..................... 386
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 328
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ............................. 218,417
Child Restraint ...................... 75,76,77
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 79
Child Safety Locks ........................ 38
Child Seat ............................ 74,82
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 354
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 448
Climate Control ......................... 278
Clock ............................. 220,258
Coat Hook ............................ 198
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 277
Compact Disc (CD) Player ...............222,228
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 340
Compass .............................. 168
Compass Calibration ..................... 169
498 INDEX

Head Phones........................... 268
Head Restraints ......................... 125
Headlights ............................ 151
Bulb Replacement ...................... 456
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 156
Lights On Reminder .................... 153
Replacing ............................ 456
Time Delay .......................... 154
Heated Seats ........................... 126
Heater ............................... 278
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 315
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 371
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 177
Hood Release .......................... 149
Hook, Coat ............................ 198
Hoses ............................. 439,442
Ignition ............................... 12 Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Indicator, Traction Control ................. 218
Infant Restraint ........................ 75,76
Information Center ...................... 172
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 172
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 96
Instrument Cluster ................. 209,210,211
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 208
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 450
Integrated Child Seat ...................... 74
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 452
Interior Appearance Care .................. 448
Interior Lights ....................... 151,152
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .....157,301,303
Introduction ............................. 4
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Replacement Tires....................... 343
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 489
Restraint, Head ......................... 125
Restraints, Child ....................... 75,82
Restraints, Infant ......................... 75
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 407
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 199
Rotation, Tires .......................... 346
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 89
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 90
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 489
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 43
Safety Information, Tire ................... 327
Safety Tips ............................. 89
Satellite Radio .......................... 271
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 274
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 466
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 450 Seat Belt Reminder
..................... 54,55
Seat Belts .............................. 46
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 52
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 52
And Pregnant Women ................... 56
Center Lap Belt ........................ 53
Child Restraint ....................... 75,77
Extender ............................. 56
Front Seat ............................ 47
Pretensioners .......................... 54
Rear Seat ............................. 47
Untwisting Procedure .................... 53
Seats ................................. 123
Adjustment .......................... 123
Bench ............................ 143,144
Easy Entry ........................... 137
Easy-Out Roller ....................... 143
Fold in Floor (Stow nGo) ................ 129
Heated ............................. 126
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Wheel Lock........................... 14
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 275
Storage ............................ 190,455
Storage Bin ............................ 190
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 300,455
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 455
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 129
Sun Roof .............................. 183
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 99
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 168
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 185
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 57
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 423
System, Navigation ...................... 257
Tachometer ............................ 215
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 289
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......216,385 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint
............... 79
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 158
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 332
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 330
Tire Markings .......................... 327
Tire Safety Information .................... 327
Tires ............................ 90,336,491
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 343
Air Pressure .......................... 336
Alignment ........................... 344
Chains .............................. 345
Changing ............................ 386
Compact Spare ........................ 340
Flat Changing ........................ 395
General Information .................... 336
High Speed .......................... 339
Inflation Pressures ..................... 337
Jacking ........................ 386,387,399
Life of Tires .......................... 343
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