DODGE CARAVAN 2006 4.G Owners Manual

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.
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CAUTION!
•Crossbars should remain equally spaced or parallel at
any luggage rack position for proper function. Noncom-
pliance could result in damage to the luggage rack,
cargo and/or vehicle.
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 68 kg
(150 lbs). Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as
possible and secure the load appropriately.
•Long loads which extend over the windshield, such as
wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large frontal
area should be secured to both the front and rear of the
vehicle.
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.
Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck
traffic, can add sudden upward lift to loads. This is
especially true on large flat loads and may result in
damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in
personal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof
Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
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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.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls.................201

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

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

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

Electronic Digital Clock..................212
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................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.............................2154

▫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..............................222
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▫Tape CD Button......................222
▫Time Button.........................223
▫Scan Button.........................223
▫CD Changer Control Capability—
If Equipped.........................223

Sales Code Rev AM & FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD/DVD Changer Controls....224
▫Radio Operation......................225
▫CD Player Operation...................228
▫CD/DVD Changer Operation.............230
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............230
▫Operation Instructions -
(CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play)..........233
Sales Code RBP—AM & FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player, And Optional
CD/DVD Changer Controls...............234
▫Radio Operation......................234
▫Tape Player Operation..................238
▫CD Player Operation...................240
▫CD/DVD Changer Operation—
If Equipped.........................242

Sales Code RBQ—AM/FM Stereo Radio With 6 -
Disc CD Changer.......................244
▫Radio Operation......................244
▫CD Player Operation...................247

Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD Changer Controls........251
▫Radio Operation......................252
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▫CD Player Operation...................254
▫CD Changer Control Capability—
If Equipped.........................256

Sales Code RB1—AM/FM Stereo Radio With
DVD/GPS Navigation System..............257

Remote Control Operating Instructions.......258
▫Headphone Transmitter Button (1).........259
▫Arrow Buttons (2, 3, 15, 16)..............259
▫Rtn Button (4)........................260
▫Setup Button (5)......................260
▫Pause/Play Button (6)..................260
▫Mute Button (7)......................260
▫Disp Button (8).......................260
▫Mode Button (9)......................260▫Prog Up/Down Buttons (10, 11)...........261
▫Slow Button (12)......................261
▫Stop Button (13)......................261
▫Menu Button (14).....................261
▫Next/Prev Buttons (2, 15)...............261
▫FF/RW Buttons (3, 16)..................261
▫Enter Button (17).....................261
▫Light Button (18)......................262
▫Remote Control Battery Service...........262
▫Operating Instructions—Video Screen......262
▫Operating Instructions—Headphones......264
▫Operating Instructions—MP3 Player,
Portable Walkman.....................266
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▫Operating Instructions—Video
Games/Camcorders...................266

Satellite Radio—If Equipped..............266
▫System Activation.....................266
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................267
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In RBB, Rev And
RBK Radios.........................267
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ,
RB1 And RBQ Radios..................268
▫Selecting a Channel....................268
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......269
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................269
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................269▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................269
▫Satellite Antenna......................269
▫Reception Quality.....................270

Remote Sound System Controls—If Equipped . . 270
▫Radio Operation......................271
▫Tape Player.........................271
▫CD Player..........................272

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......272

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............273

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........274

Climate Controls.......................274
▫Manual Air Conditioning And Heating
System.............................274
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▫Front Mode Control...................276
▫Manual Air Conditioning Operation........279
▫Manual Rear Zone Climate Control—
If Equipped.........................282
▫Automatic Temperature Control—
If Equipped.........................284

Rear Window Features...................296
▫Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation—
Manual Temperature Control Only.........296
▫Rear Washer Operation—
Manual Temperature Control Only.........297▫Rear Wiper Operation—
Automatic Temperature Control Only.......298
▫Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation—
Automatic Temperature Control Only.......298
▫Rear Washer Operation—
Automatic Temperature Control Only.......298
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster—
If Equipped.........................300
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