317 DODGE CARAVAN 2006 4.G Owners Manual

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS

Starting Procedures.....................304
▫2.4L Engine.........................304
▫3.3L And 3.8L Engine..................306

Engine Block Heater—If Equipped.........309

Automatic Transmission..................309
▫Brake/Transmission Interlock System.......310
▫Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock
System.............................310
▫Four Speed Automatic Transmission........310
Parking Brake.........................313

Brake System..........................314
▫Anti-Lock Brake System—If Equipped.....315

Power Steering........................317

Traction Control—If Equipped............318

Tire Safety Information...................320
▫Tire Markings........................320
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)..........323
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........324
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WARNING!
•Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu-
ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor
can it increase braking or steering efficiency be-
yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle
brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
•The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in turns,
following another vehicle too closely, or hydro-
planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver
can prevent accidents.
•The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety
or the safety of others.
All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and
type and tires must be properly inflated to produce
accurate signals for the computer.
POWER STEERING
The standard power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical
steering capability if power assist is lost.
If for some reason, the power assist is interrupted, it will
still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi-
tions you will observe a substantial increase in steering
effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during
parking maneuvers.
NOTE:Increased noise levels at the end of the steering
wheel travel are considered normal and does not indicate
that there is a problem with the power steering system.
STARTING AND OPERATING 317
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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............................. 317Steering, 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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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............................ 180Storage, Vehicle......................295,436
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 436
Stown 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.................... 27
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