lock DODGE CARAVAN 2006 4.G Owners Manual

CAUTION!
For vehicles equipped with Stow’n Go seating, the
Winch Mechanism is designed specifically to stow a
COMPACT Spare Tire ONLY. Do not attempt to use
the Winch to stow the Full Size’Flat’Tire, or any
other Full Size Tire. Vehicle damage may result.
Jacking Instructions—Non Stow’n Go Seating
Preparations For Jacking
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or
slippery areas,set the parking brakeand place the gear
selector in PARK. Turn OFF the ignition.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
•Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-
tions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the
distance to be traveled must not exceed 100 miles (160
km), and the towing speed must not exceed 44 mph (72
km/h). Exceeding these towing limits may cause a trans-
mission geartrain failure. If the transmission is not op-
erative, or if the vehicle is to be towed more than 100
miles (160 km), the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels off the ground.
CAUTION!
•Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front
with sling type towing equipment. Damage to the
front fascia will result.
•Always use wheel lift equipment when towing
from the front. The only other approved method
of towing is with a flat bed truck.
•Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Damage to
the rear sheet metal, liftgate and fascia will occur.
•Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result.
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the OFF position, not
in the LOCK or ACCESSORY positions.
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If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON
position, not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain the
transmission remains in NEUTRAL.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only ap-
proved method of towing with out the ignition key is
with a flat bed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER
VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the
ground)
Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission, is only permitted within the limitations
described in this section.
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER
VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY
The manufacturerdoes not recommendthat you tow a
front wheel drive vehicle on a tow dolly. Vehicle damage
may occur.
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WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause
the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer
to Section 3 of the Warranty Information book for
further warranty information.
•The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced repairman.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar-
bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro-
tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by dealers or other service facilities
using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE:Use only manufacturer approved A/C System
Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compres-
sor Oil, or Refrigerants.
A/C Air Filter—If Equipped
The A/C Air Filter—if so equipped, is found behind the
filter access door located under the instrument panel on
the passenger side. To replace the filter slide the lock
toward the rear of the vehicle (unlock position). Remove
the access door and pull the filter downward. When
installing a new filter, ensure its proper orientation. Align
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Steering Shaft Seal
The steering shaft seal, at the point where the shaft passes
through the bulkhead, is lubricated when it is installed. If
the seal becomes noisy when the steering shaft is turned,
it should be lubricated with a multi-purpose grease.
Mopar multi-purpose lubricant is recommended.
Steering Linkage
The tie rod end ball joints are permanently lubricated and
do not require periodic maintenance.
Drive Shaft Universal Joints
Your vehicle has constant velocity universal joints. Peri-
odic lubrication of these joints is not required. However,
the joint boots should be inspected for external leakage or
damage when other maintenance is performed. If leakage
or damage is evident, the universal joint boot and grease
should be replaced immediately.Continued operation could result in failure of the univer-
sal joint due to water and dirt contamination of the
grease. This would require complete replacement of the
joint assembly.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, liftgate, sliding doors and hood hinges,
should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy
operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to
the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned
should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after
lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
Particular attention should also be given to hood latching
components to insure proper function. When performing
other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha-
nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
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The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MoparLock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield
should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-
mulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Windshield and Rear Window Washers
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. It is located in the engine
compartment and should be checked for fluid level at
regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield
washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the
system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.
The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid
when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates.
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INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM)
An Integrated Power Module is located in the engine
compartment near the battery. This center contains maxi
fuses, mini fuses and relays. A label that identifies each
component is printed on the inside of the cover.
Cavity Maxi Fuse Description
F4 30 Amp Pink Front Wipers
F9 40 Amp Green Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) Pump
F10 40 Amp Green Front Blower
F13 40 Amp Green Electronic Back Light (EBL)
F19 40 Amp Green Body Control Module
(BCM) Feed 1
F20 30 Amp Pink Central Amplifier
F22 30 Amp Pink Seats
F27 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan
F28 40 Amp Green Power Windows
F30 40 Amp Green Headlight Washers (Export
Only)
F31 40 Amp Green Power Sliding Door
F32 40 Amp Green Power Liftgate
Integrated Power module (IPM)
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Cavity Mini Fuse Description
F1 20 Amp Yellow Fog Lights
F2 15 Amp Blue Left Park/Tail Light
F3 15 Amp Blue Right Park/Tail Light
F5 20 Amp Yellow RDO/IP Ignition
F6 20 Amp Yellow 12 Volt Out Ignition or
Battery
F8 20 Amp Yellow Horn
F11 20 Amp Yellow EWD/ Rear Wiper
F12 25 Amp Natural Rear Blower
F14 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw (IOD)
F15 20 Amp Yellow Electronic Automatic
Transaxle (EATX) Battery
F15 25 Amp Natural ASD
F17 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump
F18 15 Amp Blue A/C ClutchCavity Mini Fuse Description
F21 25 Amp Natural Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) Module
F23 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch
F24 20 Amp Yellow Hazard
F26 20 Amp Yellow Stop Lamp
F33 15 Amp Blue Front/Rear Washer
20 Amp Yellow Spare (IOD)
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlights
1. Remove the three screws securing the headlight mod-
ule.
2. Turn the bulb socket retaining ring or the bulb assem-
bly counterclockwise.3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the
bulb.
NOTE:On some vehicles it may be necessary to slide
the red release lock rearward and push forward on the
connector while depressing the release tab.
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Adding Fuel........................... 346
Adding Washer Fluid..................299,414
Additives, Fuel......................... 344
Adjustable Pedals....................... 153
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 410
Air Conditioning.....................274,279
Air Conditioning Controls................. 274
Air Conditioning Filter.................296,411
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 296
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.............282,291
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 410
Air Conditioning System..........274,279,284,410
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 275
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 329
Airbag................................ 54
Airbag Deployment....................... 66
Airbag Light...................59,60,68,84,206
Airbag Maintenance....................... 68
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............... 55Alarm Light........................... 208
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 26
Alignment and Balance................... 336
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 269
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........417,418,443
Disposal............................ 419
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 315
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 207
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 26
Appearance Care........................ 428
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 27
Ashtray............................... 178
Auto Down Power Windows................ 41
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 90
Automatic Door Locks...................19,20
Automatic Headlights.................... 145
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 284
Automatic Transaxle...................... 309
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