engine oil DODGE CARAVAN 2006 4.G Owner's Guide

Miles 126, 000 132, 000 138, 000 144, 000 150, 000
(Kilometers) (210 000) (220 000) (230 000) (240 000) (250 000)
[Months] [126] [132] [138] [144] [150]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate Tires X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec-
essary. *XXXX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engines. X
Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt
tension on 2.4 liter engines.X
Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines, re-
place if necessary.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Check thePCV valveand replace, if necessary.* X
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Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 346
Oil (Engine).......................... 404
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 418
Car Washes............................ 429
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 345
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 190
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 189
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 272
Cassette Tape Player................214,234,238
Catalytic Converter...................... 407
Caution, Exhaust Gas..............37,83,345,415
CD (Compact Disc) Changer.....223,230,242,255,256
CD (Compact Disc)
Player..........220,224,228,234,240,244,247,251,254
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 273
Cellular Phone........................94,274
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 442Center Lap Belts......................... 51
Chains, Tire............................ 339
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 368
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 321
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............210,399
Child Restraint.......................... 69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 74
Child Safety Locks........................ 33
Child Seat............................69,76
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 342
Climate Control......................... 274
Clock................................ 212
Coat Hook............................ 189
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 273
Compact Disc (CD) Player...............214,220
Compact Spare Tire...................... 332
Compass.............................. 159
Compass Calibration..................... 159
484 INDEX

Compass Variance....................... 160
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 162
Console, Overhead....................... 158
Console, Removable...................184,185
Contract, Service........................ 476
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 418
Cooling System......................... 416
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 418
Coolant Capacity...................... 443
Coolant Level......................416,419
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 419
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 417
Inspection........................... 419
Points to Remember.................... 420
Pressure Cap......................... 418
Radiator Cap......................... 418
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......417,443,444
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 155
Cruise Light........................... 211Cup Holder.........................177,432
Customer Assistance..................... 474
Daytime Running Lights................... 145
Dealer Service.......................... 400
Defroster, Rear Window................... 300
Defroster, Windshield................84,279,290
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 398
Dimmer Control........................ 144
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 426
Oil (Engine).......................... 401
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 391
Disarming, Theft System................... 27
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 419
Engine Oil........................... 405
Domelight............................. 144
Door Ajar Light......................... 205
INDEX 485
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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............................396,397Air 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.......................... 367
486 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............................. 84Fluid 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 (Stown 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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Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 43
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 74
Latches
Hood............................... 141
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 342
Life of Tires............................ 335
Liftgate................................ 34
Lights..............................84,142
Airbag........................59,68,84,206
Alarm.............................. 208
Anti-Lock........................... 207
Automatic Headlights................... 145
Back-Up............................. 441
Battery Saver......................... 145
Brake Warning........................ 205
Bulb Replacement...................437,438
Center Mounted Stop................... 442
Cruise.............................. 211
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 144Door Ajar........................... 205
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 208
Fog .............................146,440
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 366
Headlight Switch...................... 143
Headlights........................... 438
Headlights On Reminder................. 145
High Beam Indicator.................... 209
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 148
Illuminated Entry....................... 16
Interior..........................143,144
License............................. 442
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 205
Lights On Reminder.................... 145
Low Fuel............................ 204
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 210
Oil Pressure.......................... 209
Park.............................143,439
Passing............................. 148
490 INDEX

Exterior Folding........................ 91
Heated.............................. 93
Outside.............................. 92
Rearview............................. 90
Vanity............................... 93
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 337
Mopar Parts.........................400,477
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 147
Navigation System....................... 257
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 82
Occupant Restraints....................... 42
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 342
Odometer............................. 211
Oil, Engine.........................401,444
Capacity............................ 443
Change Interval....................... 403Checking............................ 401
Disposal............................ 405
Filter............................405,444
Filter Disposal........................ 405
Identification Logo..................... 404
Materials Added to..................... 405
Recommendation...................403,443
Synthetic............................ 405
Viscosity..........................404,443
Onboard Diagnostic System..............398,399
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 167
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 90
Overdrive............................. 312
Overhead Console....................... 158
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 158
Overheating, Engine...................208,367
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,478
492 INDEX

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
496 INDEX