tow DODGE CARAVAN 2006 4.G Manual PDF

Miles 138, 000 141, 000 144, 000 147, 000 150, 000
(Kilometers) (230 000) (235 000) (240 000) (245 000) (250 000)
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace as necessary.* X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
‡This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
This maintenance is required only for police, taxi,
limousine type operation, or trailer towing.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
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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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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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Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 353
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 167
Hood Release.......................... 141
Hook, Coat............................ 189
Hoses.............................421,424
Ignition
Key ................................. 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 16
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 13
Indicator, Traction Control................. 210
Infant Restraint.......................... 70
Information Center...................... 163
Information Center, Vehicle................. 163
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 90
Instrument Cluster.................202,203,204
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 201
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 432Integrated Child Seat...................... 69
Integrated Power Module.................. 434
Interior Appearance Care.................. 430
Interior Lights.......................143,144
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).....149,296,298
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location..................370,372,382,383
Jack Operation....................368,372,383
Jacking Instructions...................372,383
Jump Starting.......................... 387
Key, Programming........................ 15
Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 13
Key-In Reminder......................... 13
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 59
INDEX 489
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Rear Air Conditioning.................282,291
Rear Cup Holder........................ 179
Rear Heater............................ 282
Rear Seat Removal....................133,135
Rear Seating Flexibility.................138,139
Rear Window Defroster................... 300
Rear Window Features.................... 296
Rear Wiper/Washer...................297,298
Rearview Mirrors........................ 90
Reclining Front Seats..................... 120
Recreational Towing...................363,392
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 52
Remote Control......................... 258
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 270
Removable Floor Console...............184,185
Replacement Keys........................ 15
Replacement Parts....................... 400
Replacement Tires....................... 335Reporting Safety Defects................... 477
Restraint, Head......................... 119
Restraints, Child.......................69,76
Restraints, Infant......................... 70
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 390
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................. 190
Rotation, Tires.......................... 341
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 83
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 84
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 477
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 37
Safety Information, Tire................... 320
Safety Tips............................. 83
Satellite Radio.......................... 266
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 269
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 448
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 432
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 52
494 INDEX

Seat Belts.............................. 42
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 48
And Pregnant Women................... 53
Center Lap Belt........................ 51
Child Restraint......................... 69
Extender............................. 53
Front Seat............................ 43
Pretensioners.......................... 51
Rear Seat............................. 43
Untwisting Procedure.................... 49
Seats................................. 117
Adjustment.......................... 117
Bench............................135,137
Easy Entry........................... 129
Easy-Out Roller....................... 135
Fold in Floor (StownGo) ................ 123
Heated.............................. 119
Integrated, Child....................... 69Lumbar Support....................... 122
Power.............................. 118
Reclining.........................120,122
Removal.......................131,133,135
Stown Go (Fold in Floor)................ 123
Tilting.............................. 129
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 26
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........417,444
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 13
Sentry Key Programming................... 15
Service Assistance....................... 474
Service Contract......................... 476
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . 210
Service Manuals........................ 478
Setting the Clock........................ 212
Shoulder Belts........................... 43
Signals, Turn...................147,205,439,441
Sliding Door............................ 28
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 389
INDEX 495
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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
496 INDEX

Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 26
Tilt Steering Column..................... 150
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 324
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 323
Tire Markings.......................... 320
Tire Safety Information.................... 320
Tires ............................84,328,479
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 335
Air Pressure.......................... 328
Alignment........................... 336
Chains.............................. 339
Changing............................ 368
Compact Spare........................ 332
Flat Changing........................ 377
General Information.................... 328
High Speed.......................... 330
Inflation Pressures..................... 329
Jacking........................368,369,381
Life of Tires.......................... 335Load Capacity.....................324,325
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 337
Quality Grading....................... 479
Radial.............................. 331
Replacement......................... 335
Rotation............................. 341
Safety...........................320,328
Sizes............................... 321
Snow Tires........................... 340
Spare Tire.........................371,382
Spinning............................ 333
Tread Wear Indicators................... 334
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 356
Towing............................... 350
Disabled Vehicle....................... 391
Guide.............................. 353
Recreational.......................363,392
Weight.............................. 353
Traction Control...................150,210,318
INDEX 497
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Traction Control Switch.................150,318
Trailer Towing.......................... 350
Cooling System Tips.................... 363
Hitches............................. 353
Minimum Requirements................. 358
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 356
Wiring.............................. 361
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 353
Trailer Weight.......................... 353
Transaxle............................. 309
Automatic........................... 309
Operation........................... 309
Overdrive........................... 312
Selection of Lubricant................425,445
Transmission........................... 424
Automatic........................... 424
Filter............................... 427
Fluid............................425,445
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 25Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 167
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 78
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 334
Trip Odometer.......................... 211
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 212
Turn Signals...................147,205,439,441
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 479
Universal Joints......................... 413
Universal Transmitter..................... 167
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 342
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 49
Vanity Mirrors........................... 93
Variance, Compass....................... 160
Vehicle Certification Label................. 348
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
498 INDEX