jacking DODGE CARAVAN 2006 4.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher..................366

If Your Engine Overheats.................367

Jacking And Tire Changing................368
▫Jacking Instructions—Stow’n Go Seating . . . 369
▫Jacking Instructions—Non Stow’nGo
Seating.............................381

Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low....387

Driving On Slippery Surfaces..............389
▫Acceleration.........................389▫Traction............................389

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..................390

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................391
▫With Ignition Key.....................391
▫Without The Ignition Key...............392
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................392
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolly.....................392
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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7, Maintenance, of this
manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never get any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be
jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
•For vehicles equipped with Stow’n Go seating, if it
is necessary to retrieve the spare tire from under the
vehicle on the side of the vehicle close to moving
traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the
danger of being hit.
368 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Jacking Instructions—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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 369
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Jacking Instructions—Stow’n Go Seating
1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by
turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still
on the ground.
2. To remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly,
assemble the winch handle extensions to form a“T’and
fit the winch“T”handle over the drive nut. Rotate the
nut to the left approximately 33 turns until the winch
mechanism stops turning freely, this will allow enough
slack in the cable to allow you to pull the spare tire out
from under the vehicle.
Spare Tire Removal
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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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 381
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Jacking Instructions—Non Stow’n Go Seating
1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by
turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still
on the ground.2. Fit the jack handle over the drive nut. Rotate the nut to
the left until the spare is on the ground with enough slack
cable to allow you to pull the tire out from under the
vehicle.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
jack handle only. Use of an air wrench or other
power tools is not recommended and can damage the
winch.
3. When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of
the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel.
4. There are two jack engagement locations on each side
of the body—refer to the following illustration.
Lowering Spare Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383
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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
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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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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
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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
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