wheel alignment DODGE CARAVAN 2006 4.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that
specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of
unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension
dimensions and performance characteristics, result-
ing in changes to steering, handling, and braking of
your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable handling
and stress to steering and suspension components.
You could lose control and have an accident resulting
in serious injury or death. Use only the tire and wheel
sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle.
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have an accident.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
Alignment And Balance
Poor suspension alignment may result in:
•Fast tire wear.
•Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided
wear.
•Vehicle pull to right or left.
Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right.
Alignment will not correct this condition. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
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Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.
Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-
balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and
avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM—IF
EQUIPPED
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) system uses
wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic
sensors to monitor tire pressure levels (EXCLUDING
THE SPARE TIRE). Sensors, mounted to each wheel as
part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to
a receiver located in the instrument panel.
NOTE:The tire pressure monitoring system on your
vehicle will warn you when one of your tires is signifi-
cantly underinflated and when some combinations of
your tires are significantly underinflated. It is particularly
important, therefore, for you to check the tire pressure in
all of your tires regularly and maintain proper pressure.
1,2,3, OR 4 TIRE(S) LOW PRESSURE
Low tire pressure levels of 28 psi [1.9 bars] (193 kPa) or
less detected in one or more tires.
Inspect all tires for proper inflation pressure, once proper
tire pressure has been set the TPMS system warning will
reset automatically once ignition switch has been turned
ON.
CHECK TPM SYSTEM
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) system re-
quires service.
See your authorized dealer for service.
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Vehicle Information Center................. 163
Vehicle Loading...................325,348,349
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................295,436
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 26
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 366
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 204
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 477
Washer, Adding Fluid..................299,414
Washer, Rear........................297,298
Washing Vehicle......................... 429
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 336
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 430
Wheel Bearings......................... 428
Wind Buffeting.......................41,175
Window Fogging........................ 295
Windows.............................. 40Power............................... 41
Rear Vent............................ 40
Windshield Washers...................148,414
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 414
Windshield Wipers....................... 148
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 414
Wiper, Rear............................ 298
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 149
Zone Control (Temperature Control).......... 275
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