engine DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2006 Owners Manual

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 ........................... 211 Cup 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 ............................ 396,397 Air 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 .......................... 367486 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 ............................. 84 Fluid 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 (Stow  n 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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Octane Rating ...................... 342,444
Requirements ...................... 342,443
Tank Capacity ........................ 443
Fuel System Caution ..................... 344
Fueling ............................... 346
Fuses ................................ 434
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink  ) ........... 167
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................. 346
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 342
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 342
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 343
Gauges
Coolant Temperature .................... 208
Fuel ................................ 204
Speedometer ......................... 205
Tachometer .......................... 207
Gearshift .............................. 311
General Information .................. 16,25,339 Glass Cleaning .......................... 431
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 136
Gross Axle Weight Rating ............... 348,351
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ............. 348,351
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect ™ ) .............. 94
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 366
Head Phones ........................... 264
Head Restraints ......................... 119
Headlights ............................ 143
Bulb Replacement ...................... 438
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 148
Lights On Reminder .................... 145
Replacing ............................ 438
Time Delay .......................... 146
Heated Seats ........................... 119
Heater ............................... 274
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 309488 INDEX

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 ............... 144 Door 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 ............................. 148490 INDEX

Reading ............................. 158
Rear Servicing ........................ 441
Rear Tail ............................ 441
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 207
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 208
Service ........................... 437,438
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 210
Side Marker .......................... 441
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 208
Turn Signal ..................... 147,439,441
Voltage ............................. 207
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 204
Washer Fluid ......................... 209
Load Leveling System .................... 193
Loading Vehicle ................... 189,348,349
Capacities ........................... 349
Tires ............................... 324
Locks
Door ................................ 17 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 74
Lubrication, Body ....................... 413
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 190
Lumbar Support ........................ 122
Maintenance, Airbag ...................... 68
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 409
Maintenance Procedures ................... 401
Maintenance Schedule .................... 448
Schedule “ A ” ......................... 463
Schedule “ B ” ......................... 451
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 175
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 210,399
Manual, Service ......................... 478
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 158
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 162
Mirrors ................................ 90
Automatic Dimming ..................... 90
Electric Remote ........................ 92 INDEX 491
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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 ....................... 403 Checking ............................ 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) ......... 4,478492 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 (Stow  nGo) ................ 123
Heated .............................. 119
Integrated, Child ....................... 69 Lumbar Support ....................... 122
Power .............................. 118
Reclining ......................... 120,122
Removal ....................... 131,133,135
Stow  n 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 ............................ 180 Storage, Vehicle ...................... 295,436
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 436
Stow  n 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 .................... 27496 INDEX