light DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2006 Owners Manual

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer
Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1 – 800 – 380 – CHRY.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for your
vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-
pected repairs after your manufacturer ’ s new vehicle
limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-
hind only the manufacturer ’ s Service Contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer ’ s Service Contract, you will
receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card
in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery
date. If you have any questions about your service contract, call the manufacturer ’ s Service Contract Na-
tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer ’ s Service Contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer ’ s Service Contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer ’ s Service
Contract, and you require service after your manufactur-
er ’ s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to
your contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has
also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
your ownership experience. You ’ ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.476 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Fuel ........................... 346
Adding Washer Fluid .................. 299,414
Additives, Fuel ......................... 344
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 153
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 410
Air Conditioning ..................... 274,279
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 274
Air Conditioning Filter ................. 296,411
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 296
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ............. 282,291
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 410
Air Conditioning System .......... 274,279,284,410
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 275
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 329
Airbag ................................ 54
Airbag Deployment ....................... 66
Airbag Light ................... 59,60,68,84,206
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 68
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 55 Alarm Light ........................... 208
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 26
Alignment and Balance ................... 336
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 269
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........... 417,418,443
Disposal ............................ 419
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 315
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 207
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 26
Appearance Care ........................ 428
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 27
Ashtray ............................... 178
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 41
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 90
Automatic Door Locks ................... 19,20
Automatic Headlights .................... 145
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 284
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 309482 INDEX

Interlock System ....................... 310
Reset Mode .......................... 311
Selection Of Lubricant ................ 425,445
Shifting ............................. 311
Special Additives ...................... 427
Automatic Transmission ................... 424
Adding Fluid ......................... 426
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 427
Fluid Change ......................... 427
Fluid Level Check ...................... 426
Fluid Type ........................ 425,445
Ball Joints ............................. 412
Battery ............................... 409
Gas Caution .......................... 409
Jump Starting ......................... 387
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 145
Bearings .............................. 428 Belts, Drive ............................ 405
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 413
B-Pillar Location ........................ 324
Brake Fluid ............................ 445
Brake, Parking .......................... 313
Brake System ........................ 314,421
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 315
Fluid Check .......................... 423
Hoses .............................. 422
Warning Light ........................ 205
Brakes ............................. 314,421
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 310
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 82
Bulb Replacement ....................... 438
Bulbs, Light ............................ 437
Calibration, Compass ..................... 159
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 443 INDEX 483
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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 ............ 442 Center 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 ..................... 159484 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 ........................... 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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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

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 ............. 432 Integrated 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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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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