roof rack DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2006 Owners Manual

WARNING!• Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers
or attempt to manually open them. You may damage
the airbags and you could be injured because the
airbags are not there to protect you. These protective
covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open
only when the airbags are inflating.
• If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do
not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to
block the location of the window bag. The area
where the window bag is located should remain free
from any obstructions.
• If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do
not have any accessory items installed which will
alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your
vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require perma-
nent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on
the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the
vehicle for any reason. NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat
hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the
proper performance of the window bags.
Along with the seat belts and front seat belt buckle
pretensioners, front airbags work with the intsrument
panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for
the driver and front passenger. Window bags also work
with seat belts to improve occupant protection.
The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to
severe frontal collisions.
NOTE: The passenger front airbag may not deploy even
when the driver front airbag has if the Occupant Classi-
fication System (refer to “ Occupant Classification Sys-
tem ” in this section) has determined the seat is empty or
is occupied by a child.56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

▫ Overhead Rail System — If Equipped .......182
▫ Removable Floor Console With Fold-In-Floor
Seating — If Equipped .................184
▫ Removable Floor Console Without Fold-In-Floor
Seating — If Equipped .................185
▫ Rear Compartment Storage Bins ...........189 ▫ Cargo/Tub Nets ......................189
▫ Coat Hooks .........................189
▫ Cargo Area Storage ....................189

Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ..........190

Load Leveling System ...................193UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89
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The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement
“ Load To This Line ” . This line indicates how far rearward
cargo can be placed without interfering with liftgate
closing. ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the
weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The
load must not exceed 68 kg (150 lbs), and should be
uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
Loading Limit
Roof Rack190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars.
The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo
inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not
exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
To move the cross bars, loosen the thumb screws located
at the upper edge of each cross bar approximately six
turns, then move the cross bar to the desired position,
keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame. Once the
cross bar is in place, retighten the thumb screws to lock
the cross bar into position.
Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has
properly locked into position. NOTE: To help control wind noise when installing the
cross bars make sure that the arrows marked on the front
side of the cross bars are facing the front of the vehicle.
Also, when the cross bars are not in use the notch on the
cross bars should be aligned with the arrows on the side
rails. This will help reduce the amount of wind noise
when the crossbars are not in use.
The tie down holes on the cross bar ends should always
be used to tie down the load. Check the straps frequently
to be sure that the load remains securely attached. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191
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CAUTION!• Crossbars should remain equally spaced or parallel at
any luggage rack position for proper function. Noncom-
pliance could result in damage to the luggage rack,
cargo and/or vehicle.
• To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 68 kg
(150 lbs). Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as
possible and secure the load appropriately.
• Long loads which extend over the windshield, such as
wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large frontal
area should be secured to both the front and rear of the
vehicle.
• Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.
Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck
traffic, can add sudden upward lift to loads. This is
especially true on large flat loads and may result in
damage to the cargo or your vehicle. WARNING!Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in
personal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof
Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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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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 ....................... 335 Reporting 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 ....................... 52494 INDEX