Dodge 2007 Power Wagon - Manual

NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN. VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehiclecould seriously affect its roadworthiness and safetyand may lead to an accident resulting in seriousinjury or death. Vehicle Identification Number INTRODUCTION 7 1

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Power Wagon: Things To Know Before StartingYour Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Instrument Panel And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Op...

POWER WAGON: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORESTARTING YOUR VEHICLE Your Power Wagon is a specialty vehicle, equipped withseveral features not available on other production trucks.It is very important that you read the following sectionsof the owner’s manual before operation. Features (See page 78 for more info...

Ignition Key Removal Automatic TransmissionPlace the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch tothe LOCK position, and remove the key. NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the lever in PARK, the key may become trapped temporarilyin the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate th...

NOTE: If you turned the wheel to the right to engage the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right todisengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engagethe lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it. Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System This system preven...

If the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light turns onduring normal vehicle operation (vehicle running forlonger than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault inthe electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle ser-viced as soon as possible. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that have been ...

4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch andturn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. After 10seconds a single chime will sound and the Vehicle TheftAlarm Indicator Light will stop flashing, turn on againfor 3 seconds, and then turn off. The new Sentry Key has been programmed. The ...

Rearming of the System: The security system will rearm itself after the 15 addi-tional minutes of headlights and security telltale flashing,if the system has not been disabled. If the conditionwhich initiated the alarm is still present, the system willignore that condition and monitor the remaining ...

The Security Alarm System is designed to protect yourvehicle; however, you can create conditions where thesystem will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in thevehicle and lock the doors with the transmitter, the alarmwill sound when you pull the door handle to exit. Thedoor will be locked but the Secur...

2. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed(i.e. functional) key fob. 3. Continue to hold the LOCK button, wait at least 4seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press andhold the PANIC button. Release both buttons at the sametime. 4. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. Ve...

General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and withRS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may bereceived including interference that may ca...

Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15minutes. To cancel remote start, press the REMOTESTART button once. To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during aremote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using theUNLOCK button on the key fob. After the vehicle is unlocked, y...

either of these conditions, or if the Vehicle Theft Alarm isalarming, or if the PANIC button was pressed, the vehiclemust be reset by inserting a valid key into the ignitionand moving it to the RUN position, then back to LOCK. The parking lamps will remain illuminated to indicatethat the vehicle has...

If you press the power door lock switch while the key isin the ignition, and any front door is open, the powerlocks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden-tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the keyor closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the ...

6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature hasbeen changed. 7. Repeat the above steps to alternate the availability ofthis feature. 8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceledbefore the feature could be changed. If necessary repeatthe above procedure. Child Protection Door Lock T...

on a door is engaged, that door can only be opened byusing the outside door handle even if the inside door lockis in the unlocked position. WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.Remember that the rear doors can only be openedfrom the outside when the child protection locks areen...

WINDOWS Power Windows—If Equipped The control on the left front door panel has up-downswitches that give you fingertip control of all powerwindows. There is a single opening and closing switch onthe front passenger door for passenger window control and on the rear doors of Quad Cab and Mega Cabmodel...

Auto Down (Driver’s Side Only)The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature.Press the window switch past the detent, release, and thewindow will go down automatically. Window Lockout Switch (4 Door Models Only)The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allowsyou to disable the window contr...

occurs with the rear windows open, open the front andrear windows together to minimize the buffeting. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems. These include the frontand rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, frontairbags fo...

WARNING! • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seatbelts are designed to go around the large bones ofyour body. These are the strongest parts of yourbody and can take the forces of a collision thebest. Wearing your belt in the wrong place couldmake your injuries in a collision much worse. ...

4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below yourabdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull upon the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight,tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug beltreduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. WARNING...

6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing toallow the belt to retract fully. WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collisionand leave you with no protection. ...

2. To reattach the seat belt to the front center seat, pullthe black buckle latch plate forward from the cab backpanel and insert it into the black keyed buckle until thereis an audible click. Refer to the previous section for theproper seat belt usage. WARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle...

WARNING! If the black latch and buckle are not connected whenthe seat belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt willnot restrain you properly. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can beadjusted upward or downward to help position the beltaway ...

Automatic Locking Restraint (ALR) Mode – IfEquipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack inthe shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is avail-able on all passenger seating positions with a combina-tion lap/shoulder belt. Whe...

WARNING! • A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous. • A belt worn too loose can allow you to slip downand under the belt in a collision. • A belt that is too loose or too high will apply crashforces to the abdomen, not to the stronger hipbones. In either case, the risk of internal injurie...

NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede theproper performance of the window bags. Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Alongwith the seatbelts, front airbags work with the instrumentpanel knee bolsters to provide improved pr...

seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat.Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behindthem or under their arm. • All occupants should use their seat belts properly. • The driver and front passenger seats should be movedback as far as practical to allow the airbag room toinflat...

To Turn On the Passenger Airbag (Standard Cab Ve-hicles Only) Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/OffSwitch, push the key in and turn counterclockwise, andremove the key from the switch. This will turn on thepassenger airbag. The “Off” light near the switch will beoff when the ignition...

bags to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side ofthe vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated toinflate the window bag. The inflating window bagpushes the side pillar molding out of the way and coversthe window. The airbag inflates in about 30 milliseconds(about one-quarter of t...

Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready toinflate for your protection in an impact. Whilethe airbag system is designed to be mainte-nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system promptly: • The airbag light does not come on or flickers duringth...

• Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped) • 9 Time 9 of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) • Seatbelt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status ...

Identification dots are located above the standard cabfront seat lower anchorages as a guide for locating loweranchors. NOTE: For children riding in the front seat of a Stan- dard Cab model refer to the “Passenger Airbag On/OffSwitch” located in this section. Standard Cab Passenger Seat Quad Cab Rea...

Installing the Child Restraint System WARNING! Do not install child restraint systems equipped withLATCH attachments in the center position of a QuadCab model rear seat. The LATCH anchorages in thisseat are designed for the two outboard seating posi-tions only. A child may be placed in the rear cent...

2. Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the hook tothe square opening in the sheet metal. 3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in thetether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence -(Quad Cab Rear Seats) 1. Obtain tether...

Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 2

Children Too Large for Booster SeatsChildren who are large enough to wear the shoulder beltcomfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bendover the front of the seat when their back is against theseat back should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is upright in t...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Power Wagon Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 ▫ Locking Front And Rear Differentials . . . . . . . .78 ▫ 4.56:1 Gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 ▫ Electronically Disconnecting Stabilizer/Sway Bar . . . ...

Electronically Disconnecting Stabilizer/Sway Bar Stabilizer bars are used to help distribute load force fromone side of the vehicle to the other. This helps to reducebody roll and create a smoother ride during on-roaddriving. However, this becomes a disadvantage when thevehicle is driven off-road wh...

Wheels Stylish forged aluminum 17 9 wheels give the Power Wagon a powerful stance. Forging a wheel from alumi-num produces a stronger, lighter weight wheel thanmachining or casting the wheel out of the same material. Standard package features: • Fuel Tank Skid Plate - protects the fuel tank fromimpi...

MIRRORS Inside Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the viewthrough the rear window. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving thesmall control under the mirror to the night position(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjustedwhile set in the day position (toward wind...

Automatic Dimming Mirror – If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlightglare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the featureon or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.A light in the button will indicate when the dimmingfeature is activated. CAUTION! To avoi...

WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in a right side convexmirror will look smaller and farther away than theyreally are. Relying too much on your right sideconvex mirror could cause you to collide with an-other vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirrorwhen judging the size or distance of ...

The controls for the power mirrors are located on thedriver’s door trim panel. Set the top switch to the left or right for the left or rightmirror, and set it to the center off position to preventaccidentally moving a mirror when you are finishedadjusting the mirror. To adjust a mirror, select left ...

extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out-board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped Out orIn). A small blindspot mirror is integrated onto the mainmirror surface. NOTE: Fold the 7 x 10 inch trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to entering an automated car wash. HANDS–FREE COMMUNIC...

The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. Seewww.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. Ifyour cellular phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset Profile), you may not be able to use any UCon-nect™ features. Refer to your cellular ...

you can say 9 John Doe, 9 where John Doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the UConnect™ phone-book. Refer to 9 Add Names to Your UConnect™ Phonebook, 9 to learn how to store a name in the phonebook. • The UConnect™ system will confirm the name andthen dial the corresponding phone number, which...

• To call one of the names in the list, press the 9 Voice Recognition’ button during the playing of the desiredname, and then say 9 Call. 9 NOTE: the user can also exercise 9 Edit 9 or 9 Delete 9 operations at this point. • The UConnect™ system will then prompt you as tonumber designation you wish t...

Information ServiceWhen using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phonenumber 9 #121, 9 you can access voice activated automated system to receive news, weather, stocks, traffic, etc.related information. Advanced Phone Connectivity Transfer Call to and from Cellular PhoneThe UConnect™ system allow...

Select another Cellular PhoneThis feature allows you to select and start using anotherphone with the UConnect™ system. The phone musthave been previously paired to the UConnect™ systemthat you want to use it with. • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following be...

Far End Audio Performance • Audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, and • dry weather condition. • Operation from driver seat. • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and lou...

North American English Primary Alternate(s) Zero Oh Add location Add new All All of them Confirmation prompts Confirmations prompts Delete a name Delete Language Select language List names List all List paired phones List phones Pager Beeper Phone pairing Pairing Phonebook Phone book Return to main ...

To lower the head restraint, push in the button and thenpush down on the head restraint. Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment — IfEquipped Rotating the lumbar control knob on the left side of thedriver’s seatback and on the right side of the passenger’sseatback increases or decreases the lumbar s...

Power Seats — If Equipped CAUTION! Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may causedamage to the seat controls. The power seat controls are on the outboard side of thefront seat cushions. Three switches control the seat move-ment. The four-way switch in the center can be movedforward or backwards...

control seat height. Change the seat angle by using thetwo toggle switches, tilting it up or down. Heated Seats — If Equipped The heated seat switches are located in the instrumentpanel under the climate controls. Each heated seat switch has two settings (HI and LOW).Press the switch once to obtain ...

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pullthe hood release lever located below the steering wheel atthe base of the instrument panel. Once the hood is released you must reach into the opening beneath thecenter of the grille and push up the latch to release ...

WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up whenthe vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.Be sure all hood latches are latched fully beforedriving. LIGHTS Headlight Switch Location 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the frontdoors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotatingwheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to theupward detent position, or if equipped, when the UN-LOCK button is pressed on the key fob. When a door is open and the inter...

Battery Saver To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, Load Shed-ding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. If the ignition is off and any door is left ajar for 10minutes or the dimmer control is rotated upwards for 10minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off. I...

Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight lensesthat are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakagethan glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and thereforedifferent lens cleaning procedures must be followed. To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses andr...

Lights-on Reminder If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are lefton, after the ignition is turned off, a chime will soundwhen the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights — If Equipped The foglights are turned ON by placing the head-light rotary control in the parking light or head-light pos...

Multifunction Control Lever The multifunction control lever is located on the left sideof the steering column. Turn SignalsMove the lever up or down to signal a right-hand orleft-hand turn. The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashesto indicate the direction of the turn, and proper op...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in themultifunction control lever. Turn the end of the handle toselect the desired wiper speed. Intermittent Wiper SystemThe intermittent feature of this system was designed foruse when weather conditions...

WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshieldcould lead to an accident. You might not see othervehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing ofthe windshield during freezing weather, warm thewindshield with defroster before and during wind-shield washer use. Windshield Washers To us...

TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the column, pull rearward on the lever below theturn signal control and move the wheel up or down, asdesired. Push the lever forward to lock the column firmlyin place. WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous. Without a stable steering...

Functions 5.7L Engine Engage Speed 25 mph (40 km/h) Minimun RESUME Speed 20 mph (32 km/h) ACCEL Increase 1 mph (2 km/h) DECEL Decrease 1 mph (2 km/h) Dropout Speed 20 mph (32 km/h) To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When thepedal is released, the vehicle will re...

WARNING! Speed Control can be dangerous where the systemcan’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle couldgo too fast for the conditions, and you could losecontrol. An accident could be the result. Don’t useSpeed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that arewinding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery. ...

Courtesy/Reading Lights In the middle of the console are two courtesy/readinglights. Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door isopened, when the dimmer control is rotated to thecourtesy light position (fully upward position), or whenthe UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote KeylessEntr...

This overhead console allows you to choose between acompass/temperature display and one of four trip con-ditions being monitored. US/M Button Use this button to change the display from U.S. to metricmeasurement units. RESET Button Use this button to reset the following displays:Average Fuel Economy ...

Global Reset If the RESET button is pressed twice within 2 secondswhile in any of the 3 resettable displays (AVG ECO,ODO, ET), the Global Reset will reset all 3 displays. Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the four tripconditions. Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) Shows the average ...

C/T Button Use this button to select a readout of the outside tem-perature and one of eight compass headings that indicatethe direction in which the vehicle is facing. WARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularlyin woods or on bri...

Manual Compass Calibration NOTE: To ensure proper compass calibration, make sure the compass variance is properly set before manu-ally calibrating the compass. If the compass appears erratic and the CAL symbol doesnot appear, you must manually put the compass into the“Calibration” mode. Recalibratin...

NOTE: The default for the compass variance is zone 8. To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set thedisplay to “Compass/Temperature.” Press and hold theRESET button approximately five seconds. The last vari-ance zone number will be displayed. Press the STEPbutton to select the new variance zo...

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink t Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper-ate devices such as garage door openers, motorizedgates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at thepush of a button. The Universal Transceiver operate...

Programming HomeLink NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom-mended that a new battery be placed in the hand-heldtransmitter of the device being programmed toHomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmis-sion of the radio-frequenc...

Using HomeLink To operate, simply press and release the programmedHomeLink button. Activation will now occur for thetrained device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator,security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting,etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of thedevice may also be...

Closing Sunroof - Express Press the switch forward and release, and the sunroofwill close automatically from any position. The sunroofwill close fully and stop automatically. This is calledExpress Close. During Express Close operation, anymovement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Pinch Protect F...

All accessories connected to this/these outlet(s) shouldbe removed or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in useto protect the battery against discharge. NOTE: If desired, all of the power outlets can be converted by your authorized dealer to provide powerwith the ignition switch in the ON position o...

CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER The removable ash receiver is located in the instrumentpanel cup holder tray. The cigar lighter is located on the instrument panel,above and to the left of the ash receiver. As a child safety precaution, the lighter only operateswith the ignition switch ON. It heats wh...

Storage and Seats — If Equipped Located in the center of the front 40/20/40 seat cushionthere is a storage compartment. Standard cab models also have storage behind the seat. The Quad Cab models provide additional storage underthe rear seat. Lift the seat to access the storage compart-ment. Quad Cab...

REAR WINDOW FEATURES Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heatedside view mirrors are activated by pressing the heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel,with the ignition On. Turning Off the ignition willdeact...

WARNING! Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored onthe load floor. While driving or in an accident youmay experience, abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration,or sharp turns. Loose objects stored on the load floormay move around with force and strike occupants,resulting in serious or fatal inj...

2. Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob untilthe load floor unfolds into position. 3. Reverse the procedure to store the load floor. Positioning the Load Floor for Storage Access Underthe Seat 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 2. Unsnap the securing snap located...

WARNING! Do not drive with the load floor in the up position.When stopping fast or in an accident, the load floorcould move to the down position causing seriousinjury. 4. Reverse the procedure to put the load floor back in thesecured down position before you operate the vehicle. Load Floor Securing ...

PICKUP BOX The pickup box on your new Ram has many featuresdesigned for utility and convenience. NOTE: If you are installing a toolbox to the front of the pickup box, you must use Mopar t toolbox brackets available from your dealer. You can carry wide building materials (sheets of ply-wood, etc.) by...

WARNING! • Care should always be exercised when operating avehicle with unrestrained cargo. Vehicle speedsmay need to be reduced. Severe turns or roughroads may cause shifting or bouncing of the cargothat may result in vehicle damage. If wide build-ing materials are to be frequently carried, theinst...

Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right sidepivot clears the hanger bracket. Slide the entire tailgate tothe right to free the left side pivot. Remove the tailgatefrom the vehicle entirely. Do not carry the tailgate loose inthe truck pickup box. NOTE: Dual rear wheel pickup models requi...

Exhaust Gas WARNING! Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a poten-tially toxic gas that by itself is colorless and odorless.To avoid inhaling these gases, the following precau-tions should be observed: • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confinedareas any longer than needed to move yo...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS m Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 m Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 m Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 m Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 ▫ Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 ▫ CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 m Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance . . . . . . . 225 m Compact Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . ...

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Check Gages This light illuminates when the Voltmeter, EngineOil Pressure or Engine Coolant Temperature gages indicate a reading either too high or too low.Examine the gages carefully, and follow the instructionsabove for each indicated problem. NOTE: When the ignit...

CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the MIL on could causedamage to the engine control system. It also couldaffect fuel economy and driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converterdamage and power loss will soon occur. Immediateservice is required. 18. Brake System Warning LightThis ligh...

Ram fuel tank volumes are as follows: • 34 gallons - short box models • 35 gallons - long box models 29. Door Ajar The Door Ajar light will illuminate when anydoor is opened. When the ignition is ON theDoor Ajar light will stay illuminated until theopen door is closed. When the ignition is OFF the D...

FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia-tions, interference that consists of amplitude variationscan be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear,which is the major feature of FM radio. NOTE: The radio, steering wheel radio controls (if equipped), and 6 disc CD/DV...

SCAN Button (Radio Mode)Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search forthe next listenable station in either, AM, FM, or Satellite(if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at eachlistenable station before continuing to the next. To stopthe search, press SCAN a second time. PSCAN Butto...

the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the displaywindow. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 inboth AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM,and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored intopush-button memory. The stations stored in SET 2memory can be selected by pressing ...

RND/SET Button (Random Play Button) (CDMode)Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the selections on thecompact disc in random order to provide an interestingchange of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomlyselected track. Press and hold...

Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — IfEquipped Refer to the “Satellite Radio” section of the Owner’sManual. SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIOWITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDSFREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENTSYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the ...

Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files, however, acceptable MP3file recording media and formats are limited. Whenwriting MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric-tions. Supported Media (Disc Types)The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio areCD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW...

Supported MP3 File FormatsThe radio will recognize only files with the *.mp3 exten-sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3extension may cause playback problems. The radio isdesigned to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and willnot play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compres...

Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Pressthe ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume ControlThe electronic volume...

By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon isdisplayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequencystation with the same selected PTY name. The PTYfunction only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (ProgramType) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the...

Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever thetape player is on, but may be switched off. To turn off the Dolby Noise reduction System: PressPreset 1 after you insert the tape. The NR light in thedisplay will go off when the Dolby System is off. * ”Dolby” noise reduction is man...

SALES CODE REC — AM/FM/CD (6–DISC) RADIOWITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM Satellite Navigation Radio with CD Player with MP3Capability (REC) - combines a Global-PositioningSystem-based navigation system with an integrated colorscreen to provide maps, turn identification, selection menus and instructions for se...

SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast-ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast tocoast. The subscription service provider is Sirius™ Satel-lite Radio. This service offers over 100 channels of music,sports, news, entertainment, and progr...

one and stop the search. Pressing a pre-set memorybutton during a music type scan, will call up the memorychannel and stop the search. PTY Button ( SEEK ( When the desired program is obtained, press the 9 SEEK 9 button within five seconds. The channel will change tothe next channel that matches the ...

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IFEQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rearsurface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel toaccess the switches. The right hand control is a rocker type switch with abutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switch willincrease the vo...

5. A loose tape should be corrected before use. To rewinda loose tape, insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tapedrive gear and twist the pencil in the required directions. Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstanshaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tapedeposits each...

NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theftprotection encoding. Try a known good disc beforeconsidering disc player service. RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellularphone in your vehic...

Heater Only — Fleet Vehicles The mode control (at the right of thecontrol panel) can be set in any of thefollowing positions: NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions betweenthe major modes. These intermediate positions are iden-tified by th...

Temperature Control The rotary knob at the center of thecontrol panel controls the temperatureof the interior air. You can choose yourdegree of comfort by rotating theknob. The coldest temperature settingis to the extreme left (blue region) andthe warmest setting is to the extreme right (red region)...

CirculationThe cab is designed with features to promote outside aircirculation. There are grilles in the cab back panel. Theseare air exhausters that provide the means for regularexchange of cab air. Side window demisters direct air flow specifically to thewindow glass to help prevent interior foggi...

the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden-tified by the small dots and give an even blend of bothmodes. Panel Outside air flows through the outlets located in theinstrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct the airflow. Bi-Level Air flows through the outlets located in the ...

Blower Control The rotary knob on the left of thecontrol panel is the blower control.Turn the knob clockwise to one of thefour positions to obtain the blowerspeed you desire. To turn the bloweroff, turn the knob to the far left posi-tion. Dual Zone Temperature Control Use this control to regulate th...

the driver and front passenger. The blue area of the scaleindicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicateswarmer temperatures. CirculationThe cab is designed with features to promote outside aircirculation. There are grilles in the cab back panel. Theseare air exhausters that provide the m...

NOTE: On models equipped with Diesel engines, the idle speed will automatically increase to 1000 rpm atelevated coolant temperatures to improve engine cooling. Your air conditioning system is also equipped with anautomatic recirculation system. When the system sensesa heavy load or high heat conditi...

Operating Tips Chart 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS m Starting Procedures – Gas Engines . . . . . . . . . . . 245 ▫ Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 ▫ If Engine Fails...

m Limited-Slip Differential — If Equipped . . . . . . . 262 m Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 m Axle Locker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 m Stabilizer/Sway Bar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 m Power Wagon – Safe Off-Road Driving . . . . ....

Normal Starting Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine isobtained without pumping or depressing the acceleratorpedal. Turn the key to the START position and releasewhen the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5seconds, then re...

released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel-erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release theaccelerator pedal and the key once the engine is runningsmoothly. If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedalheld to the f...

WARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or“N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. Ifyour foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, thevehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hitsomeone or something. Only shift...

• the engine coolant has reached normal operating tem-perature; • vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (48km/h); • the “TOW HAUL O/D OFF” switch has not beenactivated; • transmission has reached normal operating tempera-ture. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- peratures, t...

When To Use “TOW HAUL” and “O/D OFF”Modes When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying aheavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc-curs, press the “TOW HAUL O/D OFF” button once toselect TOW HAUL. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overhea...

Torque Converter ClutchA feature, designed to improve fuel economy, has beenincluded in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.A clutch within the torque converter engages automati-cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightlydifferent feeling or response during normal operation inth...

To shift into Reverse, come to a complete stop. Depressthe clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train tostop. Reverse has a “crash-through” lockout feature.Move the shift lever from the Neutral position straightacross, in one swift motion, and down into Reverse. Recommended Vehicle Shift Speed...

Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speeds GearSelec-tion 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Maxi-mumSpeed 16 mph (25 km/h) 30 mph (48 km/h) 50 mph (80 km/h) 76 mph (122 km/h) 105 mph (168 km/h) CAUTION! Failure to follow the recommended downshiftingspeeds may cause the engine to over speed and / ordamage the clutch ...

Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted TransferCase 2H ⇔ 4H Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with thevehicle stopped or in motion. If the vehicle is in motion,shifts can be made up to 55 mph (88 km/h). With the vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage / disen-gage faster if you momentar...

NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the vehicle completely stopped, however difficulty may oc-cur due to the mating clutch teeth not being properlyaligned. Several attempts may be required for clutchteeth alignment and shift completion to occur. The pre-ferred method is with the vehicl...

WARNING! On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differen-tial, never run the engine with one rear wheel off theground, since the vehicle may drive through the rearwheel remaining on the ground. You could losecontrol of the vehicle. Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations whenboth rear w...

Axle Locker System Dodge Power Wagons are equipped with electronicallylocking front and rear axles. Locking the axles providesgreater traction in severe low traction conditions or inrock climbing environments where one wheel is likely tonot be in contact with the ground. CAUTION! Do not lock the fro...

The switch has three positions, AXLE UNLOCK, REARLOCK, and FRONT/REAR. Under normal driving con-ditions the switch should be left in the AXLE UNLOCKposition. In the AXLE UNLOCK position, the front and rear axles are unlocked. In the REAR LOCK position, therear axle is locked. In the FRONT/REAR posit...

Stabilizer/Sway Bar System Power Wagon vehicles are equipped with an electronicdisconnecting stabilizer/sway bar. This system allowsgreater front suspension travel in off-road situations. This system is controlled by the electronic control swaybar switch located on the instrument panel. The switch h...

To disconnect the stabilizer/sway bar, shift to either 4HIor 4LO as shown in Four Wheel Drive Operation andpress the top of the stabilizer/sway bar button to obtainthe off-road position. The amber indicator light will flashuntil the stabilizer/sway bar has been fully disconnected. NOTE: The stabiliz...

CAUTION! Never park your vehicle over dry grass or othercombustible materials. The heat from your vehicleexhaust system could cause a fire. WARNING! Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie downcargo. Unsecured cargo can become projectiles in anoff-road situation. When To Use Low RangeWhen driving ...

CAUTION! Winching or rocking the vehicle off hard objectsincreases the risk of underbody damage. Hill Climbing Hill climbing requires good judgment and a good under-standing of your abilities and your vehicle’s limitations.Hills can cause serious problems. Some are just too steepto climb and should ...

more weight on the down hill wheels, which increasesthe possibilities of a down hill slide or roll over. Makesure the surface has good traction with firm and stablesoils. If possible transverse the incline at an angleheading slightly up or down. WARNING! Driving across an incline increases the risk ...

Driving Through Water Extreme care should be taken crossing any type of water.Water crossings should be avoided if possible and only beattempted when necessary, in a safe responsible manner.You should only drive through areas which are desig-nated and approved. You should tread lightly and avoiddama...

crossing is the water depth, current and bottom con-ditions. On soft bottoms the vehicle will sink in,effectively increasing the water level on the vehicle. Besure to consider this when determining the depth andthe ability to safely cross. • Crossing Puddles, Pools, Flooded Areas Or OtherStanding Wa...

downstream out of control if the water is deep enoughto push on the large surface area of the vehicle’s body.Before you proceed determine the speed of the current,the water’s depth, approach angle, bottom conditionand if there are any obstacles, then cross at an angleheading slightly upstream using ...

CAUTION! Reduced tire pressure increases the risk of tire dam-age and may cause tire unseating with total loss ofair pressure. To reduce the risk of tire unseating,while at a reduced tire pressure, drive at slowerspeeds and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. Vehicle Recovery If you drive off-roa...

CAUTION! Pulling the vehicle off an obstacle, without firstclearing the object, may result in additional under-body damage. • Rock Cycling Your Vehicle – Rock cycling your ve- hicle is one of the easiest, fastest and most commonlyused methods. This simply involves shifting yourvehicle from drive to ...

the two drivers. Good communication and line of sightare required for a safe recovery. First connect the towstrap to the correct attachment points on both vehicles.There should be a least 20 to 30 feet between thevehicles to allow for a safe recovery. If necessary jointwo tow straps together using a...

WARNING! Winch cables are under high tension when in useand can become a projectile if they fail. Never standover or straddle the winch cable. Never jerk oroverload the winch cable. Never stand in front of thevehicle while winching. Failure to follow these in-structions can result in serious or fata...

WARNING! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes maycause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. Youmight not have full braking power when you need itto prevent an accident. If you have been operatingyour vehicle in dirty conditions, get your brakeschecked and cleaned as necessary. Failure to ...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR WINCH Winch Components STARTING AND OPERATING 291 5

WINCH ACCESSORIES The following accessories are necessary to attach thewinch to anchors, change direction of pull, and for safewinching. Gloves: Wire rope, through use, will develop 9 barbs 9 which can slice skin. It is ex-tremely important to wearprotective gloves while oper-ating the winch or hand...

Clevis/D-Shackles: The D-Shackle is a safe means ofconnecting the looped ends ofcables, straps and snatchblocks. The shackle’s pin isthreaded to allow easy re-moval. Tree Trunk Protector: Typi- cally made of tough, high-quality nylon, it provides theoperator an attachment pointfor the winch rope to ...

General InformationPractice using your winch before you get stuck. Some keypoints to remember when using your winch are: 1. Always take your time to assess the situation and planyour pull carefully. 2. Always take your time when using a winch. 3. Use the right equipment for the situation. 4. Always ...

over-wrap when slackened, leading to wire rope damage.To prevent losing the end, hold the hook strap while youwork. 6. Secure to the anchor point. Once you’ve establishedyour anchor point, secure the tree-trunk protector orchoker-chain around the object. CAUTION! Always be certain the anchor you sel...

NOTE: How to choose an anchor point: A secure anchor is critical to winching operations. An anchor mustbe strong enough to hold while winching. Natural an-chors include trees, stumps and rocks. Hook the cable aslow as possible. If no natural anchors are available whenrecovering another vehicle, your...

12. Check wire rope. The wire rope should be neatlywound around the spooling drum. Improper windingcan cause damage to the wire rope. 13. In certain situations youmay decide to throw a heavyblanket or similar object overthe wire rope. A heavy blan-ket can absorb energy shouldthe wire rope break. Pla...

the vehicle and never near the wire rope or snatchblock. Your situation may have other ( no people ( zones. 15. Begin winching. With the winching vehicles engineon and light tension already on the wire rope, beginwinching slowly and steadily. Be sure that the wire ropeis winding evenly and tightly a...

NOTE: Avoid overheating the winch motor. For ex- tended winching, stop at reasonable intervals to allowthe winch motor to cool down. NOTE: What to look for under load: The wire rope must always spool onto the drum as indicated by thedrum rotation decal on the winch. As you power-in,make sure the wir...

18. Rewind wire rope. The person handling the wirerope should walk the rope in and not let it slide throughthe hand, control the winch at all times. WARNING! To prevent serious injury, NEVER put your fingersinside the hook area as you are powering-in. NOTE: How to spool under no load: Arrange the re...

wire rope towards the fairlead, carefully spooling in theremaining wire rope. By pulsing the remote controlswitch. 19. Store the hook on the most outboard loop of the towhook. 20. Disconnect remote control. Disconnect the remotecontrol cord from the control box and store in a clean anddry place. Win...

How to change the pulling direction: All winching operations should have a straight line fromthe winch to the object being pulled. This minimizes thewire rope collecting on one side of the drum affectingpulling efficiency and damaging wire rope. A snatchblock, secured to a point directly in front of...

Increasing pulling power: In some cases, you may find yourself needing morepulling power. The use of snatch blocks increases me-chanical advantage and that increases your pullingpower: Double Line: Because pulling power decreases with the number oflayers of wire rope on the winch drum, you can use a...

vehicle’s frame/tow hook and run the wire rope througha snatch block. Disengage the clutch and, using thesnatch block, pull out enough wire to reach your anchorpoint. Do not attach hook to mounting kit. Secure to theanchor point with a tree trunk protector or choker chain.Attach the clevis/shackle. ...

WARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damageor injury. Also be certain to leave an automatictransmission in Park, a manual transmission inReverse or First gear. Failure to do so may allowthe vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury. • ...

Brake Noise During normal operation of the brake system certainnoises may be present from time to time. Occasional 9 groan 9 or 9 squeal 9 noises may occur during normal operation of the brake system which may not be indica-tive of a problem. These noises may be heard at any timethe brakes are appli...

POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you goodvehicle response and increased ease of maneuverabilityin tight spaces. The system will provide mechanicalsteering capability if power assist is lost. If for some reason, the power assist is interrupted, it willstill be possible to s...

MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7LEngine Only This feature offers improved fuel economy by shuttingoff four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light loadand cruise conditions. The system is automatic with nodriver inputs or additional driving skills required. NOTE: The MDS system may take so...

• European Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. Tires designed to this standard havethe tire size molded into the sidewall beginning withthe section width. The letter 9 P 9 is absent from this tire size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H • LT (Light Truck)-Metric tire sizing is ...

Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ( ....blank.... ( = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = S...

EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry. H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load correspondingto its load index under certain operating conditions.—The maximum speed correspon...

Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire;however, the date code may only be on one side. Tireswith white sidewalls will have the full TIN includingdate code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black si...

Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side“B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information aboutthe:1) number of people that can...

1. Safety— WARNING! • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents. • Under inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure. • Over inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damagethat result in tire failure. ...

Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use withradial tires. It is engineered to be used on your stylevehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, theoriginal tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein-stalled at the first opportunity. WARNING! Tem...

WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-age or failure. A tire could explode and injuresomeone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels fasterthan 30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 secondscontinuously when you are stuck, and don’t letan...

Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varyingfactors including but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! Tires and spare tire should be replaced after sixyears, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure tofollow this warning can result in sud...

WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than thatspecified for your vehicle. Some combinations of un-approved tires and wheels may change suspensiondimensions and performance characteristics, resultingin changes to steering, handling, and braking of yourvehicle. This can cause unpre...

Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration andavoid tire cupping and spotty wear. SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION– IF EQUIPPED A light load vehicle condition is defined as two passen-ge...

These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ-ing link and cable (radial) chains. NOTE: On 4x4 Power Wagon models, class “U” snow chains are permitted on the rear wheels only of vehiclesequipped with LT285/70R17D. CAUTION! Do not use tire chains on the 4X4 front wheels ofRam Trucks equi...

TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate atdifferent loads and perform different steering, driving,and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear atunequal rates, and develop irregular wear patterns.These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of ti...

Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’sperformance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance,damage the emission control system. • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignitionmalfunctions, ...

CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission controlsystem could result from using an improper fueltank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting capcould let impurities into the fuel system. Also apoorly fitted after-market cap can cause the MIL(Malfunction Indicator Light) to illuminate, due t...

NOTE: Tighten the gas cap 1/4 turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that the cap is properlytightened. If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MalfunctionIndicator Light will come on, Be sure the gas cap istightened every time the vehicle is refueled. WARNING! A fire may result ...

TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and informationon limits to the type of towing you can reasonably dowith your vehicle. Before towing a trailer carefully re-view this information to tow your load as efficiently andsafely as possible. To maintain warranty coverage, follow the ...

WARNING! An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitchsystem may reduce handling, stability, braking per-formance, and could result in an accident. Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatiblewith Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitchand trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreation...

Fifth-Wheel HitchA special high platform with a coupling that mounts overthe rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed. Connectsa vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling king pin. Gooseneck HitchThe gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling armwhich attaches to a ball mounted in the bed...

Weight Ratings)” for the website address that containsthe necessary information for your specific drivetrain. Trailer Hitch Classification Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - MediumDuty 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) C...

Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped onyour bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing theweight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipmentput in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the...

• Safety chains must always be used between yourvehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to theframe or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross thechains under the trailer tongue and allow enoughslack for turning corners. • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.When parking...

− Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer. Refer to the Tires–GeneralInformation section of this manual on Tread WearIndicators for the proper inspection procedure. − When replacing tires refer to the Tires–General Infor- mation section of this manual on Replaceme...

WARNING! Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy-draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakeswhen you need them and could have an accident. Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-tance. When towing you should allow for...

Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stoppingand backing the trailer in an area away from heavytraffic. If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing,all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutchslippage. Towing Tips — Automatic TransmissionThe “D” ran...

SNOWPLOW Dodge Power Wagon Models NOTE: Do not use Dodge Power Wagon Models for snowplow applications. WARNING! Snowplows and other aftermarket equipmentshould not be added to the front end or your vehicle.The airbag crash sensors may be affected by thechange in the front end structure. The airbags ...

CAUTION! Using this vehicle for snowplow applications cancause damage to the vehicle. WARNING! Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could ad-versely affect performance of the airbag system in anaccident. Do not expect that the airbag will performas described earlier in this manual RECREATIONAL TOWIN...

Recreational Towing Procedure — Manual ShiftTransfer Case — If Equipped Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle forrecreational towing: CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain thatthe transfer case is fully in N (NEUTRAL) beforerecreational towing to prevent damage t...

CAUTION! Damage to the automatic transmission may occur ifthe transmission is shifted into P (PARK) with thetransfer case in N (NEUTRAL) and the engine RUN-NING. With the transfer case in N (NEUTRAL)ensure that the engine is OFF prior to shifting thetransmission into P (PARK) Returning to Normal Ope...

CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow baron your vehicle. The bumper face bar will bedamaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft becausefluid will leak from the transfer case and damagethe internal parts. EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE The equipment Identification Plate is located...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 m Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 ▫ All Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 m Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The Hazard Warning switch is mounted on the top of thesteering column as shown in the illustration. To engage the Hazard Warning lights, depress the buttonon the top of the steering column. When the HazardWarning switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash off...

NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or otherpower tools is not recommended and can damage thewinch. Tire Changing Procedure WARNING! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. Thevehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Y...

• Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally oppo-site the jacking position. Forexample, if the right frontwheel is being changed, blockthe left rear wheel. • Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when thevehicle is being jacked. Instructions WARNING! Carefully follow these tire cha...

1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove,the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise oneturn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3. For Power Wagon, when changing the front wheel,assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and...

HOISTING A conventional floor jack may be used at the jackinglocations, refer to the graphics that show jacking loca-tions. However, a floor jack or frame hoist must never beused on any other parts or the underbody. CAUTION! Never use a floor jack directly under the differentialhousing of a loaded t...

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency towhooks. NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk ofdamage to the vehicle. WARNING! Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuckvehicle. Chains may break, ca...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Engine Compartment— 5.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 m Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) . . . . . . . . . 385 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 m Emissions Inspection And MaintenancePrograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 5.7L 384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) Vehicles equipped with California emissions controlshave a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system calledOBDII. This system monitors the performance of theemissions, engine, and automatic transmission controlsystems. When these systems are operating properly,your v...

message off. If the problem persists, the message willappear the next time the vehicle is started. This mightindicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twicein a row, the system will turn on the MalfunctionIndicator Light (MIL). Resolving the problem will turnthe MIL light off. EMISSIONS INS...

5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things willhappen: a. The MIL light will blink for approximately 5 sec-onds and then remain on until the first engine crank orthe key is turned off. This means that your vehicle’sOBD system is not ready and you should not proceedto the I/M station. b. Th...

DEALER SERVICE Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, specialtools and equipment to perform all service operations inan expert manner. Service manuals are available whichinclude detailed service information for your vehicle.Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedureyourself. NO...

could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance.These items should be inspected if a malfunction isobserved or suspected. Engine Oil Checking Oil LevelTo assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, theengine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Thebest time to check the engi...

For information on engine oil filler cap location, see theEngine Compartment illustration in this section. Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-ber should not be used. Synthetic Engine OilsYou may use synthetic engine oils prov...

To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignitionwhen the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is inmotion. • Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing thevehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wiresdisconnected or removed,...

WARNING! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and canburn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid tocontact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean over abattery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes ineyes or on skin, flush the area immediately withlarge amounts of water. Battery gas i...

WARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricantsapproved by the manufacturer for your air condi-tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants areflammable and can explode, injuring you. Otherunapproved refrigerants or lubricants can causethe system to fail, requiring costly repairs. • The a...

WARNING! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface andwith the engine off to prevent injury from movingparts and to insure accurate fluid level reading. Donot overfill. Use only manufacturers recommendedpower steering fluid. If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicatedlevel. Wit...

Front suspension ball joints should be replaced only by aqualified service technician using tools specially de-signed for this purpose. Damage to the joints and/orsuspension components may result if improper replace-ment procedures are used. If seals are damaged the ball joints should be replaced to...

Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items asseat tracks, doors, tailgate and hood hinges, should belubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operationand to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should bewiped ...

To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer systemin cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets orexceeds the temperature range of your climate. Thisrating information can be found on most washer fluidcontainers. WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solventsare flammable. ...

WARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbonmonoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.Breathing it can make you unconscious and caneventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, fol-low the preceding safety tips. Exhaust System Rubber Isolator and Loop-TypeHanger — If EquippedIn...

The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount ofcorrosion protection in the engine cooling system. Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-cording to the temperatures occurring in the area wherethe vehicle is operated....

do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in opencontainers or allow it to remain in puddles on theground. If ingested by a child, contact a physicianimmediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately. Coolant LevelThe coolant bottle provides a quick visual method fordetermining that the co...

• Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in thecoolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze needs to beadded, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also beprotected against freezing. • If frequent coolant additions are required, or if thelevel in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop whenth...

Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou-plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks arepresent. Components should be replaced immediately if there isany evidence of wear or damage that could cause failure. Brake System Power Disc Brakes (front and rear)Disc brakes do not require adj...

Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for thecorrect Fluid type. For normal service, periodic fluid levelchecks are not required. When the vehicle is serviced forother reasons the exterior surfaces of the axle assemblyshould be inspected. If g...

Fluid Level Check – 545RFECheck the fluid level while the transmission is at normaloperating temperature 82°C (180°F). This occurs after atleast 15 miles (25 km) of driving. At normal operatingtemperature the fluid cannot be held comfortably be-tween the fingertips. To check the automatic transmissi...

Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter ChangeTo obtain best performance and long life for automatictransmissions, the manufacturer recommends that theybe given regular maintenance service by an AuthorizedDodge Dealer or Service Center. It is important that proper lubricant is used in thetransmissio...

Selection of Lubricating Grease The National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) hasdeveloped a symbol (Certification Mark) to aid thevehicle owner in the proper selection of grease for thelubrication of wheel bearings and chassis components.This symbol (an example is shown below) is located onthe g...

assembly or in any part, component or system of thevehicle as manufactured by the manufacturer, which, atthe time it left the manufacturers control, caused noise emissions to exceed Federal standards, are covered bythis warranty for the life of the vehicle. Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Servic...

Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Service Log Insert Month, Day, Year under column mileage closest to themileage at which service was performed.MILES 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 KILOMETERS 87 000 96 000 106 000 116 000 126 000 135 000 145 000 154 000 Exhaust system-insp...

The following maintenance recommendations will enableyou to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosionresistance built into your vehicle. What Causes Corrosion?Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal ofpaint and protective coatings from your vehicle. The most common causes are: • Road sal...

CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materialssuch as steel wool or scouring powder, which willscratch metal and painted surfaces. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drivenear the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least oncea month. • It is important that th...

soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Pleasedo not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-gents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leatherupholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is notrequired to maintain the original condition. WARNING! Do not use volatile so...

If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution orlukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car towash them. Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if thebuckles do not work properly. Dry with a soft tissue. FUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) An integrated Power Module is locate...

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 36 25 AmpNatural Audio_Amplifier 37 15 AmpBlue Spare 38 20 AmpYellow Power Outlet IP 39 10 AmpRed Sunroof/Seatbelt Ten-sioner 40 20 AmpYellow Cigar Lighter 41 25 AmpNatural Spare 42 30 AmpPink Diesel PCM (DieselOnly) CAUTION! • When installing the Integrat...

VEHICLE STORAGE If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, werecommend that you take the following steps to mini-mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: • Disconnect the Ignition-Off Draw fuse (I.O.D.) fuselocated in the Integrated Power Module, located in theengine compartment. The I....

LIGHT BULBS — Outside Bulb No. Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912 Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9006LL Headlamp (Halogen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H13 S...

3. Remove the plug from the inner fender well andremove the nut through the access hole. 4. Pull the housing out from the fender to allow room todisconnect the electrical connectors. NOTE: For easier removal, pull the headlight assembly straight forward, applying the greatest amount of force tothe o...

5. Unlock and pull connector straight from the base ofthe headlight halogen bulb. 6. Twist connector on the side marker/turn signal/parklight bulb 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove connector and bulb from housing. Headlight Removal Bulb Removal MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 7

Center High-Mounted Stoplight With Cargo Light 1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lensto the body as shown. 2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir-ing harness to the body. 3. Turn desired bulb socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove socket and bulb from housing. MAINTAINING YOUR VE...

4. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket. • Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps • Inside Bulb: Center High Mount Stop Lamp 5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-ing. Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light. 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Fog Lights 1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist connectorcounterclockwise 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove connector and bulb from housing. 2. Pull bulb straight from the connector. 3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-ing. 440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel 5.7L, 89 Octane 2500 Shortbed Models 34 gal. 128L 2500 Longbed Models 35 gal. 132L Engine Oil (with filter) 5.7L Engine V-8 (SAE 5W-20, API Certified). For trucks operating under a gross combined weight rating less than 14,000 lbs. 7.0 qts. 6.6L 5.7L Engine V-8...

Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic Transmission Mopar t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid Transfer Case Mopar t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid (G-56) Mopar t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid Front Driveshaft Grease Fitting. Use Mopar...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 446 m Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 8 M A I N T...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in boldtype in this section (Section 8) must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued properfunctioning of the emission control system. These, and allother maintenance services included in this...

Schedule “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicleunder one or more of the following conditions. • Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). • More ...

Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3months, whichever comes first. X X X X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting. X X X X X Rotate tires. X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correctsto...

Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000 (Kilometers) (101 000) (106 000) (111 000) (116 000) (121 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3months, whichever comes first. X X X X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting. X X X X X Rotate tires. X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and c...

Schedule “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (39 000) (48 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X Lubricate Front Prop Shaft fitting. X X X X X Rotate tires. X X X X X Check spare tire for proper pressur...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms andprovisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable tothis vehicle. MOPAR T PARTS Mopar t fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep yourvehicle o...

PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either thewebsite or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas-tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac-cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please callfor an order form. NOTE: A street address is required when o...

Call Toll Free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at: • www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com • www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORMTIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab-lished...

on specified government test surfaces of asphalt andconcrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-mance. WARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does notinclude acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, orpeak traction characteri...

Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,154Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . ...

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378Front Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411Front Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Adding . . . . . . . . . . ...

Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,154Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Heater . . . . . . . . ...

Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Stabilizer Bars, Electronic Disconnecting . . . . . . . . 79Stabilizer/Sway Bar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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