2005 DODGE POWER WAGON Owners Manual

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.) or if the front airbags have deployed. If there is any
question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the
belt.
Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see you
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer. If there is a problem with the airbag light the
seatbelt light will flash.
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Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for tread wear or uneven wear patterns.
Check for stones, nails, glass or other objects lodged in
the tread.
Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check wheel
nuts for tightness and tires for proper pressure.
Lights
Check the operation of all exterior lights. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if fuel fumes are
detected the cause should be located and corrected.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Power Wagon Features....................80
▫Locking Front And Rear Differentials........80
▫4.56:1 Gears..........................80
▫Electronically Disconnecting Stabilizer/Sway
Bar ................................81
▫Increased Ride Height...................81
▫12,000 Lb. Winch.......................81
▫High-Pressure Monotube Shocks/New Front
And Rear Springs......................82
▫Off-Road Tires........................82▫Skid Plates And Underbody Protection.......82
▫Wheel Flares..........................82
▫Wheels..............................83
▫Standard Package Features................83
▫Mopar Options........................84

Mirrors...............................84
▫Inside Mirror.........................84
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror—If Equipped....85
▫Outside Mirrors.......................86
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▫Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature...........86
▫Electronic Power Mirrors—If Equipped......87
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors—If Equipped...........88
▫Trailer Towing Mirrors—If Equipped.......88

Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™)
—If Equipped..........................90
▫Operation............................91
▫Phone Call Features....................95
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity.............97
▫UConnect™System Features..............99

Seats................................102
▫40-20-40 Front Seat....................102
▫Reclining Seats.......................103▫Adjustable Head Restraints..............104
▫Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment
—If Equipped.......................105
▫Power Seats—If Equipped..............105
▫Heated Seats—If Equipped.............107

To Open And Close The Hood.............108

Lights...............................109
▫Interior Lights.......................110
▫Battery Saver........................111
▫Headlamp Delay—If Equipped..........111
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights.....111
▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada And Fleet
Vehicles Only).......................112
▫Lights-On Reminder...................113
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▫Fog Lights—If Equipped...............113
▫Cargo Light.........................113

Multifunction Control Lever...............113
▫Turn Signals.........................113
▫Passing Light........................114
▫High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch......115
▫Windshield Wipers....................115
▫Windshield Washers...................117

Tilt Steering Column....................117

Electronic Speed Control—If Equipped......118
▫To Activate..........................118
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............119
▫To Deactivate........................119▫To Resume Speed.....................119
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............120
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............121

Overhead Console—If Equipped...........122
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................122

Overhead Console With Compass/Temperature
Mini-Trip Computer—If Equipped..........123
▫US/M Button........................123
▫Reset Button.........................124
▫Global Reset.........................124
▫Step Button.........................124
▫Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)........125
▫Distance To Empty (DTE)...............125
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▫Trip Odometer (ODO)..................126
▫Elapsed Time (ET).....................126
▫C/T Button.........................126
▫Automatic Compass Calibration...........127
▫Manual Compass Calibration.............127
▫To Put Into a Calibration Mode...........128
▫Outside Temperature...................129

Garage Door Opener—If Equipped.........130
▫Programming Homelink................131
▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 134
▫Using Homelink......................135
▫Erasing Homelink Buttons...............135
▫Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button . . . 135▫Security............................136

Power Sunroof—If Equipped.............136
▫Opening Sunroof - Express..............137
▫Closing Sunroof - Express...............137
▫Pinch Protect Feature...................137
▫Pinch Protect Override.................138
▫Venting Sunroof - Express...............138
▫Sunshade Operation...................138
▫Wind Buffeting.......................138
▫Sunroof Maintenance...................139
▫Ignition Off Operation..................139
▫Sunroof Fully Closed...................139

Electrical Power Outlets..................139
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Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver............140

Cupholders...........................141
▫Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
—Automatic Transmission Only..........141
▫Rear Cupholder—Quad Cab
—If Equipped.......................142

Storage..............................142
▫Center Storage Compartment—If Equipped . . 142▫Storage And Seats—If Equipped..........143

Fold Flat Load Floor—If Equipped.........144
▫Fold Flat Load Floor—If Equipped........144

Pickup Box...........................147

Slide-In Campers.......................148

Easy-Off Tailgate.......................148
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POWER WAGON FEATURES
Locking Front and Rear Differentials
Most 4WD trucks are equipped with open differentials
front and rear. This design is used because it allows each
wheel to turn independently helping to eliminate bind-
ing when cornering. A disadvantage of using an open
differential is when one or more wheels lose traction; all
of the power is directed to those wheels resulting in a loss
of momentum. The Power Wagon is equipped with
electronically locking front and rear differentials. These
differentials, when engaged, mechanically lock together
the axle shafts forcing the wheels to spin at an equal rate.
This allows the vehicle to maintain its momentum and
thus prevents it from becoming stuck. The locking front
and rear differentials should only be engaged during
low-speed, extreme off-road situations where one wheel
is likely to not be in contact with the ground. It is notrecommended to drive the vehicle with the differentials
locked on pavement due to the reduced ability to turn
and speed limitations.
4.56:1 Gears
This is the highest axle ratio available in a full-size
pickup. The high gearing helps to compensate for the
increased rolling mass and increase diameter of the
off-road tires. As well, there are many advantages to a
higher axle ratio in off-road applications. When driving
downhill the high gearing enables the driver to use the
engine to slow the vehicle down in a more controlled
manner. When driving up a steep grade, the ratio helps
by keeping the truck in its power band helping to
maintain upward momentum.
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