2005 DODGE POWER WAGON steering wheel

TRANSMISSION SHIFTING
Automatic Transmission with Overdrive
The gear shift selector display, located in the instrument
panel cluster, indicates the transmission gear range (the
selector is illuminated for night driving). The selector
lever is mounted on the right side of the steering column.
You must depress the brake pedal, to pull the selector
lever out of park (P) position (Brake Interlock System). To
drive, move the selector lever from Park or Neutral to the
desired drive position. Pull the selector lever toward you
when shifting into Reverse, Second, First or Park, or
when shifting out of Park.
Gear Ranges
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from Park or
Neutral position into another gear range.“P” Park
This gear position supplements the parking brake by
locking the transmission. The engine can be started in
this range. Never use Park while the vehicle is in motion.
Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this
range. Always apply parking brake first, then place the
selector in Park position. On 4-wheel-drive vehicles be
sure that the transfer case is in a drive position!
WARNING!
Never use Park position on an automatic transmis-
sion as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply parking brake fully when parked to guard
against vehicle movement and possible injury or
damage.
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WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that
specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of
unapproved tires and wheels may change suspen-
sion dimensions and performance characteristics,
resulting in changes to steering, handling, and brak-
ing of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable
handling and stress to steering and suspension com-
ponents. You could lose control and have an accident
resulting in serious injury or death. Use only the tire
and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your
vehicle.
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have an accident.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
Alignment And Balance
Poor suspension alignment may result in:
•Fast tire wear.
•Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided
wear.
•Vehicle pull to right or left.
Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right.
Alignment will not correct this condition. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
STARTING AND OPERATING 303
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▫Power Steering—Fluid Check............367
▫Front Suspension Ball Joints..............367
▫Steering Linkage—Inspection............368
▫Front Prop Shaft Lubrication.............368
▫Body Lubrication.....................369
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................369
▫Windshield Washers...................369
▫Exhaust System......................370
▫Cooling System.......................371
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......375
▫Brake System........................376
▫Clutch Hydraulic System................377
▫Clutch Linkage.......................378▫Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid
Level..............................378
▫Transfer Case........................379
▫Front Drive Shaft.....................379
▫Manual Transmission..................379
▫Automatic Transmission................380
▫Front Wheel Bearings..................383
▫Selection Of Lubricating Grease...........383
▫Noise Control System Required Maintenance
& Warranty.........................384
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................388

Fuse And Relay Center...................393

Vehicle Storage........................393
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Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 374
Exhaust Gas Caution..............72,150,313,371
Exhaust System....................72,370,371
Exterior Lighting........................ 111
Filters
Air Cleaner........................361,385
Engine Fuel.......................... 362
Engine Oil........................360,407
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 360
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 113
Flat Tire Stowage.....................337,343
Flooded Engine Starting................... 268
Fluid, Brake........................... 408
Fluid Capacities......................... 406
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 380
Power Steering........................ 367Fog Lights.......................... 113,405
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 144
Four Wheel Drive....................... 277
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 334
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 347
Front Axle............................. 378
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 383
Fuel................................. 307
Adding............................. 309
Filter............................... 362
Gauge.............................. 164
Octane Rating......................307,407
Requirements......................307,406
Tank Capacity........................ 406
Fueling............................... 309
Fuses................................ 393
Garage Door Opener..................... 130
GasCap .............................. 310
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Hazard Warning Flasher................. 334
Headlights........................... 111
High Beam........................ 115,158
High Beam Indicator.................... 158
High Beam/Low Beam Select.............. 115
Instrument Cluster..................... 157
Intensity Control....................... 110
Interior........................... 110,122
Lights On Reminder.................... 113
Low Washer Fluid..................... 164
Passing............................. 114
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 159
Service.............................. 394
Transfer Case......................... 280
Transmission Warning................165,327
Turn Signal.................. 113,158,394,398
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 157
Limited-Slip Differential................281,379
Loading Vehicle......................... 315Tires ............................... 291
Locks................................. 18
Child Protection........................ 23
Door................................ 18
Ignition.............................. 15
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 19
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 63
Lubricants............................. 383
Lubrication, Body....................... 369
Lug Nuts............................. 341
Lumbar Support........................ 105
Maintenance........................... 356
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 364
Maintenance Procedures................... 356
Maintenance Schedule.................... 410
ScheduleA......................... 424
INDEX 447
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Speed Control.......................... 118
Speedometer........................... 159
Springs................................ 82
Stabilizer Bars, Electronic Disconnecting........ 81
Starting............................... 267
Automatic Transmission................. 268
Engine Fails to Start.................... 268
Manual Transmission................... 267
Steering
Column Controls...................... 113
Column Lock.......................... 15
Linkage............................. 368
Power...........................286,367
Wheel, Tilt........................... 117
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 142
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 142
Storage, Vehicle......................... 393
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 393
Sun Roof.............................. 136Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 304
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 359
Tachometer............................ 158
Tailgate............................... 148
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............63,66
Tilt Steering Column..................... 117
Tire and Loading Information Placard....291,292,304
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 289
Tire Markings.......................... 286
Tire Safety Information.................... 286
Tires .............................74,82,295
Air Pressure.......................... 295
Alignment........................... 303
Chains.............................. 304
Changing............................ 337
Compact Spare........................ 299
General Information.................... 295
High Speed.......................... 298
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