2005 DODGE POWER WAGON hood open

▫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
76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at
the base of the instrument panel. Once the hood is
released you must reach into the opening beneath the
center of the grille and push up the latch to release the
safety catch before raising the hood.To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of
the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

edges of the instrument panel. The demisters also pro-
vide extra air ducts for circulation. They are in operation
whenever the Floor, Mix or Defrost modes are in use.
NOTE:When you turn off the engine you may hear a
hissing sound from under the hood for a short period of
time. This is a normal condition that occurs if the air
conditioning system has been on. It is not an indication of
a problem with the air conditioning system.
Operating Tips
Fast Cooldown
For a fast cooldown, turn the blower fan rotary knob to
the extreme right position, turn the mode control to the
panel fresh position, press the snowflake button to turn
on the air conditioning, and drive with the windows
open for the first few minutes. Once the hot air has been
expelled, close the windows and press the Recirculation
pushbutton. When a comfortable condition has beenreached, choose a mode position and adjust the tempera-
ture control slide and blower speed as necessary to
maintain comfort. For high humidity conditions it may
be necessary to remain in the Recirculation mode to
maintain comfort.
Window Fogging
Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside
the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool
temperatures when it’s rainy or humid. In most cases
turning on the Air-conditioning (pressing the snowflake
button) will clear the fog. Adjust the temperature control,
air direction and blower speed to maintain comfort.
As the temperature gets colder it may be necessary to
direct air onto the windshield by using MIX Mode
position on the control. Adjust the temperature control
and blower speed to maintain comfort. Higher blower
212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Maintenance.......................379,380
Manual........................267,275,379
Shifting..........................270,276
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 130
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 302
Trip Computer.......................... 123
Trip Odometer.......................163,164
Turn Signals................... 113,158,394,398
Underhood Fuses........................ 393
Universal Transmitter..................... 130
Variance, Compass....................... 128
Vehicle Identification Number................ 6
Vehicle Loading......................292,315
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 393
Voltmeter............................. 158
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 157Warnings and Cautions..................... 5
Warranty Information..................... 433
Washers, Windshield................... 117,369
Washing Vehicle......................... 389
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 303
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 390
Wheel Changing........................ 337
Wheel Flares............................ 82
Wheel Mounting........................ 338
Wheel Nut Torque....................341,342
Wheels................................ 83
Winch..............................81,246
Accessories.......................... 250
Operation........................... 251
Rigging Techniques..................... 263
Usage.............................. 246
Wind Buffeting.......................35,138
Window Airbag.......................... 56
Window Fogging........................ 212
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