2005 DODGE POWER WAGON hood release

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

Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, tailgate and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be
wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MoparLock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield
should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-
mulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Windshield Washers
The fluid reservoir is located under the hood and should
be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the
reservoir with windshield washer solvent only (not ra-
diator antifreeze).
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369
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Gasoline.............................. 307
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 307
Gauges............................... 161
Coolant Temperature.................... 160
Fuel................................ 164
Oil Pressure.......................... 159
Speedometer......................... 159
Tachometer.......................... 158
Voltmeter............................ 158
Gear Ranges........................... 270
Gear Ratios............................. 80
Glass Cleaning.......................... 392
GVWR............................... 315
Hands-Free Phone........................ 90
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 334
Head Restraints......................... 104
Headlights.......................... 111,394
High Beam........................... 115High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 115
Lights On Reminder.................... 113
Passing............................. 114
Switch.............................. 111
Heated Mirrors.....................88,207,211
Heated Seats........................... 107
Heater............................... 203
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 115
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 321
Hoisting.............................. 343
Homelink Transmitter.................... 130
Hood Release.......................... 108
Hoses................................ 375
Hub Caps............................. 342
Ignition.............................15,266
Key ...............................12,16
Lock..............................15,16
INDEX 445
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