2006 DODGE POWER WAGON instrument panel

Stabilizer/Sway Bar System
Power Wagon vehicles are equipped with an electronic
disconnecting stabilizer/sway bar. This system allows
greater front suspension travel in off-road situations.
This system is controlled by the electronic control sway
bar switch located on the instrument panel.The switch has two positions, on-road and off-road. The
system is normally in on-road mode, indicated by a solid
green light. The stabilizer/sway bar should remain in
on-road mode during normal driving conditions.
WARNING!
Do not disconnect the stabilizer bar and drive on
hard surfaced roads or at speeds above 18 MPH, you
may lose control of the vehicle, which could result in
serious injury. The front stabilizer bar enhances
vehicle stability and is necessary for maintaining
control of the vehicle. The system monitors vehicle
speed and will attempt to reconnect the stabilizer bar
at speeds over 18 MPH. This is indicated by a
flashing off road light and solid on road light. Once
vehicle speed is reduced below 14 MPH the system
will once again attempt to return to off road mode.
Electronic Control Sway Bar Switch
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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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PARKING BRAKE
The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the
lower left corner of the instrument panel. To release the
parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle.
NOTE:The instrument cluster red brake warning light
will come on and flash to indicate that the parking brake
is applied. You must be sure that the parking brake is
fully applied before leaving the vehicle.
Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and
the gear shift lever is in the PARK position. When
parking on a hill you should apply the parking brake
before placing the gear shift lever in PARK, otherwise the
load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it
difficult to move the selector out of PARK.
Parking Brake Release
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Ignition............................. 15,275
Key ............................... 12,15
Lock................................ 15
Infant Restraint........................ 57,58
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 314
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 84
Instrument Cluster....................167,168
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 166
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 404
Interior Appearance Care.................. 403
Interior Lights.......................... 121
Intermittent Wipers...................... 128
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 348
Jack Operation.......................... 350
Jump Starting.......................... 356
Key, Replacement........................ 13Key, Sentry............................. 13
Key-In Reminder......................... 12
Keyless Entry System...................... 22
Keys................................ 12,17
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 125
LapBelts .............................. 42
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 62
Lights .............................. 72,121
Airbag............................ 55,169
Anti-Lock Warning..................173,294
Brake Warning........................ 173
Bulb Replacement...................406,407
Cap Top Clearance..................... 414
Cargo .............................. 125
Center Mounted Stop................... 412
Check Engine......................... 172
Courtesy/Reading..................... 134
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