2006 DODGE POWER WAGON brake light

WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy-
draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-
tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes
when you need them and could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-
tance. When towing you should allow for additional
space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
of you. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights & Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may includea4and7pin
wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness
and connector.NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.
4 - Pin Connector
336 STARTING AND OPERATING

5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until
seated.
6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on
both sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT”
(upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat-
ing temperature. Verify that solid coating of oil is seen on
both sides of the dipstick. If the fluid is low, add as
required into the dipstick tube.Do not overfill.After
adding any quantity of oil through the oil fill tube, wait
a minimum of two (2) minutes for the oil to fully drain
into the transmission before rechecking the fluid level.
NOTE:If it is necessary to check the transmissionbelow
the operating temperature, the fluid level should be
between the two “COLD” (lower) holes on the dipstick
with the fluid at approximately 70°F (21°C) (room tem-
perature). If the fluid level is correctly established at
room temperature, it should be between the “HOT”(upper) reference holes when the transmission reaches
180°F (82°C). Remember it is best to check the level at the
normal operating temperature.
CAUTION!
Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F
(10°C) it may not register on the dipstick. Do not add
fluid until the temperature is elevated enough to
produce an accurate reading.
7. Check for leaks. Release parking brake.
To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission
after checking or replenishing fluid, make certain that the
dipstick cap is properly reseated. It is normal for the
dipstick cap to spring back slightly from its fully seated
position, as long as its seal remains engaged in the
dipstick tube.
394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant bottle, brake master
cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Lubricate the front driveshaft grease fitting and tie rod
end links.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspen-
sion components.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
•Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting.
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B-Pillar Location........................ 301
Brake Fluid............................ 419
Brake System........................293,389
Anti-Lock........................... 294
Disc Brakes.......................... 389
Hoses.............................. 391
Master Cylinder....................... 389
Parking............................. 292
Warning Light........................ 173
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 69
Bulb Replacement....................... 407
Bulbs,Light ............................ 406
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 414
Calibration, Compass..................... 139
Camper............................... 160
Capacities, Fluid........................ 417
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 373Power Steering........................ 380
Car Washes............................ 401
Carbon Monoxide Warning............ 71,162,322
CargoLight ............................ 125
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 211
Catalytic Converter....................323,376
CD Player.......................177,182,195
Cellular Phone.......................... 90
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 412
Center Lap Belts......................... 42
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 154
Certification Label....................... 324
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 298
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 172
Child Restraint........................ 57,58
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 62,65
Child Seat............................ 58,64
Cigar Lighter........................... 152
Climate Control......................... 213
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Clock .............................176,196
Clutch............................... 391
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 391
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 212
Compact Spare Tire...................... 309
Compass...........................138,139
Compass Calibration..................... 139
Compass Variance....................... 140
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 135
Console, Overhead....................... 134
Contract, Service........................ 446
Converter, Catalytic...................... 323
Cooling System......................... 385
Coolant Capacity...................... 417
Coolant Level......................... 385
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 388
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 386
Inspection........................... 385
Radiator Cap......................385,388Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......387,417,418
Temperature Gauge..................... 170
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 130
CupHolder ............................ 153
Customer Assistance..................... 444
Data Recorder, Event...................... 56
Daytime Running Lights................... 124
Dealer Service.......................... 369
Defroster, Rear Window.............. 88,219,223
Defroster, Windshield..................215,217
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 128
Differential............................. 80
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 291
Digital Video Disc Player................... 80
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 393
Power Steering........................ 380
Disc Brakes............................ 389
454 INDEX

Event Data Recorder...................... 56
Exhaust Gas Caution.............. 71,162,322,384
Exhaust System....................... 71,384
Exterior Lighting........................ 123
Filters
Air Cleaner........................375,398
Engine Fuel.......................... 375
Engine Oil........................374,418
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 374
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 125
Flat Tire Stowage.....................349,355
Flooded Engine Starting................... 278
Fluid, Brake........................... 419
Fluid Capacities......................... 417
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 393
Power Steering........................ 380Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 418
Fog Lights.......................124,174,415
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 156
Four Wheel Drive....................... 287
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 346
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 359
FrontAxle ............................. 391
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 396
Fuel................................. 317
Adding............................. 319
Filter ............................... 375
Gauge.............................. 175
Octane Rating......................317,418
Requirements......................317,417
Tank Capacity........................ 417
Fueling ............................... 319
Fuses................................ 405
Garage Door Opener..................... 142
456 INDEX

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
458 INDEX

Materials Added to..................... 373
Pressure Gauge....................... 169
Recommendation...................372,417
Synthetic............................ 373
Viscosity..........................373,417
Onboard Diagnostic System................ 367
Opener, Garage Door..................... 142
Operating Precautions.................... 367
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 86
Overdrive............................. 282
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 282
Overhead Console....................134,135
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 135
Owner’s Manual........................ 448
Parking Brake.......................... 292
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch............. 51
Passing Light........................... 126
Phone, Cellular.......................... 90Phone, Hands-Free....................... 90
Pickup Box............................ 159
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 302
Positive Crankcase Valve.................. 378
Power
Distribution Center..................... 405
Door Locks........................... 18
Mirrors .............................. 87
Outlet.............................. 151
Seats............................... 117
Steering..........................296,380
Sunroof............................. 148
Windows............................. 30
Power Steering Fluid..................... 419
Power Wagon Features..................... 80
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 45
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 43
Programmable Electronic Features.........143,147
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