2006 DODGE POWER WAGON seats

Reclining Seats
The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion.
Pull up on the handle to release the seat back and adjust
for comfort.WARNING!
You can be seriously, even fatally injured riding in a
seat with the seatback reclined. Do not ride with the
seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no
longer resting against your chest. If you ride in this
position, the shoulder harness will no longer be
restraining you. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt and receive serious or fatal injuries.
Recline in a seat only when the vehicle is parked.
Adjustable Head Restraints
Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in
the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down
on the restraints so that the upper edge is as high as
practical, at least to the level of the ears.
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Power Seats — If Equipped
CAUTION!
Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may cause
damage to the seat controls.
The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the
front seat cushions. Three switches control the seat move-
ment. The four-way switch in the center can be moved
forward or backwards to get the most comfortable posi-
tion. The same switch can be moved up and down to
Up, Down, Forward, and Rearward
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control seat height. Change the seat angle by using the
two toggle switches, tilting it up or down.Heated Seats — If Equipped
The heated seat switches are located in the instrument
panel under the climate controls.
Each heated seat switch has two settings (HI and LOW).
Press the switch once to obtain High heat level, then
press the switch again to obtain Low heat level. Pressing
Tilt Adjustment
Heated Seat Switches
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the switch a third time will turn the heated seats OFF. If
you do not purposefully turn the switch OFF, the seat
heating level will automatically change to the next lower
level, or OFF. The High heat level operates for 45 minutes
(approximate), the Low heat level operates for 60 min-
utes (approximate). The seat heat will also turn OFF
when the ignition is turned OFF. Both of the indicators
ON identifies High heat level. The lower indicator On
only, identifies Low heat level. Flashing indicator lights
on the switch indicate that the Heated Seat System needs
servicing.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
Hood Release Lever
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WARNING!
•This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the
armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle
operation, or an accident. Only use the center
seating position when the armrest is fully upright.
•In an accident, the latch may open if the total
weight of the items stored exceeds about 10 lbs
(4.5 kg). These items could be thrown about
endangering occupants of the vehicle. Items
stored should not exceed a total of 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
Storage and Seats — If Equipped
Located in the center of the front 40/20/40 seat cushion
there is a storage compartment.
Standard cab models also have storage behind the seat.The Quad Cab models provide additional storage under
the rear seat. Lift the seat to access the storage compart-
ment.
Quad Cab Storage
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PICKUP BOX
The pickup box on your new Ram has many features
designed for utility and convenience.NOTE:If you are installing a toolbox to the front of the
pickup box, you must use Mopartoolbox brackets
available from your dealer.
You can carry wide building materials (sheets of ply-
wood, etc.) by building a raised load floor. Place lumber
across the box in the indentations provided above the
wheel housings and in the bulkhead dividers to form the
floor.
WARNING!
The pickup box is intended for load carrying pur-
poses only, not for passengers, who should sit in
seats and use seat belts.
Pickup Box Features
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GasCap .............................. 320
Gasoline.............................. 317
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 317
Gauges............................... 168
Coolant Temperature.................... 170
Fuel................................ 175
Oil Pressure.......................... 169
Speedometer......................... 169
Tachometer.......................... 168
Voltmeter............................ 168
Gear Ranges........................... 280
Gear Ratios............................. 80
Glass Cleaning.......................... 404
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 328
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 327
GVWR ............................... 324
Hands-Free Phone........................ 90
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 346Head Restraints......................... 115
Headlights............................ 407
High Beam........................... 127
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 127
Lights On Reminder.................... 124
Passing............................. 126
Switch .............................. 123
Heated Mirrors.................... 88,219,223
Heated Seats........................... 118
Heater............................... 216
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 127
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 330
Hoisting .............................. 356
Homelink Transmitter.................... 142
Hood Release.......................... 119
Hoses................................ 389
Hub Caps............................. 354
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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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