2006 DODGE POWER WAGON steering wheel

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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WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that
specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of
unapproved tires and wheels may change suspen-
sion dimensions and performance characteristics,
resulting in changes to steering, handling, and brak-
ing of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable
handling and stress to steering and suspension com-
ponents. You could lose control and have an accident
resulting in serious injury or death. Use only the tire
and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your
vehicle.
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have an accident.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
Alignment And Balance
Poor suspension alignment may result in:
•Fast tire wear.
•Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided
wear.
•Vehicle pull to right or left.
Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right.
Alignment will not correct this condition. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
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WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing
as safe as possible:
Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have an accident.
•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-
sis structure or tires.
•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in
P for Park. With a manual transmission, shift the
transmission into reverse. And with four-wheel-drive
vehicles, make sure the transfer case is not in neutral.
Always, block orchockthe trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
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▫Power Steering — Fluid Check............380
▫Front Suspension Ball Joints..............380
▫Steering Linkage — Inspection............381
▫Front Prop Shaft Lubrication.............382
▫Body Lubrication.....................382
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................383
▫Windshield Washers...................383
▫Exhaust System......................384
▫Cooling System.......................385
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......389
▫Brake System........................389
▫Clutch Hydraulic System................391
▫Clutch Linkage.......................391▫Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid
Level..............................391
▫Transfer Case........................392
▫Front Drive Shaft.....................392
▫Manual Transmission..................392
▫Automatic Transmission................393
▫Front Wheel Bearings..................396
▫Selection Of Lubricating Grease...........396
▫Noise Control System Required Maintenance &
Warranty...........................397
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................401

Integrated Power Module.................405

Vehicle Storage........................405
364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
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Cruise .............................. 176
Daytime Running...................... 124
Fog ..........................124,174,415
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 290
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 346
Headlights........................... 123
High Beam........................127,169
High Beam Indicator.................... 169
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 127
Instrument Cluster..................... 168
Intensity Control....................... 122
Interior..........................121,134
Lights On Reminder.................... 124
Passing............................. 126
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 169
Service...........................406,407
Transfer Case......................... 290
Transmission Warning................... 175
Turn Signal..................125,168,407,410Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 168
Limited-Slip Differential................291,392
Loading Vehicle......................... 324
Tires ............................... 301
Locks................................. 17
Child Protection........................ 21
Door................................ 17
Ignition.............................. 15
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 18
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 62
Lubricants............................. 396
Lubrication, Body....................... 382
LugNuts ............................. 353
Lumbar Support........................ 116
Maintenance........................... 370
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 378
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Snow Plow............................ 340
Snow Tires............................ 315
Spare Tire..........................309,310
Spark Plugs............................ 375
Speed Control.......................... 130
Speedometer........................... 169
Springs................................ 82
Stabilizer Bars, Electronic Disconnecting........ 81
Starting............................... 277
Automatic Transmission................. 278
Engine Fails to Start.................... 278
Manual Transmission................... 277
Steering
Column Controls...................... 125
Column Lock.......................... 15
Linkage............................. 381
Power...........................296,380
Wheel, Tilt........................... 129
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 154Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 154
Storage, Vehicle......................... 405
StoringYourVehicle ...................... 405
Sun Roof.............................. 148
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 314
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 373
Tachometer............................ 168
Tailgate............................... 161
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............. 62,65
Tilt Steering Column..................... 129
Tire and Loading Information Placard....301,302,314
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 300
Tire Markings.......................... 296
Tire Safety Information.................... 296
Tires ............................. 72,82,305
Air Pressure.......................... 305
Alignment........................... 313
Chains.............................. 314
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