2006 DODGE POWER WAGON towing

Schedule “B”
Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F C (32°).
•Trailer towing.
•Snowplowing.
•Heavy Loading.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace your engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first and follow
schedule “B” of theMaintenance Schedulessection of
this manual.
If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil
at every interval shown on scheduleAof theMainte-
nance Schedulessection of this manual.
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Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (175 000) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000)
Replace ignition cables.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.XX
Drain and refill automatic tranmission fluid
and change main sump and spin-on cooler
return filter (if equipped) [545RFE only].X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (170
000 km).X
* This applies only if the vehicle is used for frequent
trailer towing, snowplowing, fleet vehicle or commercial
service.
**This maintenance is recommend, but not required.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
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Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 388
Door Ajar............................. 176
Door Locks............................. 17
Door Opener, Garage..................... 142
DriveBelts ............................ 374
Driving
Off-Pavement......................... 235
Off-Road............................ 235
Electric Rear Window Defrost.......... 88,219,223
Electrical Power Outlets................... 151
Electronic Speed Control................... 130
Emergency Brake........................ 292
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 359
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 346
Jacking............................. 350
Jump Starting......................... 356Tow Hooks.......................... 360
Towing ............................. 360
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 422
Emission Related Components.............. 378
Engine............................... 366
Air Cleaner.......................... 375
Break-In Recommendations................ 69
Compartment Identification............... 366
Coolant (Antifreeze).................387,418
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 322
Flooded, Starting...................... 278
Fuel Requirements..................... 417
Oil ...........................370,417,418
Oil Filler Cap......................... 373
Oil Selection.......................372,417
Oil Synthetic......................... 373
Temperature Gauge..................... 170
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 344
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 387
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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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Maintenance Procedures................... 370
Maintenance Schedule.................... 422
ScheduleA......................... 437
ScheduleB.......................... 425
Malfunction Indicator Light................ 368
Manual, Service......................... 448
Manual Transmission..................285,392
Fluid Level Check...................... 392
Lubricant Selection..................393,419
Mirrors ................................ 84
Automatic Dimming..................... 85
Electric Powered....................... 87
Outside.............................. 86
Rearview............................. 84
TrailerTowing ...................... 88,339
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................370,447
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 296
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 125Noise Control
Maintenance.......................... 397
Tampering Prohibited................397,398
Noise Emission Warranty.................. 399
Occupant Restraints....................... 33
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 317
Odometer..........................171,175
Trip .............................171,175
Off-Pavement Driving.................... 235
Off-Road Driving........................ 235
Oil, Engine.........................370,418
Capacity............................ 417
Change Interval....................... 371
Dipstick............................. 370
Disposal............................ 374
Filter ............................374,418
Filter Disposal........................ 374
Identification Logo..................... 373
460 INDEX

Programming Transmitters..............143,147
Radial Ply Tires......................... 308
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......385,388
Radio Operation...................177,182,195
Radio Remote Controls.................... 210
Radio, Satellite.......................... 209
Radio (Sound Systems)..............177,182,195
Ramp Travel Index....................... 236
Rear Axle............................. 391
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 396
Reclining Front Seats..................... 115
Recorder, Event Data...................... 56
Recreational Towing...................... 341
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 342
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 343
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 317
Refrigerant............................ 380
Relays and Flashers...................... 405Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 43
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 22
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 210
Replacement Tires....................... 312
Reporting Safety Defects................... 447
Restraint, Head......................... 115
Restraints, Child....................... 57,64
RideHeight ............................ 81
Rotation, Tires.......................... 316
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 72
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 72
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 447
Safety Information, Tire................... 296
Safety Tips............................. 70
Satellite Radio.......................... 209
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 422
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 404
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 43
462 INDEX

Changing............................ 349
Compact Spare........................ 309
General Information.................... 305
High Speed.......................... 307
Inflation Pressures..................... 306
Jacking............................. 350
Load Capacity.....................301,302
Off-Road............................. 82
Radial.............................. 308
Replacement......................... 312
Rotation............................. 316
Safety...........................296,305
Sizes ............................... 298
Snow Tires........................... 315
Spare Tire........................... 349
Spinning ............................ 310
Tread Wear Indicators................... 311
Wheel Mounting....................... 350
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 353Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 331
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 284
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 360
Towing ............................... 327
Disabled Vehicle....................... 360
Guide .............................. 331
Recreational.......................... 341
Weight .............................. 331
Traction .............................. 344
TrailerTowing .......................... 327
Cooling System Tips.................... 338
Hitches............................. 330
Minimum Requirements................. 332
Mirrors ........................... 88,339
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 331
Wiring .............................. 336
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 331
TrailerWeight .......................... 331
Transfer Case........................... 392
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