2006 DODGE POWER WAGON emergency towing

If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ system
is operational, you may reach the emergency number as
follows:
•Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Emergencyand the UConnect™ system will instruct
the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num-
ber. This feature is only supported in the USA.
NOTE:The emergency number dialed is based on the
Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA/
Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number called may not
be applicable with the available cellular service and area.
The UConnect™ system does slightly lower your chances
of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell
phone directly.
Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon-
nect™ system to allow use of this vehicle feature inemergency situations when the cell phone has network
coverage and stays paired to the UConnect™ system.
Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance,
•Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Towing Assistance.
NOTE:The Towing Assistance number dialed is based
on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-
528-2069 for USA, 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico city and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico
city in Mexico).
Please refer to the 24-Hour Towing Assistance coverage
details in the DaimlerChrysler Corporation 24-Hour
Towing Assistance Program Guide.
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Lights..................346

Adding Fuel..........................347

Jack Location..........................348
▫All Models..........................348

Changing A Flat Tire....................349
▫Removing The Spare Tire................349
▫Tire Changing Procedure................350
Hoisting .............................356

Jump-Starting.........................356

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..................359

Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped........360

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................360
▫4-Wheel-Drive Vehicles.................361

Winch Usage..........................361
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EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow
hooks.
WARNING!
Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck
vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or
death.
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
hooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causing
serious injury.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for the purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
the main structural members of the vehicle—not to
bumpers or associated brackets. State and local laws
applying to vehicles under tow must be observed.
360 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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
INDEX 455
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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
INDEX 465
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