2006 DODGE POWER WAGON jump start

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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HOISTING
A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking
locations, refer to the graphics that show jacking loca-
tions. However, a floor jack or frame hoist must never be
used on any other parts or the underbody.
CAUTION!
Never use a floor jack directly under the differential
housing of a loaded truck or damage to your vehicle
may result.
JUMP-STARTING
You should not try to start your vehicle by pushing or
towing. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmis-
sion cannot be started this way and pushing or towing a
vehicle equipped with a manual transmission may over-
heat and damage the catalytic converter. Also, there is a
greater risk of an accident when a vehicle is being pushed
or towed. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster
cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster
battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start
can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow this
procedure carefully.
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5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then to the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have
a good contact on the engine.
WARNING!
•Do not connect the cable to the negative post of
the discharge battery. The resulting electrical
spark could cause the battery to explode.
•During cold weather when temperatures are be-
low freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump starting
because the battery could rupture or explode. The
battery temperature must be brought up above
freezing point before attempting jump start.
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6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
WARNING!
Any procedure other than above could result in:
1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting
out the battery vent;
2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion;
3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
of immobilized vehicle.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can
often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the gear
selector rhythmically between DRIVE and REVERSE
(automatic transmissions) and between 1st and RE-
VERSE (manual transmissions), while applying slight
pressure to the accelerator.
In general, the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure
to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine is most effective. Racing the
engine or spinning the wheels, due to the frustration of
not freeing the vehicle, may lead to transmission over-
heating and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the
transmission selector in NEUTRAL for at least one
minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will
minimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmis-
sion failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck
vehicle.
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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
INDEX 455
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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
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