2007 DODGE POWER WAGON jump start

CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle. 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.
See section 6 of this manual for the proper jump
starting procedures and follow them carefully.
If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not
have enough power to continue running when the key is
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flasher..................366
mJacking And Tire Changing................367
NAll Models..........................367
mJacking Instructions.....................368
NRemoving The Spare Tire................368
NTire Changing Procedure................369
mHoisting.............................375mJump-Starting.........................375
mFreeing A Stuck Vehicle..................378
mEmergency Tow Hooks Ð If Equipped........379
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle................380
N4-Wheel-Drive Vehicles.................380
mWinch Usage..........................380
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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!
²Do not connect the cable to the negative post of
the discharge battery. The resulting electrical
spark could cause the battery to explode.
²During 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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Data Recorder, Event...................... 56
Daytime Running Lights................... 121
Dealer Service.......................... 388
Defroster, Rear Window.................86,154
Defroster, Windshield...............163,229,232
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 125
Differential............................. 78
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 262
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player.............. 78
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 413
Power Steering........................ 398
Disc Brakes............................ 409
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 406
Door Ajar............................. 181
Door Locks............................. 26
Door Opener, Garage..................... 139
Drive Belts............................ 393Driving
Off-Pavement......................... 268
Off-Road............................ 268
Electric Rear Window Defrost.............86,154
Electrical Power Outlets................... 148
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 128
Emergency Brake........................ 308
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 378
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 366
Jacking............................. 369
Jump Starting......................... 375
Tow Hooks.......................... 379
Towing............................. 380
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 446
Emission Related Components.............. 396
Engine............................... 384
Air Cleaner.......................... 393
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Passing............................. 124
Switch.............................. 120
Heated Mirrors.......................86,154
Heated Seats........................... 115
Heater............................... 230
Heater, Engine Block..................... 249
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 124
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 349
Hoisting.............................. 375
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 139
Hood Release.......................... 117
Hoses................................ 408
Hub Caps............................. 373
Ignition............................... 13
Cables (Spark Plug Wires)................ 393
Key ...............................12,13
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 393Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Infant Restraint........................58,59
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 332
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 83
Instrument Cluster....................172,173
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 171
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 424
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 425
Interior Appearance Care.................. 423
Interior Lights.......................... 119
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 125
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 367
Jack Operation.......................... 369
Jump Starting.......................... 375
Key, Replacement........................ 17
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