warning lights DODGE POWER WAGON 2005 2.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before
driving.
LIGHTS
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Lights..................334

Adding Fuel..........................335

Jack Location..........................336
▫All Models..........................336

Changing A Flat Tire....................337
▫Removing The Spare Tire................337
▫Tire Changing Procedure................338
Hoisting.............................343

Jump-Starting.........................344

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..................347

Emergency Tow Hooks—If Equipped........347

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................348
▫4-Wheel-Drive Vehicles.................348

Winch Usage..........................348
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HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
The Hazard Warning switch is mounted on the top of the
steering column as shown in the illustration.To engage the Hazard Warning lights, depress the button
on the top of the steering column. When the Hazard
Warning switch is activated, all directional turn signals
will flash off and on to warn oncoming traffic of an
emergency. Push the button a second time to turn off the
flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning lights will continue to operate even
though the ignition switch is OFF.
NOTE:With extended use, the Hazard Warning lights
may discharge your battery.
334 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Brake Fluid............................ 408
Brake System........................283,376
Anti-Lock........................... 284
Disc Brakes.......................... 376
Hoses.............................. 377
Master Cylinder....................... 376
Parking............................. 282
Warning Light........................ 162
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 70
Bulb Replacement....................... 394
Bulbs, Light............................ 394
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 402
Calibration, Compass..................... 127
Camper............................... 148
Capacities, Fluid........................ 406
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 359
Power Steering........................ 367Car Washes............................ 389
Carbon Monoxide Warning............72,150,313
Cargo Light............................ 113
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 198
Cassette Tape Player................166,169,172
Catalytic Converter....................313,362
CD Changer......................170,181,187
CD Player..................179,183,185,189,192
Cellular Phone.......................... 90
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 400
Center Lap Belts......................... 44
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 142
Certification Label....................... 315
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 287
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 157
Child Restraint.......................... 59
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............63,66
Child Seat............................59,65
Cigar Lighter........................... 140
INDEX 441
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Gasoline.............................. 307
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 307
Gauges............................... 161
Coolant Temperature.................... 160
Fuel................................ 164
Oil Pressure.......................... 159
Speedometer......................... 159
Tachometer.......................... 158
Voltmeter............................ 158
Gear Ranges........................... 270
Gear Ratios............................. 80
Glass Cleaning.......................... 392
GVWR............................... 315
Hands-Free Phone........................ 90
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 334
Head Restraints......................... 104
Headlights.......................... 111,394
High Beam........................... 115High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 115
Lights On Reminder.................... 113
Passing............................. 114
Switch.............................. 111
Heated Mirrors.....................88,207,211
Heated Seats........................... 107
Heater............................... 203
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 115
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 321
Hoisting.............................. 343
Homelink Transmitter.................... 130
Hood Release.......................... 108
Hoses................................ 375
Hub Caps............................. 342
Ignition.............................15,266
Key ...............................12,16
Lock..............................15,16
INDEX 445
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Infant Restraint.......................... 59
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 304
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 84
Instrument Cluster....................156,157
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 155
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 392
Interior Appearance Care.................. 391
Intermittent Wipers...................... 116
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 336
Jack Operation.......................... 338
Jump Starting.......................... 344
Key, Replacement........................ 14
Key, Sentry............................. 13
Key-In Reminder......................... 12
Keyless Entry System...................... 24
Keys................................12,18Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 113
Lap Belts.............................. 44
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 36
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 63
Lights..............................74,109
Airbag............................58,158
Anti-Lock Warning..................162,284
Battery Saver......................... 111
Brake Warning........................ 162
Bulb Replacement...................... 394
Cap Top Clearance..................... 402
Center Mounted Stop................... 400
Check Engine......................... 157
Courtesy/Reading..................... 122
Cruise.............................. 161
Daytime Running...................... 112
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear............... 403
Fog ............................. 113,405
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 280
446 INDEX

Hazard Warning Flasher................. 334
Headlights........................... 111
High Beam........................ 115,158
High Beam Indicator.................... 158
High Beam/Low Beam Select.............. 115
Instrument Cluster..................... 157
Intensity Control....................... 110
Interior........................... 110,122
Lights On Reminder.................... 113
Low Washer Fluid..................... 164
Passing............................. 114
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 159
Service.............................. 394
Transfer Case......................... 280
Transmission Warning................165,327
Turn Signal.................. 113,158,394,398
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 157
Limited-Slip Differential................281,379
Loading Vehicle......................... 315Tires ............................... 291
Locks................................. 18
Child Protection........................ 23
Door................................ 18
Ignition.............................. 15
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 19
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 63
Lubricants............................. 383
Lubrication, Body....................... 369
Lug Nuts............................. 341
Lumbar Support........................ 105
Maintenance........................... 356
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 364
Maintenance Procedures................... 356
Maintenance Schedule.................... 410
ScheduleA......................... 424
INDEX 447
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Maintenance.......................379,380
Manual........................267,275,379
Shifting..........................270,276
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 130
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 302
Trip Computer.......................... 123
Trip Odometer.......................163,164
Turn Signals................... 113,158,394,398
Underhood Fuses........................ 393
Universal Transmitter..................... 130
Variance, Compass....................... 128
Vehicle Identification Number................ 6
Vehicle Loading......................292,315
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 393
Voltmeter............................. 158
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 157Warnings and Cautions..................... 5
Warranty Information..................... 433
Washers, Windshield................... 117,369
Washing Vehicle......................... 389
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 303
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 390
Wheel Changing........................ 337
Wheel Flares............................ 82
Wheel Mounting........................ 338
Wheel Nut Torque....................341,342
Wheels................................ 83
Winch..............................81,246
Accessories.......................... 250
Operation........................... 251
Rigging Techniques..................... 263
Usage.............................. 246
Wind Buffeting.......................35,138
Window Airbag.......................... 56
Window Fogging........................ 212
454 INDEX