towing DODGE POWER WAGON 2007 2.G Service Manual

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The ªScheduledº maintenance services, listed inbold
typein this section (Section 8) must be done at the times
or mileages specified to assure the continued proper
functioning of the emission control system. These, and all
other maintenance services included in this manual,
should be done to provide best vehicle performance and
reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for
vehicles in severe operating conditions such as dusty
areas and very short trip driving.
Inspection and service also should be done any time a
malfunction is suspected.
NOTE:Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis-
sion control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual using any automotive part which has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of Califor-
nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
There are two maintenance schedules that show the
requiredservice for your vehicle.
First is ScheduleªBº. It is for vehicles that are operated
under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule.
²Day or night temperatures are below 32É F (0É C).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90É F C (32É).
²Trailer towing.
²Snowplowing.
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Schedule ªBº
Follow schedule ªBº if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
²Day or night temperatures are below 32É F (0É C).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90É F C (32É).
²Trailer towing.
²Snowplowing.
²Heavy Loading.
²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
²Off-road or desert operation.
²If 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 ªBº of the
9Maintenance Schedules9section 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 ªBº of the9Maintenance Schedules9section of
this manual.
If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil
at every interval shown on schedule9A9of the9Mainte-
nance Schedules9section of this manual.
SCHEDULE ªBº 449
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Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (169 000) (174 000) (179 000) (183 000) (188 000) (193 000)
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.
SCHEDULE ªBº 459
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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
INDEX 477
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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
480 INDEX

Turn Signal..................123,173,431,434
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 173
Limited-Slip Differential................262,411
Loading Vehicle......................... 341
Tires ............................... 318
Locks................................. 26
Child Protection........................ 29
Door................................ 26
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 26
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 62
Lubricants............................. 416
Lubrication, Body....................... 401
Lug Nuts............................. 372
Lumbar Support........................ 113
Maintenance........................... 388
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 396Maintenance Procedures................... 388
Maintenance Schedule.................... 446
Schedule ªAº......................... 460
Schedule ªBº......................... 449
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..... 386
Manual, Service......................... 470
Manual Transmission..................255,412
Fluid Level Check...................... 412
Lubricant Selection..................412,443
Shift Speeds.......................... 257
Mirrors................................ 83
Automatic Dimming..................... 84
Electric Powered....................... 85
Outside.............................. 84
Rearview............................. 83
Trailer Towing......................86,358
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................387,469
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 313
482 INDEX

Rear Window Features.................... 154
Rear Window, Sliding..................... 155
Reclining Front Seats..................... 112
Recorder, Event Data...................... 56
Recreational Towing...................... 360
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 361
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 362
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 335
Refrigerant............................ 398
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 43
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 224
Remote Starting System.................... 24
Replacement Tires....................... 330
Reporting Safety Defects................... 469
Restraint, Head......................... 112
Restraints, Child.......................58,65
Ride Height............................ 79
Rotation, Tires.......................... 334Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................ 163
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 164
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 469
Safety Information, Tire................... 313
Safety Tips............................ 162
Satellite Radio.......................219,220
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 223
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 446
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 424
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 43
Seat Belts.........................33,34,164
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 41
And Pregnant Women................... 45
Child Restraint.......................58,70
Extender............................. 45
Front Seat............................ 34
Pretensioners.......................... 43
Reminder............................ 174
Seats.............................. 110,111
INDEX 485
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Air Pressure.......................... 322
Alignment........................... 331
Chains.............................. 332
Changing............................ 368
Compact Spare........................ 327
General Information.................... 322
High Speed.......................... 325
Inflation Pressures..................... 323
Jacking............................. 369
Life of Tires.......................... 330
Load Capacity.....................318,319
Off-Road............................. 80
Quality Grading....................... 471
Radial.............................. 326
Replacement......................... 330
Rotation............................. 334
Safety...........................313,322
Sizes............................... 315
Snow Tires........................... 333Spare Tire........................... 368
Spinning............................ 328
Tread Wear Indicators................... 329
Wheel Mounting....................... 369
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 372
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 350
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 255
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 379
Towing............................... 345
Disabled Vehicle....................... 380
Guide.............................. 350
Recreational.......................... 360
Weight.............................. 350
Traction.............................. 263
Trailer Towing.......................... 345
Cooling System Tips.................... 357
Hitches............................. 349
Minimum Requirements................. 351
Mirrors...........................86,358
488 INDEX

Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 350
Wiring.............................. 355
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 350
Trailer Weight.......................... 350
Transaxle
Automatic............................ 13
Manual.............................. 14
Transfer Case........................... 412
Fluid............................... 443
Transmission
Automatic........................250,412
Fluid............................... 443
Maintenance.......................... 412
Manual........................245,255,412
Shifting............................. 249
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 139
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 329
Trip Computer.......................... 132
Trip Odometer.......................176,180Turn Signals...................123,173,431,434
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 87
Underhood Fuses........................ 425
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 471
Universal Transmitter..................... 139
Variance, Compass....................... 137
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading......................319,341
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 430
Voltmeter............................. 173
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 173
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 469
Washers, Windshield..................126,401
Washing Vehicle......................... 421
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