2007 Dodge Power Wagon Owner's Manual
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2007 OWNER’S MANUAL 2007 POWER WAGON First Edition Printed in U.S.A. 81-326-0724 SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ..............................73 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...................................167 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................241 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..............................................365 6 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................381 7 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ..................................................445 8 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE .........................................465 9 10 INDEX ....................................................................473 10 INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS m Introduction ........................... 4 m Van Conversions/Campers ................. 6 m How To Use This Manual .................. 4 m Vehicle Identification Number ............... 6 m Warnings And Cautions ................... 6 m Vehicle Modifications / Alterations ........... 7 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION WARNING! This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is vehicle components contain or emit chemicals supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and known to the State of California to cause cancer and various customer oriented documents. You are urged to birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod- tions and recommendations in this manual will help ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be Consult the table of contents to determine which section aware of all safety warnings. contains the information you desire. When it comes to service, remember that your dealer The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni- complete listing of all subjects. cians and genuine Mopart parts, and is interested in Consult the following table for a description of the your satisfaction. symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this owner’s manual: INTRODUCTION 5 1 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment in- This manual contains WARNINGS against operating stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should procedures which could result in an accident or bodily also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures are missing, please contact your selling dealer for assis- which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do tance in obtaining replacement documents from the not read this entire manual you may miss important applicable manufacturer. information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on the The Manufacturer’s Warranty does not apply to body left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through modifications or special equipment installed by van the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto- conversion/camper manufacturers/ body builders. See mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window the Warranty information book, Section 2.1.C. Such on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. equipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and service on these items, contact the applicable manufac- turer. INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS 1 WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Vehicle Identification Number NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS m Power Wagon: Things To Know Before Starting m Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ..........15 Your Vehicle ...........................12 N If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering N Features .............................12 Wheel ..............................15 N Instrument Panel And Controls ............12 N To Release The Steering Wheel Lock .........15 N Operation ............................12 N Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System ..............................16 N Emergencies ..........................12 m Sentry Key — If Equipped .................16 m A Word About Your Keys ..................12 N Replacement Keys ......................17 N Ignition Key Removal ...................13 N Customer Key Programming ..............17 N Locking Doors With The Key ..............15 N General Information ....................18 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE m Security Alarm System — If Equipped .........18 N Manual Door Locks .....................26 N Rearming Of The System .................19 N Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........26 N To Set The Alarm ......................19 N Child Protection Door Lock ...............29 N To Disarm The System ...................19 m Windows .............................31 m Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped .......20 N Power Windows—If Equipped .............31 m Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped .........20 N Wind Buffeting ........................32 N To Unlock The Doors ...................21 m Occupant Restraints ......................33 N To Lock The Doors .....................21 N Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................34 N Using The Panic Alarm ..................22 N Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ....41 N General Information ....................23 N Automatic Locking Restraint (ALR) Mode – If Equipped ............................42 N Transmitter Battery Service ...............23 N Center Lap Belts .......................42 m Remote Starting System — Gas Engine Only ....24 N Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................43 m Door Locks ............................26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 N Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System N Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............56 (BeltAlert) ...........................43 N Child Restraint ........................58 N Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............45 m Engine Break-In Recommendations ...........70 2 N Seat Belt Extender ......................45 N Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)—Airbag ............45 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE POWER WAGON: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key Your Power Wagon is a specialty vehicle, equipped with code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can several features not available on other production trucks. be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Ask It is very important that you read the following sections your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe of the owner’s manual before operation. place. Features (See page 78 for more information.) Instrument Panel and Controls (See page 171 for more information.) Operation (See page 264 for more information.) Emergencies (See page 366 for more information.) Ignition Key THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Ignition Key Removal NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the lever in PARK, the key may become trapped temporarily Automatic Transmission in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to the Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a 2 the LOCK position, and remove the key. malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. NOTE: The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Ignition Switch Positions 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Manual Transmission—If Equipped When the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, the Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving steering and ignition systems are locked to provide children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a antitheft protection for your vehicle. It may be difficult to number of reasons. A child or others could be turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in vehicle. Move the steering wheel left and right while the ignition. A child could operate power windows, turning the key until it turns easily. To remove the key, other controls, or move the vehicle. depress and hold the release button located between the ignition switch and the instrument panel. Turn the igni- tion key to LOCK and remove the