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    Dakota O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L 2 0 1 0 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................ 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE .............................. 9 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................. 7 9 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL .................................. 1 ...

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    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Intr oduction ........................... 4 䡵 How T o Use This Manual .................. 4 䡵 W arnings And Cautions ................... 6 䡵 V ehicle Identification Number .............. 6 䡵 V ehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 7 1 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it r epresents pr ecision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This Owner’s Manual has been prepar ed with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with ...

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    1 INTRODUCTION 5 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains W ARNINGS against op- erating pr ocedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all W arnings and Cautions. ...

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    VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS/AL TERA TIONS W ARNING! 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. 1 INTRODUCTION 7 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A W ord About Y our Keys ................. 1 2 ▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 1 2 ▫ Locking Doors W ith A Key .............. 1 5 䡵 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ......... 1 5 ▫ T o Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ...... 1 5 ▫ T o Release The Steering Wheel Lock .. ...

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    ▫ T o Lock The Doors .................... 2 2 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 2 4 ▫ General Information ................... 2 4 ▫ Pr ogramming Additional T ransmitters ...... 2 5 ▫ Battery Replacement ................... 2 5 䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 2 6 ▫ How T o Use Remote Start ............... 2 6 ? ...

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    ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – Airbags ............................ 4 6 ▫ Advanced Front Airbag Features .......... 4 8 ▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 52 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 5 9 ▫ Child Restraint ....................... 6 1 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 7 4 䡵 Safety T ip ...

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    A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to or der duplicate keys from your authorized dealer . Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal Automatic T ransmission 1. Place the shift lever in ...

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    3. Remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder . NOTE: If you try to r emove the key befor e you place the shift lever in P ARK, the key may become temporarily trapped in the ignition cylinder . If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly , then remove the key as de- scribed. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ...

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    CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Manual T ransmission — If Equipped When the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to provide antitheft protection for your vehicle. It may be diffi ...

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    Locking Doors With A Key Y ou can insert the key into the door lock cylinder with either side up. T o lock the driver’s door , turn the key rearwar d. T o unlock the driver’s door , turn the key forward. For external door lock lubrication, refer to “Maintenance Procedur es” in “Maintaining Y our V ehicle”. STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQU ...

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    SENTR Y KEY 姞 — IF EQUIPPED The Sentry Key 威 prevents unauthorized vehicle opera- tion by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, r egardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauth ...

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    Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key 威 is pr ogrammed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove the Sentry Keys 威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- tended. At the ti ...

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    3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addition, the V ehicle Security Light will begin to flash. T urn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key . 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key 威 into the ignition swi ...

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    VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED The V ehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the V e- hicle Security Alarm is activated it will provide both audible and visible signals. The horn will sound repeat- edly for the thr ee minutes and the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals and V ehic ...

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    The V ehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however , you can create conditions where the V ehicle Security Alarm will arm unexpectedly . If you remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE transmitter , the alarm will sound when you pull the door handle to exit. NOTE: Y ou may accidentally activate the V ehicle Secu- ...

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    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTR Y (RKE) This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approxi- mately 66 ft (20 m) using a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with m ...

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    T o Unlock The Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors. When the unlock button is pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, and the parking lights will flash twice. The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors upon the first unlock button p ...

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    Horn Chirp Programming The horn chirp feature is shipped from the assembly plant activated. If desired, this feature can be disabled by using the following procedur e: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on the RKE trans- mitter . 2. After holding the LOCK button for four seconds, also press the P ANIC button within six seconds. A single chime will s ...

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    4. T est the Flash Lamps W ith Lock feature while outside of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition in the OFF position and the key removed. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the V ehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the V ehicle Securi ...

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    If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. W eak battery in the RKE transmitter . The expected life of battery is five years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower , airport transmitter , military base, and some mobile or CB radios. Programming Additional T ransmit ...

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    2. Remove and replace the battery . When replacing the battery , match the + sign on battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover . A void touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery , clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. T o reassemble the RKE tran ...

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    W ARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon- oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car- bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled. • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, wi ...

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    • The hazard switch is pressed • The transmission is moved out of P ARK • The brake pedal is pressed T o Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the V ehicle Press and release the REMOTE ST AR T button one time, or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. NOTE: T o avoid unintentional shut downs, the system will disable the one ...

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    DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks All the doors can be manually locked from the inside by pushing down the door lock plunger , located on the door trim panel. Both front doors may be opened from the inside with the door lock plunger in the down or locked position. Manual Door Lock Plunger 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 I n f o r m a t ...

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    W ARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t ...

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    If you press the power door LOCK switch while the key is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden- tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key , or closing the door , will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and the driv ...

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    Auto Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when any door is opened. This will occur only after the vehicle has been shifted into the P ARK position after the vehicle has been driven (shifted out of P ARK and the doors closed). Auto Unlock Feature Programming The Customer Programming sequence to ...

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    Child Protection Door Lock T o provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the child- protection door lock system. T o use the system, open each rear door , slide the lever up to engage the locks, and down to disengage the child- protection locks. When the system on a door is engaged, that d ...

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    • For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the door lock switch to the UNLOCK position, roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. WINDOWS Power Windows The control on the left front door has up-down switches that give you finger-tip control of all the power windows. There is a single opening and closing switch o ...

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    W ARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Auto-Down — Driver’s Side Only The driver’ ...

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    Wind Buffeting W ind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Y our vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or partially open. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows tog ...

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    NOTE: The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have differ ent rates of inflation based on severity and type of collision. Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly , to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible. W ARNIN ...

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    W ARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a se ...

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    Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door . Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around you ...

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    W ARNING! • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the poss ...

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    4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. T o remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. T o loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase ...

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    6. T o release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary , slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully . W ARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically , che ...

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    As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you will prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it down to make sure that it is locked in the desired position. NOTE: The adjuster has an easy up (EZ Up) feature, which will allow it to be moved up withou ...

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    2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode. How to Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt from the buckle and allo ...

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    Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert 姞 ) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the BeltAlert 威 will alert the driver to buckle the seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. O ...

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    4. T urn off the engine. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming. BeltAlert 威 can be reactivated by repeating this procedur e. NOTE: Although BeltAlert 威 has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled. Seat Belts An ...

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    center of the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Airbags. The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air ...

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    Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Airbag W arning Light • Driver Front Airbag • Front Passenger Airbag • Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) — if equipped • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Knee Impact Bolsters • Front and ...

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    W ARNING! • No objects should be placed over or near the airbag on the instrument panel, because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe enough to cause the airbag to inflate. • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to open them manually . Y ou may damage the airbags and you could be injured ...

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    The system includes sensors adjacent to both front and rear seat occupants that ar e calibrated to deploy the SABIC airbags during impacts that require airbag occu- pant protection. W ARNING! • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the lo ...

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    W ARNING! Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag. An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that position. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (see Section on Child Restraints) should be secured in the rear s ...

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    W ARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly . In some collisions, the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during front airb ...

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    The Advanced Fr ont Airbags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and angle of fset collisions. On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Airbags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle fro ...

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    It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- ment cluster Airbag W arning Light if a malfunction is noted. The diagnostics also recor d the nature of the malfunction. W ARNING! Ignoring the Airbag W arning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not c ...

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    deploy the SABIC airbags, depending on severity and type of collision. In these events, the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle. A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain airbag. The inflating side curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window . T ...

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    • T urn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed. • Unlock the doors automatically . If a Deployment Occurs The airbags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment. NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean something is wron ...

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    W ARNING! Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and the front passenger seat belt retractor assembly replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) system serviced as well. Maintaining Y our Airbag Sys ...

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- vanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modi- fications are made. T ake your vehicle to an autho- rized dealer for any advanced airbag system ser- vice. If your seat, including your trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced i ...

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    located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good. Event Data Recorder (EDR) In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to recor d up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- eters (see list below) in an event data recor der prior to the moment of airbag deplo ...

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    accessing the electronic data stored, unless order ed to download data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon request. General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases, such as ...

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    Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time, including babies and children. Every state in the United States, and all Canadian provinces, requir e that small childr en ride in pr oper r estraint systems. This is the law , and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12 years and younger should ride pr operly ...

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    by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are less than one year old. Both types of child r estraints are held in the vehicle by the seat belt or the LA TCH child restraint anchorage system. (Refer to “LA TCH - Child Seat Anchorage System”.) • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the fr ont seat of a vehicle with a front ...

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    • Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible. • Check belt fit periodically . A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position. • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a chil ...

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    Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. The manufacturer recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will use it before you buy it. • The restraint must be approp ...

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    provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle structure. LA TCH- compatible child restraint systems ar e now available. However , because the lower anchorages are to be intro- d ...

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    Crew Cab • The Crew Cab second row seat has lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LA TCH- compatible child seats having flexible, webbing- mounted lower attachments at all three seating posi- tions. Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only . Regardless of the specific type of lower att ...

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    Installing the LA TCH-Compatible Child Restraint System — if equipped W e urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child r estraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint syst ...

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    anchorages. Next, attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material. Then, attach the tether strap to the anchorage located on the back of the seat, being car eful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint. If your vehicle is equi ...

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    Installing Child Restraints Using the V ehicle Seat Belt The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch- ing latch plates or automatic locking r etractors, which ar e designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint, so that it should not be necessary to use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pull ...

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    Child Restraint T ether Anchor The Extended Cab model has one r outing strap located at the bottom of the front passenger seat side, rear outboard seating position. The tether anchor itself is located in the center of vehicle, in between the two seating positions. The front outboard passenger seating position is also equipped with a child tether an ...

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    2. Connect the tether strap to the lower anchor located at the bottom rear of the seat. 3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that it is pulled tight. T ether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Extended Cab) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap through the routing loop, located directly behind the child restraint. The routing loops are lo ...

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    2. Route the tether strap across to the center tether anchorage. The center tether is located behind the slide door in the center of the vehicle, between the two seating positions. 3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that the anchor strap is pulled tight. T ether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Crew Cab) 1. Route the child restraint tethe ...

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    W ARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the seat could come loose and allow the child to crash into the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, or even be thrown from the vehicle. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child restraint to secure a child restrain ...

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    ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDA TIONS A long break-in period is not requir ed for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within th ...

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly . Exhaust Gas W ARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it ...

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    Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connec ...

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    Periodic Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Outside the V ehicle T ires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressur e. Lig ...

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    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors .............................. 8 3 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 8 3 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 84 ▫ Outside Mirrors ...................... 8 4 ▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped ......................... 8 5 ▫ Power Mirrors ...

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    ▫ V oice T raining ...................... 1 2 0 䡵 Seats .............................. 1 2 0 ▫ Manual Seat Adjustment ............... 1 2 1 ▫ Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners ........ 1 2 1 ▫ Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment — If Equipped ........................ 1 2 2 ▫ Adjustable Head Restraints — Front Seating Positions ........ ...

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    䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 1 3 8 ▫ T o Activate ......................... 1 3 9 ▫ T o Set a Desired Speed ................ 1 3 9 ▫ T o Deactivate ....................... 1 3 9 ▫ T o Resume Speed .................... 1 3 9 ▫ T o V ary The Speed Setting .............. 1 3 9 ▫ T o Accelerate For Passing ............ ...

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    ▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 1 5 2 ▫ Using HomeLink 威 ................... 1 5 2 ▫ Reprogramming A Single HomeLink 威 Button ............................ 1 5 3 ▫ Security ........................... 1 5 3 ▫ T roubleshooting T ips .................. 1 5 3 ▫ General Information .................. 1 5 4 䡵 Electrical Power ...

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    MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror . The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window . Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be ...

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    Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. Y ou can turn the feature on or off by pr essing the button at the base of the mirr or . A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated. CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the mirror during ...

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    W ARNING! V ehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side mirro ...

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    T o adjust a mirror , turn the control wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated. T ilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move. When you are finished adjusting the mirror , turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror . W ARNING! V ehicles and other objects seen in the passeng ...

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    NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requir es a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth 威⬙ Hands-Free Profile, ⬙ Ve r - sion 0.96 or higher . See the Uconnect™ website for supported phones. For Uconnect™ customer support, visit the following websites: • www .chrysler .com/uconnect • www .dodge.com/uconnect • www .jeep.com/uconnect • or ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 89

    Uconnect™ Phone Button Depending on the vehicle options, either the radio or the mirror will contain the two control buttons (Uconnect™ Phone button) and (V oice Command button) that will en- able you to access the system. V oice Command Button Actual button location may vary with the ra- dio. The individual buttons ar e described in the “Ope ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 90

    • For certain operations, compound commands can be used. For example, instead of saying ⬙ Setup ⬙ and then ⬙ Phone Pairing, ⬙ the following compound command can be said: ⬙ Setup Phone Pairing. ⬙ • For each feature explanation in this section, only the combined form of the voice command is given. Y ou can also break the commands into ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 91

    T o complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The Uconnect™ website may also provide detailed instruc- tions for pairing. The following are general phone to Uconnect™ Phone pairing instructions: • Press the button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ? ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 92

    Dial by Saying a Number • Press the button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Dial. ⬙ • The system will prompt you to say the number you want to call. • For example, you can say ⬙ 234-567-8901 ⬙ . • The Uconnect™ Phone will confirm the phone number and then dial. The number will appear in th ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 93

    • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Phonebook New Entry . ⬙ • When pr ompted, say the name of the new entry . Use of long names helps the V oice Command and it is recom- mended. For example, say ⬙ Robert Smith ⬙ or ⬙ Robert ⬙ instead of ⬙ Bob. ⬙ • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., ? ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 94

    • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins as soon as the Bluetooth 威 wireless phone connection is made to the Uconnect™ Phone, for example, after you start the vehicle. • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect™ Phone. • Depending on the maximum num ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 95

    NOTE: • The phone handset must support Bluetooth 威 OBEX transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature. • Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they are already connected to any system via Bluetooth 威 , and you may see a message on the phone display that the Bluetooth 威 link is busy . In this case, the user must first disconnec ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 96

    After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to the main menu. ⬙ Phonebook Edit ⬙ can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may have ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 97

    Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries • Press the button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Phonebook Erase All. ⬙ • The Uconnect™ Phone will ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook. • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be deleted. ? ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 98

    Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available on your cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect™ Phone. Check with your cellular service provider for the features that you ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 99

    Making a Second Call While Current Call is in Progress T o make a second call while you are currently on a call, press the button and say ⬙ Dial ⬙ or ⬙ Call ⬙ followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress. T o go back to the first call, refer to ⬙ T og ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 100

    Call T ermination T o end a call in progr ess, momentarily press the button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call. If the active call is terminated by the phone far end, a call on hold may not become active automatically . This is cell phone-dependent. T o bring the call back ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 101

    Uconnect™ Phone Features Language Selection T o change the language that the Uconnect™ Phone is using: • Press the button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to English, Espanol, or Francais. • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete the language sele ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 102

    NOTE: • The emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (91 1 for the U.S. and Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and ar ea. • If supported, this number may be programmable on some systems. T o do this, press the button and say ‘Setup’, f ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 103

    Paging T o learn how to page, refer to ⬙ W orking with Automated Systems. ⬙ Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies, which time out a little too soon to work properly with the Uconnect™ Phone. V oice Mail Calling T o learn how to access your voice mail, refer to ⬙ W orking with Automated Systems. ⬙ W orking with Autom ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 104

    The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry , as tones over the phone. NOTE: • Y ou may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone network configurations. This is normal. • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not allow the us ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 105

    Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad Y ou can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the Uconnect™ Phone (while dialing via the cellular phone keypad, the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures). By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth 威 cellular phone, the audio will be played thr ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 106

    from your Uconnect™ Phone pair ed cellular phone to the Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the button and say ⬙ T ransfer Call. ⬙ Connect or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect™ Phone and Cellular Phone Y our cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices, but can only be actively ⬙ connected ⬙ with one electro ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 107

    • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the Uconnect™ Phone will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near (approximately within 30 ft (9 m)) the vehicle. Delete Uconnect™ Phone Paired Cellular Phones • Press the button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ promp ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 108

    Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For best results, the V oice T raining session should be completed when the vehicle is parked with the engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched off. This procedur e may be repeated with a new user . The system will adapt to the last trained voice only . T o ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 109

    • When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of speaking the digit string, make sure to say ⬙ Send. ⬙ • Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is not in motion is recommended. • It is not recommended to store similar sounding names in the Uconnect™ Phonebook. • Phonebook ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 110

    • Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down. Bluetooth 威 Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connec- tion can gener ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 111

    1 10 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 1 1 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    1 12 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 114

    V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 13 I n f ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 115

    V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) language list names list phones mobile mute mute off new entry no pager pair a phone phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book previous recor d again redial V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) return to main menu r eturn or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assista ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 116

    General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. • This device may not cause harmful interfe ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 117

    NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of options. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the V oice Command button, listen for the beep, and say your command. Pressing the V oice Command button while the system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The sys ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 118

    Commands The V oice Command system understands two types of commands. Universal commands are available at all times. Local commands are available if the supported radio mode is active. Changing the V olume 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the V oice Command button. 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust t ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 119

    Radio FM T o switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Frequency” (to change the frequency) • “Next Station” (to select the next station) • “Previous Station” (to select the previous station) • “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Main Menu” (to ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 120

    Memo T o switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “New Memo” (to recor d a new memo) — During the recor ding, you may press the V oice Command button to stop r ecording. Y ou pr oceed by saying one of the following commands: − “Save” (to save the memo) − “Continue” (t ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 121

    NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the V oice Command button first and wait for the beep before speaking the “Barge In” commands. V oice T raining For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™ V oice “V oice T raining” feature may be used. 1. Press the V oice Command b ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 122

    Manual Seat Adjustment The adjusting lever is at the front of the seat, near the floor . Lift the lever and move the seat to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat into position. Using body pressur e, move forward and r earward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. W ARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is mo ...

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    return the seatback to its normal position. Using body pressur e, lean forward and rearwar d on the seat to be sure the seatback is locked. W ARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. U ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 124

    Adjustable Head Restraints — Front Seating Positions Head restraints can reduce the risk of injury in the event of a rear impact. Pull up or push down on the restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical, at least to the level of the ears. T o lower the head r estraint, press the release button located at the base of the head restrain ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 125

    W ARNING! Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision. The head restraints should always be checked prior to operating the vehicle and never adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Always adjust the head restraints when the vehicle is in P ARK. Six-W ay P ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 126

    The seat angle can also be adjusted by using the two toggle switches, tilting it up or down. W ARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked. CA ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 127

    Extended Cab/Crew Cab Rear Seat More cargo space is available by lifting up on the rear seat cushion. The Crew Cab Rear Seat is a 60/40 split cushion and full back. Either cushion can be raised, independently . Heated Seats — If Equipped The heated seat switches are located on the center of the instrument panel. After turning the ignition ON, you ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 128

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat. CAUTION! Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heati ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 129

    2. Then push the safety latch lever up while lifting the grille with your hand. It is located at the bottom center of the grille. Lift the hood, and the gas filled props will hold it open. CAUTION! T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center front edge of the hood to ensure that both latches ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 130

    LIGHTS The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel next to the steering wheel. Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the second upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UNLOCK ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 131

    “Parade” mode and is useful when headlights are re- quired during the day . If the dimmer contr ol is not in this position, the audio display may be difficult to read if the headlights are on during the daytime. NOTE: Club Cab 威 /Quad Cab 威 models may have an optional switched dome lamp that is operated by press- ing the lens. Battery Saver ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 132

    Headlight Delay T o aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a headlight delay that will leave the headlight on for 60 seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition is turned OFF while the headlight switch is on, and then the headlight switch is cycled off. The headlights will remain on for 60 seconds. Headlight delay can be cancelled b ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 133

    Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore differ ent lens cleaning procedur es must be followed. T o minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. T o remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- lowed by rinsing. Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvent ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 134

    Cargo Light — If Equipped The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on cargo button. The cargo lights will also turn on for 30 seconds when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UN- LOCK button is pressed, as part of the Illuminated Entry feature. Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 135

    NOTE: • If either light r emains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective. • If a turn signal has been left on for a minimum of 1 mile (1.6 km), a continuous chime will sound. ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 136

    WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND W ASHERS The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction lever . T urn the end of the multifunction lever to select the desired wiper speed. Intermittent W iper System The intermittent feature of this system was d ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 137

    The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob until it enters the LO continual speed position. The delay can be regulated from a maximum of about 18 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every two seconds. The delay intervals will double in duration when the vehicle speed is 10 mph (16 km) or less. NOTE: If the front wiper is operating when the ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 138

    TIL T STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. The tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever . Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock the steering column. W ith one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desir ed. Push the ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 139

    W ARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve- hicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death. ELECT ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 140

    simultaneously . If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Con- trol System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed. T o Activate Push the ON/OFF button to the ON position. In the instrument cluster , the word “CRUISE” illuminates to indicate that the system is on. T o Set ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 141

    T apping the ACCEL button once will result in a speed increase of 1 mph (2 km/h). Each time the button is tapped, speed increases so that tapping the button three times will increase speed by 3 mph (4.8 km/h). T apping the DECEL button once will result in a speed decrease of 1 mph (2 km/h). Each time the button is tapped, speed will decrease. For e ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 142

    W ARNING! Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Y our ve- hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy , snow-covered, or slippery . OVERHEAD CONSOL ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 143

    Courtesy/Reading Lights Near the front of the console are two courtesy/reading lights. Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the courtesy light position (fully upward position), or when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter , if equipped. These lig ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 144

    RESET Button Use the RESET button to reset the following displays: • A verage Fuel Economy • T rip Odometer • Elapsed time. STEP Button Use the STEP button to choose, or cycle through, the four trip conditions. RESET Button STEP Button 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    A verage Fuel Economy (A VG ECO) Displays the average fuel economy since the last reset. A verage fuel economy is a running average of the amount of fuel used and the distance the vehicle has traveled. When the fuel economy is r eset, the display will momentarily blank, the history will be erased, and the A VERAGE WILL CONTINUE FROM WHERE IT W AS B ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 146

    T rip Odometer (ODO) This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset. NOTE: The maximum value is approximately 6000 miles (9656 km). Resetting of this screen will cause the trip odometer to change to zero. Then the trip odometer must be reset in order to update the trip odometer miles. Elapsed Time (ET) This display shows the accumula ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 147

    Global Reset If the RESET button is pressed twice within two seconds while in any of the three resettable displays (A VG ECO, ODO, ET), the GLOBAL RESET will reset all three displays. Compass/T emperature Display W ARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32° F (0° C), the road surface may be icy , particularly in woods or on b ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 148

    If the compass appears erratic and the CAL symbol does not appear , you must manually put the compass into the “Calibration” mode. T o Put Into a Calibration Mode T urn the ignition ON and set the display to “Compass/ T emperatur e.” Press and hold the RESET button to change the display between V AR (compass variance) and CAL (compass calib ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 149

    Outside T emperature Because the ambient temperature sensor is located under the hood, engine temperature can influence the displayed temperature; therefor e, temperature readings are slowly updated when the vehicle speed is below 20 mph (30 km/h) or during stop-and-go driving. GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink 威 replaces up to three re ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 150

    W ARNING! • Y our motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal T ransceiver . Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by federal safety standards. T ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 151

    Y our vehicle should be parked outside of the garage while training. 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) from the HomeLink 威 buttons while keeping the HomeLink 威 display in view . For optimal training, point the battery end of the hand- held transmitter away from the H ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 152

    This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door). 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer . NOTE: Y ou have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step afte ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 153

    Gate Operator/Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws requir e transmitter sig- nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink 威 to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law , some U.S. gate operators are designed to “time-out” in the sa ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 154

    Reprogramming A Single HomeLink 姞 Button T o r eprogram a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink 威 button for 20 seconds until the indicator(s) starts to flash. Do not release the button. 3. Without releasing the button, proceed wi ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 155

    General Information This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: The transmitter has be ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 156

    When the optional Cigar Lighter heating element is used, it heats when pushed in and pops out automatically when ready for use. T o preserve the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position. NOTE: • T o ensur e proper operation a MOP AR 威 knob and element must be used. • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 W atts (13 Am ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 157

    CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in, draw power from the vehicle’s battery , even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually , if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 158

    A two-cavity cupholder is available on all Crew Cabs, with rear seats mounted on the floor . REAR CRA TE ’N GO 姞 STORAGE — IF EQUIPPED The rear Crate ’n Go 威 storage, located under the rear seat lower cushion, consists of two r emovable, collapsible storage crates. T o open the crates, lift upward on the crate handles and engage the crate ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 159

    T o r emove the crate, press on the release lever , located on the ends of the base, and lift up on the crate. T o install the crate into the base, insert the crate into the inboard slot and push down on the outboard side of the crate, then snap into place. T o collapse the crate, push the crate end flaps inward to disengage. Push the sides inward ...

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    Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers Retainer hooks, which will hold plastic grocery bag handles, are built into the back panel of the cab. CONSOLE FEA TURES — IF EQUIPPED Floor Console Features The Floor Console between the driver’s and front pas- senger’s seat has the following features: • Miscellaneous storage compartments. • Three cupholders ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 161

    Storage Compartments Some miscellaneous storage compartments and cuphold- ers are both removable and dishwasher safe (upper rack of dishwasher only) for cleaning purposes. V arious stor- age compartments provide versatile and useful storage. A coin holder is also provided inside the driver side storage bin. Power Outlet and Portable Phone Storage T ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 162

    CARGO AREA FEA TURES Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails — If Equipped CAUTION! The maximum load per cleat should not exceed 320 lbs (145 kg) and the angle of the load on each cleat should not exceed 60 degrees above horizontal, or damage to the cleat or cleat rail may occur . There are four adjustable cleats that can be used to assist in securing carg ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 163

    T o remove the cleats from the utility rail, remove the end cap by pushing up on the locking tab, located on the bottom of the end cap. Slide the cleat off the end of the rail. REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped The r ear window defroster button is located on the right-side of the Air Conditioning and Heater Control, below ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 164

    CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window . Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window . Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with w ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 165

    SLIDE-IN CAMPERS Camper Applications Certain truck models are not recommended for slide-in campers. T o determine if your vehicle is excluded, please refer to the Consumer Information T ruck-Camper Load- ing document, located in your Owner’s Manual packet or available fr om your authorized dealer . For safety r easons, follow all instructions on ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 166

    T AILGA TE T ailgate Removal T o simplify mounting a camper unit with an overhang, the tailgate can be removed quickly . Follow these steps: 1. Open the tailgate to a 45 degree angle. 2. Unclip and remove the cables from the box while maintaining a 45 degree angle. 3. Lift the tailgate off of the pivot on the passenger side by pulling upward and re ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 167

    T o reinstall the tailgate, do the following: 1. Slide the tailgate onto the driver’s side pivot. 2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle and insert it into the passenger side pivot. 3. Clip the cables to the box. T wo–Position T ailgate/Upper Load Platform Y our tailgate can be opened to the full-open or the partial-open position. The partia ...

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    4. Snap the tailgate support cable between the cable guide and the tailgate bumper . Do this on both sides of the tailgate. T o return the tailgate to the full-open position: 1. Lift up on the tailgate. 2. Remove both cables from between the cable guides and the tailgate bumpers, and lower the tailgate. CAUTION! • Care should always be exercised ...

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    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features ............... 1 7 2 䡵 Instrument Cluster .................... 1 7 3 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 1 7 4 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock ................. 1 8 7 ▫ Clock Setting Procedur e ............... 1 8 7 䡵 Media Center 230 (REQ) — AM/FM Stereo ...

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    䡵 Media Center 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — AM/FM Stereo Radio And CD/DVD/HDD/ NA V — If Equipped .................... 2 0 3 ▫ Operating Instructions — V oice Command System — If Equipped ................. 2 0 4 ▫ Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ phone — If Equipped ...................... 2 0 4 ▫ Clock Setting Procedur e — RBZ ...

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    ▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 2 3 0 ▫ Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode ..................... 2 3 1 ▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 2 3 1 ▫ Reception Quality .................... 2 3 1 ▫ Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode ............. ...

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    INSTRUMENT P ANEL FEA TURES 1 — Headlight Switch 6 — Glove Compartment 1 1 — T ransfer Case Switch* 2 — Air Outlets 7 — Radio 12 — Speed Control Switches 3 — Demister Outlets 8 — Climate Controls 13 — Hood Release 4 — Instrument Cluster 9 — Power Outlet 14 — Parking Brake Release 5 — Airbags 10 — Heated Seat Switches* * ...

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 173 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. T emperatur e Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily . The gauge pointe ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 176

    5. High Beam Indicator The high beam indicator will illuminate if the headlights are on high beam. 6. Seat Belt Reminder Light The seat belt reminder light will illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned ON as a reminder to “buckle up.” This light will remain on as long as the seat belt remains unbuckled. If this light flashes, ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 177

    W ARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. Y ou or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. Y ou may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Y our V ehicle”. Fol- low the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. 8. Speedom ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 178

    If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required. However , the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as pos ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 179

    V ehicle Odometer Messages When the appropriate conditions exist, the following messages will display in the odometer: door ............................. Door Ajar gASCAP ....................... Fuel Cap Fault LoW tirE ..................... L o w T i r eP r essure noFUSE .......................... Fuse Fault CHAngE OIL ............... O i l Change ...

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    CHAngE OIL Message Y our vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “CHAngE OIL” message will flash in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 181

    before the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to make a r ecord of the odometer r eading before the repair/ service, so that you can be sur e that it is properly r eset, or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero. 17. Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped The fog light indicator illuminates when the fog ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 182

    19. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) – If Equipped The Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) light informs you of a problem with the ETC system. If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however , see an authorized dealer for ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 183

    The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake W arning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level. The light will remain on until t ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 184

    The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degr ee of brake application. 21. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an Onboard Diagnostic system (OBD II) that ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 185

    W ARNING! A malfunctioning catalytic converter , as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants or wood or cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious injury to the driver , occu- pants or others. 22. T i ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 186

    maintain correct tire pressur e, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Y our vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly . The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressur e tellt ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 187

    23. Airbag W arning Light The airbag warning light will illuminate and remain lit for six to eight seconds when the ignition is first turned ON. If the light does not illuminate when the ignition is first turned ON, or the light stays on or comes on while driving, have the airbag system checked by an authorized dealer . Refer to “Occupant Restrai ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 188

    29. 4WD LOW Indicator This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive LOW mode. The front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked to- gether forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Low range provides a greater gear reduction ratio to provide increased torque at the wheels. 30. Odometer/T rip Odom ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 189

    MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOL ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 190

    to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station in AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequenci ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 191

    3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save the time change. 5. T o exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. The clock can also be set by pres ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 192

    Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to incr ease or decrease the treble tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display . T urn the TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from t ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 193

    Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R & B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious T alk Rel T alk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Sof tR&B Sports Sports T alk T alk Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display T ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 194

    SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items: NOTE: T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to select an entry and make changes. • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current highlighted selec ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 195

    • VES™ CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change the mode of either the IR1 or IR2 wireless headphones by pressing the AUDIO/SELECT button (if equipped). • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows you to set the clock. T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 196

    Subtitles — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitle Off or On. Audio DRC — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio dynamic range. The default is set to ⬙ High, ⬙ and under this setting, dialogues will play at 1 1 db higher than if the setting is ⬙ Normal. ⬙ Aspect Ratio — If Equi ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 197

    Y ou may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedur e with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window . Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into pushbutton memory ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 198

    NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s) Press the LOAD button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD is being loaded. The radio will display PLEASE W AIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays ⬙ INSER T DISC, ⬙ insert ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 199

    SCAN Button (CD MODE) Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing. TIME Button (CD MODE) Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display . R W/FF (CD MODE) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is release ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 200

    The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a three- character extension) • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ ...

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    MPEG Specification Sampling Frequency (kHz) Bit Rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 1 12, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 1 12, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48 WMA Specification Sampling Frequency (kHz) Bit Rate (kbps) WMA 44.1 and 48 48, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192 VBR ID3 T ag information ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 202

    LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the next folder in sequence if the sel ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 203

    SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day . The time of day will display for five seconds. R W/FF (Auxiliary Mode) No function. SET Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. Operating Instructions ? ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 204

    Operating Instructions - V ideo Entertainment System (VES)™ (If Equipped) Refer to separate “V ideo Entertainment System (VES)™ Guide.” Dolby 威 Manufactured under license from Dolby 威 Laboratories. ⬙ Dolby 威⬙ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 威 Laboratories. Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protectio ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 205

    Operating Instructions — V oice Command System — If Equipped For the radio, refer to “V oice Command” in “Understand- ing The Features Of Y our V ehicle”. Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Understanding The Features Of Y our V ehicle”. Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Ra ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 206

    2. T ouch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in the box next to the words “Daylight Savings.” T ouch the screen where the words “Daylight Savings” are dis- played to change the current setting. Show T ime if Radio is Off When selected ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 207

    Clock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio Uconnect 威 gps — RER Only The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellite. The satellite clock is Greenwich Mean T ime (GMT). This is the worldwide standard for time. This makes the system’s clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 208

    2. T ouch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed, the clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in the box next to the words “Daylight Savings.” T ouch the screen where the words “Daylight Savings” are dis- played to change the current setting. Show T ime if Radio is Off When ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 209

    MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLA YER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control kn ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 210

    to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. TIME Button Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency . Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME b ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 211

    Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to incr ease or decrease the mid-range tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to incr ease or decrease the trebl ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 212

    Y ou may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedur e with this exception: Press the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window . Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stor ed into pushbutton memory . The stations stored in ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 213

    If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the track number , and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. CAUTION! • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs only . The use of o ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 214

    the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display . R W/FF Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD player will begin to fast forward ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 215

    Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- mally . UDF and Apple HFS formats a ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 216

    Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 217

    Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-R W media may take longer to load than C ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 218

    MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLA YER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 219

    to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. V oice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped Refer to “V oice Command” in “Understanding The Fea- tures If Y our V ehicle”. V oice Co ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 220

    3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save time change. 5. T o exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. The clock can also be set by pressing ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 221

    Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to incr ease or decrease the mid-range tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to incr ease or decrease the trebl ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 222

    Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Foreign Language Language Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R & B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious T alk Rel T alk Rock Rock Program T ype 16-Digit Character D ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 223

    SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items: • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to set the clock. Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob. After adjusting the hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust the ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 224

    DISC/AUX Button Pressing the DISC/AUX button will allow you to switch from AM/FM modes to DISC/AUX mode. Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play NOTE: • The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recor dable compact discs (CD-R), rewrita ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 225

    CAUTION! (Continued) • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the other side is a CD) should not be used, and they can cause damage to the player . EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio w ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 226

    SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play . This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran- domly selected track. Press the SET/RND button a second time to stop Ran- dom Pla ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 227

    • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a three- character extension) • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a three- character extension) Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and c ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 228

    ID3 T ag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not supported. Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 229

    INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following T AG information: Song T itle, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if available). Press the INFO button once more to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ priority mode. Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and the radio will displa ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 230

    SOUND BOX OPERA TION The Sound Box includes one subwoofer , two tweeters and lights that pulsate with the music. The lights can be: turned off, on constantly , or pulse with the beat of the music. T o control the lights, select one of the following three positions: Switch Position Light Operation 1 Pulse (right/passenger side) position – In this ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 231

    Uconnect™ Multimedia (SA TELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU/RBZ RADIOS ONL Y) Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music, sports, news, entert ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 232

    Sirius ID number will display . The Sirius ID number display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on the radio to exit this screen. ESN/SID Access W ith REN/RER/RBZ Radios While in SA T mode, press the MENU button on the radio faceplate. Next, touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen. All the ESNs that apply to your vehicle will dis ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 233

    • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the form of short audio mutes. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception. • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage. Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must b ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 234

    R W/FF Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arrows. TUNE Control (Rotary) T urn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel. MUSIC TYPE Button — Except REU Radio Pressing this button once will turn on ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 235

    SET Button – T o Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory , press the SET button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window . Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within five seconds after ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 236

    REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls ar e located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right hand control is a r ocker type switch with a push button in the center . Pressing the top of the switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom of th ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 237

    CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play . If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track, thre ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 238

    RADIO OPERA TION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not satisfactorily “cle ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 239

    A light at the top of the SNOWFLAKE button shows that the air conditioning is on. Press the button a second time to turn the air conditioning off. Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the air conditioning compressor is on. This is a normal occurrence as the compressor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and increase fue ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 240

    Floor Outside air flows primarily through the floor out- lets located under the instrument panel. Mix Outside air flows in equal proportions through the floor and defroster outlets. Defrost Outside air is primarily directed to the windshield through the defroster outlets located at the base of the windshield, and the demister outlets located at the ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 241

    T emperature Control The rotary knob at the center of the control panel controls the temperature of the interior air . Y ou can choose your degree of comfort by rotating the knob. The coldest temperature setting is to the extreme left (blue region) and the warmest setting is to the extreme right (red region) of the rotation. Circulation The cab is ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 242

    Mode or Recirculation Mode Bi-level position. When a comfortable condition has been reached, choose a mode position and adjust the temperature control knob and blower speed as necessary to maintain comfort. For high humidity conditions it may be necessary to remain in the Recirculation mode to maintain comfort. W indow Fogging W indows will fog on ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 243

    When using the air conditioner in extremely heavy traffic, in hot weather , especially when towing a trailer , additional engine cooling may be requir ed. If this situa- tion is encountered, operate the transmission in a lower gear and set the air conditioner to recirculation mode. Operating the air conditioner in recir culation mode pro- vides the ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 244

    Operation Tips Chart 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 243 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 245

    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 246

    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es .................... 2 4 9 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ............... 2 4 9 ▫ Normal Starting ..................... 2 4 9 ▫ Extreme Cold W eather (Below –20°F Or –29°C) ................ 2 5 0 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start ................ 2 5 0 ▫ After Starting ................ ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 247

    䡵 Limited-Slip Rear Axle Differ ential — If Equipped .......................... 2 6 4 䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ............. 2 6 4 䡵 Driving Through W ater ................. 2 6 5 ▫ Flowing/Rising W ater ................. 2 6 5 ▫ Shallow Standing W ater ............... 2 6 5 䡵 Power Steering ....................... 2 6 7 ▫ Pow ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 248

    䡵 T ir e Chains .......................... 2 9 0 䡵 Snow T ir es .......................... 2 9 2 䡵 T ir e Rotation Recommendations ........... 2 9 2 䡵 T ir e Pressur e Monitor System (TPMS) ....... 2 9 3 ▫ Base System ........................ 2 9 6 ▫ General Information .................. 2 9 8 䡵 Fuel Requirements .................... ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 249

    ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 3 0 8 䡵 V ehicle Loading ...................... 3 0 9 ▫ Certification Label ................... 3 0 9 ▫ Curb W eight ........................ 3 1 0 ▫ Loading ........................... 3 1 0 䡵 T railer T owing ........................ 3 1 1 ▫ Common T owing Definitions ............ 3 1 2 ? ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 250

    ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. W ARNING! Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather . Interior heat buildup may cause serious injury or death. Automatic T ransmission Start the engine with the shift lever in NEUTRAL ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 251

    Extreme Cold Weather (below –20°F or –29°C) T o ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- able from your dealer) is recommended. If Engine Fails T o Start W ARNING! • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to st ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 252

    CAUTION! T o prevent damage to the starter , do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. W ait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again. If the engine has been flooded, it may start to r un, but not have enough power to continue running when the key is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel- erator pedal pushed all t ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 253

    AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into P ARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, P ARK, or ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 254

    Brake/T ransmission Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake T ransmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the P ARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. T o move the shift lever out of the P ARK position, the ignition switch must be turned to any other switch position (ACC, ON, or ST ...

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of P ARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine ...

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    gear (Overdrive). The transmission will automatically shift from Drive to Overdrive, if the following conditions are present: • the shift lever is in DRIVE; • the engine coolant has reached normal operating tem- perature; • vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (48 km/h); • the TOW/HAUL switch has not been activated; • transmission ...

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    When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer , carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the TOW/HAUL switch. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/HAUL mode, top gear is disabled ...

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    The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate when the switch has been activated. Pr essing the switch a second time restores normal operation. If the TOW/HAUL mode is desired, the switch must be pressed each time the engine is started. T orque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy is ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 259

    FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERA TION — IF EQUIPPED NV233/243 GII T ransfer Case Operating Information/Precautions The NV233/243 is an electric-shift transfer case and is operated by the transfer case switch, which is located on the instrument panel. The NV233/243 transfer case provides four mode posi- tions: • T wo-wheel drive high range (2WD) • Four- ...

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    positions are designed for loose or slippery road surfaces only . Driving in the 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW posi- tions on dry hard-surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the driveline components. NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected by pressing the recessed button located on the lower left-hand corner of the transfer ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 261

    W ARNING! Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the “SVC 4WD W arning Light” is illuminated. Not engaging the parking brake may allow the vehicle to roll, which may cause personal injury . NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or rear wheels are spinning. The NV233/243 trans- fer case is not equip ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 262

    W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission position. ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 263

    Shifting Procedure – NV233/243 T ransfer Case NOTE: If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case will not shift, the indicator light for the previous position will remain ON, and the newly-selected position indica- tor light will continue to flash until all the requir ements for the select ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 264

    Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), or completely stopped. USE EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: Preferred Procedure 1. W ith the engine running, slow the vehicle to 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). 2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 3. While still rolling, turn the transfer case switch to the desired positi ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 265

    LIMITED-SLIP REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL — IF EQUIPPED The limited-slip differ ential provides additional traction on snow , ice, mud, sand and gravel. It improves traction when there is a difference between the characteristics of the surface under the right and left rear wheels. During normal driving and cornering, the limited-slip unit is similar to ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 266

    3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become visible. 4. Keep tires properly inflated. 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the car in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop. DRIVING THROUGH W A TER Driving through water more than a few inches/ centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 267

    CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it. Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle. • Determine the condition of the road or the path that is under water and if there are any obstacles in the way before driving through the standing wa- ter ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 268

    W ARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’ s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through standing water . • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’ s braking capabilities, which increases stop- ping distances. Therefore, after driving through standing water , drive slowly and ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 269

    W ARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible. CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible. Damage to t ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 270

    If necessary , add fluid to restor e to the proper indicated level. W ith a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Y our V ehicle” for further information. P ARKING BRAKE The foot-operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrumen ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 271

    W ARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or injury . Also, be certain to leave the transmission in P ARK. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury . • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerou ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 272

    The ABS remains operational in the four-wheel drive mode. The level of performance is reduced when the front brakes ar e locked up. This will cause the r ear brakes to lock-up through the drivetrain, which may reduce the effectiveness of the anti-lock system. During severe braking conditions, particularly with changing road surfaces, such as ice to ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 273

    W ARNING! Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to an accident. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer . Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop. W ARNING! • Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 274

    When you are in a severe braking condition involving use of the ABS, you will experience some pedal drop as the vehicle comes to a stop. This is the result of the system reverting to the base brake system. Engagement of the ABS may be accompanied by a pulsing sensation. Y ou may also hear a clicking noise. These occurrences are normal, and indicate ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 275

    NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 276

    T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = T emporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm) 65 = Aspect ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 277

    EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions — The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be a ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 278

    Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however , the date code may only be on one side. T ir es with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 279

    Tire T erminology and Definitions T erm Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold T ire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 280

    Tire Loading and Tire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar . T ire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size desig ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 281

    Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Y ou will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressur es specified on the T ir e and Loading Information placard and in the “V ehicle Loading” ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 282

    5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer , load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the avail ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 283

    282 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    W ARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES — GENERAL INFORMA TION Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory op ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 285

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- mended cold tire inflation pressure. Economy Improper inflation pressur es can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abn ...

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    Inflation pressur es specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressur e.” Cold tire inflation pressur e is defined as the tire pressur e after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire inflation pressur e must not exceed the maximum infla ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 287

    W ARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail. Y ou could have a serious accident. Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h). Radial Ply Tires W ARNING! Combining radial ply tires with other types of t ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 288

    W ARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for more than 30 seconds continuously when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matt ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 289

    Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: • Driving style • T ire pressur e • Distance driven W ARNING! T ires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. Y ou could los ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 290

    W ARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- pension dimensions and performance characteris- tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- able handling and stress to steeri ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 291

    TIRE CHAINS CAUTION! • The use of chains is permitted only on vehicles equipped with P245/70R16 tires. • Use only “Class S” chains or other traction aids that meet SAE T ype “S” specifications. • T ire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires. • Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle, as recommended by the chain manufac ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 292

    CAUTION! (Continued) • Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions on method of installation, operating speed, and conditions for usage. Always use the lower sug- gested operating speed of the chain manufacturer if different than the speed recommended by the manufacturer . These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- ing l ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 293

    SNOW TIRES Snow tires should be of the same size and type construc- tion as the front tires. Consult the manufacturer of the snow tire to determine any maximum vehicle speed requir ement associated with the tire. These tires should always be operated at the vehicle maximum capacity inflation pressur es under any load condition. While studded tires ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 294

    The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern does not apply to some directional tires that must not be reversed. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The T ire Pressur e Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold placard ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 295

    TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressur e if the tir e pressur e falls below the low pressure warning threshold for any reason, including low temperatur e effects, or natural pressur e loss through the tire. The TPM System will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn off until the ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 296

    CAUTION! • The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor dam- ag ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 297

    • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressur e, and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire. Base System The T ir e Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressur e levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tir ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 298

    the fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur by any of the following scenarios: 1) Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors; 2) Install- ing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals; 3) Lots of snow or ice around the wheels ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 299

    General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesir ed operation. The tire pressur e sensors are ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 300

    Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide, have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the W orld- wide Fuel Charter , WWFC), which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, and durability for your vehicle. The manufactur er r ecom- mends the use of gasoline that meets the WWFC speci- fications, if the ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 301

    E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel V ehicles Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the vehicle’s warranty . If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: • operate in a lean mode • OBD II “Malfunc ...

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    be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States. MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformulated gasoline. Materials Added T o Fuel All gasolines sold in the United States are required to contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed under normal conditions and would r ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 303

    CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommended. Many of these products contain high concentra- tions of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is not the responsibility of the manufacturer . NOTE: Intentional t ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 304

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- mal conditions repaired promptly . Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONL Y) — IF EQUIPPED E85 General Information The information in t ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 305

    CAUTION! Only vehicles with the E85 fuel filler door label can operate on E85. Ethanol Fuel (E85) E85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. W ARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury . Never have any smok- ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- ing the f ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 306

    For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat- ing between E85 and unleaded gasoline is recom- mended. When you do switch fuel types, it is recommended that: • you do not add less than 5 gal (19 L) when refueling • you drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at least 5 miles (8 km) Observing these precautions will avoid p ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 307

    Starting The characteristics of E85 fuel make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations) until the engine is fully warmed up. NOTE: ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 308

    ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door . When fueling, the cap may be placed on the inside of the filler door . If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle. CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an i ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 309

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal regulations and will cause the “Malfunc- tion Indicator Light (MIL)” to turn on. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle or on a truck bed. Y ou could be bur ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 310

    VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As required by National Highway T raf fic Safety Admin- istration Regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door . This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) front and rear , and V ehicle I ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 311

    Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) The GA WR is the maximum permissible load on the fr ont and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo area so that the GA WR of each axle is not exceeded. Each axle GA WR is determined by the component in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires, or wheels). Heavier axles ...

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    should then be determined separately to be sure that the load is properly distributed over front and rear axle. W eighing the vehicle may show that the GA WR of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 313

    Common T owing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver , passengers, cargo and tongue weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 314

    T railer T ongue W eight (TW) The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer is the tongue weight. In most cases it should not be less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load. Y ou must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle. Frontal Area The frontal area is the maximum height and maximum width of ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 315

    W ARNING! • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch may reduce handling, stability , and braking per- formance, and could result in an accident. • W eight-Distributing Systems may not be compat- ible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable rec- reational vehicle dealer for additional i ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 316

    EXAMPLE — W ith W eight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) EXAMPLE — Improper Adjustment of W eight- Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) 5 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 315 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    T railer Hitch Classification The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alter- ations to the standard equipment. Y our vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional T railer T ow Prep Package. See your authorized dealer for package ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 318

    T railer T owing Weights (Maximum T railer Weight Ratings) NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maxi- mum trailer weight ratings) r efer to the following website addresses: • http:// www .dodge.com • http:// www .dodge.ca (Canada) T railer and T ongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the tra ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 319

    NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to “T ir e Safety Information/T ire and Load- ing Information Placard” in “Starting and Operating” for furthe ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 320

    W ARNING! (Continued) • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer , do not overload your vehicle or trailer . Overloading can cause a loss of control, poor performance or dam- age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chassis structure or tires. • Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer . Always co ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 321

    T owing Requirements – T ires − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire. − Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. For proper tire inflation procedur es, refer to “T ires – General Information” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. ...

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    − T railer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity . Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear , higher brake ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 323

    T owing Requirements – T railer Lights and Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer , regar dless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are requir ed for motoring safety . The T railer T ow Package may include a four and seven- pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har- ness and connector . NOTE: Do not cut or sp ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 324

    T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away fr om heavy traffic. Automatic T ransmission The “DRIVE” range can be selected when towing. How- ever , if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the TOW/HAUL feature should be selected. NOTE: Using the TOW/HAUL feature while ope ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 325

    NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level before towing. T ow/Haul – If Equipped T o reduce potential for automatic transmission overheat- ing, turn the TOW/HAUL feature ON when driving in hilly ar eas or shift the transmission to Drive position 2 on more severe grades. Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped − Do not use in hilly ter ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 326

    W ARNING! Do not add a snow plow , winches, or any other aftermarket equipment to the front of your vehicle. This could adversely affect the functioning of the airbag system and you could be injured. RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) T wo-Wheel Drive Models Recreational towing of two-wheel drive models is not allowable. T owing the vehi ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 327

    Recreational T owing Procedure W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move, even if ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 328

    6. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, pr ess the transfer case NEUTRAL button for four seconds. 7. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light comes on, release the NEUTRAL button. 8. Start the engine. 9. Shift the transmission into REVERSE. 10. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle m ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 329

    longer met during the four second timer , then the NEUTRAL indicator light will flash continuously until all r equirements are met or until the NEUTRAL button is released. • The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If the key in not ON, the shift will not take place and no positio ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 330

    8. After the NEUTRAL indicator light turns off, release the NEUTRAL button. 9. After the NEUTRAL button has been released, the transfer case will shift into the position identified by the transfer case switch. 10. Start the engine. Shift the transmission into DRIVE to verify that the transfer case has engaged. 1 1. Set the parking brake. Shift the ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 331

    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher ................ 3 3 2 䡵 Jacking And T ire Changing ............... 3 3 3 ▫ Jack Location ....................... 3 3 3 ▫ Removing The Spare T ire ............... 3 3 5 ▫ T ir e Changing Procedur e ............... 3 3 7 ▫ Preparations ........................ 3 3 8 ▫ Instr ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 333

    HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The Hazard W arning flasher switch is located on the top of the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard W arning flasher . When the switch is activated, all dir ectional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency . Press the switch a second time ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 334

    JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location In this vehicle, the scissor jack and tire changing tools for Extended Cab models are stowed in a compartment under the rear passenger seat. Crew Cab model scissor jack and tire changing tools are accessed by lifting up the rear passenger seat. The jack is secured in place by turning the jack screw until the ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 335

    Jack Screw Jack Stowage Location (Crew Cab) 334 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    W ARNING! The jack is designed as a tool for changing tires only . The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes, unless suitable supports are placed under the vehicle as a safety measure. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only . A void icy or slippery areas. Removing The Spare Tire Remove the spar e tire b ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 337

    • Rotate clockwise to stow the spare tire. Inserting Lug W rench and Extension T urning Lug W rench and Extension 336 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    It is recommended that you stow the flat or spare to avoid tangling the loose cable. NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only . Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. Tire Changing Procedure W ARNING! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle co ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 339

    Preparations 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. A void icy or slippery areas. W ARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Place the shift lever in P AR ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 340

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised. • Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in P ARK; a manual transmission in REVERSE. • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack. • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the veh ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 341

    3. When changing a front wheel, place the jack under the frame rail behind the wheel. Locate the jack as far forward as possible on the straight part of the frame prior to inboard transition, as shown. Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench - the tube extension, may be used but is not requir ed. 4. When changing a rear whee ...

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    NOTE: Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required. 5. By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise, raise the vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface. W ARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle unstable and cause an ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 343

    W ARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle. Al- ways stow the jack, tools and the extra tire and wheel in the places provided. 8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. Stow the replaced tire, jack, and tools as previously described. 9. Adjust the tire pressur e when possible. ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 344

    T o Stow the Flat or Spare T urn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the wheel r etainer through the center of the wheel and position it properly across the wheel opening. For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle. Rotate the winch mechanism until the wheel is drawn int ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 345

    W ARNING! When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rup- ture or explode and cause personal injury . Battery temperature must be brought above freezing point before attempting a jump-start. Preparations for Jump-Start The battery in your veh ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 346

    W ARNING! • T ake care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. Y ou can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. Y ou could be seriously injured. • Batteries contain su ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 347

    CAUTION! Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle. 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster batte ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 348

    8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery . 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. 10. Reinstall the air intake duct. If frequent jump-starting is requir ed to start your vehicle you should have the battery a ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 349

    idle with the shift lever 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 ef forts to free a stuck vehicle. CAUTION! Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transaxle overheating and failure. It can also da ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 350

    W ARNING! • Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or death. • Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. T ow straps and chains may break, causing serious injury . CAUTION! T ow hooks are for emergency use only , to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 351

    T wo-Wheel Drive V ehicles Provided that the transmission is operable, tow with the transmission in NEUTRAL and the ignition key in the OFF position, along with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on the ground. The speed must not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h), and the distance must not exceed 15 miles (25 km). If the vehicle is to be towed more ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 352

    MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.7L ............. 3 5 3 䡵 Engine Compartment — 4.7L ............. 3 5 4 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 3 5 5 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 3 5 5 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ............................ 3 5 6 䡵 Replacement Part ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 353

    ▫ Exhaust System ..................... 3 6 6 ▫ Cooling System ..................... 3 6 9 ▫ Brake System ....................... 3 7 4 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ............... 3 7 6 ▫ T ransfer Case ....................... 3 7 9 ▫ Axles ............................. 3 7 9 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion .............. ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 354

    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — 3.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic T ransmission Dipstick 8 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 5 — Power Distribution Center 1 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Battery 7 MAINT ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 355

    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — 4.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Automatic T ransmission Dipstick 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 5 — Power Distribution Center 1 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Battery 354 MAI ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 356

    ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Y our vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems are operating properly , your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy , as well ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 357

    the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the prob- lem is detected twice in a row , the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL off. EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your veh ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 358

    4. Approximately 15 seconds later , one of two things will happen: a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I/M station. b. The MIL will not flash at all and ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 359

    DEALER SERVICE Y our authorized dealer has the qualified service person- nel, special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner . Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedur e yourself. NOTE: Intentional tampering wit ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 360

    CAUTION! (Continued) • Y our vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these components as the chemicals can damage your engine, transmission, power steering or air condi- tioning. Such damage is not covered ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 361

    NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, whichever occurs first. Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet the requir ements of Chrysler Material S ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 362

    Synthetic Engine Oils Y ou may use synthetic engine oils, provided the recom- mended oil quality requir ements are met, and the recom- mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed. Materials Added to Engine Oils The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to t ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 363

    Engine Air Cleaner Filter Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information. W ARNING! The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicl ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 364

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. W ash hands after handling. CAUTION! • It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post, and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked (+) ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 365

    W ARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to W arranty Information Book, located on t ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 366

    hood latching components to ensure proper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year , preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOP AR 威 Loc ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 367

    T o prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather , select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers. W ARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 368

    CAUTION! The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only . Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective- ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine performance and cause serious damage to the engine. Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not requir e maintenance. Howe ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 369

    W ARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn. Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn. In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine opera ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 370

    Cooling System W ARNING! Y ou or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator . If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot. Engine Coolant Checks Check the engine coolant (antifree ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 371

    Selection Of Coolant Use only the manufacturer’s recommended engine cool- ant (antifreeze). Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu- ine Parts” in “Maintaining Y our V ehicle” for further information. CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified HOA T engine coolant (antifreeze) may result in engine damage and ma ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 372

    Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology (HOA T) engine coolant (antifreeze). When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): • The manufacturer recommends using MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology) or equivalent. • Mix a minimum solution of 50% ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 373

    W ARNING! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system. T o prevent scalding or injury , do not remove ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 374

    The radiator normally r emains completely full, so ther e is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for the engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing the engine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service at- tendant of this. As long as the engine operating tempera- ture is satisfactory , the coolant recovery bottle need only ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 375

    • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, also keep the front of the condenser clean. • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or W inter operation. If r eplacement is ever necessary , instal ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 376

    W ARNING! • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Y our V ehicle” for further information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your brake system and/or impair its performance. The proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle is also labeled on ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 377

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. This could result in an accident. Automatic T ransmission NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a dipstick, use the following procedure. If your vehicle has a capped dipst ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 378

    requir ed into the dipstick tube. Do not overfill. After adding any quantity of oil through the oil fill tube, wait a minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain into the transmission before rechecking the fluid level. NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below the operating temperature, the fluid level should be between the two ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 379

    Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- mance. Use only the manufacturer ’s r ecommended trans- mission fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Y our V ehicle” for further informa- tion. It is important that the tran ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 380

    T ransfer Case Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks. If a fluid leak is evident the transfer case fluid level may be low . Have the transfer case serviced immediately . CAUTION! Damage may result from operation of the vehicle with low transfer case fluid. Drain and Refill Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information. Lubricant S ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 381

    Front Axle Front axle fluid level should be at the bottom of the fill plug. Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion V ehicle body care requir ements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on trees and road su ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 382

    • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu- lated on your vehicle, use MOP AR 威 Super Kleen Bug and T ar Remover or equivalent to remove. • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOP AR 威 Cleaner W ax or equivalent to remove r oad film, stains, and to protect your paint finish. T ake care never to scratch the paint. • A void ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 383

    • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause, which destroys the paint and protective coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos- sible. The cost of such repairs is consider ed the respon- sibility of the owner . • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materi ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 384

    • For grease stains, apply MOP AR 威 Multi-Purpose Cleaner or equivalent to a clean, damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. • Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of protectants on Stain Repel products. Interior Care Use MOP AR 威 T otal Clean or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and ca ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 385

    W ARNING! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm. Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with any commer cial household-type glass cleaner . Never use an abrasive type cleaner . Use caution when cleaning inside re ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 386

    FUSES CAUTION! When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow , it suggests a problem in the circuit that must be corrected. Underhood Fuses (Power ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 387

    corresponds to the following chart. These fuses and relays can be obtained from your authorized dealer . Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 1 Spare 2 Spare 3 30 Amp Pink Electric Brake 4 50 Amp Red Power Seat 5 Spare 6 20 Amp Y ellow Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Cabin Com- partment Node (CCN), Radio 7 10 Amp Red Powertrain Control Module (PCM) ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 388

    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 16 20 Amp Y ellow Horn 17 20 Amp Y ellow ABS Feed (V alves) 18 20 Amp Y ellow Fuel Pump 19 15 Amp Blue Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) 20 20 Amp Y ellow Cabin Compartment Node (CCN) Door Locks/Brake T rans- mission Shift Inter- lock (BTSI) 21 25 Amp Natural Audio Amp 22 20 Amp Y ellow Power Outlet ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 389

    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 31 30 Amp Green Ignition Run/AC/ W indows 32 30 Amp Pink Front Control Module (FCM) 1 (Ext. Lights # 1) 33 30 Amp Pink Auto Shut Down (ASD) 34 30 Amp Pink Front Control Module (FCM) 2 (Ext. Light # 2) 35 40 Amp Green HV AC Blower Motor 36 Spare 37 Spare 38 20 Amp Blue Spare Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini- Fu ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 390

    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 47 Spare 48 20 Amp Blue Sunroof/Sound Box 49 30 Amp Pink T railer T ow B+ 50 40 Amp Green Anti-Lock Brake Sys- tem (ABS) Module (Pump) 51 40 Amp Green Park Lamps 52 Spare 53 40 Amp Green Rear Defogger 54 Spare 55 Spare Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 56 10 Amp Red Heated Seats 57 20 Amp Y el ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 391

    VEHICLE STORAGE If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we recommend that you take the following steps to mini- mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: • Disconnect the Ignition Of f Draw (I.O.D.) fuses located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC). The I.O.D. cavity includes a snap-in retainer that allows the fuse to be disco ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 392

    BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp (Halogen)/Front Park and T urn Signal Lamps 1. Open the hood 2. Remove the three bolts fr om the front of the headlamp housing. 3. Grasp the headlamp and pull firmly to disengage the headlamp housing from the fender panel. 4. While firmly holding the headlamp housing in your hands, unlock and disconnect headlamp bulb conne ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 393

    NOTE: The headlamp bulb is a halogen bulb. T ake care not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb life. T o remove the park/turn signal bulb, rotate bulb socket 1/4-turn and r emove socket from housing. Pull bulb straight from socket. Rear Side Marker , T aillamps/Stop L ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 394

    2. Pull the taillamp housing straight out from the body . 3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the housing. 7 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    4. Pull bulb straight out of socket. 5. Reverse this procedur e to install bulb and housing. Place the two raised blocks past the body . 394 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp And Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens to the body , as shown. 2. Remove housing from the cab. 7 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    3. Remove connector from housing tab for more clear- ance. 4. T urn desired bulb socket 1/4-turn and remove socket and bulb from housing. 396 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    5. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket. • Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps • Inside Bulb: Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 6. Reverse this procedure for installation of bulbs and housing. License Lamps 1. Using a screwdriver , pry black rubber housing from the bumper . 7 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    2. Rotate the socket 1/4-turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull bulb from socket. 4. Reverse this procedure for installation. 398 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Fog Lamps 1. Disconnect connector from the fog lamp by raising the wire harness lock tab and pulling on wire harness connector . 2. Rotate the bulb 1/4-turn counterclockwise and pull to remove from the fog lamp housing. 3. Reverse procedure to install. FLUID CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 22 Gallons 83 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.7L ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 401

    FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hy- brid Organic Additive T echnology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W -20 Engine Oil, meeting the requir ements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 402

    Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic T ransmission MOP AR 威 A TF+4 威 Automatic T ransmission Fluid or equivalent licensed A TF+4 威 product. T ransfer Case MOP AR 威 A TF+4 威 Automatic T ransmission Fluid or equivalent licensed A TF+4 威 product. Front Axle SAE 75W -90 Multi-Purpose T ype, GL-5 Gear Lubricant (MS-9 ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 403

    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance ...... 4 0 4 䡵 Maintenance Schedule .................. 4 0 4 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals .......... 4 0 6 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued pr oper functioning of the emissions control system. These and all other maintenance services in- cluded in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliabilit ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 406

    • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-r oad for an extended period of time. • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months, which- ever comes first. Y our authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a sc ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 407

    • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir , brake master cylinder , power steering and transmission, and add as needed. • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation. At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter . • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance ite ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 408

    6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tir ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 409

    18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if you are using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Ch ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 410

    30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine). ❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 36,00 ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 411

    42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate t ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 412

    54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if you are using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Ch ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 413

    66,000 Miles (1 10,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotat ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 414

    78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 415

    90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine). ❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve, if necessary .* ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if you are using your vehi ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 416

    102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Servic ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 417

    1 14,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 1 14 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 418

    126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 126 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if you are using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 419

    138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Ro ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 420

    150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine). ❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 8 ...

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    * This maintenance is r ecommended by the manufactur er to the owner , but is not requir ed to maintain emissions warranty . W ARNING! • Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, t ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 422

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 4 2 3 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ........... 4 2 3 ▫ Prepar e A List ...................... 4 2 3 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............ 4 2 3 䡵 If Y ou Need Assistance ................. 4 2 3 ▫ Chrysl ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 423

    䡵 Publication Order Forms ................ 4 2 8 䡵 Department Of T ransportation Uniform T ire Quality Grades ........................ 4 2 9 ▫ T readwear ......................... 4 2 9 ▫ T raction Grades ..................... 4 2 9 ▫ T emperatur e Grades .................. 4 3 0 422 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE I n f o r m a t i o n ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 424

    SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sur e to have the right papers with you. T ake your warranty folder . All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty . Discuss additional charges with the service manager . Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 425

    This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- ship. They want to know if you need assistance. • If an authorized dealership is unable to resolv ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 426

    Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) T o assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (T elecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center . Any hearing or speech impaired customer , who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 427

    W e appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience. Y ou’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns. W ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 428

    REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and W ashington, D.C. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer . If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may ope ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 429

    PUBLICA TION ORDER FORMS T o order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below . V isa, Mas- tercar d, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. NOTE: A street address is requir ed when or dering manuals (no P .O. Boxes). • S ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 430

    Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1 143 (Canada) Or V isit us on the W orldwide W eb at: • www .techauthority .com DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tir e grading categories were established by the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration. The specific grade ratin ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 431

    W ARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. T emperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, repr esenting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 432

    INDEX 10 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 433

    Adding Fuel ........................... 3 0 7 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 362 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 3 6 3 Air Conditioning ........................ 2 3 7 Air Conditioning, Operating T ips .......... 237,240 Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............. 363,364 Air Conditioning System ................ 23 ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 434

    Special Additives ...................... 3 7 8 T or que Converter ...................... 2 5 7 Axle Fluid ............................. 4 0 1 Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 3 7 9 Battery ............................... 3 6 2 Keyless T ransmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 2 5 Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 1 3 0 Belts, Se ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 435

    Changing A Flat T ire ..................... 3 3 3 Chart, T ire Sizing ........................ 2 7 5 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . . 356 Checking Y our V ehicle For Safety ............. 7 4 Checks, Safety ........................... 7 4 Child Restraint ........................ 61,62 Child Restraint T ether Anchors ............. ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 436

    Daytime Running Lights ................... 1 3 2 Dealer Service .......................... 3 5 8 Defroster , Rear W indow ................... 1 6 2 Defroster , W indshield ................... 76,239 Delay (Intermittent) W ipers ................. 1 3 5 Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 3 5 5 Differ ential, Limited-Slip .................. 2 ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 437

    Jump Starting ......................... 3 4 3 O i l ........................... 359,399,400 Oil Filler Cap ......................... 3 6 0 Oil Selection .......................... 3 9 9 Oil Synthetic ......................... 3 6 1 Starting ............................. 2 4 9 T emperatur e Gauge .................... 1 7 4 Enhanced Accident Response ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 438

    Engine Oil ........................... 3 5 9 Power Steering ........................ 2 6 8 T ransfer Case ......................... 3 7 9 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 4 0 0 Fog Lights .......................... 132,399 Four Wheel Drive ....................... 2 5 8 Operation ........................... 2 5 8 Four-W ay Hazard Flas ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 439

    Hands-Free Phone (uconnect™) .............. 8 6 Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing W ater ........................ 2 6 5 Hazard W arning Flasher ................... 3 3 2 Headlights ............................ 3 9 1 High Beam .......................... 1 3 4 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 1 3 4 Lights On Remin ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 440

    Key , Programming ........................ 1 7 Key , Replacement ........................ 1 7 Key , Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 1 6 Keyless Entry System ...................... 2 1 Keys ................................. 1 2 Knee Bolster ............................ 4 6 Lane Change and T urn Signals ......... 133,174,392 Lane Change Assi ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 441

    Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 1 8 3 Passing ............................. 1 3 4 Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 1 7 5 Service ............................. 3 9 0 T ire Pressur e Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 1 8 4 T urn Signal ................... 77,133,391,392 V oltage ............................. 1 7 6 W arning (Instrume ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 442

    Monitor , T ir e Pressur e System ............... 2 9 3 Mopar Parts ......................... 357,426 Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 1 3 3 New V ehicle Break-In Period ................ 7 4 Occupant Restraints ................... 36,52,56 Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ............. 49,52,54 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 2 ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 443

    Pets .................................. 7 3 Pets, T ransporting ........................ 7 3 Phone, Cellular .......................... 8 6 Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect™) .............. 8 6 Pickup Box ............................ 1 6 6 Placard, T ir e and Loading Information ......... 2 7 9 Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 3 8 5 D ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 444

    Release, Hood .......................... 1 2 7 Reminder , Seat Belt ....................... 4 5 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 2 1 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 2 3 5 Remote Starting System .................... 2 6 Replacement Keys ........................ 1 7 Replacement Parts ....................... 3 5 7 Replacement ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 445

    Reclining ............................ 1 2 1 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 19,176 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 370,400 Selection of Oil ......................... 3 6 0 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 1 6 Sentry Key Programming ................... 1 7 Sentry Key Replacement ................... 1 7 Service an ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 446

    Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . 235 Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 1 5 7 Storage Bin ............................ 1 5 7 Storage, V ehicle ......................... 3 9 0 Stuck, Freeing .......................... 3 4 7 Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 3 6 1 System, Remote Starting .................... 2 6 T ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 447

    Snow T ires ........................... 2 9 2 Spare T ir e ........................... 3 3 5 Spinning ............................ 2 8 6 T r ead W ear Indicators ................... 2 8 7 Wheel Mounting ...................... 3 3 7 Wheel Nut T or que ..................... 3 4 1 T ongue W eight/T railer W eight .............. 3 1 7 T or que Converte ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 448

    T r ead W ear Indicators .................... 2 8 7 T rip Computer .......................... 1 4 2 T rip Odometer .......................... 1 7 9 T rip Odometer Reset Button ................ 1 8 7 T urn Signals ................... 133,174,391,392 uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 8 6 Underhood Fuses ........................ 3 8 5 Unif ...

  • Dodge Dakota (2010) - page 449

    W indshield W ashers ................ 135,136,365 Fluid ............................ 135,365 W indshield W iper Blades .................. 3 6 5 W indshield W ipers ....................... 1 3 5 W iper Blade Replacement .................. 3 6 5 W ipers, Intermittent ...................... 1 3 5 W recker T owing ......................... 3 4 9 448 IN ...

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