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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 3 4 INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS ......................................... ...

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    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction ........................... 4 m How T o Use This Manual .................. 4 m W arnings And Cautions ................... 6 m V ehicle Identification Number ............... 6 m V ehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 7 1 ...

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    INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepar ed with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a W arranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. Y ou are urged to read these publications car efully . Following the instruc- ti ...

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    W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains W ARNINGS against operating procedur es, which could result in an accident or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures, which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entir e manual, you may miss important information. Observe all W arnings and Cautions. VEHICLE ...

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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. INTRODUCTION 7 1 ...

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    THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m A W or d About Y our Keys .................. 1 2 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ................... 1 2 ▫ Locking Doors W ith The Key .............. 1 4 m Sentry Key ............................ 1 4 ▫ Replacement Keys ...................... 1 6 ▫ Customer Key Programming .............. 1 6 ? ...

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    m Illuminated Entry ........................ 2 0 ▫ V ehicles Equipped W ith Power Door Locks .... 2 0 m Remote Keyless Entry ..................... 2 1 ▫ T o Unlock The Doors ................... 2 1 ▫ T o Lock The Doors ..................... 2 2 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm .................. 2 4 ▫ General Information .................... 2 4 ? ...

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    ▫ Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) ........................... 4 3 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant W omen ............ 4 4 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ...................... 4 4 ▫ Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – Airbags ........... 4 5 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ............... 5 3 ▫ Chi ...

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    A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys fr om your dealer . Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal Automatic T ransmission Place the shift lever in P ARK. T urn the ignition switc ...

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    in the ignition cylinder . If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly , then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. W ARNING! ...

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    depress and hold the r elease button located between the ignition switch and the instrument panel. T urn the igni- tion key to LOCK and remove the key . Locking Doors With The Key Y ou can insert the key with either side up. T o lock the door , turn the key rearwar d, to unlock the door , turn the key forward. See Section 7 of this manual for door ...

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    NOTE: A key , which has not been programmed, is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the V ehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will turn on for three (3) seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the ...

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

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    seconds, but no longer than 15-seconds. Then, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and remove the first key . 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. T urn the ignition switch to the “ON” position within 15 seconds. After ten seconds, a chime will sound. In addition, the V ehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light wi ...

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    General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with 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 that may be received, including interfer ence that may cause undes- ired operation. STEERING ...

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    Automatic T ransmission Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key fr om being removed unless the shift lever is in P ARK. It also prevents shifting out of P ARK unless the key is in the ACC, or ON positions, and the brake pedal is depressed. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition for u ...

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    system will shut down until the correct key is used. T o exit alarming mode, press the transmitter Unlock button or start the vehicle with a programmed Sentry Key . The security alarm system is designed to protect your vehicle; however , you can create conditions wher e the system will arm unexpectedly . If you remain in the vehicle and lock the do ...

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    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTR Y This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors or activate the panic alarm from distances a minimum of 66 feet (20 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter . The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. T o unlock the do ...

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    3. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. T est the feature while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the transmitter . NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Pres ...

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    Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 6. If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this featur e, repeat the above steps. Flash Lamps with Lock Programming 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the transmit- ter . 2. After ...

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    Using the Panic Alarm T o activate the Panic mode while the ignition is OFF press and release the P ANIC button on the transmitter once. When the Panic mode is activated, the interior lights will illuminate, the headlamps and parking lights will flash, and the horn will sound. T o cancel the Panic mode press and release the P ANIC button on the tra ...

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    Programming Additional T ransmitters V ehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants with two transmitters programmed only for that vehicle. A total of eight transmitters can be programmed for your vehicle. Additional transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle through the use of a curr ently programmed fob. NOTE: When entering program mode u ...

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    10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to program up to six additional transmitters. 1 1. T urn the ignition to the OFF position. 12. Y our vehicle will remain in pr ogram mode up to 60 seconds from when the original chime was hear d. After 60 seconds, all programmed transmitters function nor - mally . NOTE: If you do not have a programmed transmitter , contact ...

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    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 transmitter case, snap the two halves of the case together . Make sure ther e is an even “gap” between the two halves. If equipped, install and tighten the screw until snug. T est t ...

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    The parking lamps will remain illuminated to indicate that the vehicle has remote started and the engine is running. The lamps will turn of f when the ignition is turned to RUN or the remote start is cancelled. T o enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a remote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the UNLOCK button on the k ...

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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. W ARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Don? ...

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    locks will not operate. This prevents you fr om 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 a door is open, as a reminder to r emove the key . • The driver’s door is open while the key is in the ignition. Automa ...

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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 Park position after the vehicle has been driven (shifted out of Park and the doors closed). Auto Unlock Feature Programming Customer Programming sequence to disable ...

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    Child Protection Door Lock T o provide a safer environment for childr en riding in the rear seat, the r ear 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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    WINDOWS Power Windows The control on the left fr ont door has up-down switches that give you finger tip control of all four power win- dows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the passenger doors for passenger window control. The windows will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or ACC (Accessory) position and for ten m ...

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    Auto Down (Driver’s Side Only) The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature. Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically . T o cancel the Auto Down movement, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and r elease the switch. Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch o ...

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    with the rear windows open, open the fr ont and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. OCCUP ANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the r estraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, knee bolsters, front airbags for both the driver and fr ont passen ...

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    of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions except the front center seating position (with full bench seat) have combination lap/ shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden s ...

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    W ARNING! • W earing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body . These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. W earing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. Y ou might suffer internal injuries, or ...

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    plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” W ARNING! • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too ...

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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 r ed 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 , ch ...

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

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    3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt r etracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How T o Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic lock- ing mode and activate the vehicle sens ...

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    Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) 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 Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert) will alert the driver to buckle their seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buc ...

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    The Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert) can be reacti- vated by repeating this pr ocedure. NOTE: Although the Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt W arning Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women W e recommend that pregnant women use seat ...

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    Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – Airbags This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt r estraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the steering wheel. The passenger front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove comp ...

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    W ARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. Y ou may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are no longer functional. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are de- signed to open only when the airbags are inflating. • If your vehicle is equipped with w ...

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    Here ar e some simple steps you can follow to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appr opriate child restraint. Infants in rear -facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger fr ont airbag. An airbag deploymen ...

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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 airbag depl ...

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    How the Airbag System W orks • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines if a frontal collision is sever e enough to requir e the airbags to inflate. The front airbag inflators ar e de- signed to provide dif ferent rates of airbag inflation from dir ection provided by the ORC. The ORC will not detect roll over . The ORC also monitors the ...

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    NOTE: Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appr opriate child restraint. • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A lar ...

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    NOTE: At no time should any supplemental restraint system (SRS) component or SRS related component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are appr oved by DaimlerChrysler/Mopar . • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger , and position every- one for the best interaction ...

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    irritation continues, see your doctor . If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufac- turer’s instr uctions for cleaning. • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you. W ARNING! Deployed airbags and ...

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    NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- ply , See www .dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/per chlorate. Enhanced Accident Response System If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical system remains functional, vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock automatically . In addition, approximately 5 seconds after the vehic ...

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    after airbag deployment. EDR data are ONL Y recor ded if an airbag deploys, and are otherwise unavailable. NOTE: Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be recor ded (e.g., loss of battery power). In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by DaimlerChrysler Corporation ...

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    2. Used in defense of litigation involving a DaimlerChrysler Corporation product 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant 4. Otherwise required by law Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp status for electronically-contr olled safety systems, including the airbag system • 9 T ime 9 of airbag dep ...

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    There ar e differ ent sizes and types of restraints for children fr om newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult seat belt. Always check the child seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child. Use the restraint that is corr ect for your child: Infants and Small Children • Safety experts recommend that ch ...

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    in the vehicle by the seatbelt or the LA TCH child restraint anchorage system. (See the LA TCH - Child Seat Anchorage System section.) • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who ar e still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly . If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the s ...

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    W ARNING! • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint. • A rearward facing infant restraint should only be used in a rear seat of a vehicle ...

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    belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary . • Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the manufacturer’s instr uctions tell you. • When your child restraint is not in use, secur e it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it fr om the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehi ...

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    Crew Cab • The Crew Cab second r ow 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 at ...

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    Installing the LA TCH-Compatible Child Restraint System — If Equipped W e urge that you carefully follow the dir ections of the manufacturer when installing your child r estraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described her e. Again, carefully follow the installation instr uctions that were pr ovided with the child restrain ...

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    over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material. Then attach the tether strap to the anchor- age located on the back of the seat, being careful to r oute the tether strap to provide the most dir ect path between the anchor and the child restraint. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head r estraints, raise the ...

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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 retractors, 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, pullin ...

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    Child Restraint T ether Anchor The Extended Cab model has one routing strap located behind the passenger side rear out- board seating position. The tether anchor itself is located in the center of vehicle, in between the two seating positions. The front outboar d passenger seating position is also equipped with a child tether anchorage, located at ...

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    T ether Strap at the Front Passenger Seat (Extended Cab) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap up and over the front passenger seat back and under the head r estraint. 2. Connect the tether strap to the lower anchor . 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. ...

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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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    Multiple Child Restraints THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 2 ...

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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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    A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the break-in and is not an indication of dif ficulty . SAFETY TIPS Exhaust System W ARNING! Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an ex- tremely toxic gas that by itself is colorless and odorless. T o avoid inhaling these gases, the followi ...

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    Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside The V ehicle Heater Defroster Ducts Inspect the heater defroster ducts for pr oper operation. Check for proper air flow thr ough all defroster ducts. If there ar e any question regar ding the operation of your heater defroster ducts, have the system checked by an authorized dealer Seat Belts Inspect the belt sy ...

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    Lights Check the operation of all exterior lights. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, water , oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if fuel fumes are detected the cause should be loc ...

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Mirrors ............................... 7 7 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................. 7 7 ▫ Outside Mirrors ....................... 7 7 ▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Featur e — If Equipped ............................ 7 7 ▫ Electric Remote-Control Mirr ors ............ 7 7 m Hands–F ...

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    ▫ Adjustable Head Restraints — Front Seating Positions ........................... 1 0 7 ▫ 6 - W ay Power Seat Adjuster — Driver’s Side Only ........................... 1 0 8 ▫ Extended Cab/Crew Cab Rear Seat ........ 1 1 0 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............. 1 1 0 m T o Open And Close The Hood ............. 1 1 1 m Lights .. ...

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    ▫ T o V ary The Speed Setting ............... 1 2 3 ▫ T o Accelerate For Passing ............... 1 2 4 m Overhead Console ...................... 1 2 5 ▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ................ 1 2 6 m Compass/T emperature Mini-T rip Computer .... 1 2 6 ▫ US/M Button ........................ 1 2 6 ▫ Reset Button ......................... ...

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    ▫ General Information ................... 1 3 8 m Electrical Power Outlets .................. 1 3 8 ▫ Electrical Outlet Use W ith Engine Off (Battery Fed Configuration) .............. 1 3 9 m Floor Console — If Equipped .............. 1 4 0 ▫ Floor Console Features ................. 1 4 0 m Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped . . . 1 ...

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    MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the r ear window . A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror . Annoying headlight glare can be r educed by moving the small control under the mirr or to the night position (toward r ear of truck). The mirr or should ...

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    T o adjust a mirror , turn the control wand towar d the left or right mirror positions indicated. T ilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirr or to move. When finished adjusting the mirror , turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirr or . 78 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

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    W ARNING! V ehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right 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 right side mirror . HANDS– ...

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    • or call 1–877–855–8400 UConnect t allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle, and enables you to mute the system’s micro- phone for private conversation. The UConnect t phone book enables you to store up to 32 names and four numbers per name. Each language has a separate 32- ...

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    phone supports a differ ent profile (e.g., Headset Pr ofile) you may not be able to use any UConnect t features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufac- turer for details. The UConnect t system is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect t system can be adjusted either from the radio vol ...

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    V oice Command T ree Refer to “V oice T ree” at the end of this section. Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to know your options at any prompt, say 9 Help 9 following the beep. The UConnect t system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. T o activate the UConnect t system from idle, simply pr ...

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    • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to give the UConnect t system a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name. • Y ou will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7, 1 being the highest priority . Y ou can pair up to seven cellular phones ...

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    Call by Saying a Name • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say “Call. 9 • System will prompt you to say the name of the person you want call. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, you can say 9 John Doe, 9 wher ...

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    After you are finished adding an entry into the phone book, you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to r eturn to the main menu. The UConnect t system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phone book with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations. Each language has a se ...

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    Edit Entries in the UConnect t Phonebook NOTE: Editing names in the phone book is recom- mended when vehicle is not in motion. • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say 9 Phonebook Edit. 9 • Y ou will then be asked for the name of the phone book entry that you wish to edit. • Next, cho ...

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    from the list, pr ess the 9 V oice Recognition 9 button while the UConnect t system is playing the desired entry and say 9 Delete. 9 • After you enter the name, the UConnect t system will ask you which designation you wish to delete, home, work, mobile, pager , or all. Say the designation you wish to delete. • Note that only the phone book entr ...

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    • The UConnect t system will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call. • The selected number will be dialed. Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed thr ough the UConnect t system if the feature(s) ar e available on your cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service plan provides thr ee-way ...

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    entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progr ess. T o go back to the first call, refer to 9 T oggling Between Calls. 9 T o combine two calls, refer to 9 Confer ence Call. 9 Place/Retrieve a Call from Hold T o put a call on hold, press the 8 Phone’ button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that ...

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    hold may not become active automatically . This is cell phone dependent. T o bring the call back from hold, press and hold the “Phone” button until you hear a single beep. Redial • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say 9 Redial. 9 • The UConnect t system will call the last number t ...

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    UConnect T System Features Language Selection T o change the language that the UConnect t system is using, • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to (English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped). • Continue to follow the system prompts to ...

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    The UConnect t system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly . Y our phone must be turned on and paired to the UConnect t system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UConnect t system. T owing ...

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    service or automated customer service. Some services requir e immediate response selection, in some instances, that may be too quick for use of UConnect t system. When calling a number with your UConnect t system that normally requir es you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can push the “V oice Recognition” bu ...

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    a { , 9 you could press the “V oice Recognition” button and say 9 Pair a Phone 9 to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice pr ompt. T urning Confirmation Prompts On/Off T urning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect t sys- tem will not repeat a phone number b ...

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    may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progr ess. Once your call is answered, you will hear the audio. Mute/Un-Mute (Mute Off) When you mute the UConnect t system, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party , but the other party will not be able to hear you. In order to mute the UConnec ...

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    List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Setup Phone Pairing.” • When prompted, say 9 List Phones. 9 • The UConnect t system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in or der from the highest to the lowest priority . T o “selec ...

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    • Y ou can also press the “V oice Recognition” button anytime while the list is being played, and then choose the phone you wish to delete. Things Y ou Should Know About Y our UConnect T System UConnect t T utorial T o hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the “Phone” button and say “UConnect t T utorial.” V oice T raini ...

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    • Always wait for the beep before speaking. • Speak normally , without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting approximately eight (8) feet away from you. • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period. • Performance is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium ve ...

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    • Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported. • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down. Far End Audio Performance • Audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low- ...

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    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 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 3 ...

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    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 V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) redial return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistan ...

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    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 r eceived, including interference that may cause undesir ed op- eration. SEA TS Manual Seat Adjustme ...

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    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. Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners The front seats ar e equipped with recliners. The r eclining ...

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    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. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked. Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment — If Equipped The manual lumbar support rotary contr ol ...

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    T o lower the head restraint, depress the r elease button located at the base of the head restraint and push down on the head restraint. 6 - W ay Power Seat Adjuster — Driver’s Side Only The 6-way power seat adjuster switches are on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. Use this switch to move the seat up or down, forward or r earward, or t ...

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    The power seat controls ar e on the outboard side of the driver’s seat cushion. Three switches contr ol the seat movement. The four-way switch in the center can be moved forward or backwar ds to get the most comfortable position. The same switch can be moved up and down to control seat height. Change the seat angle by using the two toggle switche ...

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    Extended Cab/Crew Cab Rear Seat More car go space is available by lifting up on the rear seat cushion. The Crew Cab r ear 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. Press the desir ed switch once to ...

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    TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD T o open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel. Then push the safety latch lever up while lifting the grille with your right hand. It is located at the bottom center of the grille. Lift the hood and gas filled props will hold it open. ...

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    T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center fr ont edge of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. W ARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your f ...

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    Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the fr ont doors are opened, when the dimmer contr ol (rotating wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the second upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the key fob.When a door is open and the interior lights are on, r otating the dimmer ...

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    Battery Saver T o protect the life of your vehicle’s battery , Load Shed- ding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. If the ignition is off and any door is left ajar for 15 minutes or the dimmer control is r otated upwards for 15 minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off. If the headlamps remain on while the igniti ...

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    Y our vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight lenses that are lighter and less susceptible to stone br eakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and ther efore 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 ...

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    Lights-on Reminder If the headlights, parking lights, courtesy lights or cargo lights are left on, after the ignition is turned of f, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights — If Equipped The foglights are turned ON by placing the head- light rotary contr ol in the parking light or head- light position and pressing on th ...

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    Multifunction Control Lever The multifunction control lever is located on the left side of the steering column. T urn Signals Move the lever up or down to signal a right-hand or left-hand turn. The arrow on either side of the instr ument cluster flashes to indicate the direction of the turn, and pr oper operation of the front and r ear turn signal ...

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    Passing Light Y ou can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer - ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released. High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch Pull the multifunction control lever fully towar d the steering wheel to switch the headligh ...

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    Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction control lever . T urn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed. Intermittent W iper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, desira ...

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    NOTE: If the front wiper is operating when the ignition is turned off, the wiper will automatically r eturn to the 9 Park 9 position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wipers will resume operation. Windshield W ashers T o use the washer , push in on the washer knob on the end of the multifunction control lever and hold while spray is desired. If t ...

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    W ARNING! T ilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. W ithout a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over ac ...

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    NOTE: The Electronic Speed Contr ol System has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control switch buttons (i.e. SET and CANCEL) are operated simulta- neously in order to ensur e proper operation. The system can be reactivated by pushing the speed contr ol switch ON/OFF button and re-establishing the desir ed vehicle SET speed. T o Activate ...

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    W ARNING! Leaving the Speed Control ON when not in use is dangerous. Y ou could accidentally set the system to cause it to go faster than you want. Y ou could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the sys- tem OFF when you aren’t using it. T o Resume Speed T o resume a previously set speed, push and r elease the RESUME button. Resume ca ...

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    Functions All Engines Engage Speed 30 mph (48 km/h) Minimun RESUME Speed 25 mph (40 km/h) ACCEL Increase 2 mph (3km/h) DECEL Decrease 1 mph (2 km/h) Dropout Speed 25 mph (40 km/h) T o Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally . When the pedal is released, the vehicle will r eturn to the set speed. NOTE: When driving uphil ...

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    W ARNING! Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed. Y our vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy , snow-covered, or slippery . OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console ...

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

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    RESET Button Use this button to reset the following displays: • A verage Fuel Economy • T rip Odometer • Elapsed time. Global Reset If the RESET button and STEP button ar e pressed at the same time and held for 3 seconds the Global Reset feature will reset the distance to empty (using a default fuel economy value), fuel economy , trip odomete ...

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    Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the four trip conditions. A verage Fuel Economy (A VG ECO) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. This display mode becomes less sensitive to instantaneous changes in fuel consumption as the number of total vehicle miles since the last reset incr eases. It is suggested that this m ...

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    is reserve fuel capacity , which corresponds to appr oxi- mately 8% of tank volume. This reserve capacity was put in place to prevent the likelihood of customers r unning out of fuel when operating at maximum load conditions in areas wher e there ar en’t many gas stations. NOTE: The Distance T o Empty will remain equal to zero, until the vehicle ...

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    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 bridges. Drive carefully under such conditions to prevent an accident and possible per- sonal injury or property damage. Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating wh ...

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    T o Put Into a Calibration Mode T urn on the ignition and set the display to “Compass/ T emperature.” Press and hold the RESET button to change the display between V AR (compass variance) and CAL (compass calibration) modes. When the CAL sym- bol is displayed complete one 360 degree turn in an ar ea free fr om large metal objects or power lines ...

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    T o set the variance: T urn the ignition ON and set the display to “Compass/T emperature.” Press and hold the RESET button approximately five seconds. The last vari- ance zone number will be displayed. Press the STEP button to select the new variance zone and press the RESET button to resume normal operation. Outside T emperature Because the am ...

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    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 or pets 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. This includes most g ...

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    T o do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds. Release the buttons when the indicators start to flash. It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink t for more ef ficient training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Y our vehicle shoul ...

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    4. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink t button. If the indicator(s) blink rapidly for two seconds and then remains constant, continue with next section: Pr ogram- ming A Rolling Code System. NOTE: After training a HomeLink t channel, if the garage door does not operate with HomeLink t and the garage door opener was manufactured after 1995, th ...

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    7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink t button twice (holding the button for 2 sec- onds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete. If the device does not activate, press the button a thir d time (for 2 seconds) to complete the training. If you are have any pr oblems, or requir e assistance, ...

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    Then proceed with Step 4 under “Pr ogramming HomeLink.” earlier in this section. Using HomeLink T T o operate, simply press and release the pr ogrammed HomeLink t button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e. garage door opener , gate operator , security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc. The hand-held transmit ...

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    • Press the Learn Button on the Garage Door Opener to complete the training for Rolling Code. • Did you unplug the device for training, and remember to plug it back in? If you are have any pr oblems, or requir e assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or , on the Internet at www .HomeLink.com for information or assistance. Genera ...

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    pops out automatically when ready for use. T o preserve the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position. The instrument panel outlet can be r econfigured by the customer to operate only when the ignition is On (switch battery fed) or with the ignition switch On/Off (battery fed) to allow for cellular phone charging and/or opera ...

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    FLOOR CONSOLE — 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 • 3 cup holders (2 are r emovable) • iPod/Phone storage bin • 12 V olt power outlet inside storage compartment • Side open armrest lid • T issue hol ...

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    until armrest lid is closed manually by pr essing the lid back into place. T wo pen holders are provided on the inside of the armrest lid. A tissue holder is also pr ovided on the inside of the armrest lid, which holds a pocket size soft pack of tissue. CENTER STORAGE COMP ARTMENT — IF EQUIPPED The center portion of the seat folds down to provide ...

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    REAR STORAGE – IF EQUIPPED Rear Convenience Storage Crates W ARNING! Do not sit or stand on this crate. It may collapse causing serious injury . The rear convenience storage crates ar e located under the rear seat lower cushion and consist of two r emovable, collapsible storage crates. Rear Cup Holders – Crew Cab with Automatic 142 UNDERST ANDI ...

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    CAUTION! Do not lift up on the “End Flaps” to open the crate, damage to the “End Flaps” may occur . NOTE: The maximum loading capacity for the 40% crate is 30 lbs. and 50 lbs. for the 60% crate. T o open the storage crate, lift upwards on the crate handles, and engage the crate end flaps. T o remove the crate, press on the r elease lever an ...

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    T o install the crate into the base, insert the crate into the inboard slot and push down on the outboar d side of the crate and snap into place. T o collapse the crate, push the crate end flaps inward to disengage. Push the sides inward and snap into the base. Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles ...

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    REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Rear Window Defroster – If Equipped CAUTION! Use care when washing the inside of the rear window to prevent damage to heating elements. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Also, keep all objects a safe distance from the window to prevent damaging the heating elements. A push ...

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    Sliding Rear Window – If Equipped A locking device in the center of the window helps to prevent entry fr om the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the lock to release the window . 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° an ...

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    3. Lift the tailgate off of the pivot on the passenger side by pulling upward and r earward at the same time. 4. Slide the tailgate to the passenger side while making sure clearance fr om the box and taillight is maintained. T o reinstall the tailgate, do the following: 1. Slide the tailgate onto the driver’s side pivot. 2. Hold the tailgate at a ...

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    2. Secure the tailgate in the partially open position: • Open the tailgate slightly . • 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: • Lift up on the tailgate. • Remove both cables from between the cable guides and ...

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    CAUTION! • Care should always be exercised when operating a vehicle with cargo. V ehicle speeds may need to be reduced. Severe turns or rough roads may cause shifting or bouncing of the cargo that may result in vehicle damage. • Insure the load is securely tied down and is properly identified according to local laws if it extends beyond the tai ...

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    T o remove the cleats from the utility rail, r emove 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. Utility Rail 1 - Utility Rail Cleat 2 - Cleat Retainer Nut 3 - Utility Rail Detent Utility Rail End Cap 150 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

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    SLIDE-IN CAMPERS Camper Applications Certain truck models ar e 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 from your dealer . For safety reasons, follow all instructions on this importan ...

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    INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS CONTENTS m Instruments And Controls ................. 1 5 6 m Instrument Cluster ...................... 1 5 7 m Instrument Cluster Description ............. 1 5 8 m Electronic Digital Clock .................. 1 6 7 ▫ Clock Setting Procedur e................. 1 6 8 m Radio General Information ................ 1 6 8 ? ...

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    m Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Jack) .................. 1 8 2 ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ....... 1 8 3 ▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD And MP3/WMA Audio Play , DVD-V ideo) .... 1 9 0 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files ........ 1 9 2 ▫ List Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA ...

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    ▫ Operating Instructions - V ideo Entertainment System (VES™) (If Equipped) ............. 2 0 6 m Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 206 ▫ Radio Operation ...................... 2 0 7 ▫ CD Player .......................... 2 0 7 m Compact Disc Maintenance ................ 2 0 7 m Sound Box Operation .................... 2 0 8 ...

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    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 1 — Headlight Switch 6 — Glove Box 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* * If Equipped ...

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS 157 4 ...

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. T emperature Gauge The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the cooling system is operat- ing satisfactorily . The gauge needle will likely indic ...

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    left/right turn signal is left on with the engine RPM vehicle speed greater than 15 mph (24 km/h) for mor e than one mile. 4. Low Fuel W arning Light This indicator lights when the fuel gauge reads 1/8 of a tank or less. There is a pointer on the side of this symbol that indicates the side that your fuel filler door is located. 5. High Beam Indicat ...

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    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 Section 7 of this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. 8. Speedometer Shows ...

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    12. Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Light This light indicates that the engine oil pressur e has become too low . For a bulb check, this light will come on momentarily when the ignition is turned On. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. Immediate service should be obtained. 13. T achometer ...

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    Also the cluster will display , replacing the odometer , vehicle warning messages such as: door ajar , low wash, No-fuse, Change Oil and the outside temperature on vehicles that are not equipped with the Over head Con- sole with Compass/T emperature Mini-T rip Computer . For additional information, refer to “Compass/ T emperature Mini-T rip Compu ...

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    NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary r epeat this procedur e. 16. Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. U.S. federal regulations r equire that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the ...

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    on for 15 seconds as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer . 20. BRAKE System W arning Light This light will light when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and will remain on for a few seconds. If the light stays on, it may be an indication that the parking brake has n ...

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    CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and driveability . If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur . Immediate service is required. 22. T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light — If Equipped Each tire, including ...

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    operating properly . The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pr essure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then r emain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfu ...

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    first turned on, or the light stays on or comes on while driving, have the airbag system checked by an autho- rized dealer . 24. 4WD Indicator Indicates when transfer case is in 4WD position. 25. SVC (Service) 4WD Indicator The SVC 4WD lights will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and will stay on for 2 seconds. If the ligh ...

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    When the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position, or when the radio frequency is being displayed, time keep- ing is accurately maintained. On the AM/FM/CD (6-disc) radio the time button alter- nates the location of the time and frequency on the display . On the AM/FM/CD (single-disc) radio only one of the two, time or frequency is displayed. C ...

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    T wo T ypes of Signals There ar e two basic types of radio signals... AM or Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary ... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound. Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical d ...

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    SALES CODE 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 your 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) Press the ON/VOLUME contr ol knob to t ...

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    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 sear ch for the next listenable station in AM or FM frequencies, pausing for 5 second ...

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    Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button, until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE control knob. 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE control knob. Press the TUNE cont ...

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    Setting the T one, Balance, and Fade Press the r otary TUNE control knob and BASS will display . T urn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decr ease the Bass tones. Press the r otary TUNE control knob a second time and MID will display . T urn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decr ease the Mid Range to ...

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    Program T ype 16 Digit-Character Display No program type or un- defined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl 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 Program T ype 16 Digit-Character Display Rhythm ...

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    station with the same selected Music T ype name. The Music T ype function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the Music T ype (Program T ype) mode, the Music T ype mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the followi ...

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    Every time a preset button is used, a corr esponding button number will display . Button s1-6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to push-button memory {12 AM and 12 FM stations}. DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch fr om AM/FM modes to Disc modes. Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Au ...

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    CAUTION! • This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs only . The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism. • RES is a single CD player . Do not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded. • Dual-media disc types (on ...

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    TIME Button Press this button to change the display fr om a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display . R W/FF Press the R W button to stop the CD at the beginning of the current CD track/title. Press and hold FF (Fast Forwar d) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is r eleased or R W or another CD button is ...

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    files properly and may be unable to play the file nor - mally . UDF and Apple HFS formats ar e not supported. The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders (The radio display of file names and folder names is limited. For large numbers of f ...

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    rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates. MPEG Specification Sampling Fre- quency (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, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 1 12, 96, 80 ...

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    LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 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 control knob. Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE contr ol knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not con ...

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    TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day . The time of day will display for 5 seconds (when ignition is off). Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (UConnect™) (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 of this manual. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mod ...

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    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) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Pr ess the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns continuously (360 degrees) i ...

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    Phone Button (UConnect™ Hands Free Phone) — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hand Fr ee Phone (UConnect™) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Hands-Fr ee Communication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 for more information. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “UConnect™ System No ...

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    R W/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the r ewind or fast forward button causes the tuner to search for the next fr equency in the direction of the arrows. This featur e operates in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies. TUNE Control (Radio Mode) T urn the right side rotary control clockwise to incr ease or counter-clockwise to decr ease the ...

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    T oggle the Music T ype button to select the following format types: Program T ype 16 Digit-Character Display No program type or un- defined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Foreign Language Language Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Program T ype ...

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    station with the same selected Music T ype name. The Music T ype function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the Music T ype (Program T ype) mode, the Music T ype mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the followi ...

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    NOTE: These selections can only be made while playing a DVD. • VES Power - Allows you to turn VES ON and OFF (If Equipped). • VES Lock - Locks out rear VES r emote controls (If Equipped). • VES CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change mode of either the IR1 or IR2, wireless headphones, by pr essing the Audio/Select button (If Equipped). • Set Ho ...

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    Subtitle Language — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose a default subtitle language (effective only if language supported by disc). If customer wishes to select a language not listed, then scroll down and select 9 other . 9 Enter the country code using the TUNE control knob to scr oll up and down to select the # and then ...

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    SET Button (Radio Mode) — T o Set the Push-Button Memory When you are r eceiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button 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 station and press and r elease that button. If a button is not selected within 5 ...

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    CAUTION! The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate “Disc Hot” and shut off until a safe temperature is reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD player and other radio internal components. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate th ...

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    Press and hold the eject button for 5 seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF . SEEK Button (CD MODE) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left SEEK button to r eturn to the beginning of the current selection, or r eturn to the beginning of the pr ...

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    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 r ecorded 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 ...

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    frequencies in the following table ar e supported. In addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3/WMA files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates. MPEG Specification Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 1 12, 96, 80, ...

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    • Number of files and folders - Loading times will increase with mor e files and folders T o increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. T o create a single-session disc, enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc. LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the LIST butto ...

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    Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3/WMA player , cassette player , or microphone and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. Pushing the AUX button will change the mode to a ...

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    Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to “Satellite Radio” in this section. Operating Instructions - V ideo Entertainment System (VES t ) (If Equipped) Refer to separate “V ideo Entertainment System (VES t ) Guide.” Dolby Manufactured under license fr om Dolby Laboratories. 9 Dolby 9 and the double-D symbol are t ...

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    NOTE: If your vehicle is not equipped with UConnect t , the unit will respond with a “Featur e Not A vailable” message when selecting controls r elated to this feature. A 6.5-inch touch screen allows easy menu selection, while the Advanced V oice Dialog System recognizes more than 1,000 words for audio, navigation, entertainment, and hands-free ...

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    Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™) (If Equipped) Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions. Clock Setting Procedure The GPS receiver in this system is ...

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    Changing Daylight Savings T ime When selected, this feature will display the time of day in daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 1. T urn on the system. 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 b ...

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    6. T o save the new time setting, touch the screen wher e the word “Save” is displayed. Show T ime if Radio is Off When selected, this feature will display the time of day on the touch screen when the system is turned of f. Proceed as follows to change the curr ent setting: 1. T urn on the system. 2. T ouch the screen where the time is displaye ...

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    further information, call the toll-free number 888-539- 7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www .sirius.com. Please have the following information available when calling: 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID). 2. Y our V ehicle Identification Number . Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID) ...

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    Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interr upted due to one of the following reasons: • The vehicle is parked in an undergr ound parking structur e or under a physical obstacle. • Dense tree coverage may interr upt reception in the form of short audio mutes. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent ...

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    3 seconds will make the radio display the Song T itle all of the time (press and hold again to r eturn to normal display). R W/FF Pressing the R W (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arr ows. TUNE Control (Rotary) T urn the right side rotary control clockwise to incr ease or ...

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    Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel and press and r elease that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the channel will continue to play but will not be stored into push-button memory . Y ou may add a second channel to each push-button by repeating the above pr ocedure with this ex ...

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    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 pr essing the bottom of the switch will decrease the volume. The button located in the center of the right hand control will switch modes to Radio or CD. The left hand control is a r ocker type switch with a ...

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    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, three times, it will play the thir d, etc. The button in the center of the left hand switch changes CD’s on the 6–Disc in- ...

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    SOUND BOX OPERA TION The Sound Box includes one subwoofer , two tweeters and lights that pulsate with the music. The lights can be either 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 – I ...

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    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 ...

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    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 compr essor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and incr ease fuel econ ...

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    Mix Outside air flows in equal proportions thr ough the floor and defroster outlets. Defrost Outside air is primarily directed to the windshield through the defr oster outlets located at the base of the windshield, and the demister outlets located at the edge of each side of the instrument panel. NOTE: The air conditioner compressor operates in bot ...

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    T emperature Control The rotary knob at the center of the control panel contr ols the temperature of the inte- rior air . Y ou can choose your degree of comfort by r otating the knob. The coldest tem- perature setting is to the ex- treme left (blue r egion) and the warmest setting is to the extreme right (r ed region) of the rotation. Circulation T ...

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    Operating Tips Fast Cooldown For a fast cooldown, open the windows and turn the blower fan rotary knob to the extr eme right position, turn the mode control to the panel fr esh position, press the snowflake button to turn on the air conditioning, and drive with the windows open for the first few minutes. Once the hot air has been expelled, close th ...

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    Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant during summer to pr ovide proper corr osion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against over heating. A 50% concentration of engine coolant to distilled water is recommended. See “Cooling System” in the Maintain ...

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    Operation Tips Chart INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS 215 4 ...

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    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS m Starting Procedur es ..................... 2 2 1 ▫ Manual T ransmission .................. 2 2 1 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ................ 2 2 1 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... 2 2 2 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start ................. 2 2 2 ▫ After Starting ........................ 2 2 3 m Engine Bl ...

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    ▫ NV 244 Generation II T ransfer Case Operating Information / Precautions ............... 2 3 9 ▫ Shifting Procedur e - NV 244 Generation II T ransfer Case ........................ 2 4 3 m Limited-Slip Rear Axle Differ ential — If Equipped ............................ 2 4 4 m Driving On Slippery Surfaces .............. 2 4 5 m Driving Through ...

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    ▫ T read W ear Indicators .................. 2 6 7 ▫ Life Of T ire ......................... 2 6 7 ▫ Replacement T ires ..................... 2 6 8 ▫ Alignment And Balance ................. 2 6 9 m Supplemental T ire Pressur e Information — If Equipped ............................ 2 7 0 m T ire Chains ........................... 2 7 0 m S ...

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    ▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel V ehicles (E-85) And Gasoline V ehicles ....... 2 8 6 ▫ Starting ............................ 2 8 6 ▫ Cruising Range ....................... 2 8 7 ▫ Replacement Parts ..................... 2 8 7 ▫ Maintenance ......................... 2 8 7 m V ehicle Loading ........................ 2 8 8 ▫ C ...

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    ST ARTING PROCEDURES The starter should not be operated for more than 15 second intervals. W aiting a few seconds between such intervals will protect the starter fr om overheating. W ARNING! Be sure to turn off the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch if you want to rest or sleep in your car . Accidents can be caused by inadvertently ...

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    Normal Starting Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. T urn the key to the ST ART position and r elease when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5 seconds, then repeat the starting pr ocedure. NOTE: This v ...

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    W ARNING! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. V ehicles equipped with an automatic trans- mission cannot be started this way . Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery , booster cables may be used ...

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    Engine Block Heater — If Equipped The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather . Connect the cord to a standard 1 10-1 15 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, thr ee wire extension cor d. The engine block heater cord is located at the right fr ont of the engine compartment for all engine applicatio ...

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    W ARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or “N” 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 is idling ...

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    W ARNING! Y our vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in P (Park). Check by trying to move the gearshift lever back and forth without first pulling the lever toward you, after you have set it in P (Park). Make sure it is in Park before leaving the vehicle. W ARNING! Never use Park position on an automatic transmis- si ...

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    “R” Reverse Use this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. “N” Neutral Shift to Neutral when vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with engine running. Engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. “D” Drive For most city and highway driving. “2” Second For driving ...

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    Overdrive Operation The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- tronically contr olled fourth and fifth (if equipped) speed (Overdrive). The transmission will automatically shift from Drive to Over drive if the following conditions are present: • the transmission selector is in Drive; • the engine coolant has reached normal operating ...

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    When T o 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 “T OW/HAUL” button. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failur e due to excessive shifting. When operating in “TOW/HAUL” mode, ...

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    or response during normal operation in high gear . When the vehicle speed drops below a calibrated speed, or during acceleration, the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages. The feature is operational in Over - drive and in Drive. NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm [usual ...

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    Fully depress the clutch pedal befor e shifting gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly depr ess the accelera- tor pedal. When launching a stationary vehicle, keep the engine speed low until the clutch is fully engaged. NOTE: Always launch in first gear . Damage to the clutch can result fr om launching in 2nd gear or 3rd gear . Use each gea ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 232

    6 Speed Manual T ransmission Shift Speed in mph (km/h) En- gine Model Axle Accel- eration Rate 1t o 2 2t o 3 3t o 4 4t o 5 5t o 6 3.7L ALL 3.21 & 3.55 ACCEL & CRUISE 15 (24) 10 (16) 24 (39) 19 (31) 34 (55) 27 (44) 47 (76) 37 (60) 56 (90) 41 (66) 4.7L All 3.21 & 3.55 ACCEL & CRUISE 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (65) 45 (72) 50 (81) Downshifting ...

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    CAUTION! Failure to follow the recommended downshifting speeds may cause the engine to over speed and / or damage the clutch disc even if the clutch pedal is depressed. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERA TION NV233/243 GII T ransfer Case Operating Information/Precautions The NV233/243 is an electric shift transfer case and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 234

    NOTE: The transfer case Neutral (N) position is to be used for recr eational towing only . See Recreational T ow- ing section for specific procedur es on shifting into and out of Neutral (N). T ransfer Case Position Indicator Lights T ransfer case position indicator lights are located on the instrument cluster . If there is no indicator light on or ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 235

    NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or r ear wheels are spinning. The NV233/243 trans- fer case is not equipped with a synchronizer and ther e- fore the fr ont and rear driveshaft speeds must be equal for the shift to take place. Shifting while only the front or rear wheels ar e spinning can cause damage to the trans- fer case ...

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    For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position see the information below: 2WD Rear Wheel Drive High Range - Normal street and highway driving. Dry hard surfaced r oads. 4WD LOCK 4 Wheel Drive Lock (4WD LOCK) Range - Locks the front and rear driveshafts together . Forces the front and r ear wheels to rotate at ...

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    Shifting Procedure - NV233/243 T ransfer Case NOTE: If any of the requir ements 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 selecte ...

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    will remain ON. At this time, reduce speed and stop spinning the wheels to complete the shift. There may be a delay up to 10 seconds for the shift to complete after the wheels have stopped spinning. 4WD LOCK to 4WD LOW or 4WD LOW to 4WD LOCK NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW , some gear noise may be heard. This noise is normal and is not d ...

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    4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not flashing), shift transmission back into gear (release clutch on manual transmissions). NOTE: If steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferr ed or Alternate Procedur e are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift or if they no longer are being met while the shift attempt is in process, then the indi ...

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    roads. This featur e provides the safety , security , and convenience of operating in all-wheel drive at all times regar dless of road conditions. When additional traction is requir ed, the 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together thr ough the transfer case inter-axle dif ferential and for ce the fr ...

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    W ARNING! Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the ( Service 4WD ( light is illu- minated. 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 r ear wheels are spinning. The NV 244 Generation II transfer case is not e ...

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

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    Shifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation II T ransfer Case NOTE: The 4x4 system will not allow shifts between 4WD/ 4WD LOCK if the rear wheels ar e spinning (no traction). In this situation a position indicator light will flash and the original position indicator light will remain ON. At this time, r educe speed and stop spinning the wheels to comple ...

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    3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case contr ol switch to the desired position. 4. After the position indicator light has stopped flashing, shift the transmission back into gear . Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. 2. W ith the key ON and the engine either OFF or RUNNING, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 3. Rot ...

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    W ARNING! On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differen- tial, never run the engine with one rear wheel off the ground. The vehicle may drive through the rear wheel remaining on the ground and cause you to lose control of the vehicle. Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations when both rear wheels ar e on a slippery surface. This could ...

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    Flowing/Rising W ater W ARNING! Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow- ing water can wear away the road or path’s surface and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water . Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can carry your vehicle away swiftly . Failure to follow this warn ...

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    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 ...

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    before placing the gear shift lever in P ARK; otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of P ARK. NOTE: The instrument cluster brake warning light indicates only that the parking brake is applied. Y ou must be sure the parking brake is fully applied befor e leaving the vehicle. When park ...

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    BRAKE SYSTEM In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for example, repeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function. The ef fort requir ed to brake the vehicle will be significantly more than that requir ed with the power system operating. If either the front or r ear hydraulic system loses normal capability ...

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    Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System This Anti-Lock Brake System is designed to aid the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions. The system operates with a separate com- puter to modulate hydraulic pressur e to prevent wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces. The system’s pump motor runs during an AB ...

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    W ARNING! • Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in ...

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    If for some reason, the power assist is interr upted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers. NOTE: Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel travel are consider ed normal an ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 253

    TIRE SAFETY INFORMA TION Tire Markings NOTE: • P (Passenger)-Metric tir e sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tir es have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- ample: P215/65R15 95H. • European Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standar d ha ...

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    T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standar ds 9 ....blank.... 9 = Passenger car tire based on Eur opean design standards LT = Light T ruck tire based on U.S. design standar ds T = T emporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = Section W idth in Millimeters (mm) 65 = Aspec ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including 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. If th ...

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    Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tir e inflation pressur e is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or 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) the ...

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    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, tir e size, and cold tire inflation pressur es specified on the “T ire and Loading Information” placard and in the “V ehicle Load ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 259

    4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity . For example, if “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs.) 5. Determine the combined weight ...

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    260 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING ...

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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 tir e inflation pressur e is essential to the safe and satisfactory ...

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    2. Economy— Improper inflation pr essures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tir e tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tr ead life resulting in a need for earlier tire r eplacement. Under inflation, also increases tire r olling resistance and r esults in higher fuel consump- tion. 3. Ride Comfort and V ehicle Stabili ...

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    check tire pr essure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Radial tir es may look properly inflated even when they ar e under inflated. CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap (if equipped). This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which co ...

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    T ire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintaining correct tir e inflation pressur e is very important. Increased tir e pressur e and reduced vehicle loading may be requir ed for ...

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    Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emer gency use with radial tires. It is engineer ed to be used on your style vehicle only . Since this tire has limited tread life, the original tire should be r epaired (or r eplaced) and rein- stalled at the first opportunity . W ARNING! T emporary use spare tires are for emerg ...

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    original equipped tire on the fr ont or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited use spare tire af fects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire, replace (or r epair) the original tire and r einstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity . W ARNING! The limited use spare tires are for emergency use only . Ins ...

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    T read Wear Indicators T read wear indicators are in the original equipment tir es to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced. These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tr ead grooves. They will appear as bands when the tr ead depth becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tir e ...

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    W ARNING! T ires and 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 lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Pr otect ...

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    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 ...

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    Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. V ibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will r educe vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear . SUPPLEMENT AL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMA TION — IF EQUIPPED A light load vehicle condition is defined as two passen- gers {150 lbs (68 kg) each} plus 200 lbs ...

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    CAUTION! T o avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe the following precautions: • Because of limited chain clearance between tires and other suspension components, it is important that only chains in good condition are used. Broken chains can cause serious vehicle damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could sugg ...

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

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 273

    Section of this manual. More fr equent rotation is permis- sible if desired. The r easons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to r otation being per- formed. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) — IF EQUIPPED The T ire Pressur e Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pr essure based on the vehicle recommend ...

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    have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25 kph) to receive this information. For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold (parked for more than 3 hours) placar d of 35 (241 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measur ed tire pr essure is 30 psi (207 kPa), a temperatur e drop ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 275

    CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent mois- ture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the T ire Pressure Monitoring Sensor . NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tir e care and maintenance, nor to provide warning of a tir e failure or cond ...

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    NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to check the tire pr essure in all of your tir es regularly and to maintain the proper pr essure. The T ire Pressur e Monitoring System (TPMS) consists of the following components: • Receiver Module • 4 Wheel Sensors • T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Lamp The T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltal ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 277

    3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. NOTE: Y our vehicle is equipped with a non-matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly . 1. This spare tire does not have a tir e pressur e monitor- ing sensor . Therefor e, the TPMS will not mon ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 278

    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 r eceived, including interference that may cause undesir ed op- eration. The tire pr essure sensors ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 279

    Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine. However , continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is requir ed. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before considerin ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 280

    NOTE: 4.7L Engine — If Equipped , is now rated for E85 Ethanol use. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. For more information, refer to “Flexible Fuel” in this section. Problems that r esult from using methanol/gasoline or E85 Ethanol blends are not the r esponsibility of the manufacturer . While MTBE is an ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 281

    Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law . Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance, damage the emission control system. • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition malfunc- tions, can cause the catalytic converter to ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 282

    ADDING FUEL NOTE: If fuel is poured fr om a portable container , the container should have a flexible nozzle long enough to extend into the fuel filler tube. CAUTION! T o avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling. NOTE: When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. NOTE: T ighten ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 283

    W ARNING! 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 burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while filling. Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door . If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the r eplacement cap is for use wi ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 284

    FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED E-85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve- hicles only . These vehicles can be identified by the unique fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Un- leaded Gasoline Only . This section only covers those subjects that are unique to these vehicles. Please r efer to the o ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 285

    CAUTION! Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler cap (gas cap) can operate on E-85. ETHANOL FUEL (E-85) E-85 is a mixture of appr oximately 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- i ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 286

    For best results, a r efueling pattern that alternates be- tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided. When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less than 1/4 full • you do not add less than 5 gallons when refueling • you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for a per ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 287

    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. Cruising Range Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel con- sumption. Y ou can expect your miles per gallon (mpg) and your driving ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 288

    VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As requir ed by National Highway T raffic 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 r ear , and V ehicle ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 289

    Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) The GA WR is the maximum permissible load on the front and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the car go 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 ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 290

    then be determined separately to be sure that the load is properly distributed over fr ont 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 fr ont to rear or r ear to front as appr opriate until the spe ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 291

    after the vehicle has been weighed both in its ( curb weight ( condition, and in its ( loaded and ready for operation ( condition. Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) 6500 LBS. TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer ca ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 292

    Gross T railer W eight (GTW) The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its 9 loaded and ready for operation 9 condition. The r ecom- mended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The e ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 293

    TSC (T railer Sway Control) – If Equipped • T railer Sway Control – Electronic TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize a swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway . The system will reduce engine power and apply individual brakes that will counter act the sway of the trailer . TSC will become active ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 294

    safety . The addition of a friction / hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and cr osswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability . T railer sway control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are r ecommended for heavier T ongue W eights (TW) and may be required depending on V ehicle and T ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 295

    Fifth-Wheel Hitch A special high platform with a coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in the tr uck bed. Connects a vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling king pin. Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup truck. The coupling arm connect ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 296

    W eight Ratings)” for the website address that contains the necessary information for your specific drivetrain. T railer Hitch Classification Class Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.) Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4540 ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 297

    Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer . • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the driver and all passengers. NOTE: Rememb ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 298

    T owing Requirements T o promote proper br eak-in of your new vehicle driv- etrain components the following guidelines are r ecom- mended: CAUTION! • A void towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805 km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damage your vehicle. • During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer towing, limit your speed to 50 mph ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 299

    • Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer . Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cr oss the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners. • V ehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow v ...

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    − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tir e damage before towing a trailer . Refer to the T ires–General Information section of this manual on T read W ear Indicators for the proper inspection pr ocedure. − When replacing tir es refer to the T ires–General Infor - mation section of this manual on Replacement T ires for proper tir e repl ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 301

    W ARNING! Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys- tem and cause it to fail. Y ou might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident. T owing any trailer will increase your stopping dis- tance. When towing you should allow for additional space between your vehicle an ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 302

    T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away fr om heavy traffic. If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage. T owing T ips — Automatic T ransmission The “D” range can be selected when towing. Ho ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 303

    T owing T ips — T ow/Haul (If Equipped) T o reduce potential for automatic transmission overheat- ing, turn the “TOW HAUL” featur e ON when driving in hilly areas or shift the transmission to Drive position 2 on more sever e grades. T owing T ips — Electronic Speed Control (If Equipped) − Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 304

    SNOWPLOW Snowplow Usage Do not use your vehicle for snowplow applications. W ARNING! Snowplows, winches, and other aftermarket equip- ment should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the front end structure. The airbags could deploy unexpectedly or could fail to deploy during a col ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 305

    RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Recreational T owing 2WD Models Recreational towing of 2WD models is not allowable. T owing the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral can cause severe transmission damage. Removal of the drive- shaft for towing is not recommended, since this would allow fluid to drain from the transmission. Recreatio ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 306

    CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in Neutral (N) before recre- ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Shut engine OFF . 3. T urn the ignition key to the ON position but do not start the engine. 4. Depress brake pedal. 5. Shift automatic t ...

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    1 1. Repeat steps 9 and 10 with the transmission in Drive (D). 12. Shut engine OFF and place ignition key to the unlocked OFF position. 13. Shift automatic transmission into Park (P). Shift Manual transmissions into 4th gear . 14. Attach vehicle to tow vehicle with tow bar . 15. Disconnect the negative battery cable. NOTE: Items 1 through 5 ar e re ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 308

    Returning to Normal Operation Use the following procedur e to prepar e your vehicle for normal usage. 1. Reconnect the negative battery cable. 2. The vehicle must be at a complete stop. 3. Place the ignition if the Off position (if it has been moved or the engine has been started). 4. Place ignition key in the ON position (engine Off). 5. Depress b ...

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    during the 1 second time, then all of the mode position indicator lights will flash continuously until all requir e- ments are met or until the Neutral (N) button is r eleased. NOTE: The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If the key is not ON, the shift will not take place and no ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 310

    CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer case and damage internal parts. EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICA TION PLA TE The equipment Identification Plate is located on the hood inner surface. The following in ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 311

    WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard W arning Flasher .................. 3 1 2 m Adding Fuel .......................... 3 1 2 m Changing A Flat T ire .................... 3 1 3 ▫ Jack Location ........................ 3 1 3 ▫ Removing The Spare T ire ................ 3 1 5 ▫ T ire Changing Procedur e ................ 3 1 8 m Jump Sta ...

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    HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The flasher switch is on the top of the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. Press the flasher switch and all front and r ear directional signals will flash intermittently . Press the switch a second time to turn of f the emergency flashers. This is an emergency warning system and should not be used when the vehi ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 313

    W ARNING! • Never allow any lit smoking materials near the vehicles while removing the cap or filling the tank. • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is in a vehicle or on a truck bed. Y ou could be burned. Always place gas con- tainers on the groun ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 314

    Jack Stowage Location Extended Cab Jack Screw 314 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

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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 ice or slippery areas. Removing The Spare Tire Remove the spare tir e b ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 316

    out from under the vehicle. When the spar e is clear , tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it thr ough the center of the wheel. Steps for Removing the Spare T ire • Remove the jack from the stowage compartment using the supplied finger assist tool. • Remove the finger assist tool from jack and set aside until jack is stowed. • ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 317

    It is recommended that you stow the flat or spar e 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. T urning Lug W rench and Extension Spare T ire Stowage Location WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 317 ...

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    Tire Changing Procedure W ARNING! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Y ou could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 319

    • Block both the front and r ear of the wheel diagonally oppo- site the jacking position. For example, if the right front wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel. • Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. Instructions 1. Lower and remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from stowage. 2. Using the ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 320

    positions shown with the drive tubes extending to the rear . Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. 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. 4. By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise, raise the vehicle until the wheel just clea ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 321

    W ARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle unstable and cause an accident. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel. ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 322

    W ARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised. • Apply the parking brake firmly before jacking. • ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 323

    JUMP ST ARTING W ARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or cloth- ing. Don’t lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other . If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the contami- nated area immediately with large quantities of water . • A batte ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 324

    4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery . Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery . W ARNING! Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result. 5. Connect the other cable, first to th ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 325

    6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster battery , let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery . 7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above sequence exactly . Be careful of the moving belts and fan. W ARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: 1. Persona ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 326

    EMERGENCY T OW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED Y our vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow hooks. W ARNING! Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or death. W ARNING! Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. T ow straps and chains may break, causing serious injury . T ow Hooks 326 WHA ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 327

    CAUTION! T ow hooks are for emergency use only , to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. Y ou could damage your vehicle. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lifting equipment is r equired to pr event damage to your vehicle. Use of safety chains is recom- mended. Attach towing device ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 328

    If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km ) or faster than 30 mph, it must be towed on a flatbed, or with the rear wheels raised and the fr ont wheels on the ground, or with the fr ont end raised and the rear wheels on a towing dolly . NOTE: T owing the vehicle, with the rear wheels on the ground, at mor e than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 329

    MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m 3.7L Engine Compartment ................ 3 3 2 m 4.7L Engine Compartment ................ 3 3 3 m Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........ 3 3 4 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............ 3 3 5 m Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ............................ 3 3 5 m Replacement Parts ....... ...

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    ▫ Power Steering — Fluid Check ............ 3 4 7 ▫ Front Suspension Ball Joints .............. 3 4 8 ▫ Drive Shaft Constant V elocity Joints ........ 3 4 8 ▫ Body Lubrication ..................... 3 4 8 ▫ W indshield W iper Blades ................ 3 4 9 ▫ W indshield W ashers ................... 3 4 9 ▫ Exhaust System ............. ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 331

    ▫ License Lamps ....................... 3 8 2 ▫ Fog Lamps .......................... 3 8 3 m Fluids And Capacities ................... 3 8 4 m Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ........ 3 8 5 ▫ Engine ............................. 3 8 5 ▫ Chassis ............................ 3 8 6 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 331 7 ...

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    3.7L ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 332 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

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    4.7L ENGINE COMP ARTMENT MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 7 ...

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    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 ar e operating properly , your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy , as wel ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 335

    Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, improp- erly installed, or damaged. A loose fuel filler cap message will be displayed in the instrument cluster . T ighten the gas cap until a 9 clicking 9 sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 336

    Y our vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the test station. T o check if your vehicle’s OBD system is ready , you must do the following: 1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch. 2. T urn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine. If you crank or start the eng ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 337

    REPLACEMENT P ARTS Use of genuine Mopar t parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly r ecommended to in- sure the designed performance. Damage or failur es caused by the use of non-Mopar t parts for maintenance and repairs will not be cover ed by the manufacturer’s warranty . DEALER SERVICE Y our dealer has the qualified service ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 338

    These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected. Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Level T o assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off or befor e startin ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 339

    Change Engine Oil Road conditions and your style of driving affect the interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the following to determine if ANY apply to you: • Day or night temperatures ar e below 32°F (0°C). • Stop and Go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 340

    Dusty Conditions Driving through dust-laden air incr eases the problems of keeping abrasive materials out of the engine. Under these conditions, special attention should be given to the engine air cleaner . The crankcase ventilation system should also be checked periodically . Make sure that these units are always clean. This will tend to r educe t ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 341

    For information on engine oil filler cap location, see the Engine Compartment illustration in this section. Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi- fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- ber should not be used. Synthetic Engine Oils Y ou may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- mended oil quality requir eme ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 342

    Drive Belts — Check Condition and T ension Belt tension is controlled by means of an automatic tensioner . No belt tension adjustments are r equired. However , belt and belt tensioner condition should be inspected at the specified intervals, and replaced if r e- quired. See your authorized dealer for service At the mileage indicated in the mainte ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 343

    Engine Air Cleaner Filter Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at the intervals shown on Schedule “A”. If, however , you drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or sever e con- ditions, the filter element should be inspected periodi- cally and replaced if necessary at the intervals shown on Schedule “B”. W ARNING! The ai ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 344

    CAUTION! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor- mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly . Contin- ued operation of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause the co ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 345

    T o minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interr upt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic testing, or f ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 346

    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 (+) positive and negative (-) and identified on the battery case. • If a “fast charger” is used while battery is in vehicle, disconnect ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 347

    Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar - bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pr o- tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- ever , the manufacturer r ecommends that air conditioning service be performed by dealers or other service facilities using recovery and r ecycling equ ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 348

    Front Suspension Ball Joints The ball joints and seals should be inspected whenever the vehicle is serviced for other reasons. Damaged seals should be replaced to pr event leakage or contamination of the grease. Drive Shaft Constant V elocity Joints All four wheel drive models are equipped with four constant velocity joints. Periodic lubrication of ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 349

    Windshield Wiper Blades The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner . This will remove accu- mulations of salt or road film. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid ...

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    After the engine has warmed, operate the defroster for a few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or freezing the fluid on the cold windshield. Mopar t All W eather W indshield W asher Solution used with water as directed on the container , aids cleaning action, reduces freezing point to avoid line clogging, and is not harmful to paint or ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 351

    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, don’t 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 (antifre ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 352

    Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled. If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner . Follow with a thorough rinsing to r emove all deposits and chemicals. Pro ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 353

    Adding Coolant Y our vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This coolant can be used up to 5 Y ears or 100,000 miles (160 000 km) before r eplacement. T o prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it is important that you use the same coolant throughout the life of your vehicle. P ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 354

    The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. W ARNING! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- caution. Never add coolant when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat caus ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 355

    service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory , the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points T o Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a few kilom ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 356

    • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean, also. • Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary , install ONL Y the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 357

    attempt to clean the oil PCV valve! Check ventilating hose for indication of damage or plugging with deposits. Replace if necessary . Brake System Power Disc Brakes (Front) Disc brakes do not requir e adjustment; however , several hard stops during the br eak-in period are r ecommended to seat the linings and wear off any for eign material. Brake M ...

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    W ARNING! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from for eign matter or moisture. CAUTION! Do not allow a petroleum-base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid. Seal damage m ...

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    W ARNING! W orn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure. Y ou could have an accident. If you see any sign of cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake hoses replaced immediately . Clutch Hydraulic System The clutch hydraulic system is a sealed maintenance free system. In the event of leakage or other malfunction, the system must be re ...

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    2. The vehicle must be on level ground. 3. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake pedal. 4. Place the gear selector momentarily in each gear position ending with the lever in P (Park). 5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until seated. 6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on both sides. The fluid level s ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 361

    T o prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make certain that the dipstick cap is properly r eseated. It is normal for the dipstick cap to spring back slightly from its fully seated position, as long as its seal remains engaged in the dipstick tube. Automatic T ransmission Fluid And Filter Change ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 362

    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. The transfer case fluid should be drained and refilled at the intervals specified. Lubric ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 363

    differ ential. Rear axle fluid level should be 1/4 9 (6.4mm) below filler plug for 8 1/4”, and 9 1/4 9 axles. 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 location ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 364

    W ashing • W ash your vehicle regularly . Always wash your ve- hicle in the shade using a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear water . • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu- lated on your vehicle, wash it as soon as possible. • Use Mopar t auto polish to remove r oad film and stains and to polish yo ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 365

    • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel. • Use Mopar t touch up paint on scratches as soon as possible. Y our dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle. Wheel and Wheel T rim Care All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned r ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 366

    Interior Care Use Mopar t Fabric Cleaner to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Use Mopar t V inyl Cleaner to clean vinyl upholstery and trim. Mopar t T otal Clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery . Y our leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an a ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 367

    Instrument Panel Bezels CAUTION! When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- hicle, read the installation instructions carefully . Some air fresheners will damage the finish of painted or decorated parts if allowed to directly contact any surface. Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instr uments in this vehi ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 368

    These power distribution centers house new plug-in “Cartridge” fuses which replace all the in-line fusible links previously used. The power distribution centers also contain “Mini”fuses and plug-in “ISO” relays. These fuses and relays can be obtained fr om your dealer . Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 Spare 2 40 Amp Green ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 369

    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 8 10 Amp Red Cabin Compartment Node (CCN)/Mirror/ 4x4 9 10 Amp Red Airbag System #3 10 Spare 1 1 10 Amp Red AC Clutch 12 15 Amp Blue T T ow Lt Stop/T urn 13 15 Amp Blue T railer T ow Rt Stop/ T urn 14 20 Amp Y ellow Ignition Off Draw (IOD) #2 15 25 Amp Natural T rans/Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Cavity ...

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    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 23 20 Amp Y ellow Fog Lamps 24 20 Amp Y ellow Powertrain Control Module (PCM) B+ 25 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment Node (CCN) Illumi- nation 26 Spare 27 10 Amp Red Power Mirror 28 20 AmpY - ellow Power Outlet 29 20 Amp Y ellow Front Control Module (FCM) 4 (W ipers) 30 Spare 31 Spare Cavity Cartridge Fuse M ...

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    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 39 30 Amp Pink Starter Solenoid 40 Spare 41 30 Amp Pink W iper Motor 42 25 Amp Natural Front Contr ol Module (FCM) 5 (T -Case) 43 10 Amp Red Lt Park Lamps 44 10 Amp Red Rt Park Lamps 45 20 Amp Y ellow T railer T ow Park Lamps 46 10 Amp Red Airbag System # 2 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 47 4 ...

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    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 55 10 Amp Red Cabin Compartment Node (CCN) Acces- sory (ACC) Feed 56 10 Amp Red Heated Seats 57 20 Amp Y ellow Airbag System # 2 58 20 Amp Y ellow Heated Seats 59 10 Amp Red HV AC Module 60 10 Amp Red ABS Module 61 20 Amp Y ellow Front Control Module (FCM) 3 (Reverse Lamps) CAUTION! When replacing a blown ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 373

    fuse to be disconnected, without removing it fr om the fuse block. Pressing the I.O.D. fuse back into the cavity reconnects it. VEHICLE STORAGE If you are storing your vehicle for mor e than 21 days, we recommend that you take the following steps to mini- mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: • Disconnect the Ignition-Off Draw fuse (I.O.D.) ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 374

    BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and T urn Lights CAUTION! This is a halogen bulb. A void touching the glass with your fingers. Reduced bulb life will result. 1. Open the hood 2. Remove the three (3) bolts from the fr ont of the headlight housing. 3. Grasp the headlight and pull firmly to disengage the headlight housing from the fend ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 375

    4. While firmly holding the headlight housing in your hands unlock and disconnect headlight bulb connector . 5. T wist 1/4 turn and remove headlight bulb fr om hous- ing and replace. NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the connector to replace the park/turn signal bulb. If the bulb socket needs replacement disconnect the connector . NOTE: The h ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 376

    Removing Park/T urn Signal Bulb Disconnecting Park/T urn Signal Connector 376 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 377

    Rear Side Marker , T aillamps/Stoplamp, and T urn Signal Bulbs — Replacement 1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bed sheetmetal. 2. Pull the taillamp housing straight out from the body . Removing the T wo (2) Screws Pulling Housing From Body MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 7 ...

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    3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to from the housing. 4. Pull bulb straight out of socket. Rotating Bulb Socket From Housing Pulling Bulb From Socket 378 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

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    5. Reverse Procedure to install bulb and housing. Place the two raised blocks passed the body . Center High-Mounted Stoplamp And Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown. Sliding Raised Blocks Past Body Removing Screws MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 7 ...

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    2. Remove housing from Cab 3. Remove connector from housing tab for more clear - ance. Removing Housing from Cab Removing Connector from T ab 380 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 381

    4. T urn desired bulb socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove socket and bulb from housing. 5. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket. • Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps • Inside Bulb: Center High Mount Stop Lamp 6. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing. Removing Socket From Housing Pulling Bulb From Socket MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 38 ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 382

    License Lamps 1. Using a screw driver pry black rubber housing fr om the bumper . 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Removing Housing From Bumper Rotating Socket 382 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 383

    3. Pull bulb from socket. 4. Reverse procedure for installation. Fog Lamps 1. Disconnect connector from fog lamp by raising wire harness lock tab and pulling on wire harness connector . 2. Rotate fog lamp bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull to remove fr om fog lamp housing. 3. Reverse Procedure to install. Pulling Bulb From Socket MAINT AINING ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 384

    FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel 3.7L/4.7L, 87 Octane 22 Gal. 83L 4.7L HO, 91 Octane, Recommended Not Required 22 Gal. 83L Engine Oil (with filter) 3.7L, SAE 5W -20, API Certified 5 Qt. 4.7L 4.7L, SAE 5W -20, API Certified 6 Qt. 5.7L 4.7L HO, SAE 5W -20, API Certified 6 Qt. 5.7L Cooling System (includes 2.1 Qts./2L for coolant bottle 3.7L (M ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 385

    FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive T echnology) Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W -20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engi ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 386

    Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic T ransmission Mopar t A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid. T ransfer Case Mopar t A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Manual T ransmission (Getrag 238) Mopar t A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Clutch Linkage Multipurpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P . or equivalent. Front Axle ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 387

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance ........ 3 8 8 m Maintenance Schedule ................... 3 8 8 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ........... 3 9 0 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

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    EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type on the following pages must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued pr oper func- tioning of the emission control system. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehic ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 389

    • 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 6 months, whichever comes first. Y our dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sched- uled oi ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 390

    At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter . • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Check the Manual T ransmission fluid level. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. Required Maintenance Intervals NOTE: ** V ehicles built with the 4.7L engine ar e equipped with sixteen spark plu ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 391

    Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . 6,000 10 000 6 Rotate T ires. 6,000 10 000 6 If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-r oad conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner fi ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 392

    Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Replace the engine air cleaner filter . 30,000 50 000 30 Inspect the transfer case fluid. 30,000 50 000 30 Replace the top row of spark plugs on 4.7L engines. ** 30,000 50 000 30 Replace the spark plugs ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 393

    Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-r oad or fre- quent trailer towing. 60,000 100 000 60 Change the manual transmission fluid if using ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 394

    Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the automatic transmission fluid, main sump filter and spin-on cooler return filter (if equipped) if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing (4. ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 395

    W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that 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, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 395 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

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    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .......................... 3 9 8 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 3 9 8 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 3 9 8 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............. 3 9 8 m If Y ou Need Assistance ................... 3 9 8 m W arranty ...

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    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 2008 Dakota - page 399

    technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed corr ectly and in a timely manner . This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. • If for some reason you ar e still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the deale ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 400

    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 U ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 401

    W ARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod- ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 402

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

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 403

    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 ar e ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. NOTE: A str eet address is r equired when or dering manuals. (No P .O. Boxes). ? ...

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    Call T oll Free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1 143 (Canada) Or V isit us on the W orld Wide W eb at: • www .techauthority .daimlerchrysler .com • www .daimlerchrysler .ca/manuals DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab- lished by the Nationa ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 405

    on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor - mance. 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 ...

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    Adding Fuel ........................ 282,312 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 343 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 3 4 6 Air Conditioning ........................ 2 0 9 Air Conditioning, Operating T ips .......... 209,213 Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............. 346,347 Air Conditioning System ................ 209 ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 409

    Ball Joints ............................. 3 4 8 Battery ............................... 3 4 5 Charging ............................ 3 2 3 Emergency Starting ..................... 3 2 3 Gas Caution .......................... 3 2 3 Keyless T ransmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 2 6 Saving Feature (Pr otection) ............... 1 1 4 Belts, Drive ..... ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 410

    CD (Compact Disc) Player ................. 1 9 7 Cellular Phone .................. 79,197,199,209 Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 3 7 9 Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ 1 4 1 Certification Label ....................... 2 8 8 Changing A Flat T ire ..................... 3 1 3 Charging .............................. 3 2 3 Chart ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 411

    Crates Rear Convenience Storage ................ 1 4 2 Cruise Contr ol (Speed Control) .............. 1 2 1 Cup Holder ............................ 1 4 1 Customer Assistance ..................... 3 9 8 Data Recorder , Event ...................... 5 3 Daytime Running Lights ................... 1 1 5 Dealer Service .......................... 3 3 7 De ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 412

    Jacking ............................. 3 1 8 T ow Hooks .......................... 3 2 6 T owing ............................. 3 2 7 Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 3 8 8 Emission Related Components .............. 3 5 6 Engine Air Cleaner .......................... 3 4 3 Block Heater ......................... 2 2 4 Break-In Recommendat ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 413

    Flexible Fuel V ehicles Cruising Range ........................ 2 8 7 Engine Oil ........................... 2 8 6 Fuel Requirements .................. 284,285 Maintenance .......................... 2 8 7 Replacement Parts ..................... 2 8 7 Starting ............................. 2 8 6 Flooded Engine Starting ................... 2 2 2 Floo ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 414

    Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 2 7 8 Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 2 7 9 Gauges Coolant T emperature .................... 1 5 8 Fuel ................................ 1 5 8 Odometer ......................... 161,163 Speedometer ......................... 1 6 0 T achometer .......................... 1 6 1 Gear Ranges .......... ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 415

    Hoses ................................ 3 5 6 Ignition ............................... 1 2 K e y ................................. 1 2 Ignition Key Removal ..................... 1 2 Illuminated Entry ........................ 2 0 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 1 4 Infant Restraint ........................ 55,56 Inflation Pressur e T ire ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 416

    Bulb Replacement ................... 373,374 C a r g o .............................. 1 1 6 Center Mounted Stop ................... 3 7 9 Courtesy/Reading ..................... 1 2 6 Cruise .............................. 1 6 7 Daytime Running ...................... 1 1 5 F o g .......................... 1 16,163,383 Hazard W arning Flasher ........ ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 417

    Lug Nuts ............................. 3 2 1 Lumbar Support ........................ 1 0 7 Maintenance Free Battery .................. 3 4 5 Maintenance Procedur es ................... 3 3 7 Maintenance Schedule .................... 3 8 8 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 164,335 Manual, Service ......................... 4 0 3 Manual T ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 418

    Materials Added to ..................... 3 4 1 Recommendation ................... 340,384 Synthetic ............................ 3 4 1 V iscosity .......................... 340,384 Onboard Diagnostic System .............. 334,335 Opener , Garage Door (HomeLink t ) ........... 1 3 2 Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 7 7 Overdrive ......... ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 419

    Preparation for Jacking .................... 3 1 8 Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 4 2 Programming T ransmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 2 5 Quad Cab ............................. 1 1 0 Radial Ply T ires ......................... 2 6 4 Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressur e Cap) ....... 351,353 Radio Broadcast Si ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 420

    Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 1 6 2 Restraints, Child ....................... 55,61 Restraints, Occupant ...................... 3 5 Rocking V ehicle When Stuck ................ 3 2 5 Rotation, T ires .......................... 2 7 2 Safety Checks Inside V ehicle ................. 7 0 Safety Checks Outside V ehicle ............... 7 ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 421

    Service Manuals ........................ 4 0 3 Setting the Clock ................ 168,172,184,199 Shift Speeds ........................... 2 3 1 Shifting Automatic T ransmission ................. 2 2 5 Manual T ransmission ................... 2 3 0 T ransfer Case ......................... 2 3 3 T ransfer Case, Shifting into T ransfer Case Neutral ( ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 422

    Storage Compartment, Center Seat ........... 1 4 1 Storage, V ehicle ......................... 3 7 3 Stuck, Freeing .......................... 3 2 5 Supplemental T ire Pressur e Information ........ 2 7 0 Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 3 4 1 System, Navigation ...................... 1 9 7 System, Remote Starting .................... 2 ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 423

    Rotation ............................. 2 7 2 Safety ........................... 253,261 Sizes ............................... 2 5 4 Snow T ires ........................... 2 7 2 Spare T ire ........................... 3 1 5 Spinning ............................ 2 6 6 T read W ear Indicators ................... 2 6 7 Wheel Mounting ................. ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 424

    Shifting ............................. 2 3 1 T ransmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 2 6 T ransmitter , Garage Door Opener (HomeLink t ) ........................... 1 3 2 T ransmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 2 5 T read W ear Indicators .................... 2 6 7 T rip Computer ....... ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 425

    Wheel and Wheel T rim .................... 3 6 5 Wheel and Wheel T rim Care ................ 3 6 5 Wheel Changing ........................ 3 1 3 Wheel Mounting ........................ 3 1 8 Wheel Nut T orque ....................... 3 2 1 W ind Buffeting .......................... 3 4 W indow Fogging ........................ 2 1 3 W indows ........ ...

  • Dodge 2008 Dakota - page 426

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGSAND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/AL TERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STAR TING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalLocking Doors With The KeySENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationSTEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPP ...

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Vincenzo

vorrei sapere se il Motorola C401E ha il display che si illumina, quando viene utilizzato