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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE ........................... 7 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................ 5 5 4 INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS ......................................... 9 3 5 ...

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    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction ........................... 4 m How T o Use This Manual ................. 4 m W arnings And Cautions .................. 5 m V ehicle Identification Number .............. 5 m V ehicle Modifications / Alterations .......... 5 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 IDE ...

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    THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m A W ord About Y our Keys ................. 9 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 9 ▫ Sentry Key — If Equipped ................ 9 m Ignition And Steering Lock — If Equipped .... 1 1 ▫ Manual T ransmissions ................... 1 1 ▫ Automatic T ransmissions ................. ...

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    m W indows ............................. 2 2 ▫ Power W indows — If Equipped ............ 2 2 ▫ Sliding Rear W indow—If Equipped ......... 2 3 ▫ Club Cab V ented Quarter W indow .......... 2 4 ▫ W ind Buffeting ........................ 2 4 m Occupant Restraints ..................... 2 4 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ..................... 2 5 ? ...

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    A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The double sided keys may be inserted into the locks with either side up. The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with a bar code label affixed to the front. The bar code can be used to or der duplicate keys from your dealer or a locksmith. If you r eceived your keys without the bag, ask your dealer to giv ...

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    continuously to signal that the vehicle has been immobi- lized. If the 9 Security Light 9 remains on during vehicle operation, it indicates a fault in the system electronics. If this option was order ed, all of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that have been pr ...

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    General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modi ...

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    Automatic T ransmissions In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to pr ovide antitheft protection for your ve- hicle. It may be difficult to turn the key fr om the LOCK position when starting your vehicle. Move the steering wheel left and right while turning the key until it turns easily . The key can be inserted or withd ...

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    There is also a battery saver featur e that will turn the interior lights off after 15 minutes if the ignition is OFF and a door is left open or the dimmer control is in the interior lights ON position or cargo light ON position. DOOR LOCKS Manual Locks Front doors may be locked, sliding the lock knob r ear- ward. When the orange indicator is visib ...

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    Power Door Locks — If Equipped V ehicles equipped with power door locks can be locked or unlocked from inside by either the use of the door lock switches located on the front doors or by pr essing the LOCK or UNLOCK buttons on the Remote Keyless Entry key fob. As a safety feature the doors will not lock when using the door lock switches during th ...

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    Central Locking — If Equipped V ehicles with security will have a feature called 9 Central Locking. 9 When the key is placed in the door cylinder and turned to the 9 Unlock 9 position, the security will be disarmed, the illuminated entry will be turned on and that door will be mechanically unlocked. If the key is once again turned to the unlock p ...

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    Child Protection Door Lock T o provide a safer envir onment for small children riding in the rear seats, the r ear doors are equipped with a child protection door lock system. This label is located near the lock lever . W ARNING! A void trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside w ...

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    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTR Y — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors from distances up to about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter . The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. T o unlock the doors (four door vehicles): Press and r elease the UNLOCK button on the key fob once to ...

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    8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled before the featur e could be disabled. If necessary , repeat the above procedur e. NOTE: All two-door vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plant with this feature disabled. If this featur e is enabled on a two door vehicle, a single UNLOCK button press will initiate the illuminated entry o ...

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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 r elease the P ANIC button on the tr ...

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    8. Using the fob to be programmed, press and r elease both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, simultaneously . 9. A single chime will be heard. 10. W ithin four seconds of hearing the chime, press and release either the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the fob. 1 1. Repeat steps 8 through 10 to pr ogram up to two additional fobs. 12. Y our vehicle will remain in ...

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    T ransmitter Battery Service The recommended r eplacement battery is 2016. NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit boar d. 1. W ith transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade or dime to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the r ubber gasket during removal. ...

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    arming. The security light in the instrument panel cluster will flash rapidly for about 15 seconds to indicate that the alarm is being set. After the alarm is set, the security light will flash at a slower rate to indicate that the system is armed. NOTE: If the SECURITY light stays on continuously during vehicle operation, have the system checked b ...

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    The control on the left fr ont door panel has up-down switches that give you fingertip control of all power windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for passenger window contr ol and on the rear doors of Quad Cab models. The windows will operate only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Aut ...

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    Club Cab V ented Quarter Window The Club Cab is equipped with rear quarter windows that open out. Pull the window latch toward you to unlock, and push out on the window . Press the latch straight to secure the window in an open position. WIND BUFFETING W ind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter type ...

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    Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver , even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own str eet. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and that they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst in ...

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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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    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 high on your body , possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is ...

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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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    W ARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically , checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately . Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (ben ...

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    occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for pr oper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly . The pretensioners ar e triggered by the airbag control module. Like the airbags, th ...

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    Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender . This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not requir ed, remove the ex- tender and store it. W ARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injur ...

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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 be- cause the airbags are not there to protect you. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are de- signed to open only when the airbags are inflating. Airbags inflate in moderate to high ...

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    • The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the airbag room to inflate. 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 se ...

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    • The airbag control module also monitors the r eadiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the ST AR T or RUN positions. These include all of the items listed above except the knee bolsters, the instrument panel, and the steering wheel and column If the key is in the 9 off 9 position, in the ACC position, or ...

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    seat is too small for a rear -facing infant restraint or because the infant has a medical condition which makes it necessary for the driver to be able to see the infant, • is a child, age 1 to 12 who must ride in the front seat because there is no r ear seat, because there is no rear seat position available, or because the child has a medical con ...

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    T o T urn On the Passenger Airbag Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch, push the key in and turn counterclockwise, and remove the key fr om the switch. This will turn on the passenger airbag. The “Off” light near the switch will be off when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If A Deployment Occurs The airb ...

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    W ARNING! Deployed airbags can’t protect you in another colli- sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. 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, approxima ...

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    Airbag Light Y ou will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in an impact. While the airbag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system promptly: • The airbag light does not come on or flickers during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is ...

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    Infants and Small Children There ar e different sizes and types of r estraints for children fr om newborn size to the child almost large enough for the adult seat belt. Use the restraint that is correct for your child: • Safety experts recommend that childr en ride rearwar d-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at ...

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    with a front shield and ar e held in the vehicle by the lap portion.) For further information refer to www .seatcheck.org. 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 manufacturers directions ex- actly when install ...

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    • In the rear seat, you may have tr ouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the rele ...

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    Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildren (LA TCH) Each vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor - age system called LA TCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildren. LA TCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed in the Standar d Cab passenger seat position, the Club Cab front passenger and rear outboar d right side ...

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    Club Cab Rear Right Seat Quad Cab Rear Right Seat THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 2 ...

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    NOTE: For children riding in the fr ont seat of a Standard Cab model r efer to the “Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch” located in this section. Child restraint systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the seatback tether anchorage hav ...

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    Installing the Child Restraint System W ARNING! Do not install child restraint systems equipped with LA TCH attachments in the center position of a Quad Cab model rear seat. The LA TCH anchorages in this seat are designed for the two outboard seating posi- tions only . A child may be placed in the rear center seating position of a Quad Cab model us ...

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    Child Restraint T ether Anchor Regular Cab models have two tether anchorages, one behind each passenger seating position (front center and right seat positions). Club Cab and Quad Cab models have three anchorages, one behind each of the r ear seat positions (rear left, center , and right seat positions). W ARNING! W ith a child restraint installed ...

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    4. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that both anchor straps are pulled tight. T ether Straps at the Front Center Seat (Regular Cab W ith Any Bench Seat) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap up and over the center seat back. 2. Thread the tether strap through the anchor strap inner loop (loop with metal ring), located directly behind the ...

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    4. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that both anchor straps are pulled tight. T ether Strap at the Front Passenger Seat (Club Cab) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap up and over the front passenger seat back. 2. Connect the tether strap to the lower anchorage. 3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that it is pulled tight. Regular ...

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    T ether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Club Cab and Quad Cab Rear Seats) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap through the anchor strap inner loop (loop with metal ring attached), located directly behind the child r estraint. 2. Route the tether strap across to the next nearest installed anchor strap, and attach the tether strap hook to the ...

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    Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence 1. Thread the child restraint tether strap hook thr ough the inner loop, located directly behind the child r estraint. 2. After following step 1 for either of the two outer seats, route the tether strap hook to the metal ring on the inner loop behind the center seat and attach the hook to the metal rin ...

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    Multiple Child Restraint THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 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 follow- ...

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    Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside The V ehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically , checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately . Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if they have been damaged (bent retractor , torn webbing, etc.). ...

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Mirrors .............................. 5 8 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................. 5 8 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped .... 5 9 ▫ Outside Mirrors ....................... 5 9 ▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Featur e ........... 5 9 ▫ Electric Remote-Control Mirr ors ......... ...

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    ▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ...... 6 9 ▫ Lights-On Reminder .................... 6 9 ▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ................ 6 9 ▫ Cargo Light — If Equipped ............... 7 0 m Multifunction Control Lever ............... 7 0 ▫ T urn Signals .......................... 7 0 ▫ Passing Light ......................... 7 0 ...

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    ▫ Manual Compass Calibration .............. 8 0 ▫ Outside T emperature .................... 8 1 m Garage Door Opener .................... 8 1 ▫ Programming Homelink ................. 8 2 ▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Pr ogramming . . .84 ▫ Using Homelink ....................... 8 5 ▫ Erasing Homelink Buttons ................ 8 5 ▫ Repro ...

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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 mirror should ...

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    Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head- light glare fr om vehicles behind you. Y ou can turn the feature on or of f by pressing the button at the base of the mirror . A light in the button will indicate when the dimming feature is activated. CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the mirror during clea ...

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    Electric Remote-Control Mirrors The controls for the power mirr ors are located on the driver’s door trim panel. Set the top switch to the left or right for the left or right mirror , and set it to the center off position to pr event accidentally moving a mirror when you ar e finished adjusting the mirror . T o adjust a mirror , select left or ri ...

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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 . Heated M ...

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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. Reclining Seats Both the bucket seats and the split-bench seats are equipped with recliners. Th ...

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    6 - W ay Power Seat Adjuster — Driver’s Side Only The 6-way power seat adjuster switch is on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. Use this switch to move the seat up or down, forward or r earward, recline or tilt. Lumbar Support Adjustment — Power Seats Only V ehicles equipped with the power bucket seat or the 40/20/40 split bench power ...

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    Seatback Releases—Bucket And Split Bench Both seats have a position latch release. T o release the seatback if you are on the outside of the vehicle, lift up on the recliner lever located on the outboar d side of the seat. From the r ear seat, lift the lever located on the rear of the seatback. Club Cab Easy Entry System T o allow easier access t ...

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

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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. Second, locate the hood safety latch lever between the front grille openings to the left of center . Push this lever to the right to release the hood. T o prevent possible damage, do not ...

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    W ARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving. LIGHTS 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 ...

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    also known as the 9 Party 9 mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehicle’s battery . The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by r otating the dimmer control up (brighter) or down (dimmer). When the headlights are ON you can supplement the brightness of the odom ...

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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 procedures must be followed. T o minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a ...

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    when the switch is pressed in, when the headlight switch is rotated to the OFF position or the high beam is selected. CARGO Light — If Equipped The cargo lights ar e turned on by rotating the dimmer control to the optional fully upwar d position. The interior lights will also turn on when the cargo lights ar e on. The cargo lights will also turn ...

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    High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch Pull the multifunction control lever fully towar d the steering wheel to switch the headlights from HIGH or LOW beam. 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. NOTE: In cold weather , always ...

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    The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. For maximum delay between cycles, rotate the contr ol knob into the upper end of the delay range. The delay interval decreases as you r otate the knob until it enters the LO continual spee ...

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    previously selected. If the knob is pushed while in the OFF position, the wiper will wipe approximately thr ee wipes, after the wash knob is released. T o prevent fr eeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather , select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating information can be foun ...

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    ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over accelerator opera- tion at speeds greater than 35 mph (56 km/h). The controls ar e mounted on the steering wheel. T o Activate Push the ON/OFF button to the ON position. An indi- cator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the system is on. T o Set At A Desired ...

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    T o Resume Speed T o resume a pr eviously set speed, push and release the RESUME button. Resume can be used at any speed above 50 km/h (30 mph). T o V ary The Speed Setting When the speed control is on, speed can be incr eased by pressing and holding the ACCEL button. When the button is released, a new set speed will be established. T apping the AC ...

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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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    COMP ASS/TEMPERA TURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER This feature allows you to choose between a compass/ temperature display and one of five trip conditions being monitored. US/M Button Use this button to change the display from U.S. to metric measurement units. RESET Button Use this button to reset the following displays to zer o: A verage Fuel Economy T rip ...

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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) This display shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. Distance T o Empty (DTE) This display shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. The distance is calculated by multiplying the ...

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    C/T Button Use this button to select a readout of the outside tem- perature and one of eight compass headings that indicate the direction in which the vehicle is facing. Compass/T emperature Display This display provides the outside temperatur e and one of eight compass readings to indicate the dir ection the vehicle is facing. W ARNING! Even if th ...

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    Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the CAL light does not appear , you must calibrate the compass. Find an open area away fr om large metal objects. W ith the ignition ON and the compass/temperature displayed, pr ess and hold the RESET button until the CAL symbol appears (about 10 seconds). Drive slowly , about 5 mph (8 k ...

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    Outside T emperature Because engine temperature can incr ease the displayed temperature, temperatur e readings are slowly updated when vehicle speed is below 20 mph (30 km/h). GARAGE DOOR OPENER The HomeLink t Universal T ransceiver replaces up to three r emote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper- ate devices such as garage door openers, mo ...

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    W ARNING! A moving garage door can cause injury to people and pets in the path of the door . People or pets could be seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by federal safety stan- dards. This includes most garage door opener mod- els manufactured after ...

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    W ARNING! V ehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust while training the transceiver . Exhaust gas can cause seri- ous injury or death. 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 ...

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    If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with ( Program- ming ( steps 6-8 to complete the programming of a r olling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the 9 learn 9 or 9 smart 9 button. This ...

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    3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release every two seconds ( 9 cycle 9 ) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has successfully been accepted by HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly .) Proceed with 9 Programming 9 step four to complete. Using HomeLink T o operate, sim ...

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    This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules 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. NOTE: Changes or modifications not e ...

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    automatically when ready for use. T o preserve the heat- ing element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position. All accessories connected to this outlet should be re- moved or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against dischar ge. Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be pl ...

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    FLOOR CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED Floor Console Features The Floor Console, available with bucket seats, has the following features: • Miscellaneous storage compartments • Adjustable cup holders - with Automatic T ransmission only • Portable phone storage bin • Portable phone cord r outing • Power Outlet inside storage compartment • Storage ...

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    storage bin can be used when ease access to the phone is needed. Also the power outlet inside console compart- ment can be used to power up the phone while it is being stored in the bin. T o use plug in the portable power rechar ge cord and place the cord along the slot pr ovided in the left side of the console. Close the console armrest lid and pl ...

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    When using your Quad Cab rear seat cup holder make sure that you pull the cup holder out fully to engage the cup holder arms. T AILGA TE T o simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang, the tailgate can be removed quickly . Follow these steps: 1. Open the tailgate to a 45° angle. 2. Unclip and remove the cables from the box while maintaini ...

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    General Information The Manufacturer’s W arranty does not apply to body modifications and special equipment, such as a camper unit, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc., supplied by manufacturers other than the manufactur er . For warranty coverage and service on these items, contact the appli- cable manufacturer . T o mount a camper unit with an ...

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    INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS CONTENTS m Instruments And Controls ................. 9 6 m Four Gauge Instrument Cluster ............. 9 7 m Six Gauge Instrument Cluster .............. 9 8 m Instrument Cluster Description ............. 9 9 m Electronic Digital Clock ................. 1 0 5 ▫ Clock Setting Procedur e................. 1 0 5 m Sales ...

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    ▫ Fast Forward (FF) ..................... 1 0 9 ▫ Rewind (R W) ........................ 1 0 9 ▫ T ape Eject ........................... 1 1 0 ▫ Scan Button ......................... 1 1 0 ▫ Changing T ape Direction ................ 1 1 0 ▫ Metal T ape Selection ................... 1 1 0 ▫ Pinch Roller Release ................... 1 1 0 ...

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    ▫ Seek .............................. 1 2 0 ▫ T u n e .............................. 1 2 0 ▫ T o Set The Push-Button Memory .......... 1 2 0 ▫ Balance ............................ 1 2 1 ▫ Fade .............................. 1 2 1 ▫ Bass And T reble T one Control ............ 1 2 1 ▫ AM/FM Selection ..................... 1 2 1 ▫ Mode ...

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    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 96 INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS ...

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    FOUR GAUGE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS 97 4 ...

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    SIX GAUGE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 98 INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS ...

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Engine Coolant T emperature Gage The temperature gage indicates engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the cooling system is oper- ating satisfactorily . The gage needle in V6 and V8 engines will likely indicate a high temperature when driving in hot weather , up mountain gra ...

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    direction of the turn. These indicators also indicate proper operation of the fr ont and rear turn signal lights. If either indicator flashes at a faster rate than normal, check for a defective bulb. If either indicator fails to light up when the lever is moved, check for a defective fuse or turn signal bulb. A continuous low chime is activated whe ...

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    12. Seat Belt Reminder Light This light comes on for several seconds after the ignition is turned ON as a reminder to “buckle up.” This light will remain on as long as the seat belt remains unbuckled. If this light flashes, it indi- cates a fault in the airbag system. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer . 13. Low W asher Fluid Indic ...

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    T emperature gages may not show accurate r eadings. When the engine is not running, turn the ignition switch to ON to obtain accurate readings. 17. Airbag Indicator The indicator lights and remains lit for 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition is first turned ON. If the light does not come on when the ignition is first turned on, or the light stays on o ...

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    23. Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system which monitors the emissions and en- gine control system. If the vehicle is r eady for emissions testing the light will come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on, as a bulb check, until the engine is started. If the vehicle is not ready for emissions ...

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    U.S. federal regulations r equire that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. Ther e- fore, if the odometer r eading is changed during repair or replacement, be sur e to keep a record of the r eading before and after the service so that the corr ect mileage can b ...

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    29. Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Light (Clusters W ithout A Gauge) 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 ...

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    SALES CODE RAZ—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE T APE PLA YER, CD PLA YER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions — Radio NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch, V olume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the rad ...

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    T oggle the PTY button to select the following format types: Program T ype Radio Display Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Information Inform Jazz Jazz Foreign Language Language News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R & B Religiou ...

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    Pressing PTY , then SCAN will scan the FM Band and stop at all RDS stations. Each RDS station will be played for a 5 second scan once around the FM Band and stop at the last station. The PTY icon will then turn of f. Balance The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal- ance. Push in the button and it will pop out. Adjust the balance a ...

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    5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play but will not be locked into push-button memory . Y ou may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above pr ocedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window . Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both ...

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    T ape Eject Press the EJT T ape button and the cassette will disengage and eject from the radio. Scan Button Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection. Press the scan button a second time to cancel the featur e. Changing T ape Direction If you wish to change the direction of tape travel (side being played), press the PTY button. The li ...

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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. Inserting The Compact Disc The CD player contained within the radio is not a multi-disc changer , and will only accept one CD. Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will autom ...

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    FF/TUNE/RW Press FF (Fast Forwar d) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is r eleased. The R W ( Reverse) button works in a similar manner . Program Button 4 (Random Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play . This feature plays the tracks on the se- lected disc in random order to pr ovide an interesti ...

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    CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD changer available through Mopar Accessories. The fol- lowing instructions ar e for the radio controls that operate this CD changer . Mode Button T o activate the CD changer , press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display . Push-Button ...

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    • Disc inserted upside down • Damaged disc • W ater condensation on optics SALES CODE RBK—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLA YER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS Radio Operation Power/V olume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. T urn the volume control clockwise to incr ease the volume. NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied th ...

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    Balance The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal- ance. Press the BAL button in and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. Fade The Fade control pr ovides for balance between the front and rear speakers. Pr ess the F ADE button in and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. Bass an ...

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    General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesir ed opera- tion. NOTE: Changes or modifications ...

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    beginning of the current selection, or r eturn to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. EJT — Eject Press the EJT button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch to the radio mode. If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds, it wi ...

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    Mode Button T o activate the CD changer , press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display . Push-Button While the CD changer is playing, press the NUMBER 1 push-button or the NUMBER 5 push-button to select a disc numbered higher or lower than the one curr ently being played. Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another ...

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    Radio Display Messages Y our radio has been designed to display certain messages when a problem is detected with the CD player . SALES CODE RBB—AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE T APE PLA YER AND CD CHANGER CAP ABILITY Operating Instructions NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC posit ...

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    Power Button The volume control/power button pops out when pressed, this turns the sound system ON in the mode last used. Pushing the button back in turns the sound system OFF . Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns continuously (360 degrees) in either dir ection without stopping. T urning the volume control to the right i ...

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    stations to be locked into push-button memory . The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used a corr esponding button number will be displayed. Balance The balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal- ance. Press the BAL button in and it will pop out. Adjust the b ...

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    Music Search Pressing the SEEK button while playing a tape will start the Music Search mode. Pr ess the SEEK button up for the next selection on the tape and down to return to the beginning of the current selection, or r eturn to the beginning of the previous selection if the tape is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection. The SEEK sym ...

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    Mode Button T o activate the CD changer , press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display . Push-Button While the CD changer is playing, press the NUMBER 1 push-button or the NUMBER 5 push-button to select a disc numbered higher or lower than the one curr ently being played. Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another ...

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    Radio Display Messages Y our radio has been designed to display certain messages when a problem is detected with the CD player . SALES CODE RBQ—AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH 6 - DISC CD CHANGER Radio Operation Power/V olume Control Press the PWR/VOL control to turn the radio on. T urn the volume control clockwise to incr ease the volume. NOTE: Power to ...

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    Mode Press the MODE button r epeatedly to select between AM, FM, the CD changer and Sirius Satellite Radio™ (if equipped). The display will show ST when a stereo station is received. T o select Sirius Satellite Radio™ (if equipped), press the MODE button until the word SIRIUS appears. The fol- lowing will be displayed in this order: After three ...

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    T o Set The Radio Push-Button Memory When you are r eceiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory , press the SET RND button. SET 1 will show in the display window . Select the “1–6” button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the S ...

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    Inserting The Compact Disc 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. Y ou may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF . If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF , the display will show the time of day . If you insert a disc wit ...

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    The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF . Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the bottom of the button to r eturn to the beginning of the current selection, or r eturn to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. Scan Press the Sca ...

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    Program T ype Radio Display Emergency ALER T! Emergency T est T est Information Inform Jazz Jazz Foreign Language Language News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R & B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious T alk Rel T alk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R& ...

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

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    T ape Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next selection on the cassette. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current selection or to the beginning of the previous selection if it is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection. If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the sec ...

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    other adverse condition is low or “muddy” sound from one or both channels, as if the treble tone contr ol were turned all the way down. T o prevent this, you should periodically clean the head with a commercially available WET cleaning cassette. As preventive maintenance, clean the head about every 30 hours of use. If you wait until the head be ...

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    CLIMA TE CONTROLS The controls for the heating and ventilation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These comfort controls can be set to obtain desir ed interior conditions. Heater Only The mode control (located at the right of the contr ol panel) can be set in any of the following positions: NOTE: T o improve your selection ...

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    Blower Control The rotary knob at the left of the contr ol panel is the blower control. T urn the knob clockwise to one of the four positions to obtain the blower speed you desire. T emperature Control The rotary knob at the center of the contr ol panel controls the temperature of the interior air . Y ou can choose your degree of comfort by r otati ...

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    Air Conditioning Operation T o turn on the Air Conditioning, set the fan control at any speed and press the snowflake button located at the right of the control panel. Conditioned air will be dir ected through the outlets selected by the mode contr ol. A light in the snowflake button shows that the air conditioning is on. Press the button a second ...

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    Panel Outside air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel. Bi-Level Outside air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel and at the floor . Floor Outside air flows primarily through the floor out- lets located under the instrument panel. Mix Outside air flows in equal proportions thr ough the floor and defroster o ...

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    Circulation The cab is designed with features to pr omote outside air circulation. Ther e are grilles in the cab back panel. These are air exhausters that pr ovide the means for regular exchange of cab air . Side window demisters direct air flow specifically to the window glass to help prevent interior fogging of the glass. They are located in the ...

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    speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the defrost mode. Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigar ette smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Contaminates incre ...

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    Operation Tips Chart INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS 139 4 ...

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    REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER – Quad-Cab Only CAUTION! Use care when washing the inside of the rear win- dow 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. 140 INSTRUMENT P ANEL AN ...

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    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS m Starting Procedur es .................... 1 4 4 ▫ Manual T ransmission .................. 1 4 4 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ................ 1 4 4 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... 1 4 4 ▫ Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ........ 1 4 6 m Shifting ............................. 1 4 6 ▫ Automatic ...

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    ▫ T ire Markings ........................ 1 6 7 ▫ T ire Identification Number (TIN) .......... 1 7 1 ▫ T ire Loading And T ire Pressur e ........... 1 7 2 m T ires—General Information ............... 1 7 5 ▫ T ire Pressur e ......................... 1 7 5 ▫ T ire Inflation Pressur es ................. 1 7 6 ▫ Radial-Ply T ires ....... ...

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    m Loading W ide Building Materials .......... 1 9 4 m T railer T owing ........................ 1 9 5 ▫ Definitions .......................... 1 9 5 ▫ T railer And T ongue W eight .............. 1 9 7 ▫ T railer T owing—Hitches ................ 1 9 8 ▫ T railer T owing Information (Maximum T railer W eight Ratings) ......... 1 9 9 ▫ T r ...

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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. Manual T ransmission Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever in NEUTRAL and depress clutch pedal to the floor before starting the vehicle. This vehicl ...

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    If Engine Fails T o Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the Normal Starting procedur e, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded. CAUTION! T o prevent damage to the starter , do not crank ...

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    CAUTION! Long periods of engine idling can cause excessive exhaust temperatures which can damage your ve- hicle. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running. W ARNING! Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather . Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death. Engine Block Heater — If Equippe ...

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    switch is in the ON position. Always depress the brake pedal first, before moving the gear selector out of P ARK. Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from Park or Neutral position into another gear range. “P” Park This position supplements parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never use ...

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    “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 Use this position for most city and highway driving. “2” Second Use this position for driving slowly in heavy city traffic or on mountain roa ...

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    The “O/D OFF” feature must be selected, if desir ed, each time the engine is started. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold temperatures, the transmission may not shift into Over - drive and will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. Normal operation will resume when the transmission fluid t ...

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    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 [usually after 1-3 miles (1.6 - 4.8 km) of driving]. Because t ...

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    T o shift into Reverse, come to a complete stop. Depress the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to spin down. Move the shift lever from the Neutral position straight across and back into Reverse. Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal. Do not attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged ...

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    When additional traction is requir ed, the transfer case 4HI and 4LO positions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together and for ce the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by rotating the 4WD Contr ol Switch to the desired position - see Shifting Procedur e section for specific shifting instruct ...

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    seconds, and retry selection. T o find the shift require- ments, refer to the 9 Shifting Pr ocedure 9 for your transfer case, located in this section of the owner’s manual. The “SER VICE 4WD” warning light monitors the electric shift 4WD system. If this light remains on after engine start up or illuminates during driving, it means that the 4W ...

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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 - NV233 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 indicator light will continue to flash until all the requir ements for the selected positi ...

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    4HI to 4LO or 4LO to 4HI NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4LO some gear noise may be heard. This noise is normal and is not detrimental to the vehicle or occupants. Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2-3 mph (3-5 km/h) or completely stopped. USE EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: Preferred Procedure 1. W ith engine RUNNING, slow ...

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    NV244 T ransfer Case Operating Information / Precautions The NV244 is an electric shift transfer case and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch, which is located on the instrument panel. The NV244 transfer case provides 4 mode positions - Normal all wheel drive high range, 4 wheel drive high range, 4 wheel drive low range, and neutral. This transfe ...

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    case selection. When you select a differ ent transfer case position, the indicator lights will do the following: If All Shift Requirements are Met 1. The current position indicator light will turn OFF . 2. The selected position indicator light will flash until the transfer case completes the shift. 3. When the shift is complete, the indicator light ...

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    shift to take place. Shifting while only the front or r ear wheels are spinning can cause damage to the transfer case. When operating your vehicle in 4LO, the engine speed is approximately thr ee times that of the A WD or 4HI positions at a given road speed. T ake care not to over- speed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Proper operati ...

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    4HI 4 Wheel Drive High Range - Locks the transfer case inter-axle dif ferential. Forces fr ont and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only . 4LO 4 Wheel Drive Low Range - Low speed 4 wheel drive. Locks the transfer case inter-axle dif ferential. Forces the front and r ear wheels to rotate ...

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    A WD to 4HI or 4HI to A WD Rotate the 4WD Control Switch to the desir ed position. Shifts between A WD and 4HI can be done with the vehicle stopped or in motion. W ith the vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage / disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after turning the control switch. If the vehicle is stopped t ...

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    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 (de- press clutch on manual transmissions). 3. Rotate the transfer case control switch to the desired position. 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not flashing), shift transmissio ...

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    P ARKING BRAKE The parking brake should be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle. The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. T o apply the parking brake: Place your foot on the parking brake pedal and push firmly downward as far as the pedal will go. When the parking brake is appli ...

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    W ARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle, or vehicle may roll and cause damage or injury . Also be certain to leave an automatic transmission in Park, a manual trans- mission in Reverse or first gear . Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury . • Be sure the parking brake is f ...

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    During severe braking conditions, particularly with changing road surfaces, such as ice to concr ete, a slight drop or minor pulsation may be felt in the brake pedal. W ARNING! Both Anti-Lock Brake Systems contain sophisticated electronic equipment. It may be susceptible to inter- ference caused by improperly installed or high out- put radio transm ...

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    W ARNING! • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu- ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be- yond 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 tur ...

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    ROCKING THE VEHICLE If vehicle becomes stuck in snow , sand, or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the gear selector rhythmically between FIRST and REVERSE, while applying slight pressur e to the accelerator . The least amount of accelerator pedal pressur e to main- tain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels or racing the ...

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    NOTE: • P(Passenger)-Metric tire 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 have the tire size molded into the sidewall ...

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    T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standar ds ( ....blank.... ( = 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 tir e 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = Section W idth in Milimeters (mm) 65 = Aspec ...

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

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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 the T ...

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    Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: Some vehicles have a “T ire and Loading Infor- mation” placard located on the driver’s side “B” pillar . T ire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the, 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) the total weight your ...

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    adhere to the loading conditions, tir e size and cold tire inflation pressur es specified on the T ire and Loading Information placard and the V ehicle Loading section of this manual. NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GA WR’s) for the front and r ear axles must not be exceeded. For further information on G ...

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    NOTE: For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs. (392 Kg). 174 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING ...

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    W ARNING! Overloading of your tire 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 pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory oper ...

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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. Underinflation also increases tire rolling r esistance and results in higher fuel consumption. 3. Ride Comfort and V ehicle Stability— ...

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    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 could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressur es specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pr essure”. Cold tire inflation pr essure is defined as t ...

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

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    Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spar e wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. Do not install more than one compact spar e tire/wheel on the vehicle at any given time. CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car ...

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    T read Wear Indicators T read wear indicators ar e in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced. These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tr ead grooves and will appear as bands when the tr ead depth becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the indicators appear in 2 or more adjacent gr ooves, the ti ...

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    W ARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combina- tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance charac- teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han- dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steeri ...

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    SUPPLEMENT AL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMA TION A light load vehicle condition is defined as two passen- gers {150 lbs (68 kg) each} plus 200 lbs (91kg) of cargo. Cold tire inflation pr essures for a lightly loaded vehicle will be found on a “Supplemental T ire Pressur e Inflation” label located on the face of the driver’s door or in the T ire Infor ...

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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 tires should always be operated at the vehicle maximum capacity inflation pressur es under any load condition. While studded tire ...

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    Follow the recommended tir e rotation frequency for your type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” 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. FUEL REQUIREMENTS Y our engine is designed to meet all emi ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 185

    Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE and ETBE. Oxygen- ates are r equired in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle. CAUTION! DO NOT use gasolines containing ME ...

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    sulfur to determine if the problem is fuel r elated prior to returning your vehicle to an authorized dealer for ser - vice. CAUTION! If the Check Engine or Service Engine Soon light is flashing, immediate service is required; see onboard diagnostics system section. Materials Added T o Fuel All gasolines sold in the United States are r equired to co ...

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    W ARNING! • Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap) slowly to prevent fuel spray from the filler neck which may cause injury . • The volatility of some gasolines may cause a buildup of pressure in the fuel tank that may increase while you drive. This pressure can result in a spray of gasoline and/or vapors when the cap is removed from a ...

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    W ARNING! A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle. Y ou could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while filling. 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 ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 189

    Carbon Monoxide W arnings W ARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly . Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed ar ea, such as a garage, and never sit in a parked vehic ...

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    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 2004 AN Dakota - page 191

    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 or pillar . 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 ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 192

    Heavier axles or suspension components sometimes specified by purchasers for incr eased durability do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s GVWR. T ire Size This is the minimum allowable tire size for your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size. Rim Size This is the rim size that is appropriate for the ti ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 193

    W ARNING! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GA WR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. A loaded vehicle is shown in the following example. Note that neith ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 194

    LOADING WIDE BUILDING MA TERIALS Four foot wide building materials can be conveniently carried in the Dakota pickup box. For occasional use up to 600 lbs (272 kg) of unrestrained material [9 pcs. 3/4 9 (19 mm) plywood] can be supported o n2X6 lumber placed crossbody in indentations pr ovided in the pickup box inner walls. See illustration. W ARNING ...

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    See your dealer or a reputable installer of aftermarket equipment for further information on the installation of these supports. W ARNING! It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in a ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 196

    tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associ- ated with the telescoping motion to dampen any un- wanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. CAUTION! • During the first 500 miles (805 km) your new vehicle is driven, do not tow a trailer . Doing so may damage your vehicle. • When first towing a trailer , limit your speed to 50 m ...

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    Wheel 9 style trailer , this range of loading on the 9 King Pin 9 should be between 15% and 25%.) Loads balanced over the wheels or biased toward 9 heavier in the r ear 9 can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer . Failure to load trailers heavier in fr ont is the cause of many trail ...

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    to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer . This places 10% to 15% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. T railer sway control and equalizing hitch ar e required for tongue weights above 350 lbs. (159 kg). T railer T owing—Hitches: W ith a Class I Hitch, your vehicle can be equipped to tow trailers with a Gross T railer W eight (GTW ...

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    2. GTW 3. T ongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti- lized (This requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight [15% to 25% for a ( 5th Wheel ( style trailer] as a percentage of total trailer weight.) 4. GA WR ratings NOTE: T owing a trailer equipped with more than the standard lighting (turn, tail, ...

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    of the trailer lights and assure their pr oper functioning, a heavy duty turn signal flasher can be installed as a separate equipment item by your dealer . W ARNING! The direct connection of hydraulic brake lines from vehicle brake system to trailer system is not accept- able. The extra load may cause brake failure and you may be injured. Heavy tra ...

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    Cooling System Tips—T railer T owing T o reduce potential for engine and transmission over - heating, take the following actions: • City Driving —When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission in neutral and increase engine idle speed. • Highway Driving —Reduce your speed. • Air Conditioning —T urn off temporarily . See Cool ...

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    RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) OF 4X4 VEHICLES CAUTION! Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing. NOTE: Both the NV233 and NV244 transfer cases must be shifted into Neutral (N) for recr eational towing. The Neutral (N) selection button is located on the lower left ...

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    6. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, depress the r ecessed transfer case Neutral (N) button for 4 seconds. 7. After shift is completed and the Neutral (N) light comes on release Neutral (N) button. 8. Start engine. 9. Shift automatic transmission into Reverse (R). 10. Release brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is ...

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    CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- mission is shifted into Park (P) with the transfer case in Neutral (N) and the engine RUNNING. W ith the transfer case in Neutral (N) ensure that the engine is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into Park (P). Returning to Normal Operation Use the following procedur e to prepare your v ...

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    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 position indicator lights will be on or flashing. NOTE: Flashing neutral (N) position indicator light indicates that shift requir ements have not been met. W ARNING! Y ou or oth ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 206

    TRACTION When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and r oad surface. This is known as hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability . T o reduce this possibility , the following precau- tions should be observed: 1. Slow down during rainstorms ...

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    WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard W arning Flasher ................. 2 0 8 m Adding Fuel .......................... 2 0 8 m Changing A Flat T ire ................... 2 0 9 ▫ Jack Location ........................ 2 0 9 ▫ Jack Removal And Stowage .............. 2 1 0 ▫ Removing The Spare T ire ................ 2 1 0 ▫ T ire Chang ...

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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 2004 AN Dakota - page 209

    W ARNING! Remove the gas cap slowly to prevent fuel spray from the filler neck which may cause injury . The volatility of present gasolines may cause a build up of pressure in the fuel tank that may increase while you drive. This pressure can result in a spray of gasoline and/or vapors when you remove the cap from a hot vehicle. Removing the cap sl ...

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    • In the Club Cab the jack and tools are stowed in a floor compartment located under the rear seat on the pas- senger’s side of the vehicle. The seat cushion can be lifted to a vertical position to allow access to this compartment. Jack Removal and Stowage a. Quad Cab models have a Hoop–Style stowage follow the instructions below: • For jac ...

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    handle counterclockwise until the spar e tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it 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. It is recommended that you stow the flat or spar e to avoid tangling the loose cable. NOTE: The ...

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    W ARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough of f the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. • T urn on the Hazard W arning Flasher . • Block both the front and r ear of the wheel diagonally oppo- site the jacking position. For example ...

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

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    W ARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheel in the places provided. 8. Install wheel center cap and remove wheel blocks. Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel center caps on the spare wheel. This may r esult in cap damage. 9. ...

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    T o Stow The Flat Or Spare T urn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the wheel retainer thr ough the center of the wheel and position it properly acr oss the wheel opening. For convenience in checking the spare tir e inflation, stow with the valve stem toward the r ear of the vehicle. Attach the wheel wrench to the extension tube. Rotat ...

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    If the indicator (if equipped) is dark or shows a green dot, proceed as follows: 1. W ear eye protection and remove all metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets which might make an unintended electrical contact. 2. Park the booster vehicle within cable reach but with- out letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake, place the automatic ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 217

    W ARNING! Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharge battery . The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode. During cold weather when temperatures are below freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump starting because the battery could rupture or explode. The battery t ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 218

    Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles The manufacturer r ecommends towing with all wheels off the gr ound. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly . T wo-Wheel Drive V ehicles Provided that the transmission is operable, tow with the transmission in Neutral and the igni ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 219

    MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Engine Compartment 3.7L V6 ............. 2 2 1 m Engine Compartment 4.7L V -8 ............ 2 2 2 m Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 2 2 3 m Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ............................ 2 2 4 m Replacement Parts ..................... 2 2 5 m Dealer Service ................ ...

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    ▫ W indshield W iper Blades ................ 2 3 5 ▫ W indshield W ashers ................... 2 3 6 ▫ Exhaust System ...................... 2 3 6 ▫ Cooling System ....................... 2 3 7 ▫ Emission Related Components ............ 2 4 1 ▫ Brake System ........................ 2 4 3 ▫ Clutch Hydraulic System ................ 2 4 5 ...

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    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 3.7L V6 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 221 7 ...

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    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 4.7L V -8 222 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

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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 2004 AN Dakota - page 224

    EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requir ement to pass an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system. Failure to pass could pr event vehicle registration. For states which have an I/M (Inspection and Maintenance) requir ement, this check verifies the following: the MIL (Malfunction Indi ...

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    serviced or had a battery failure or r eplacement, you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD system to update. A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready . Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD system is ready or not r eady , if the MIL symbol i ...

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    MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle. Besides the maintenance items for which there ar e fixed maintenance intervals, there ar e other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance. However , if a malfunction of these item ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 227

    CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could dam- age your engine. Frequency Of Oil Change 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 ...

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    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 and the crankcase inlet air cleaner . The crankcase ventilation system should also be checked periodically . Make sure that these units are alway ...

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    • Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certification mark or current service symbol and the correct viscosity grade number should not be used. Synthetic Engine Oils There ar e a number of engine oils being promoted as either synthetic or semi-synthetic. If you chose to use such a product, use only those oils that meet the Ameri- can P ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 230

    quality filters should be used to assure most ef ficient service. Mopar Engine Oil Filters are a high quality oil filter and are r ecommended. Drive Belts — Check Condition and T ension At the mileage indicated in the maintenance schedule, all belts should be checked for condition and proper tension. Improper belt tension can cause belt slippage ...

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    W ARNING! The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air cleaner removed. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury ...

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

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    W ARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con- tain lead and lead compounds. Always wash hands after handling the battery . T o determine the battery charge, check the battery test indicator (if equipped) on top of the battery . Refer to the illustration. CAUTION! It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the p ...

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    W ARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. • The air conditioning system contains refriger ...

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    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. Steering Linkage Whenever the vehicle is hoisted, all steering linkage joints should be inspected for evidence of damage. Dam- aged seals ...

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    Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield. A void using the wiper blades to remove fr ost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum pr oducts such as engine oil, ga ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 237

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

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 238

    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. If you open the hood and see steam or hot coolant escaping from the radiator , don’t touch anything. Get away quickly . Never try to open a pre ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 239

    CAUTION! Mixing of coolants other than specified (non- HOA T), may result in engine damage that may not be covered under the new vehicle warranty , and decreased corrosion protection. If a non-HOA T cool- ant is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency , it should be replaced with the specified coolant as soon as possible. Do not use plai ...

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    Coolant Pressure Cap The coolant pressur e cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of coolant, and to insur e that coolant will return to the radiator fr om the coolant reserve tank. The pressur e 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 O ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 241

    The radiator normally remains completely full, so ther e is no need to remove the pr essure cap except when check- ing coolant freeze point or when r eplacing coolant. Y our service attendant should be advised of this. When addi- tional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the overflow bottle. Do not overfill. Point ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 242

    Insure nylon tubing in these ar eas has not melted or collapsed. Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they are secur e and no leaks are present. NOTE: Fluids such as oil, power steering fluid, and brake fluid are used during assembly plant operations to ease the assembly of hoses to couplings. Therefor e, oil wetness at the hose-coupl ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 243

    Brake System Power Disc Brakes (Front) Disc brakes do not requir e adjustment; however , several hard stops during the br eak-in period are recommended to seat the linings and wear off any for eign material. Self-Adjusting Rear Brakes T o maintain the correct adjustment, you need only drive your vehicle in reverse and apply the brakes. If further a ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 244

    W ARNING! Use of brake fluid that may have a lower initial boiling point, or is unidentified as to specifications, may result in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking. Y ou could have an accident. W ARNING! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Us ...

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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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    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 should be between the “HOT” (upper) r ...

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    7. Check for leaks. Release parking brake. T o prevent dirt and water fr om 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. Auto ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 248

    T ransfer Case Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks. If a fluid leak is evident the transfer case fluid level can be checked by removing the filler plug located on the back side of the transfer case. The fluid level should be at the bottom edge of the filler plug hole when the vehicle is in a level position. The transfer case fluid should be d ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 249

    There ar e two groups identified, those for wheel bearings (Letter “G”) and those for chassis (Letter “L”) lubrication. Perfor- mance categories within these groups r esult in dual letter designations for each group. The letter des- ignations shown in the ex- ample are the highest quality level available and when combined as shown can be us ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 250

    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 auto polish to remove r oad film and stains and to polish your ...

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    recommended. Do not use oven cleaner . A void auto- matic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ pr otective fin- ish. • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials ar e well packaged and sealed. • If a lot of driving is done on gravel ro ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 252

    defrosters or windshields equipped with a windshield wiper de-icer . Do not use scrapers or other sharp instru- ments which may scratch the elements. When cleaning the rear view mirr or , spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirr or . Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in fron ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 253

    This power center houses plug-in cartridge and relays. A label inside the latching cover of the center identifies each component for ease of replacement, if necessary . Car- tridge fuses and relays can be obtained fr om your Dodge dealer . FUSE BLOCK The fuse block contains blade-type mini-fuses, relays, and circuit br eakers for high-current circu ...

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    NOTE: If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for longer than 21 days, you may want to take steps to protect your battery . Y ou may do this by disconnecting the battery or by disconnecting the ignition-off draw (I.O.D.) fuse in cavity #12. The I.O.D. cavity includes a snap-in retainer that allows the fuse to be disconnected, without removing it fr ...

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    LIGHT BULBS — Outside Bulb No. Headlight ........................... 9007LL Back-Up .............................. 3157 Center High Mounted Stoplight .............. 9 2 1 Fog Lamp ............................. 881L Front Sidemarker ......................... 1 6 8 License Plate Light ....................... 1 6 8 Park & T urn Signal (2) ...... ...

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    4. Remove the bolts attaching the headlamp to the inner fender panel. 5. Grasp the headlamp and pull firmly to disengage it from the panel. 6. Disconnect all connectors and separate the headlamp module from the vehicle 7. Remove the r etaining ring holding the bulb to the headlamp. 8. Pull the bulb socket from the headlamp and pull the bulb from th ...

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    2. Rotate the bulb and socket assembly 1/4 turn and pull it from housing. 3. The bulb can be removed from the sockets by pulling it straight out. License Lights 1. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 2. Pull the bulb from socket. Center High-Mounted Stoplight 1. Remove two screws securing the stoplight housing assembly to the roof. 2. T ur ...

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    FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel Regular/Club Cab, 87 Octane 20 Gal. w/OR VR, 22 Gal. w/o OR VR 76L w/OR VR, 83L w/o OR VR Quad Cab, 87 Octane 24 Gal. 91L Engine Oil (with filter) 3.7L, SAE 5W -30, API Certified 5 Qt. 4.7L 4.7L, SAE 5W -30, API Certified 6 Qt. 5.7L Cooling System 3.7L (Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula) ...

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    RECOMMENDED 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) P/N 501 1764AB or equivalent. Engine Oil Use SAE 5W -30, API Certified, meeting material standar d MS-6395. Engine Oil Filter Mop ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 260

    Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic T ransmission Mopar t A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Manual T ransmission (NV 3500) Mopar t Manual T ransmission Fluid, part number 4874464 T ransfer Case Mopar t A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Front and Rear Axles SAE 75W -90 Multipurpose T ype, GL-5 Gear Lubricant. ...

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 2 6 2 m Emissions T esting ...................... 2 6 2 m Maintenance Schedules .................. 2 6 3 ▫ Schedule “B” ........................ 2 6 5 ▫ Schedule “A” ........................ 2 7 4 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 ...

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES There ar e two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle. First is Schedule “B” . It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule. • Day or night temperatures ar e below 32° F (0° C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive ...

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    CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. At Each Stop for Fuel • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will impr ove the accu- racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level i ...

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    Schedule “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions. • 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 (16 km). • More than 50% of your driving ...

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    Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if neces- sary . X 266 SCHEDULE “B” 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U ...

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    Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (29 000) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if neces- sary . X Replace spa ...

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    Miles 33,000 36,000 39, 000 42,000 45,000 (Kilometers) (53 000) (58 000) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if neces- sary . X 268 SCHEDULE “B” 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 269

    Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (Kilometers) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000) (91 000) (96 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Change rear axle fluid. X X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X Inspect brake linings. X X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if neces- sary . X Replace spark plugs. X Inspect PCV valve, repl ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 270

    Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000 (Kilometers) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (1 15 000) (120 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if necessary . X Inspect auto tension drive belt, replace if r equi ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 271

    Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if neces- sary . X Replac ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 272

    Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X Flush and replace engine coolant. X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X 272 SCHEDULE “B” 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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    Miles 105,000 108,000 1 1 1,000 1 14,000 1 17,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (168 000) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X XXXX Change rear axle fluid. X X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X Inspect brake linings. X X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if necessary . XX Replace spark pl ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 274

    Schedule “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000) (48 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Replace engine air cleaner filter . X Replace spark plugs. X 274 SCHEDULE “A” 8 ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 275

    Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 (Kilometers) (58 000) (67 000) (77 000) (84 000) (96 000) (106 000) [Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X XXXX Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, regar dless of mileage. X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X X Rep ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 276

    Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 (Kilometers) (1 15 000) (125 000) (134 000) (144000) (154 000) (160 000) [Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Check transfer case fluid Level (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X X Replace engine air cleaner filter . X Replace spark plugs. X Inspect PCV v ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 277

    Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000) [Months] [102] [108] [114] [120] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60 mos. X Inspect brake linings. X Replace engine air cleaner filter . X Replace ...

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    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 2 8 0 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 2 8 0 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 2 8 0 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............. 2 8 0 m If Y ou Need Assistance .................. 2 8 0 m W arran ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 280

    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 2004 AN Dakota - page 281

    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 dealership. They want to know if you need assistance. • If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you may contact t ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 282

    Service Contract Y ou may have purchased a service contract for your vehicle to help protect you fr om the high cost of unex- pected repairs after your manufactur er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires. The manufactur er stands be- hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If you purchased a manufactur er’s Service Contract, you will ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 283

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE 283 9 ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 284

    MOP AR T P ARTS Mopar t fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer . They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best. 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 immediatel ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 285

    • Service Manuals. These comprehensive service manuals pr ovide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, pr oblem solving, maintaining, servicing and repairing DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system and/or components is written in straightforw ...

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  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 288

    Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 2 3 9 Adding Fuel ........................ 186,208 Air Conditioner Maintenance .............. 2 3 3 Air Conditioning ....................... 1 3 4 Air Conditioning, Operating T ips ........ 135,137 Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............. 2 3 4 Air Conditioning System ................. 1 3 4 Air Press ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 289

    Brake Fluid ........................... 2 6 0 Brake System ....................... 164,243 Anti-Lock ........................ 164,165 Disc Brakes .......................... 2 4 3 Fluid Check ......................... 2 4 3 Hoses .............................. 2 4 4 Master Cylinder ...................... 2 4 3 Parking ............................ 1 ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 290

    Compact Disc Maintenance ............... 1 3 2 Compact Disc Player ................. 106,1 10 Compact Spare T ire ..................... 1 7 8 Compass .............................. 7 9 Compass Calibration ................... 79,80 Computer , T rip/T ravel .................... 7 7 Console, Floor .......................... 8 8 Console, Overhead ..... ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 291

    Downshifting .......................... 1 5 1 Drive Belts ............................ 2 3 0 Drive Shaft Universal Joints ............... 2 3 5 Electrical Power Outlets ................... 8 6 Electronic Power Distribution Center ........ 2 5 2 Electronic Speed Contr ol .................. 7 4 Emergency , In Case of Freeing V ehicle When Stuck ..... ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 292

    T urn Signal .......................... 9 9 Flat T ire Stowage ....................... 2 1 5 Flooded Engine Starting .................. 1 4 5 Floor Console .......................... 8 8 Fluid, Brake ........................... 2 6 0 Fluid Capacities ........................ 2 5 8 Fluid Level Checks Automatic T ransmission ................ 2 4 5 Br ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 293

    Headlights ............................ 2 5 5 Dimmer Switch ....................... 1 0 0 High Beam ........................... 7 1 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ....... 7 1 Lights On Reminder .................... 6 9 Replacing ........................... 2 5 5 Switch .............................. 6 8 Heater ............................... 1 3 ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 294

    Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................... 2 5 LA TCH (Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildren) .... 4 2 Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 1 8 4 Lights .............................. 54,67 Airbag ........................... 38,102 Anti-Lock W arning .................... 1 0 2 Back-Up ............................ 2 5 6 Brake W arning ......... ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 295

    Power Door .......................... 1 4 Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildren (LA TCH) ............................ 4 2 Lubricating Oil ........................ 2 4 8 Lubrication, Body ....................... 2 3 5 Lug Nuts ............................. 2 1 3 Lumbar Support ........................ 6 3 Maintenance .......................... 2 2 ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 296

    V iscosity ......................... 228,258 Onboard Diagnostic System ............ 223,224 Opener , Garage Door ..................... 8 1 Outside Rearview Mirrors ................. 5 9 Overdrive ............................ 1 4 8 Overhead Console ..................... 76,77 Overhead T ravel Information Center ......... 7 7 Overheating, Engine .... ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 297

    Shifting out of T ransfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 204 Reformulated Gasoline ................... 1 8 4 Refrigerant ............................ 2 3 4 Release, Hood .......................... 6 6 Remote Keyless Entry .................... 1 7 Remote Sound System Controls ............ 1 3 0 Replacement T ires ...................... 1 8 0 Reporting Safet ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 298

    T ransfer Case ........................ 1 5 1 T ransfer Case, Shifting into T ransfer Case Neutral (N) .................... 2 0 2 T ransfer Case, Shifting out of T ransfer Case Neutral (N) .................... 2 0 4 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ............. 2 9 Signals, T urn ...................... 70,99,256 Sliding Rear W indow ................. ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 299

    T i r e s .............................. 54,175 Air Pressur e ......................... 1 7 5 Alignment .......................... 1 8 1 Chains ............................. 1 8 2 Changing ........................... 2 0 9 Compact Spare ....................... 1 7 8 General Information ................... 1 7 5 High Speed ......................... ...

  • Dodge 2004 AN Dakota - page 300

    T ransmitter Battery Service ................ 2 1 T ransmitter , Garage Door Opener ............ 8 1 T ransmitter Programming ................. 1 9 T read W ear Indicators ................... 1 8 0 T rip Computer .......................... 7 7 T rip Odometer ......................... 1 0 3 T urn Signals ................... 70,99,255,256 Universal T ...

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Carlos

Para conectarlo a la microcadena Denon D-M40, ¿necesito un amplificador o puedo hacerlo a través de las entradas analógicas que tiene la Denon?