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

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

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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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    VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS / AL TERA TIONS W ARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. INTRODUCTION 7 1 ...

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    THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A W ord About Y our Keys .................. 1 2 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ................... 1 2 ▫ Locking Doors W ith The Key .............. 1 4 䡵 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped .......... 1 5 ▫ If Y ou W ish T o Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ........................ 1 5 ▫ ...

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    ▫ T o Unlock The Doors ................... 2 0 ▫ T o Lock The Doors ..................... 2 1 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm .................. 2 2 ▫ General Information .................... 2 3 ▫ Programming Additional T ransmitters ........ 2 3 ▫ Battery Replacement .................... 2 5 䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ........ ...

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    ▫ Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – Airbags ........... 4 4 ▫ Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch – If Equipped .......................... 5 4 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ............... 5 6 ▫ Child Restraint ........................ 5 8 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations ........... 7 1 䡵 S a f e t yT ...

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

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    NOTE: If you try to remove the key befor e you place the lever in P ARK, the key may become trapped temporarily in the ignition cylinder . If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly , then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is ino ...

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    Manual T ransmission—If Equipped When the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to pr ovide antitheft protection for your vehicle. It may be dif ficult to turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your vehicle. Move the steering wheel left and right while turning the key until it turns easily ...

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    STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED Y our vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with- out the ignition key . If the steering wheel is moved no more than 1/2 turn in either dir ection and the key is not in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock. If Y ou Wish T o Manually Lock T ...

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    the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two (2) seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start the engine. NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is consid- ered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the V ehicle Security Ala ...

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    NOTE: When having the Sentry Key System serviced, bring all vehicle keys to the dealer . Customer Key Programming Y ou can program new keys to the system if you have two valid keys by doing the following: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key T ransponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into th ...

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    General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interfer ence that may cause undes- ired operation. SECURITY ...

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    The security system will also disarm, if the vehicle is started with a programmed Sentry Key . If an unpro- grammed Sentry Key is used to start a vehicle, the engine will start and run for 2 seconds and then shut down. After six unsuccessful attempts at starting the engine, the system will shut down until the correct key is used. T o exit alarming ...

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

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

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    NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter , while you are inside the vehicle, will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 6. If the desir ed programming was not achieved or to reactivate this featur e, repeat the a ...

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    T o cancel the Panic mode press and r elease the P ANIC button on the transmitter a second time. Panic mode will automatically cancel after 3 minutes or if the vehicle is started or exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). During the Panic Mode, the door locks and remote keyless entry systems will function normally . Panic mode will not disarm the security system ...

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    NOTE: When entering program mode using that fob, all other programmed transmitters will be erased and you will have to repr ogram them for your vehicle. Use the following procedur e to program additional key fobs if the vehicle is not equipped with Sentry Key: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seatbe ...

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    NOTE: If you do not have a programmed transmitter , contact your dealer for details. Battery Replacement The recommended r eplacement battery (2 requir ed) is CR2032. 1. If the key fob is equipped with a scr ew , remove the screw . W ith the transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make sure ...

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    REMOTE ST ARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Y our vehicle may be equipped with a remote starting system, which will allow the vehicle to be started from distances up to approximately 300 feet away fr om the vehicle using the remote keyless entry key fob which is part of your ignition key . In order to r emote start your vehicle, the hood, and all the d ...

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    unlocked, you have 60 seconds to enter the vehicle, insert the key in the Ignition and move it to the RUN position, otherwise the engine will cancel remote start and auto- matically turn off. Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: • If the engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 • Any engine warning lamps come on • The hood is ...

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

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    locks will not operate. This prevents you fr om acciden- tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to r emove the key . • The driver’s door is open while the key is in the ignition. Automa ...

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    Auto Unlock Feature This feature unlocks all the doors of the vehicle when any door is opened . The following must be met: • The doors of the vehicle must be locked automatically by the Automatic Door Lock feature. • The vehicle is in P (Park) and the ignition switch is in any key position . This feature will not operate if any manual operation ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    4. Position the lap belt acr oss 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 increas ...

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

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

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    loose end of the webbing. W ear the lap belt snug against the hips. Sit back and erect in the seat, then adjust the belt as tightly as is comfortable. Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for front outboar d seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that ar e designed to remove any slack fr om the seat belt system in the event of ...

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    if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert) can be en- abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps: NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to t ...

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    Seat Belts and Pregnant Women W e recommend that pr egnant women use seat belts throughout their pr egnancies. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug against the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. T ...

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

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

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

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

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    • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pr etensioners • Passenger Airbag Disable (P AD) Indicator Light (Ex- tended Cab V ehicles Only) • Passenger Side frontal Airbag ON/OFF Switch (Ex- tended Cab V ehicles Only). How the Airbag System W orks • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines if a frontal collision is sever e enough to r ...

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    W ARNING! Ignoring the AIRBAG warning light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have the airbag system checked right away . NOTE: Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up ...

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    symbol and the word ⬙ OFF ⬙ to show that the passenger airbag will not inflate during a collision requiring air - bags. • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator uni ...

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    belted properly and do not position items in the ar ea where the window bag inflates. This especially applies to children. The window bag is only about 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) thick when it is inflated. • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger , and position every- one for the best interaction with the f ...

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    NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to ...

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    W ARNING! Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, and both front seat belt retractor assemblies (w/ pretensioners), replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Maintaining Y our Airbag System W ARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail ...

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    Enhanced Accident Response System If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical system remains functional, vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock automatically . In addition, approximately 5 seconds after the vehicle has stopped moving, the interior lights will light until the ignition switch is turned off. Airbag Light Y ou ...

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    • 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 condition which makes it necessary for the driver to be able to see the child, • has a medical condition which makes passenger airbag inflation (deployment) a greater risk ...

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    the key from the switch. This will shut of f the passenger frontal airbag. The passenger fr ontal airbag symbol and the word “OFF” on the passenger airbag disable (P AD) lamp will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. T o T urn On the Passenger Frontal Airbag Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/Off Swit ...

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    pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon r equest. General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggr egate crash databases, such as those maintained by the US govern- ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as wou ...

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    Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time - babies and children, too. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces r equire that small children ride in pr oper restraint systems. This is the law , and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Childr en 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up ...

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    • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a fr ont passenger airbag that does not have a switch to turn the airbag Off. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. Older Children and Child Restraints • Children who weigh mor e than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are olde ...

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    • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm. For additional 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 c ...

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    use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight, however , any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary . • Buckle the child into the res ...

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    Club Cab • The Club Cab front and r ear right (if equipped with a rear seat) passenger seating positions have lower anchorages for LA TCH equipped child restraints. Quad Cab • The Quad Cab second row seat has lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LA TCH- compatible child seats having flexible, webbing- mounted lower attachments at ...

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

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

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

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    Child Restraint T ether Anchor The Club Cab model has two routing straps located behind each of the rear outboar d seat- ing positions. The tether anchor itself is located in the center of vehicle, in between the two seating positions. The front outboar d passenger seating position is also equipped with a child tether anchorage, located at the base ...

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    T ether Strap at the Front Passenger Seat (Club Cab) 1. Route the child r estraint tether strap up and over the front passenger seat back and under the head r estraint. 2. Connect the tether strap to the lower anchor . 3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that it is pulled tight. T ether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Club Cab) 1. Route t ...

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    2. Route the tether strap acr oss to the center tether anchorage. The center tether is located behind the slide door in the center of the vehicle, between the two seating positions. 3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that the anchor strap is pulled tight. 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

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    T ether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Quad Cab) 1. Route the child r estraint tether strap under the head restraint for the outboar d seating positions, and then through the anchor strap outer loop (webbing material loop), located directly behind the child r estraint. 2. Route the tether strap acr oss to the nearest installed anchor strap, and ...

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    Multiple Child Restraint Double Cab 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

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

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

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 M i r r o r s ............................... 7 9 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................. 7 9 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .... 7 9 ▫ Outside Mirrors ....................... 8 0 ▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Featur e — If Equipped .......................... 8 0 ▫ E ...

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    䡵 T o Open And Close The Hood .............. 8 8 䡵 Lights ................................ 9 0 ▫ Interior Lights ........................ 9 0 ▫ Battery Saver ......................... 9 1 ▫ Headlamp Delay ....................... 9 2 ▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights ...... 9 2 ▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ...... 9 3 ...

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    ▫ Reset Button ......................... 1 0 4 ▫ Global Reset ......................... 1 0 5 ▫ Step Button ......................... 1 0 5 ▫ A verage Fuel Economy (A VG ECO) ........ 1 0 6 ▫ Distance T o Empty (DTE) ............... 1 0 6 ▫ T rip Odometer (ODO) .................. 1 0 6 ▫ Elapsed T ime (ET) ..................... 1 0 6 ...

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    䡵 Floor Console — If Equipped .............. 1 2 1 ▫ Floor Console Features ................. 1 2 1 䡵 Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped . . . 122 䡵 Cup Holders .......................... 1 2 3 䡵 Rear W indow Features ................... 1 2 4 ▫ Rear W indow Defroster – If Equipped ....... 1 2 4 ▫ Sliding Rear W indow – ...

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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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    CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror . Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean. Outside Mirrors T o receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirr or(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the ...

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    Electric Remote-Control Mirrors The controls for the power mirr ors are located on the driver’s door trim panel. T o adjust a mirror , turn the control wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated. T ilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirr or to move. When finished adjusting the mirror , turn the control to the center ...

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

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    W ARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked. Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment — If Equipped The manual lumbar support rotary contr ol ...

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    Adjustable Head Restraints — Front Seating Positions Head restraints can r educe the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the r ear . Pull up or push down on the restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical, at least to the level of the ears. T o lower the head restraint, depr ess the release button located at the base ...

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    The power seat controls ar e on the outboard side of the driver’s seat cushion. Three switches contr ol the seat movement. The four-way switch in the center can be moved forward or backwar ds to get the most comfortable position. The same switch can be moved up and down to Power Seat Control Location Up, Down, Forward, and Rearward 86 UNDERST AND ...

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    control seat height. Change the seat angle by using the two toggle switches, tilting it up or down. Club Cab/Quad Cab Rear Seat More car go space is available by lifting up on the rear seat cushion. The Quad Cab rear seat is a 60/40 split cushion and full back. Either cushion can be raised independently . Heated Seats — If Equipped The heated sea ...

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    heat level. Flashing indicator lights on the switch indicate that the Heated Seat system needs servicing. W ARNING! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury , medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater . ...

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    Then push the safety latch lever down while lifting the grille with your right hand. It is located at the top center of the grille just left of center . Lift the hood and gas filled props will hold it open. T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center fr ont edge of the hood to ensure that bo ...

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    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 rotated to the second upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the key fob.When a door is open and the interior lights are on, r otating the ...

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    control all the way down to the OFF detent will cause all the interior lights to go out. This is also known as the ⬙ Party ⬙ mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehi- cle’s battery . The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by r otating the dimmer control u ...

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 93

    T o minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. T o remove r oad dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- lowed by rinsing. Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The headlight ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 94

    CARGO Light — If Equipped The cargo lights ar e turned on by pressing on the CARGO button. The interior lights will also turn on when the cargo lights ar e on. The cargo lights will also turn on for 30 seconds when a key fob Unlock is pressed, as part of the illuminated entry feature. Multifunction Control Lever The multifunction control lever is ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 95

    The arrow on either side of the instr ument cluster flashes to indicate the direction of the turn, and pr oper operation of the front and r ear turn signal lights. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the switch or indicator lamp is defective. If a defective bulb or wiring circuit is detected for the turn si ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 96

    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 AND W ASHERS The multifunction control lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunc ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 97

    Intermittent W iper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, 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 e ...

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    after the washer knob is released. It will then r esume the intermittent interval previously selected. If the washer knob is pushed, for a period greater than 1 second, while in the OFF position, the wiper will wipe approximately three wipes, after the wash knob is r eleased. T o prevent fr eeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather , ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 99

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 100

    T o Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desir ed speed, press and release the SET button. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. T o Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, normal braking, or pr essing the CANCEL button will deactivate speed control with- out erasing the memory . Pushing th ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 101

    T apping the DECEL button once will result in a speed decrease (r efer to the table below for the speed for your specific engine). Each time the button is tapped, speed will decrease. For example, tapping the button 3 times will decrease the speed by 3 times the speed listed in the table below (refer to the table below for the speed for your specif ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 102

    T o Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally . When the pedal is released, the vehicle will r eturn to the set speed. NOTE: When driving uphill, at elevations above 2,000 feet (610 meters), or when the vehicle is heavily loaded (especially when towing) the vehicle may slow below the SET speed. If the vehicle speed drops ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 103

    OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console has the following featur es: • Courtesy Lights • Garage Door Opener — If Equipped • Compass/T emperature Mini-T rip Computer — If Equipped Courtesy/Reading Lights Near the front of the console ar e two courtesy/reading lights. Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is opened, when the d ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 104

    COMP ASS/TEMPERA TURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER This feature allows you to choose between a compass/ temperature display and one of four 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: • A verage Fuel Economy • T rip ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 105

    Global Reset If the RESET button and STEP button ar e pressed at the same time and held for 3 seconds the Global Reset feature will reset the distance to empty (using a default fuel economy value), fuel economy , trip odometer , and elapsed time displays. Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the four trip conditions. UNDERST ANDIN ...

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    A verage Fuel Economy (A VG ECO) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. This display mode becomes less sensitive to instantaneous changes in fuel consumption as the number of total vehicle miles since the last reset incr eases. It is suggested that this mode be reset periodically for general operation or when driving conditions change ...

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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 W ARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy , particularly in woods or on bridges. Drive c ...

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    After completing one 360° turn, with the vehicle traveling less than 5 mph (8 km/h), in an area fr ee from lar ge metal or metallic objects, the CAL symbol will turn off and the compass will function normally . Manual Compass Calibration NOTE: T o ensure pr oper compass calibration, make sure the compass variance is pr operly set before manu- ally ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 109

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 110

    GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink 威 Universal T ransceiver replaces up to three r emote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper - ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the push of a button. The Universal T ransceiver operates off your vehicle’s battery and char ...

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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 ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 112

    Programming HomeLink NOTE: When programming a garage door opener , it is advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom- mended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal. 1. Pr ess and hold the two outer Ho ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 113

    NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers may requir e you to replace this Programming Step 3 with procedur es noted in the ⬙ Gate Operator/Canadian Pro- gramming ⬙ section. 4. The HomeLink indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the frequency signal fr om the hand-held transmitter . Relea ...

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    and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), r epeat this sequence a third time to complete the pr ogramming. HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device. NOTE: T o program the r emaining two HomeLink but- tons, begin with ⬙ Programming ⬙ step two. Do not repeat step one . For ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 115

    etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. In the event that there ar e still programming dif ficulties or questions, contact HomeLink at: www .homelink.com or 1-800-355- 3515 . Erasing HomeLink Buttons T o erase programming fr om the three buttons (individual buttons cannot be erased but can be ? ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 116

    vehicle entry . HomeLink operation will be re-stored when the Security Alarm has been ⬙ Disarmed ⬙ . If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the fr equencies. T o erase all of the previously trained fr equencies, hold down both outside buttons until the green light begins to flash. This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS- ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 117

    Press and hold the “V” button in the center of the sunr oof switch to open the vent. The sunroof can be stopped at any position between closed and full vent. T o close the sunroof fr om the vent position, press and hold the switch forward. Releasing the switch will stop the movement of Sunroof Switch (No Console) Sunroof Switch Console UNDERST ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 118

    the sunroof and the sunr oof will remain in the partial vent position until the switch is pushed forward again. Express Open Feature During the Express Open operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof and it will r emain in a partial open position. Again, momentarily pressing the switch rearwar d will activate the Express Open Featu ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 119

    W ARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, sunroof,other controls, or move the vehicle. Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non-abrasi ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 120

    NOTE: All accessories connected to these outlets should be removed or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against dischar ge (unless the cus- tomer has reconfigur ed the fuse block to switched battery feed). Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF (Battery Fed Configuration) CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugg ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 121

    FLOOR CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED Floor Console Features The Floor Console between the driver’s and front pas- senger’s seat has the following features: • Miscellaneous storage compartments • Flexible cup holder inserts • Portable phone storage bin • Portable phone cord r outing between lid and base on forward edge • 12 V olt power outlet ...

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    Power Outlet and Portable Phone Storage The console is equipped with a power outlet, portable phone storage bin, and phone cord r outing. The phone storage bin can be used when easy access to the phone is needed. Also, the power outlet inside console compart- ment can be used to charge the phone while it is being stored in the bin. T o use plug in ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 123

    CUP HOLDERS If your vehicle has bucket seats with a center console, there ar e three cup holders located on the console. Refer to the section on floor console. A two-cavity cup holder is available on all Quad Cab with rear seats mounted on the floor . Front Cup Holders – Double Cab with Automatic Rear Cup Holders – Double Cab with Automatic UND ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 124

    REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Rear Window Defroster – If Equipped 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. A pu ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 125

    Sliding Rear Window – If Equipped A locking device in the center of the window helps to prevent entry fr om the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the lock to release the window . T AILGA TE T ailgate Removal T o simplify mounting a camper unit with an overhang, the tailgate can be removed quickly . Follow these steps: 1. Open the tailgate to a 45° an ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 126

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 127

    2. Secur e the tailgate in the partially open position: • Open the tailgate slightly . • Snap the tailgate support cable between the cable guide and the tailgate bumper . Do this on both sides of the tailgate. T o return the tailgate to the full open position: • Lift up on the tailgate. 1 — Bulkhead Divider 2 — Upper Load Floor Indent UND ...

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    • Remove both cables from between the cable guides and the tailgate bumpers and lower the tailgate. CAUTION! • Care should always be exercised when operating a vehicle with cargo. V ehicle speeds may need to be reduced. Severe turns or rough roads may cause shifting or bouncing of the cargo that may result in vehicle damage. • Insure the load ...

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    T o mount a camper unit with an overhang, the tailgate can be removed. Unlatch tailgate and r emove support cables from the r etainer pins. Raise right side of tailgate until the lower right side pivot clears the hanger bracket. Then slide the tailgate to the right to remove. Carbon Monoxide W arning V ehicles Equipped With A Cap or Slide-In Camper ...

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    INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Contr ols ................. 1 3 4 䡵 Instrument Cluster ...................... 1 3 5 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description ............. 1 3 6 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock .................. 1 4 3 ▫ Clock Setting Procedur e................. 1 4 4 䡵 Radio General Information ............. ...

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    ▫ Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If Equipped ........................... 1 5 3 䡵 Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio W ith Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, And V ehicle Entertainment Systems (VES) Capabilities ........................... 1 5 4 ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ....... 1 5 4 ▫ Operation In ...

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    䡵 Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 172 ▫ Radio Operation ...................... 1 7 2 ▫ CD Player .......................... 1 7 3 䡵 Compact Disc Maintenance ................ 1 7 3 䡵 Sound Box Operation .................... 1 7 4 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ........ 1 7 5 䡵 Climate Controls .................. ...

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    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 134 INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS ...

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS 135 4 ...

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

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

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    CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature light is on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle in neutral with the air conditioner turned off until the light turns off. If the if the light remains on, turn the engine off immediately , and call for service. W ARNING! A hot engine ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 139

    1 1. Security Light This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is arming. The light will flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is set. The security light will also come on for about three seconds when the ignition is first turned on. 12. ABS W arning Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 140

    range (PRND21). If the PRNDL displays only the char- acters PRND21 (no boxes), have the system checked by an authorized dealer . 16. T rip Odometer The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. T o toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer , press the Odometer/T rip Odometer Button. T o reset the T rip Odometer , press and hold the butto ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 141

    18. T ransmission T emperature Indicator This light indicates that there is excessive trans- mission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or faster , with the transmission in NEU- TRAL until the light goes off. 19. Electr onic Throttle Contro ...

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    21. Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system which monitors the emissions and engine control system. If the vehicle is ready 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 te ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 143

    24. SVC (Service) 4WD Indicator The SVC 4WD lights will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and will stay on for 2 seconds. If the light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly and that service is requir ed. 25. Cruise Light (Speed Contr ol) This indicator lights when the ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 144

    display . On the AM/FM/CD (single-disc) radio only one of the two, time or frequency is displayed. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Pr ess and hold the time button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side T une / Audio control. 3. After the hours are adjusted, pr ess the right side T une / Audio control to set the minutes. 4. ...

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    Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude, and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They interfere very little with the fr equency variations that carry the FM signal. AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception can be disrupted by such ...

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    SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SA TELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAP ABILITY NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rot ...

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    Mode Button (Radio Mode) Press the mode button r epeatedly to select between the CD player and Satellite Radio (if equipped). SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Press and r elease the SEEK button to search for the next listenable station in either AM/FM or Satellite (if equipped) mode. Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left side to seek d ...

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    Clock Setting Procedure 1. Pr ess and hold the time button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side T une/ Audio control. 3. After the hours ar e adjusted, press the right side T une/Audio control to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side T une/Audio control. 5. T o e ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 149

    Press the r otary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Press the r otary TUNE control a fifth time and F ADE will display . T urn the TUNE control to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and r ear speak- ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 150

    Operation Instructions - CD Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Inserting The Compact Disc (Single CD Player) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display . If the vol ...

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    SCAN Button (CD Mode) Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. T o stop the scan function, press the button a second time. EJECT Button (CD Mode) Press this button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch to the last selected mode. If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds, ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 152

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 153

    TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display fr om elapsed playing time to time of day . The time of day will display for 5 seconds. R W/FF (Auxiliary Mode) No function. RND/SET Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. Mode Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press the mode button r epeatedly to select between the CD player and Satellite Ra ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 154

    SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SA TELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAP ABILITIES NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radi ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 155

    Mode Button (Radio Mode) Press the mode button r epeatedly to select between the CD player , Satellite Radio, or V ehicle Entertainment System (VES) (if equipped). SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Press and r elease the SEEK button to search for the next listenable station in either AM/FM or Satellite (if equipped) mode. Press the right side of the button ...

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    T ime Button Press the time button and the time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Pr ess and hold the time button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side T une / Audio control. 3. After the hours are adjusted, pr ess the right side T une / Audio control to set the minutes. The minutes wi ...

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    Press the r otary TUNE control a thir d time and TREBLE will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decr ease the T reble tones. Press the r otary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL- ANCE will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Press the ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 158

    Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalgia Oldies Oldies Personality Personality Public Public Rhythm and Blues Rhythm_and_Blues Religious Music Religious_Music Religious T alk Religious_T alk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft_Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft_R_&_B Sports Sports Ta l k Ta l k T op 40 T op_40 W eather W eather By pressing the SEEK ...

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    Y ou may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above pr ocedure with this exception: Pr ess the SET/DIR button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window . Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM,12 FM and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into push-button me ...

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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. Y ou may eject a disc with the radio OFF . If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the d ...

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    LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play) LOAD/ EJECT - Load Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push- button with the corresponding number wher e the CD is being loaded. The radio will display PLEASE W AIT and prompt when to INSER T DISC. After the radio displays ⬙ LOAD DISC ⬙ insert the CD into the player . Radio display will show ⬙ LO ...

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    TIME Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press this button to change the display fr om a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display . R W/FF (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press and hold FF (Fast Forwar d) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is r eleased or R W or another CD button is pressed. The R W (Reverse) b ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 163

    Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files, however , acceptable MP3 file recor ding media and formats are limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric- tions. Supported Media (Disc T ypes) The MP3 file recor ding media supported by the radio are CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-R W . Supported Medium Formats (File System ...

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    Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.mp3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and ...

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

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    LOAD / EJECT - Eject Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push- button with the corresponding number wher e the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show ⬙ EJECTING DISC ⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to r emove the disc. If you have ejected a disc and have no ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 167

    AM/FM Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Switches back to Radio mode. RND/ PTY Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing this button plays files randomly . SET/DIR Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press the SET/DIR Button to display folders, when playing an MP3 discs that have a file/folder structur e. T urn the TUNE control to display available folders or mo ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 168

    System Activation NOTE: Y our vehicle’s radio must be on and in satellite mode when the activation process takes place. T o activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www .sirius.com. Please have the following informa- tion available when activating your system: 1. The Ele ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 169

    ESN/SID Access W ith RAQ and RAK Radios W ith the ignition switch in the ACCESSOR Y position and the radio OFF , press the CD Eject and TIME buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. All twelve ESN/SID num- bers will display . The radio will exit the ESN/SID mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned OFF , or 5 minutes has passed sinc ...

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    Selecting a Channel Press and r elease the SEEK or TUNE knob to search for the next channel. Press the top of the button to sear ch up and the bottom of the button to search down. Holding the TUNE button causes the radio to bypass channels until the button is released. Press and r elease the SCAN button (if equipped) to automatically change channel ...

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    one and stop the search. Pr essing a pre-set memory button during a music type scan, will call up the memory channel and stop the search. PTY Button ⴖ SEEK ⴖ When the desired pr ogram is obtained, press the ⬙ SEEK ⬙ button within five seconds. The channel will change to the next channel that matches the program type selected. Satellite Ante ...

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    REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system contr ols are located on the r ear 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 t ...

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    The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next pre-set station that you have programmed in the radio pr e-set push-buttons. CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of th ...

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    NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e. scratched, reflective coating removed, a hair , moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have theft protection encoding. T ry a known good disc before considering disc player service. SOUND BOX OPERA TION The Sound Box includes one subwoofer , two tweeters ...

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 176

    at the top of the snowflake button shows that the air conditioning is on. Press the button a second time to turn the air conditioning off. Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the air conditioning compressor is on. This is a normal occurrence as the compr essor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and incr ease fuel econ ...

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

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

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    drive with the windows open for the first few minutes. Once the hot air has been expelled, close the windows and turn the mode selector to the Recirculation Panel Mode or Recirculation Mode Bi-level position. When a comfortable condition has been reached, choose a mode position and adjust the temperature contr ol knob and blower speed as necessary ...

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

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    Operation Tips Chart INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS 181 4 ...

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    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es ..................... 1 8 7 ▫ Manual T ransmission .................. 1 8 7 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ................ 1 8 7 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... 1 8 8 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start ................. 1 8 8 ▫ After Starting ........................ 1 8 9 䡵 Engin ...

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    ▫ NV 244 Generation II T ransfer Case Operating Information / Precautions ............... 2 0 5 ▫ Shifting Procedur e - NV 244 Generation II T ransfer Case .............................. 2 0 9 䡵 Limited-Slip Rear Axle Differential— If Equipped 210 䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces .............. 2 1 1 䡵 Parking Brake ...................... ...

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    ▫ Alignment And Balance ................. 2 3 4 䡵 Supplemental T ire Pressur e Information – If Equipped ............................ 2 3 5 䡵 T ire Chains ........................... 2 3 5 䡵 Snow T ires ........................... 2 3 7 䡵 T ire Rotation Recommendations ............ 2 3 7 䡵 Fuel Requirements ...................... 2 3 ...

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    ▫ Certification Label ..................... 2 4 7 ▫ Curb W eight ......................... 2 4 9 ▫ Loading ............................ 2 4 9 䡵 T r a i l e r T o w i n g ......................... 2 5 1 ▫ Common T owing Definitions ............. 2 5 1 ▫ T railer Hitch Classification ............... 2 5 6 ▫ T railer T owing W eights (Ma ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 187

    ST ARTING PROCEDURES The starter should not be operated for more than 15 second intervals. W aiting a few seconds between such intervals will protect the starter fr om overheating. W ARNING! Be sure to turn off the engine if you want to rest or sleep in your car . Accidents can be caused by inad- vertently moving the gear selection lever or by pres ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 188

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 189

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 190

    The engine block heater cord is located at the right fr ont of the engine compartment for all engine applications. W ARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 1 10-1 15 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 191

    W ARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or “N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- verse. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idlin ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 192

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 193

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 194

    • transmission has reached normal operating tempera- ture. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- peratures, 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 temperatur e has risen to a su ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 195

    performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failur e due to excessive shifting. When operating in “TOW/HAUL” mode, 5th gear (if equipped) is disabled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns are modified. Shifts into Overdrive (4th gear) ar e allowed during steady cruise (for impr oved fuel economy) and automatic closed-throttle ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 196

    transmission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to the fluid partially draining from the tor que converter into the transmission. This condition is normal and will not cause damage to the transmission. The torque converter will refill within five seconds of shifting fr om Park into any other gear position. MANUAL TRANSMISSION W ARNING! Y ou o ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 197

    T o shift into Reverse, come to a complete stop. Depress the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to stop. Reverse has a ⬙ crash-through ⬙ lockout featur e. In order to get into the r everse gate you should start in neutral 3/4 and move rapidly into the reverse gate in one swift motion. If you move slowly toward r everse you will en ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 198

    Downshifting Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is recommended to pr eserve brakes when driving down steep hills. In addition, downshifting at the right time provides better acceleration when you desir e to resume speed. For acceleration at speeds less than 20 mph (30 km/h), 2nd gear is recommended. CAUTION! When descending a hill, be ver ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 199

    FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERA TION NV233/243 GII T ransfer Case Operating Information/Precautions The NV233/243 is an electric shift transfer case and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch (T ransfer Case Switch), which is located on the instrument panel. The NV233/243 transfer case provides 4 mode positions: 2 (rear) wheel drive high range, 4 wheel drive ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 200

    (2WD). If the indicator light is on, the desired position (4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW) has been obtained. If One or More Shift Requirements are not Met: 1. An indicator light will flash. 2. The transfer case will not shift. NOTE: Before r etrying a selection, make certain that all the necessary requir ements for selecting a new transfer case position hav ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 201

    4WD LOCK positions at a given road speed. T ake care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Proper operation of 4 wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and cir cumference on each wheel. Any differ ence in tire size can cause damage to the transfer case. Because 4 wheel drive provides impr oved traction, ...

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    4WD LOCK 4 Wheel Drive Lock (4WD LOCK) Range - Locks the front and rear driveshafts together . Forces the fr ont and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose or slippery road surfaces only . 4WD LOW 4 Wheel Drive Low (4WD LOW) Range - Low speed 4 wheel drive. Locks the front and r ear driveshafts to- gether . Forces th ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 203

    return the contr ol knob back to the original position, make certain all shift requir ements have been met, wait five (5) seconds and try the shift again. 2WD to 4WD LOCK or 4WD LOCK to 2WD Rotate the 4WD Control Switch to the desir ed position. Shifts between 2WD and 4WD LOCK can be done with the vehicle stopped or in motion. W ith the vehicle in ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 204

    2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (depress clutch on manual transmissions). 3. While still r olling, rotate the transfer case control switch to the desired position. 4. After the desir ed position indicator light is ON (not flashing), shift transmission back into gear (release clutch on manual transmissions). Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the v ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 205

    NV 244 Generation II T ransfer Case Operating Information / Precautions The NV 244 Generation II is an electric shift transfer case and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch, which is located on the instrument panel. The NV 244 Generation II transfer case provides 4 mode positions - Normal four-wheel-drive (4WD) high range, four-wheel-drive lock (4 ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 206

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 207

    4WD LOCK positions at a given road speed. T ake care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 40 km/h (25 mph). Proper operation of four -wheel-drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and cir cumference on each wheel. Any differ ence in tire size can cause damage to the transfer case. Because four-wheel drive pr ovides improved tra ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 208

    For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position see the following informa- tion: 4WD Normal Four-Wheel-Drive High Range - Employs inter - axle differ ential. Allows front and r ear wheels to rotate at differ ent speeds. All road surfaces. 4WD LOCK Four-Wheel-Drive Lock (4WD LOCK)- Locks the transfer case inter- ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 209

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 210

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 211

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 212

    P ARKING BRAKE The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. T o release the parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle. Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and the gear-shift lever is in the P ARK position. When parking on a hill you should apply the parking brake befor ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 213

    W ARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle, or the vehicle may roll and cause damage or injury . Also be certain to leave an automatic transmission in Park. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury . • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving. Failure to do s ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 214

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 215

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 216

    When you are in a sever e braking condition involving use of the Anti-lock Brake System, you will experience some pedal drop as the vehicle comes to a stop. This is the result of the system r everting to the base brake system. Engagement of the Anti-lock Brake System may be accompanied by a pulsing sensation. Y ou may also hear a clicking noise. Th ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 217

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 218

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 219

    T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standar ds ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = 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 Millimeters (mm) 65 = ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 220

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 221

    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 tir es as mounted on the vehicle. If t ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 222

    Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tir e inflation pressur e is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “B” pillar . T ire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) the ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 223

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 224

    passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs.) 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and car go being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicl ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 225

    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 225 5 ...

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 227

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 228

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 229

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 230

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 231

    Limited Use Spare — If Equipped The limited use spare tir e is for temporary emergency use on your vehicle. This tire is identified by a limited use spare tir e warning label located on the limited use spare tire and wheel assembly . This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the fr ont or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. Inst ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 232

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 233

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 234

    W ARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspen- sion dimensions and performance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and brak- ing of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 235

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 236

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 237

    CAUTION! • Do not use tire chains on vehicles equipped with tires other than P245/70R16. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are risking structural or body damage to your vehicle. • Do not use tire chains on the front wheels of your vehicle. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are risking structural ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 238

    Follow the recommended tir e rotation fr equency 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 The 3.7L/4.7L engines are designed to m ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 239

    Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine. However , continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is requir ed. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as har d starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these symptoms, try another brand of “regular” gasoline be- f ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 240

    CAUTION! DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or E85 Ethanol. Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability problems and may damage critical fuel system components. NOTE: 4.7L Engine — If Equipped , is now rated for E85 Ethanol use. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. For more information, refe ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 241

    Materials Added T o Fuel All gasolines sold in the United States are r equired to contain effective deter gent additives. Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed under normal conditions and would result in unnecessary cost. Ther e- fore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow thes ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 242

    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 ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 243

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 244

    W ARNING! A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle or on a truck bed. Y ou could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while filling. Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door . If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the r eplacement cap is for use wi ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 245

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 246

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 247

    Cruising Range Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel con- sumption. Y ou can expect your MPG and your driving range to decrease by about 30% compar ed to gasoline operation. Replacement Parts Many components in your Flexible Fuel V ehicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible with eth ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 248

    This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) front and r ear , and V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is included on this label and shows the Month, Day , and Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the bottom of the label is ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 249

    Each axle GA WR is determined by the component in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires, or wheels). Heavier axles 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 vehicl ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 250

    or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from fr ont to rear or r ear to front as appropriate until the specified weight limitations are met. Store heavier items down low and be sur e that the weight is distributed equally . Stow all loose items securely before driving. Improper ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 251

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 252

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 253

    Frontal Area The maximum height and maximum width of the front of a trailer . TSC (T railer Sway Control) – If Equipped • T railer Sway Control – Electronic TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize a swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway . The system will reduce engine power and apply individual ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 254

    used in accordance with the manufactur ers’ directions, it provides for a mor e level ride, offering more consistent steering and brake control ther eby enhancing towing safety . The addition of a friction / hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and cr osswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability . ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 255

    Fifth-Wheel Hitch A special high platform with a coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in the tr uck bed. Connects a vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling king pin. W eight Distributing Hitch System Improper Adjustment of W eight Distributing System ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 255 5 ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 256

    Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup truck. The coupling arm connects to the hitch mounted over the rear axle in the tr uck bed. T railer Hitch Classification The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alteratio ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 257

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 258

    • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the driver and all passengers. NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your v ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 259

    W ARNING! Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control. Y ou ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 260

    2. GTW 3. GA WR 4. T ongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (This requir ement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight). T owing Requirements — T ires − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tir e. − Proper tir e inflation pressur e ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 261

    actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electr onic brake controller is not r equired. − T railer brakes are r ecommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and requir ed for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it s ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 262

    NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector . Refer to the following illustrations. T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away fr om heavy traffic. ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 263

    If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage. T owing T ips — Automatic T ransmission The “D” range can be selected when towing. However , if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “T OW HAUL” feature should be selected. NOTE: Using the “TOW HAU ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 264

    T owing T ips — Cooling System 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 speed. − Air Conditioning T urn off temporarily . − refer to Cooling System ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 265

    CAUTION! Using this vehicle for snowplow applications can cause damage to the vehicle. W ARNING! Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could ad- versely affect performance of the airbag system in an accident. Do not expect that the airbag will perform as described earlier in this manual RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Recreational T ow ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 266

    CAUTION! The transfer case must be shifted into Neutral (N) for recreational towing. The Neutral (N) selection but- ton is located on the lower left hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch. Shifts into and out of transfer case Neutral (N) can take place with the selector switch in any mode position. Automatic T ransmissions must be placed in P (Park) ...

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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 ensur e that there i ...

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    during the 4 second timer , then the Neutral (N) indicator light will flash continuously until all requir ements are met or until the Neutral (N) button is released. 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 in not ON, the shift will not take place and no position in ...

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    8. After the Neutral (N) indicator light turns of f release the Neutral (N) button. 9. After the Neutral (N) button has been released the transfer case will shift to the position identified by the selector switch. 10. Start the engine. Shift the automatic transmission into Drive (D), or place the manual transmission in 1st gear and momentarily rele ...

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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 despite the transmission positio ...

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    WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher .................. 2 7 2 䡵 Adding Fuel .......................... 2 7 2 䡵 Changing A Flat T ire .................... 2 7 3 ▫ Jack Location ........................ 2 7 3 ▫ Removing The Spare T ire ................ 2 7 5 ▫ T ire Changing Procedur e ................ 2 7 8 䡵 ...

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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 ...

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

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    Jack Stowage Location Extended Cab Jack Stowage Location Extended Cab 274 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

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

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    Steps for Removing the Spare T ire • Remove the jack from the stowage compartment using the supplied finger assist tool. • Remove the finger assist tool from jack and set aside until jack is stowed. • Assemble the jack tools. • Locate the tire carrier access hole on the r ear bumper . • Place assembled jack tool extension rod into the acc ...

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    It is recommended that you stow the flat or spar e to avoid tangling the loose cable. NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only . Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. T urning Lug W rench and Extension Spare T ire Stowage Location WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 277 ...

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

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

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    positions shown with the drive tubes extending to the rear . Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. NOTE: Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required. 4. By r otating the wheel wrench clockwise, raise the vehicle until the wheel just cle ...

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

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

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

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

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    W ARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: 1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vent; 2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion; 3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or of immobilized vehicle. EMERGENCY T OW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED Y our vehicle may be equipped with emergenc ...

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    W ARNING! Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. T ow straps and chains may break, causing serious injury . CAUTION! T ow hooks are for emergency use only , to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. Y ou could damage your vehicle. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lift ...

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

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    MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 3.7L/4.7L Engine Compartment ............. 2 9 2 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........ 2 9 3 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............ 2 9 3 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ............................ 2 9 4 䡵 Replacement Parts ...................... 2 9 5 䡵 Dealer Servic ...

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    ▫ Front Suspension Ball Joints .............. 3 0 6 ▫ Drive Shaft Constant V elocity Joints ........ 3 0 7 ▫ Body Lubrication ..................... 3 0 7 ▫ W indshield W iper Blades ................ 3 0 7 ▫ W indshield W ashers ................... 3 0 8 ▫ Exhaust System ...................... 3 0 9 ▫ Cooling System ................... ...

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    ▫ License Lamps ....................... 3 4 3 ▫ Fog Lamps .......................... 3 4 5 䡵 Fluids And Capacities ................... 3 4 5 䡵 Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ........ 3 4 6 ▫ Engine ............................. 3 4 6 ▫ Chassis ............................ 3 4 7 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 291 7 ...

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    3.7L/4.7L ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 292 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 ...

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    cap until a ⬙ clicking ⬙ sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. Pr ess the odometer reset button to turn the message of f. If the problem persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a r ow , the system will t ...

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    3. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check. 4. Appr oximately 15 seconds later , one of two things will happen: a. The MIL light will blink for approximately 5 sec- onds and then remain on until the first engine crank or the key is turned off. This means that your vehicle? ...

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    DEALER SERVICE Y our dealer has the qualified service personnel, special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner . Service manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attempting any pr ocedure yourself. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions c ...

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    could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance. These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected. Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Level T o assure pr oper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutes af ...

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

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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 . The crankcase ventilation system should also be checked periodically . Make sure that these units are always clean. This will tend to r educe t ...

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    Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi- fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- ber should not be used. Synthetic Engine Oils Y ou may use synthetic engine oils provided the r ecom- mended oil quality requir ements are met, and the r ecom- mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed. Material ...

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

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

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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 ...

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

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    CAUTION! • It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked (+) positive and negative (-) and identified on the battery case. • If a “fast charger” is used while battery is in vehicle, disconnect ...

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

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    Drive Shaft Constant V elocity Joints All four wheel drive models are equipped with four constant velocity joints. Periodic lubrication of these joints is not requir ed. However , the joint boot should be inspected for external leakage or damage periodically . If external leakage or damage is evident, the joint boot and grease should be r eplaced i ...

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    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, gasoline, etc. Windshield W ashers The fluid reservoir should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. When fr eezing weather is anticipated, flush out the water in the reservoir by ope ...

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    Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. 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 ...

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

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

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

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

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    When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points T o Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the fr ont of the engine compartment. This is normally a result of moistur e from rain, ...

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    • Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary , install ONL Y the corr ect type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emissions. Emission Related Components Fuel System Hoses And V apor/V acuum Harnesses When the vehicle is serv ...

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

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

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

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    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 r einsert 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) ...

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    dipstick cap is properly r eseated. It is normal for the dipstick cap to spring back slightly from its fully seated position, as long as its seal remains engaged in the dipstick tube. Automatic T ransmission Fluid And Filter Change T o obtain best performance and long life for automatic transmissions, the manufacturer r ecommends that they be given ...

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    T ransfer Case Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks. If a fluid leak is evident the transfer case fluid level may be low . Have the transfer case serviced immediately . CAUTION! Damage may result from operation of the vehicle with low transfer case fluid. The transfer case fluid should be drained and refilled at the intervals specified. Lubric ...

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    differ ential. Rear axle fluid level should be 1/4 ⬙ (6.4mm) below filler plug for 8 1/4”, and 9 1/4 ⬙ axles. Front Axle Front Axle fluid level should be at the bottom of the fill plug. Selection of Lubricating Grease The National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) has developed a symbol (Certification Mark) to aid the vehicle owner in the p ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 323

    Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion V ehicle body care requir ements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on trees and r oad surfaces during other seasons, are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehi ...

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    • A void using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish. CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder , which will scratch metal and painted surfaces. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose o ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 325

    Wheel and Wheel T rim Care All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned r egularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corr osion. T o remove heavy soil, use Mopar Wheel Cleaner or select a nonabra- sive, non-acidic cleaner . Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush or metal polishes. Only ...

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    Y our leather upholstery can be best preserved by r egular cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed pr omptly with a damp cloth. Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopar 威 T otal Clean. Care should be taken to avoid soaking your ...

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    1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp rag. 2. Dry with a soft tissue. Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage will ...

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

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

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    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 34 30 Amp Pink Front Contr ol Module (FCM) 2 (Ext. Light # 2) 35 40 Amp Green HV AC Blower Motor 36 10 Amp Red Ignition UNLK/RN/ST 37 10 Amp Red Crank 38 20 Amp Blue Run/Start 39 30 Amp Pink Starter Solenoid 40 Spare 41 30 Amp Pink W iper Motor 42 25 Amp Natural Front Contr ol Module (FCM) 5 (T -Case) 43 ...

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    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 54 Spare 55 10 Amp Red Cabin Compartment Node (CCN) Accessory (ACC) Feed 56 10 Amp Red Heated Seats 57 20 Amp Y ellow Airbag System # 2 58 20 Amp Y ellow Heated Seats 59 10 Amp Red HV AC Module 60 10 Amp Red ABS Module 61 20 Amp Y ellow Front Control Module (FCM) 3 (Reverse Lamps) CAUTION! When replacing ...

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

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    BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamps Removing Attaching Screw Removing Headlamp Assembly MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 7 ...

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    1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the 3 scr ews attaching the headlamp housing to the inner panel. 3. Grasp the headlamp and pull firmly to disengage the headlamp housing from the fender panel. 4. While firmly holding the headlamp housing in your hands unlock and disconnect Headlamp bulb connector . 5. T wist 1/4 turn and remove headlamp bulb and socket ...

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    Unlocking Connector Removing Headlamp from Assembly MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 335 7 ...

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    6. Reverse pr ocedure to install new Headlamp bulb into the headlamp assembly . NOTE: These are Halogen bulbs. T ake care not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb life. Removing Headlamp Bulb Disconnecting Headlamp Bulb Connector 336 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

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    Front Park and T urn Signal Lamp. • Open the hood. • Remove the (3 ) screws attaching the headlamp hous- ing to the inner panel. • Grasp the headlamp and pull firmly to disengage the headlamp housing from the fender panel. NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the connector to replace this bulb. If the bulb socket needs r eplacement disconn ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 338

    • Rotate bulb socket 1/4 turn and remove socket fr om housing. • Pull bulb straight from socket. • Reverse procedur e to install new turn signal bulb. Rear Side Marker , T aillamps/Stoplamp, and T urn Signal Bulbs — Replacement 1. Remove the two (2) scr ews that pass through the bed sheetmetal. Disconnecting T urn Signal Connector Removing ...

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    2. Pull the taillamp housing straight out fr om the body . 3. Rotate the bulb socket counter clockwise to from the housing. Pulling Housing From Body Rotating Bulb Socket From Housing MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 339 7 ...

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    4. Pull bulb straight out of socket. 5. Reverse Pr ocedure to install bulb and housing. Place the two raised blocks passed the body . Pulling Bulb From Socket Sliding Raised Blocks Past Body 340 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

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    Center High-Mounted Stoplamp And Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the two (2) scr ews holding the housing/lens to the body as shown. 2. Remove housing fr om Cab Removing Screws Removing Housing from Cab MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 7 ...

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    3. Remove connector fr om housing tab for more clear- ance. 4. T urn desired bulb socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove socket and bulb from housing. Removing Connector from T ab Removing Socket From Housing 342 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

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    5. Pull desir ed bulb straight from the socket. • Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps • Inside Bulb: Center High Mount Stop Lamp 6. Reverse pr ocedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing. License Lamps 1. Using a scr ew driver pry black rubber housing from the bumper . Pulling Bulb From Socket Removing Housing From Bumper MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 3 ...

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    2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise. 3. Pull bulb fr om socket. 4. Reverse pr ocedure for installation. Rotating Socket Pulling Bulb From Socket 344 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

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    Fog Lamps 1. Disconnect connector fr om fog lamp by raising wire harness lock tab and pulling on wire harness connector . 2. Rotate fog lamp bulb 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull to remove fr om fog lamp housing. 3. Reverse Pr ocedure to install. FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel 3.7L/4.7L, 87 Octane 22 Gal. 83L 4.7L HO, 91 Octane, Recomme ...

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    FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar 威 Antifr eeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive T echnology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use SAE 5W -20, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395. Engine Oil Filter Mopar 威 Engine Oil Filter ...

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    Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic T ransmission Mopar 威 A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Manual T ransmission (Getrag 238) Mopar 威 A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid. T ransfer Case Mopar 威 A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Front Axle SAE 75W -90 Multipurpose T ype, GL-5 Gear Lubricant (MS-9763). ...

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance ........ 3 5 0 䡵 Maintenance Schedules ................... 3 5 0 ▫ Schedule “B” ........................ 3 5 3 ▫ Schedule “A” ........................ 3 6 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 ...

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 351

    • Off-r oad or desert operation. • Heavy Loading • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel. NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the ⬙ Maintenance Schedules ⬙ section of this manual. NOTE: If ANY of these ...

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    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 is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. • Check the windshield washer solvent and add, if requir ed ...

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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 i ...

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    Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X Check spare tir e for proper pr essure and correct stowage. XX Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect engine air cleaner ...

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    Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (30 000) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X X Check spare tir e for proper pr essure and correct stowage. XX X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Check transfer case ...

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    Miles 33,000 36,000 39, 000 42,000 45,000 (Kilometers) (55 000) (60 000) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X Check spare tir e for proper pr essure and correct stowage. XX Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. ...

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    Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (Kilometers) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) (95 000) (100 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X X Check spare tir e for proper pr essure and correct stowage. XX X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect brake lini ...

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    Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (Kilometers) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) (95 000) (100 000) Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change main sump filter (4.7L). * X Inspect transfer case fluid (4X4). X Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, or 102, 000 miles (170 000 km) whichever comes first. X 358 SCHEDULE “B” 8 M ...

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    Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000 (Kilometers) (105 000) (110 000) (1 15 000) (120 000) (125 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X Check spare tir e for proper pr essure and correct stowage. XX Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect brake lin ...

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    Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers ) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X X Check spare tir e for proper pr essure and correct stowage. XX X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Check transfe ...

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    Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. XXX X Rotate tires. X X Check spare tir e for proper pr essure and correct stowage. X X Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60 months. X Change rear axle fluid. X Change ...

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    Miles 105,000 108,000 11 1,000 114,000 1 17,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (175 000) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXXX Rotate tires. X X X Check spare tir e for proper pr essure and cor- rect stowage. XX X Change rear axle fluid. X X Change front axle ...

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    Miles 105,000 108,000 11 1,000 114,000 1 17,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (175 000) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid, change filter (3.7L). * X Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change main sump filter and spin-on cooler return filter if equipped. (4.7L). * X Flush and replac ...

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    Schedule “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Rotate tir es. X X X X X Check spare tir e for proper pr essure and correct stowage. X X XXX Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Inspect brake li ...

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    Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54000 60,000 66,000 (Kilometers) (60 000) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (1 10 000) [Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X X Rotate tir es. X X X X X X Check spare tir e for proper pr essure and cor- rect stowage. X X XXXX Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X F ...

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    Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 (Kilometers) (120 000) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) [Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Rotate tir es. X X X X X Check spare tir e for proper pr essure and correct stowage. X X XXX Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X X ...

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    Miles 102,000 108,000 1 14,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) [Months] [102] [108] [1 14] [120] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X Rotate tir es. X X X X Check spare tir e for proper pr essure and correct stowage. X X X X Drain and refill tranfer case fluid (4X4). X Flush and replace engine coolant, if n ...

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    ** This maintenance is recommended by the manufac- turer to the owner , but not requir ed to maintain the emissions warranty . Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts. W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for ...

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    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y o u r V e h i c l e .......................... 3 7 0 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 3 7 0 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 3 7 0 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............. 3 7 0 䡵 If Y ou Need Assistance ................... 3 7 0 ? ...

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

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

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

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    W ARRANTY INFORMA TION (U.S. V ehicles Only) See the W arranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to this vehicle. MOP AR 姞 P ARTS Mopar 威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer . They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best. REPORTING SA ...

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

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

  • Dodge 2007 Dakota - page 376

    on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor - mance. W ARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. T emperature Grades The temperature ...

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    Adding Fuel ........................ 243,272 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 302 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 3 0 5 Air Conditioning ........................ 1 7 5 Air Conditioning, Operating T ips .......... 175,178 Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............. 305,306 Air Conditioning System ................ 175 ...

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    Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 3 2 1 B a l l J o i n t s ............................. 3 0 6 Battery ............................... 3 0 4 Charging ............................ 2 8 3 Emergency Starting ..................... 2 8 3 Gas Caution .......................... 2 8 3 Keyless T ransmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 2 5 Saving Fe ...

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    Catalytic Converter ...................... 3 0 2 CD (Compact Disc) Player ............... 146,154 Cellular Phone .......................... 1 7 5 Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 3 4 1 Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ 1 2 2 Certification Label ....................... 2 4 7 Changing A Flat T ire ..................... 2 7 3 Cha ...

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    Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...... 3 1 1 , 345,346 T emperature Gauge ..................... 1 3 6 Cruise Contr ol (Speed Control) ............... 9 9 C u p H o l d e r ............................ 1 2 3 Customer Assistance ..................... 3 7 0 Data Recorder , Event ...................... 5 6 Daytime Running Lights ................... 9 ...

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    Emission Related Components .............. 3 1 5 Engine Air Cleaner .......................... 3 0 2 Block Heater ......................... 1 8 9 Break-In Recommendations ................ 7 1 Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 3 4 6 Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 7 2 , 2 4 2 Flooded, Starting ...................... 1 8 8 Fuel Require ...

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    Maintenance .......................... 2 4 7 Replacement Parts ..................... 2 4 7 Starting ............................. 2 4 6 Flooded Engine Starting ................... 1 8 8 Floor Console .......................... 1 2 1 Fluid, Brake ........................... 3 4 7 Fluid Capacities ......................... 3 4 5 Fluid Level Checks Au ...

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    Fuel ................................ 1 3 6 Odometer ........................... 1 4 0 Speedometer ......................... 1 3 8 T achometer .......................... 1 3 9 Gear Ranges ........................... 1 9 1 General Information ...................... 1 8 Glass Cleaning .......................... 3 2 6 Grease .......................... ...

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    Inflation Pressur e T ires .................... 2 3 5 Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 7 9 Instrument Cluster ....................... 1 3 6 Instrument Panel and Contr ols .............. 1 3 4 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 3 2 6 Interior Appearance Car e .................. 3 2 5 Interior Lights ........................... 9 ...

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    High Beam/Low Beam Select .............. 9 6 Instrument Cluster ..................... 1 3 6 Intensity Control ....................... 9 1 Interior ........................... 9 0 , 1 0 3 License ............................. 3 4 3 Lights On Reminder ..................... 9 3 Low Fuel ......................... 136,137 Malfunction Indicator (Check En ...

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    Manual T ransmission ............... 187,196,318 Fluid Level Check ...................... 3 1 8 Lubricant Selection .................. 318,347 Map/Reading Lights ..................... 1 0 3 M i r r o r s ................................ 7 9 Automatic Dimming ..................... 7 9 Electric Powered ....................... 8 1 Heated ............. ...

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    Overheating, Engine ...................... 1 3 8 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .......... 3 7 4 Panic Alarm ............................ 2 2 Parking Brake .......................... 2 1 2 Parking On Hill ......................... 2 1 2 Passenger Airbag On/Of f Switch ............. 5 4 Passing Light ........................... 9 5 Pets ........ ...

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    Radio (Sound Systems) ................. 146,154 Rear Axle (Dif ferential) .................... 3 2 1 Rear W indow .......................... 1 2 5 Rear W indow Defroster ................... 1 2 4 Rear W indow Features .................... 1 2 4 Rearview Mirrors ........................ 7 9 Reclining Front Seats ...................... 8 3 Recorder , ...

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    Child Restraint ....................... 5 8 , 5 9 Extender ............................. 4 3 Front Seat ............................ 3 5 Pretensioners .......................... 4 1 Reminder ............................ 1 3 7 Seats ................................. 8 2 Adjustment ........................... 8 2 Cleaning ............................ ...

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    Speed Control (Cr uise Control) ............... 9 9 Speedometer ........................... 1 3 8 Starting ............................... 1 8 7 Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 2 8 3 Engine Block Heater .................... 1 8 9 Engine Fails to Start .................... 1 8 8 Remote .............................. 2 6 Steering Column Con ...

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    Chains .............................. 2 3 5 Changing ............................ 2 7 3 Compact Spare ........................ 2 3 0 General Information .................... 2 2 6 High Speed .......................... 2 2 9 Inflation Pressur es ..................... 2 2 7 Jacking ............................. 2 7 8 L i f e o f T i r e s ........... ...

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    T ransaxle ............................. 1 9 0 Automatic ......................... 1 2 , 1 9 0 Manual .............................. 1 4 Operation ........................... 1 9 0 T ransfer Case ........................... 3 2 1 F l u i d ............................... 3 4 7 T ransmission ........................ 191,318 Automatic ............... ...

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    W eight Load Carrying .................... 2 4 7 Wheel Alignment and Balance ............... 2 3 4 Wheel and Wheel T rim .................... 3 2 5 Wheel and Wheel T rim Care ................ 3 2 5 Wheel Changing ........................ 2 7 3 Wheel Mounting ........................ 2 7 8 Wheel Nut T orque ....................... 2 8 1 W ind Buffet ...

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Mi Screenplay Plus no es reconocido por la PC y en la TV aparece un mensaje que dice "particion no valida"