Dodge 2009 Dakota Automobile User Manual


 
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUALWARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLEMODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGSTO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE AWORDABOUT YOUR KEYS
Ignition Key RemovalLocking Doors With TheKeySTEERING WHEEL LOCK -IF EQUIPPEDIf You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering WheelTo Release The Steering Wheel LockAutomatic Transmission Ignition Interlock SystemSENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
- IF EQUIPPED Replacement KeysCustomerKey ProgrammingVEHICLESECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IFEQUIPPED To Set the AlarmTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY Vehicles Equipped With Power Door LocksREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY To Unlock The
DoorsToLockThe DoorsUsing The PanicAlarmGeneral InformationProgramming Additional TransmittersBatteryReplacementREMOTESTARTING SYSTEM -IFEQUIPPED DOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPowerDoorLocksChild Protection Door LockWINDOWS Power
WindowsAuto Down(DriversSideOnly)Window LockoutSwitchWind BuffetingOCCUPANT RESTRAINTSLap/Shoulder BeltsAdjustableUpperShoulderBelt AnchorageAutomaticLockingRetractors (ALR)Mode-If EquippedCenterLap BeltsSeatBelt Pretensioners
EnhancedDriverSeatBeltReminderSystem(BeltAlert)SeatBeltsAndPregnantWomenSeatBeltExtenderDriverAndRightFrontPassengerSupplementalRestraintSystem(SRS)-AirbagsEventDataRecorder(EDR)ChildRestraintENGINEBREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Exhaust SystemSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehicleSafety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/NightMirrorOutside Mirrors
Outside MirrorsFoldingFeature- If EquippedPowerMirrorsHANDS-FREECOMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IFEQUIPPED OperationPhone CallFeaturesUConnect System FeaturesAdvancedPhone ConnectivityThings You ShouldKnow AboutYour UConnectSystem
General InformationVOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition System (VR) OperationCommandsVoice TrainingSEATS Manual Seat AdjustmentFront Seats Manual Seat ReclinersManual Lumbar Support Adjustment - If EquippedAdjustable
Head Restraints - FrontSeatingPositionsSix-Way Power Seat Adjuster- DriversSideOnlyExtendedCab/Crew CabRearSeatHeated Seats-IfEquippedTO OPEN ANDCLOSE THEHOOD LIGHTSInteriorLightsBatterySaverHeadlight DelayHeadlights,ParkingLights
And Panel LightsDaytimeRunning Lights(Canada-StandardandU.S. FleetVehicles) -IfEquippedLights-on ReminderFogLights-IfEquippedCargoLight- IfEquippedMultifunctionLeverWINDSHIELDWIPERS ANDWASHERS Windshield WipersWindshieldWashers
TILTSTEERINGCOLUMNELECTRONICSPEEDCONTROL-IFEQUIPPEDToActivateToSetAtADesiredSpeedToDeactivateToResumeSpeedToVaryTheSpeedSettingToAccelerateForPassingOVERHEADCONSOLECourtesy/ReadingLights
COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER US/M ButtonRESET ButtonSTEP ButtonAverage Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)Distance To Empty (DTE)Trip Odometer (ODO)Elapsed Time (ET)C/T ButtonGlobal ResetCompass/Temperature DisplayAutomatic Compass
CalibrationManual CompassCalibrationTo PutInto aCalibration ModeOutsideTemperatureGARAGE DOOROPENER -IF EQUIPPEDProgrammingHomeLinkGate Operator/CanadianProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogrammingA SingleHomeLink ButtonSecurity
Troubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationELECTRICALPOWEROUTLETSElectrical OutletUseWith EngineOFF(Battery FedConfiguration)CUPHOLDERSREAR STORAGE -IF EQUIPPEDRearConvenience StorageCratesPlasticGroceryBag RetainersFLOOR
CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPED Floor Console FeaturesREAR CARGO AREAUTILITY RAILS REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Defroster - If EquippedSliding Rear Window - If EquippedSLIDE-IN CAMPERS CamperApplicationsGeneral InformationCarbon Monoxide
Warning-Vehicles Equipped With A Cap or Slide-In CampersTAILGATE Tailgate RemovalTwo-Position Tailgate/Upper Load PlatformUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DESCRIPTION ELECTRONICDIGITAL CLOCK Clock SettingProcedureSALES CODEREQ- AM/FM STEREORADIO AND 6-DISCCD/DVD CHANGER(MP3/WMA AUXJACK) OperatingInstructions- RadioModeOperationInstructions -(DISCMODE forCDand
MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)Notes On Playing MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button(DISC ModeforMP3/WMA Play)AM/FM/CD/DVD MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO (RER/REN) - IFEQUIPPEDOperating Instructions- Voice
Recognition System (VR) - If EquippedOperating Instructions -Hands-FreeCommunication (UConnect) - If EquippedClock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RES -AM/FMSTEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation
Instructions - CDMODE ForCD AndMP3 Audio PlayNotesonPlayingMP3FilesOperation Instructions- AuxiliaryModeSALESCODE RES/RSC- AM/FMSTEREORADIO WITHCDPLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUSRADIOOperatingInstructions-Radio Mode
Operation Instructions - CDMODEfor CD and MP3AudioPlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLISTButton (CD Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button(CDMode for MP3 Play)SOUND BOXOPERATIONSATELLITERADIO- IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOSONLY)
System ActivationElectronicSerialNumber/Sirius IdentificationNumber(ESN/SID)Selecting SatelliteModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperatingInstructions -Satellite ModeOperatingInstructions- Hands-FreePhone (IfEquipped)OperatingInstructions -Video
Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)REMOTE SOUNDSYSTEM CONTROLS- IFEQUIPPED Radio OperationCDPlayerCD/DVD MAINTENANCERADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Conditioning And Heater Operating Tips
Operation Tips Chart STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Manual TransmissionAutomatic TransmissionNormal StartingExtreme Cold Weather (below -20degreesFor-29 degreesC)IfEngineFails To StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCKHEATER -
IFEQUIPPEDMANUALTRANSMISSIONShiftingDownshiftingReverseShiftingAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONBrake/TransmissionInterlockSystemAutomaticTransmissionFOUR-WHEELDRIVEOPERATION NV233/243GIITransferCaseOperatingInformation/
PrecautionsShifting Procedure -NV233/243 Transfer Case NV244Generation II TransferCase Operating Information / PrecautionsShiftingProcedure- NV 244GenerationII Transfer CaseLIMITED-SLIP REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL- IF EQUIPPED DRIVINGONSLIPPERY
SURFACES DRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow StandingWaterPOWER STEERINGPowerSteeringFluidCheckPARKING BRAKEBRAKESYSTEMRear-Wheel Anti-LockBrakeSystem(ABS)-IfEquippedFour-Wheel Anti-LockBrakeSystem
(ABS)TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION TireMarkingsTire IdentificationNumber (TIN)Tire Loading andTirePressureTIRES-GENERALINFORMATION Tire PressureTireInflationPressuresTirePressuresforHighSpeedOperationRadial Ply TiresCompact SpareTire -If
EquippedLimited-Use Spare -IfEquippedTireSpinningTread WearIndicatorsLifeof TireReplacement TiresAlignment AndBalanceSUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE
INFORMATION -IFEQUIPPEDTIRECHAINSSNOWTIRES TIREROTATION RECOMMENDATIONSTIREPRESSUREMONITORSYSTEM (TPMS)-IFEQUIPPED BaseSystem-If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTSReformulatedGasoline
Gasoline/Oxygenate BlendsE-85UsageInNon-FlexFuelVehiclesMMT InGasolineMaterials Added To FuelFuel System CautionsCarbonMonoxideWarningsFLEXIBLEFUEL(4.7L ENGINEONLY) - IF EQUIPPEDE-85GeneralInformationETHANOLFUEL (E-85)Fuel
RequirementsSelection Of EngineOil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) andGasolineVehiclesStartingCruising RangeReplacement PartsADDINGFUEL Fuel Filler Cap (GasCap)VEHICLE LOADING Certification LabelCurb WeightLoadingTRAILERTOWING Common Towing
DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer andTongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsSNOWPLOW RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)2WD Models4WDModelsWHAT TO DO
IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERCHANGINGA FLAT TIRE Jack LocationRemoving The SpareTireTire Changing ProcedurePreparationsInstructionsTo StowtheFlat or SpareJUMP-STARTING FREEINGASTUCK VEHICLE EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS
- IF EQUIPPED TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Four-Wheel Drive VehiclesTwo-Wheel Drive VehiclesMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 4.7L ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose FuelFiller Cap
MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEPROGRAMSREPLACEMENT PARTS DEALERSERVICE MAINTENANCEPROCEDURESEngineOilEngineOilFilterEngine AirCleanerFilterMaintenance-FreeBatteryAirConditionerMaintenanceDriveShaft
Constant Velocity JointsBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesWindshield WashersExhaust SystemCooling SystemBrake SystemClutch Hydraulic SystemManual TransmissionAutomatic TransmissionTransfer CaseAxlesAppearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
FUSES UnderhoodFuses(PowerDistribution Center)VEHICLE STORAGEREPLACEMENTLIGHTBULBS BULB REPLACEMENTHeadlight(Halogen)/Front Park And TurnLightsRearSideMarker, Taillamps/Stop Lamps, AndTurnSignalBulbs- ReplacementCenter
High-Mounted Stop Light AndCargoLampLicense LampsFog LightsFLUIDS AND CAPACITIESFLUIDS,LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCESCHEDULE
Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOUNEEDCONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOROBTAINING SERVICE FORYOURVEHICLEPrepareFor The AppointmentPrepare A ListBeReasonableWith RequestsWARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S.Vehicles Only)
MOPAR PARTS REPORTINGSAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 UnitedStates And Washington, D.CInCanadaPUBLICATIONORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATION UNIFORMTIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTractionGradesTemperatureGradesIF YOU
NEED ASSISTANCE Chrysler LLC CustomerCenterChryslerCanadaInc.CustomerCenterInMexicocontactCustomer AssistanceForTheHearingOrSpeechImpaired(TDD/TTY)ServiceContractINDEX