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10ND33-926-AA

Dakota

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User Guide

Summary of Contents for 2010 Dakota

Page 1: ...2010...

Page 2: ...in the U S or Roadside Assistance new vehicles purchased in Canada in electronic format We hope you find it useful If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle you may obtain a printed copy...

Page 3: ...34 TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 35 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 35 BRAKE TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM 37 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24 HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE U S...

Page 4: ...tly reduce the demand for tree based products and lessen the stress on our environment Vehicles Sold In Canada With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed t...

Page 5: ...ss or other combustible materials The heat from your vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP ATF 4 MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC COPYRIGHT 20...

Page 6: ...DRIVER COCKPIT 4 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

Page 7: ...5 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

Page 8: ...ABS Light Airbag Warning Light Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Light Engine Temperature Warning Light Transmission Temperature Warning Light Seat Belt Remind...

Page 9: ...UL Indicator 4WD LOW Indicator Cruise Indicator 4WD Indicator 4WD LOW Indicator Cargo Lamp Indicator Odometer Messages door Door Ajar LoW tirE Low Tire Pressure gASCAP Fuel Cap Fault noFUSE Fuse Fault...

Page 10: ...e Remote Start Press the REMOTE START button x2 twice within five seconds Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off To drive the vehicle press the UNLOCK button insert the key...

Page 11: ...s and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems This is the law and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a...

Page 12: ...ttom rear of the seat Remove the slack in the tether strap so that it is pulled tight Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat Extended Cab Route the child restraint tether strap through the routing l...

Page 13: ...the seatback and seat cushion surfaces Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat Crew Cab Route the child restraint tether strap over the seatback and under the head restraint for outboard seating pos...

Page 14: ...Next extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor Finally pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restra...

Page 15: ...n forward slightly lift the recline lever located on the outboard side of the seat then push back to the desired position and release the lever Lean forward and lift the recline lever to return the se...

Page 16: ...the ignition ON press the switch once to select High level heating Press the switch a second time to select Low level heating Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off WARNING Pe...

Page 17: ...nt Adjust the column only while the vehicle is stopped Be sure it is locked before driving PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES The following features may be programmed using the Key Fob transmitter or the ignition...

Page 18: ...ition do not start the engine Press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors A single chime will indicate that programming is complete Sound Horn With Lock To turn the horn chirp on or off when th...

Page 19: ...ettings the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation Washer Operation Push the end of the lever inward to the second detent and hold for as long as spray is...

Page 20: ...s opened Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when the parking lights or headlights are on Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully...

Page 21: ...push and hold the DECEL switch to decelerate the vehicle release the switch to save the new set speed Once a speed is set pushing the RESUME ACCEL switch once or the DECEL switch once will increase o...

Page 22: ...oof while operating the power sunroof switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death In an accident there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could...

Page 23: ...nt operation any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof Pinch Protection Feature This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation If an obstru...

Page 24: ...NON TOUCH SCREEN RADIOS Sales Code RES Sales Code RES RSC ELECTRONICS 22...

Page 25: ...rwise noted the information provided on the operation and functionality of the radios in this section is common to all non touch screen radios Seek Up Down Buttons Press to seek through radio stations...

Page 26: ...Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save the time change To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds Station Presets Press the SET RND button once and SET 1 will show in the display Then sele...

Page 27: ...are updates visit http www chrysler com en owners mygig website visit http www navteq com website or contact your authorized dealer for the latest available software Seek Up Down Press to seek through...

Page 28: ...omplete Audio Disc To Hard Drive Press the OPEN CLOSE hard key and insert a disc then press the MENU hard key Touch the MY FILES soft key then select MY MUSIC Touch the IMPORT MUSIC FILES soft key the...

Page 29: ...t key to program a destination then select the destination soft key of your choice Program Storing Home Address Press the NAV hard key to access the Navigation Main Menu Touch the GUIDE ME HOME soft k...

Page 30: ...switch up or down to search for the next listenable station or select the next or previous CD track Press the button in the center to select the next preset station radio or to change CDs if equipped...

Page 31: ...ide CO a dangerous gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death NOTE If you are having difficulty training your HomeLink and y...

Page 32: ...t System VES refer to the Uconnect Phone section of the Uconnect User s Manual on the DVD for further details For vehicles not equipped with VES refer to your vehicle Owner s Manual on the DVD for fur...

Page 33: ...list names or delete Follow the prompts Receiving A Call Accept And End When an incoming call rings is announced on Uconnect press the Phone button To end a call press the Phone button Mute Or Unmute...

Page 34: ...etails For vehicles not equipped with VES refer to your vehicle Owner s Manual on the DVD for Voice Command information Changing The Volume Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button then s...

Page 35: ...ry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the driveline components NOTE The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected by pressing the recessed button located on the lower lef...

Page 36: ...ick up bed that can be used to assist in securing cargo Each cleat must be located and tightened down in one of the detents along either rail in order to keep cargo properly secure TAILGATE Tailgate R...

Page 37: ...nd lower the tailgate CAUTION Care should always be exercised when operating a vehicle with cargo Vehicle speeds may need to be reduced Severe turns or rough roads may cause shifting or bouncing of th...

Page 38: ...sing the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object press the transfer case NEUTRAL button for four seconds After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light comes on release the NEUTRAL button Start...

Page 39: ...he Key Fob in not ON the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing A Flashing NEUTRAL position indicator light indicates that shift requirements have not been m...

Page 40: ...when adjusting your tire pressure It is recommended that you check the tire pressure in the morning when tires are cool inflate each tire to the recommended pressure for your vehicle The light will t...

Page 41: ...MIL after engine start The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving cycles In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and not require towing If the MIL...

Page 42: ...n or turns on while driving we recommend you drive to the nearest Service Center and have the system serviced as soon as possible SVC Service 4WD Indicator Light If the light stays on or comes on duri...

Page 43: ...o high This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system If the temperature reading does not return to normal turn the engine...

Page 44: ...r a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for servic...

Page 45: ...the winch mechanism tube Rotate the wheel wrench handle counterclockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle When the spar...

Page 46: ...he wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position For example if changing the right front tire block the left rear wheel NOTE Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being j...

Page 47: ...ack and tools from their stored location Loosen but do not remove the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground Assemble the jack and jacking tools Con...

Page 48: ...For rear wheels place the jack under the axle between the u bolts attaching the spring to the axle WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 46...

Page 49: ...the left and remove the jack and wheel blocks Finish tightening the lug nuts Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage Alternate nuts until each one has been tightened twice The...

Page 50: ...s operating instructions and precautions CAUTION Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery starter mot...

Page 51: ...heater radio and all unnecessary electrical accessories If using a another vehicle to jump start the battery park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach set the parking brake and make sure the ign...

Page 52: ...ine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery Disconnect the negative end of the jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery Disconnect the opposite end of the positive jumper c...

Page 53: ...or freeing a stuck vehicle Chains may break causing serious injury or death Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks Tow straps and chains may break causing serious injury CAUTION Tow hooks...

Page 54: ...Rear Wheels Raised Front Wheels on the Ground Two Wheel Drive NOT Permitted Recommended Method Shift lever must be In NEUTRAL the speed less then 30 mph 48 km h and the distance traveled less than 15...

Page 55: ...es generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h when you are stuck Do not l...

Page 56: ...ator and or brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was traveling This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which a crash and injuries occur NOTE EDR data is recorded by y...

Page 57: ...r of the hood and move the safety latch lever while lifting the hood at the same time WARNING Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could op...

Page 58: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 7L Engine 56 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 59: ...4 7L Engine 57 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 60: ...ane 22 Gallons 83 Liters Engine Oil Filter 3 7L 4 7L MOPAR Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Spark Plug 3 7L ZFR6F 11G Gap 0 043 in 1 09 mm Spark Plug 4 7L Upper Bank FR8TE2 Gap 0 039 in 0 99 mm Lower B...

Page 61: ...d SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent If DOT 3 is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended Brake Fluids Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR Power Steering Fluid 4 or MOPAR ATF 4 Autom...

Page 62: ...st inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months X X X X Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play r...

Page 63: ...iles 40 000 km or 24 Months 30 000 Miles 50 000 km or 30 Months 36 000 Miles 60 000 km or 36 Months 42 000 Miles 70 000 km or 42 Months 48 000 Miles 80 000 km or 48 Months 54 000 Miles 90 000 km or 54...

Page 64: ...FUSES 62 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 65: ...top Turn 14 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw IOD 2 15 25 Amp Natural Trans Powertrain Control Module PCM 16 20 Amp Yellow Horn 17 20 Amp Yellow ABS Feed Valves 18 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump 19 15 Amp Blue...

Page 66: ...Amp Red Lt Park Lamps 44 10 Amp Red Rt Park Lamps 45 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Park Lamps 46 10 Amp Red Airbag System 2 47 Spare 48 20 Amp Blue Sunroof Sound Box 49 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow B 50 40 Amp...

Page 67: ...flation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems You could lose co...

Page 68: ...lb Number Backup Tail Stop Turn Lamp 3057 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 921 Fog Lamp If Equipped PSX24W Front Park Turn Signal 3157NA Front Side Marker 3157NA Headlamp H13 License Lamp 168 Cargo...

Page 69: ...rtain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and ce...

Page 70: ...http www safercar gov In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department immediately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defe...

Page 71: ...failure due to impact damage and or improper maintenance Continued WARNING Continued Tires should be inspected regularly by a qualified technician for signs of damage such as punctures impacts under...

Page 72: ...Service Life The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to your driving style tire pressure and distance driven WARNING Tires and the spare tire should be...

Page 73: ...lares Fiberglass Tonneau Cover Bed Extender Bed Mat Snapless Tonneau Cover Tri Fold Tonneau Cover Tuner Style Tail lamps Molded Splash Guards Hitch Receiver INTERIOR Premium Carpet Floor Mats Door Sil...

Page 74: ...NOTES 72...

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Page 76: ...tional instructions maintenance procedures and important safety messages please consult your Owner s Manual Navigation Radio User Manual Multimedia User Manual and other Warning Labels in your vehicle...

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