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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light

- Charging System Light**

- Oil Pressure Warning Light**

- Anti-Lock Brake (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 Reminder Light

BRAKE

- Brake Warning Light**

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**

- SVC (Service) 4WD Indicator Light

(See page 38 for more information.)

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Summary of Contents for DACOTA 2011

Page 1: ...DAKOTA user guide 2011...

Page 2: ...o a safe location and stop your vehicle Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving It is always the driver s responsibility to comply with all local laws...

Page 3: ...Area Utility Rails 34 Tailgate 34 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 35 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 36 Brake Transmission Interlock System 37 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

Page 4: ...ns to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured The User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquai...

Page 5: ...ollow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle Never use the PARK position as a substitute...

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

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

Page 8: ...Warning Light Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Light Engine Temperature Warning Light Transmission Temperature Warning Light Seat Belt Reminder Light BRAKE B...

Page 9: ...or TOW HAUL 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 LoW WASH...

Page 10: ...e key in the ignition A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle REMOTE START Press the REMOTE START button x2 twice within five seconds Pressing the REMOTE START button a...

Page 11: ...t are meant to be used together A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly A...

Page 12: ...r s Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System SRS WARNING Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in an collision The airbags work with...

Page 13: ...eating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH compatible child seats having flexible webbing mounted lower attachments Loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower str...

Page 14: ...d lower attachments at all three seating positions Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only Never install LATCH compatible child seats such that two se...

Page 15: ...s Side Rear Child Seat 5 Rear Center Child Seat 6 Driver s Side Rear Child Seat Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts To install a child restraint first pull enough of the seat...

Page 16: ...rrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether s...

Page 17: ...as it may cause damage to the seat controls Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat s path WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerou...

Page 18: ...l of the seat WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaustion or other physical conditions...

Page 19: ...move the steering column up or down as desired Push the lever away from the steering wheel to lock the column firmly in place WARNING Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is danger...

Page 20: ...ttings 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 d...

Page 21: ...trument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when the parking lights or...

Page 22: ...E ACCEL switch to accelerate or 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 DE...

Page 23: ...turn the recirculation off Recirculation is not allowed in defrost floor defrost floor mix modes WIND BUFFETING Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter type percussion sound If buffeting occu...

Page 24: ...NON TOUCH SCREEN RADIOS Media Center 130 Sales Code RES Media Center 130 Sales Code RES RSC ELECTRONICS 22...

Page 25: ...ence of you and your passengers Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving The radio sales code is located on...

Page 26: ...the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes 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 o...

Page 27: ...is feature you will hear a voice prompt If not you will see a message on the radio Uconnect phone not available The Uconnect Phone is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communications system with...

Page 28: ...ive the phone pairing a name each phone paired should have a unique name Next you will be asked to give this new pairing a priority of 1 thru 7 up to seven phones may be paired 1 being the highest and...

Page 29: ...LUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Uconnect system is speaking Please note the volume setting for Uconnect is different than the audio system NOTE To access the tut...

Page 30: ...icle sound system It also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre defined phrases Your connected mobile phone must be bluetooth compatible and paired with your radio For vehicles equipped...

Page 31: ...en your seatbelt Within 15 seconds cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK position do not start the engine Press the power door UNLOCK swi...

Page 32: ...g the indicator light in view Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink button and the hand held transmitter button until the HomeLink indicator flash rate changes from a slow to a rapidl...

Page 33: ...two seconds to complete the programming Using HomeLink To operate simply press and release the programmed HomeLink button and the programmed device will operate Refer to your Owner s Manual on the DVD...

Page 34: ...rovide power with the ignition switch in the LOCK position The second outlet in the center console is powered directly from the battery power available at all times Items plugged into this outlet may...

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: ...ck 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 secured TAILGATE Tailgate R...

Page 37: ...on both sides of the tailgate To return the tailgate to the full open position Lift up on tailgate Remove both cables from between the cable guides and the tailgate bumpers and lower the tailgate CAUT...

Page 38: ...nds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement Repeat the previous step with the transmission in DRIVE Shut the engine OFF and place the Key Fob in the unlocked OFF position Shift automatic transmis...

Page 39: ...for recreational towing Manual transmissions must be placed in gear for example fourth gear for recreational towing Failure to follow these procedures can cause severe transmission and or transfer ca...

Page 40: ...tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces...

Page 41: ...ely WARNING A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call an authorized service center for service if your vehicle overh...

Page 42: ...n while driving we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electr...

Page 43: ...on do not start engine Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds Turn the ignition switch to the OFF LOCK position IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations y...

Page 44: ...immediately and call for service WARNING You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood do not open...

Page 45: ...tate 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 spare is clear tilt the retainer...

Page 46: ...se one turn while the wheel is still on the ground Assemble the jack and jacking tools Connect the jack handle driver to the extension then to the lug wrench Place the jack For front wheels place the...

Page 47: ...rear wheels place the jack under the axle between the u bolts attaching the spring to the axle Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCI...

Page 48: ...ntil you hear the winch click three times NOTE To Stow the Flat or Spare The wheel retainer does not fit through the center of the aluminum wheel The tire must be stored in a safe manner in the bed of...

Page 49: ...stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided JUMP STARTING If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump started usin...

Page 50: ...n the reverse sequence Disconnect the negative jumper cable from the engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery Disconnect the negative end of the jumper cable from the negative post of...

Page 51: ...personal injury could result Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharg...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...g between 1st and REVERSE do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph 24 km h or drivetrain damage may result Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and...

Page 54: ...vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non trivial cras...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 7L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 54...

Page 57: ...4 7L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 55...

Page 58: ...er cap for correct SAE grade 3 7L 5 Quarts 4 7 Liters 4 7L 6 Quarts 5 7 Liters Fuel Selection 3 7L 4 7L 87 Octane 22 Gallons 83 Liters Engine Oil Filter 3 7L 4 7L MOPAR Engine Oil Filter or equivalent...

Page 59: ...oz 118 ml should be added to the gear lubricant Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent If DOT 3 is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended Bra...

Page 60: ...m or 12 months X 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 replace if necessary X X X X X X Repl...

Page 61: ...es 52 000 km or 24 Months 40 000 Miles 65 000 km or 30 Months 48 000 Miles 78 000 km or 36 Months 56 000 Miles 91 000 km or 42 Months 64 000 Miles 104 000 km or 48 Months 72 000 Miles 117 000 km or 54...

Page 62: ...FUSES MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 60...

Page 63: ...C Clutch 12 15 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Lt Stop Turn 13 15 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Rt Stop Turn 14 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw IOD 2 15 25 Amp Natural Trans Powertrain Control Module PCM 16 20 Amp Yellow...

Page 64: ...mp Pink Wiper Motor 42 25 Amp Natural Front Control Module FCM 5 T Case 43 10 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...

Page 65: ...wer module and possibly result in a electrical system failure When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other th...

Page 66: ...er inflation 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 lo...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids co...

Page 69: ...involved in individual problems between you your authorized dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or...

Page 70: ...liner Tuner style Tail lamps Fender Flares Fiberglass Tonneau Cover Bed Extender Bed Mat Snapless Tonneau Cover Tri Fold Tonneau Cover Molded Splash Guards Hitch Receiver INTERIOR Premium Carpet Floor...

Page 71: ...r Window 21 Defroster Windshield 21 Dimmer Control 19 Dimmer Switch Headlight 19 Disarming Theft System 9 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 20 Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light 40 Engine...

Page 72: ...ride 37 Signals Turn 18 Spare Tire 43 Spark Plugs 56 Speed Control Cruise Control 20 Starting Remote 8 Steering Tilt Column 17 Steering Wheel Audio Controls 25 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 10...

Page 73: ...NOTES 71...

Page 74: ...NOTES 72...

Page 75: ...els far below the legal minimum If you are drinking don t drive Ride with a designated non drinking driver call a cab a friend or use public transportation Driving after drinking can lead to an accide...

Page 76: ...our Owner s Manual For complete operational instructions maintenance procedures and important safety messages please consult your Owner s Manual Navigation Media Center Manuals Multimedia UserManualan...

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