Dodge 2004 Dakota - Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ▫ Sentry Key — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 m Ignition And Steering Lock — If Equipped . . . . 11 ▫ Manual T...

continuously to signal that the vehicle has been immobi-lized. If the 9 Security Light 9 remains on during vehicle operation, it indicates a fault in the system electronics. Ifthis option was ordered, all of the keys provided withyour new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicleelectronics. Repla...

General InformationThis device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and withRS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may bereceived including interference that may cau...

Automatic Transmissions In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systemsare locked to provide antitheft protection for your ve-hicle. It may be difficult to turn the key from the LOCKposition when starting your vehicle. Move the steeringwheel left and right while turning the key until it turn...

There is also a battery saver feature that will turn theinterior lights off after 15 minutes if the ignition is OFFand a door is left open or the dimmer control is in theinterior lights ON position or cargo light ON position. DOOR LOCKS Manual Locks Front doors may be locked, sliding the lock knob r...

Power Door Locks — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power door locks can be lockedor unlocked from inside by either the use of the door lockswitches located on the front doors or by pressing theLOCK or UNLOCK buttons on the Remote Keyless Entrykey fob. As a safety feature the doors will not lock w...

Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for small children ridingin the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a childprotection door lock system. This label is located near thelock lever. WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.Remember that the rear doo...

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors fromdistances up to about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand heldradio transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed atthe vehicle to activate the system. To unlock the doors (four door vehicles): Press and release...

Using the Panic Alarm To activate the Panic mode while the ignition is OFF pressand release the PANIC button on the transmitter once.When the Panic mode is activated, the interior lights willilluminate, the headlamps and parking lights will flash,and the horn will sound. To cancel the Panic mode pre...

8. Using the fob to be programmed, press and releaseboth the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, simultaneously. 9. A single chime will be heard. 10. Within four seconds of hearing the chime, press andrelease either the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the fob. 11. Repeat steps 8 through 10 to program up to twoadditio...

Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is 2016. NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. With transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat bladeor dime to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart.Make sure not t...

arming. The security light in the instrument panel clusterwill flash rapidly for about 15 seconds to indicate that thealarm is being set. After the alarm is set, the security lightwill flash at a slower rate to indicate that the system isarmed. NOTE: If the SECURITY light stays on continuously durin...

The control on the left front door panel has up-downswitches that give you fingertip control of all powerwindows. There is a single opening and closing switch onthe front passenger door for passenger window controland on the rear doors of Quad Cab models. The windowswill operate only when the igniti...

WARNING! • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seatbelts are designed to go around the large bones ofyour body. These are the strongest parts of yourbody and can take the forces of a collision thebest. Wearing your belt in the wrong place couldmake your injuries in a collision much worse. ...

occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for allsize occupants, including those in child restraints. NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt stillmust be worn snugly and positioned properly. The pretensioners are triggered by th...

Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, yourdealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. Thisextender should be used only if the existing belt is notlong enough. When it is not required, remove the ex-tender and store it. WARNING! Using a seat belt extender whe...

WARNING! Do not put anything on or around the front airbagcovers or attempt to manually open them. You maydamage the airbags and you could be injured be-cause the airbags are not there to protect you. Theseprotective covers for the airbag cushions are de-signed to open only when the airbags are infl...

• The airbag control module also monitors the readinessof the electronic parts of the system whenever theignition switch is in the START or RUN positions.These include all of the items listed above except theknee bolsters, the instrument panel, and the steeringwheel and column If the key is in the 9...

seat is too small for a rear-facing infant restraint orbecause the infant has a medical condition whichmakes it necessary for the driver to be able to see theinfant, • is a child, age 1 to 12 who must ride in the front seatbecause there is no rear seat, because there is no rearseat position availabl...

To Turn On the Passenger Airbag Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/OffSwitch, push the key in and turn counterclockwise, andremove the key from the switch. This will turn on thepassenger airbag. The “Off” light near the switch will beoff when the ignition switch is turned to the ON po...

WARNING! Deployed airbags can’t protect you in another colli-sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorizeddealer as soon as possible. Enhanced Accident Response SystemIf the airbags deploy after an impact and the electricalsystem remains functional, vehicles equipped withpower door locks will unl...

Airbag LightYou will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for yourprotection in an impact. While the airbag system isdesigned to be maintenance free, if any of the followingoccurs, have an authorized dealer service the systempromptly: • The airbag light does not come on or flickers duringthe 6 ...

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)Each vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor-age system called LATCH, which stands for LowerAnchors and Tether for CHildren. LATCH child restraintanchorage systems are installed in the Standard Cabpassenger seat position, the Club Cab front pa...

NOTE: For children riding in the front seat of a Standard Cab model refer to the “Passenger AirbagOn/Off Switch” located in this section. Child restraint systems having attachments designed toconnect to the lower anchorages are now available. Childrestraints having tether straps and hooks for connec...

Installing the Child Restraint System WARNING! Do not install child restraint systems equipped withLATCH attachments in the center position of a QuadCab model rear seat. The LATCH anchorages in thisseat are designed for the two outboard seating posi-tions only. A child may be placed in the rear cent...

4. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that bothanchor straps are pulled tight. Tether Straps at the Front Center Seat (Regular CabWith Any Bench Seat) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap up and over thecenter seat back. 2. Thread the tether strap through the anchor strap innerloop (loop w...

4. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that bothanchor straps are pulled tight. Tether Strap at the Front Passenger Seat (Club Cab) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap up and over thefront passenger seat back. 2. Connect the tether strap to the lower anchorage. 3. Remove the slack in the t...

Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Club Caband Quad Cab Rear Seats) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap through theanchor strap inner loop (loop with metal ring attached),located directly behind the child restraint. 2. Route the tether strap across to the next nearestinstalled anchor st...

Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence 1. Thread the child restraint tether strap hook throughthe inner loop, located directly behind the child restraint. 2. After following step 1 for either of the two outer seats,route the tether strap hook to the metal ring on the innerloop behind the cen...

Multiple Child Restraint THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 2

WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toseat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, theseat could come loose and allow the child to crashinto the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, oreven be thrown from the vehicle. Use only theanchor positions directly behind th...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped . . . .59 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5...

Electric Remote-Control Mirrors The controls for the power mirrors are located on thedriver’s door trim panel. Set the top switch to the left or right for the left or rightmirror, and set it to the center off position to preventaccidentally moving a mirror when you are finishedadjusting the mirror. ...

WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. The sudden movement of the seat couldcause you to lose control. The seat belt might not beproperly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjustany seat only while the vehicle is parked. Reclining Seats Both the bucket seats and the spli...

Seatback Releases—Bucket And Split Bench Both seats have a position latch release. To release theseatback if you are on the outside of the vehicle, lift up onthe recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat.From the rear seat, lift the lever located on the rear of theseatback. Club Cab Ea...

WARNING! It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to be seriouslyinjured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of yourvehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure ever...

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pullthe hood release lever located under the left side of theinstrument panel. Second, locate the hood safety latch lever between thefront grille openings to the left of center. Push this leverto the right to release th...

also known as the 9 Party 9 mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time withoutdischarging the vehicle’s battery. The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can beregulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) ordown (dimmer). When the headlights are ON yo...

Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight lensesthat are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakagethan glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and thereforedifferent lens cleaning procedures must be followed. To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses andr...

High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch Pull the multifunction control lever fully toward thesteering wheel to switch the headlights from HIGH orLOW beam. Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers are operated by a switchin the multifunction control lever. Turn the end ofthe handle to select the desired w...

The intermittent feature of this system was designed foruse when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle,with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. Formaximum delay between cycles, rotate the control knobinto the upper end of the delay range. The delay interval decreases as you rotate th...

previously selected. If the knob is pushed while in theOFF position, the wiper will wipe approximately threewipes, after the wash knob is released. To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer systemin cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets orexceeds the temperature range of your cl...

To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed, push and release theRESUME button. Resume can be used at any speed above50 km/h (30 mph). To Vary The Speed Setting When the speed control is on, speed can be increased bypressing and holding the ACCEL button. When thebutton is released, a new set sp...

WARNING! Speed Control can be dangerous where the systemcan’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle couldgo too fast for the conditions, and you could losecontrol. An accident could be the result. Don’t useSpeed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that arewinding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery. ...

Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the four tripconditions. Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) This display shows the average fuel economy since thelast reset. Distance To Empty (DTE) This display shows the estimated distance that can betraveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. T...

Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the CAL light does notappear, you must calibrate the compass. Find an openarea away from large metal objects. With the ignition ONand the compass/temperature displayed, press and holdthe RESET button until the CAL symbol appears (about10 ...

Outside Temperature Because engine temperature can increase the displayedtemperature, temperature readings are slowly updatedwhen vehicle speed is below 20 mph (30 km/h). GARAGE DOOR OPENER The HomeLink t Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper-a...

WARNING! A moving garage door can cause injury to people andpets in the path of the door. People or pets could beseriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiverwith a garage door opener that has a “stop andreverse” feature as required by federal safety stan-dards. This includes most garage d...

WARNING! Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger-ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust whiletraining the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seri-ous injury or death. WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and closewhile you are training the Universal Transceiver. Donot train t...

This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and withRSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may bereceived including interference that may cause undes-ired operat...

automatically when ready for use. To preserve the heat-ing element, do not hold the lighter in the heatingposition. All accessories connected to this outlet should be re-moved or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in use toprotect the battery against discharge. Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF ...

storage bin can be used when ease access to the phone isneeded. Also the power outlet inside console compart-ment can be used to power up the phone while it is beingstored in the bin. To use plug in the portable powerrecharge cord and place the cord along the slot providedin the left side of the con...

When using your Quad Cab rear seat cup holder makesure that you pull the cup holder out fully to engage thecup holder arms. TAILGATE To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang,the tailgate can be removed quickly. Follow these steps: 1. Open the tailgate to a 45° angle. 2. Unclip and remo...

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS CONTENTS m Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 m Four Gauge Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 m Six Gauge Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 m Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 m Electronic Dig...

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 96 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

FOUR GAUGE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 97 4

SIX GAUGE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 98 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage The temperature gage indicates engine coolanttemperature. Any reading within the normalrange indicates that the cooling system is oper- ating satisfactorily. The gage needle in V6 and V8engines will likely indicate a high temperature ...

23. Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnosticsystem which monitors the emissions and en-gine control system. If the vehicle is ready for emissions testing the light will come on when theignition is first turned on and remain on, as a bulbcheck, until the engine is start...

SALES CODE RAZ—AM/ FM STEREO RADIOWITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYERAND CD CHANGER CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions — Radio NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position tooperate the radio. Power Switch, Volume Control Pre...

Pressing PTY, then SCAN will scan the FM Band and stopat all RDS stations. Each RDS station will be played for a5 second scan once around the FM Band and stop at thelast station. The PTY icon will then turn off. Balance The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal-ance. Push in the butt...

5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station willcontinue to play but will not be locked into push-buttonmemory. You may add a second station to each push-button byrepeating the above procedure with this exception: Pressthe SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the displaywindow. Each butt...

Tape Eject Press the EJT Tape button and the cassette will disengageand eject from the radio. Scan Button Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection.Press the scan button a second time to cancel the feature. Changing Tape Direction If you wish to change the direction of tape travel (side...

CAUTION! This CD player will accept 4 3 ⁄ 4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage theCD player mechanism. Inserting The Compact Disc The CD player contained within the radio is not amulti-disc changer, and will only accept one CD. Gentlyinsert one CD into the CD player wit...

FF/TUNE/RW Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin tofast forward until FF is released. The RW ( Reverse)button works in a similar manner. Program Button 4 (Random Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the tracks on the se-lected disc...

CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CDchanger available through Mopar Accessories. The fol-lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operatethis CD changer. Mode ButtonTo activate the CD changer, press the MODE button untilCD informati...

• Disc inserted upside down • Damaged disc • Water condensation on optics SALES CODE RBK—AM/ FM STEREO RADIOWITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGERCONTROLS Radio Operation Power/Volume ControlPress the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn thevolume control clockwise to increase the volume. NOTE: Power to...

General InformationThis radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and withRSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, 2. This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesire...

beginning of the current selection, or return to thebeginning of the previous selection if the CD is within thefirst second of the current selection. EJT — EjectPress the EJT button and the disc will unload and moveto the entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch tothe radio mode. If you do no...

other adverse condition is low or “muddy” sound fromone or both channels, as if the treble tone control wereturned all the way down. To prevent this, you shouldperiodically clean the head with a commercially availableWET cleaning cassette. As preventive maintenance, clean the head about every30 hour...

CLIMATE CONTROLS The controls for the heating and ventilation system in thisvehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These comfortcontrols can be set to obtain desired interior conditions. Heater Only The mode control (located at the right of the controlpanel) can be set in any of the following ...

Blower Control The rotary knob at the left of the control panel is theblower control. Turn the knob clockwise to one of the four positions to obtain the blower speed you desire. Temperature ControlThe rotary knob at the center of the control panel controlsthe temperature of the interior air. You can...

CirculationThe cab is designed with features to promote outside aircirculation. There are grilles in the cab back panel. Theseare air exhausters that provide the means for regularexchange of cab air. Side window demisters direct air flow specifically to thewindow glass to help prevent interior foggi...

Operation Tips Chart INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 139 4

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER – Quad-Cab Only CAUTION! Use care when washing the inside of the rear win-dow to prevent damage to heating elements. Use asoft cloth and a mild washing solution, wipingparallel to the heating elements. Also, keep allobjects a safe distance from the window to preventdamaging the...

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS m Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 ▫ Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 ▫ Engine Bloc...

switch is in the ON position. Always depress the brakepedal first, before moving the gear selector out of PARK. Gear RangesDO NOT race the engine when shifting from Park orNeutral position into another gear range. “P” ParkThis position supplements parking brake by locking thetransmission. The engine...

The “O/D OFF” feature must be selected, if desired, eachtime the engine is started. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold temperatures, the transmission may not shift into Over-drive and will automatically select the most desirablegear for operation at this temperature. Normal operationw...

the vehicle speed drops below a calibrated speed, orduring acceleration, the clutch automatically andsmoothly disengages. The feature is operational in Over-drive and in Drive. NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm[usually after 1-...

To shift into Reverse, come to a complete stop. Depressthe clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to spindown. Move the shift lever from the Neutral positionstraight across and back into Reverse. Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal.Do not attempt to hold the vehicle on a...

When additional traction is required, the transfer case4HI and 4LO positions can be used to lock the front andrear driveshafts together and force the front and rearwheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplishedby rotating the 4WD Control Switch to the desiredposition - see Shifting Procedu...

seconds, and retry selection. To find the shift require-ments, refer to the 9 Shifting Procedure 9 for your transfer case, located in this section of the owner’s manual. The “SERVICE 4WD” warning light monitors the electricshift 4WD system. If this light remains on after enginestart up or illuminate...

Shifting Procedure - NV233 Transfer Case NOTE: If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer casewill not shift.The indicator light for the previous positionwill remain ON and the newly selected position indicatorlight will continue to flash until ...

4HI to 4LO or 4LO to 4HI NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4LO some gear noise may be heard. This noise is normal and is notdetrimental to the vehicle or occupants. Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2-3mph (3-5 km/h) or completely stopped. USE EITHER OFTHE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: Pre...

4HI4 Wheel Drive High Range - Locks the transfer caseinter-axle differential. Forces front and rear wheels torotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose,slippery road surfaces only. 4LO4 Wheel Drive Low Range - Low speed 4 wheel drive.Locks the transfer case inter-axle differential. Forc...

Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. 2. With the key ON and the engine either OFF orRUNNING, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (de-press clutch on manual transmissions). 3. Rotate the transfer case control switch to the desiredposition. 4. After the desired position indicator...

WARNING! • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu-ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, norcan it increase braking or steering efficiency be-yond that afforded by the condition of the vehiclebrakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, includingtho...

NOTE: • P(Passenger)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. designstandards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” moldedinto the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex-ample: P215/65R15 95H. • European Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. Tires designed to this standard havethe t...

Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ( ....blank.... ( = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = S...

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 correspondingto its load index under certain operating conditions.—The maximum speed correspon...

Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tirehowever the date code may only be on one side. Tireswith white sidewalls will have the full TIN includingdate code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black side...

Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: Some vehicles have a “Tire and Loading Infor- mation” placard located on the driver’s side “B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the,1) number of people that can be carried in the...

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

2. Economy—Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wearpatterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormalwear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need forearlier tire replacement. Underinflation also increases tirerolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption. 3. ...

WARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi-mum load is dangerous. The added strain on yourtires could cause them to fail. You could have aserious accident. Don’t drive a vehicle loaded to themaximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75mph (120 km/h). Radial-Ply Tires WARNING! Combini...

Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount aconventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since thewheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. Do not install more than one compact spare tire/wheelon the vehicle at any given time. CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do n...

WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other thanthat specified for your vehicle. Some combina-tions of unapproved tires and wheels may changesuspension dimensions and performance charac-teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han-dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can causeun...

Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for yourtype of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules”Section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permis-sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusualwear should be corrected prior to rotation being per-formed. FUEL REQUIREMENTS You...

WARNING! • Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap)slowly to prevent fuel spray from the filler neckwhich may cause injury. • The volatility of some gasolines may cause abuildup of pressure in the fuel tank that mayincrease while you drive. This pressure can resultin a spray of gasoline and/or...

WARNING! A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into aportable container that is inside of a vehicle. Youcould be burned. Always place gas containers on theground while filling. Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’sperformance: • The use of leaded gas is p...

LOADING WIDE BUILDING MATERIALS Four foot wide building materials can be convenientlycarried in the Dakota pickup box. For occasional use upto 600 lbs (272 kg) of unrestrained material [9 pcs. 3/4 9 (19 mm) plywood] can be supported on 2 X 6 lumberplaced crossbody in indentations provided in the pic...

See your dealer or a reputable installer of aftermarketequipment for further information on the installation ofthese supports. WARNING! It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to be seriouslyinjured...

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

2. GTW 3. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-lized (This requirement may limit the ability toalways achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongueweight [15% to 25% for a ( 5th Wheel ( style trailer] as a percentage of total trailer weight.) 4. GAWR ratings NOTE: Towing a trailer equipped with m...

Cooling System Tips—Trailer Towing To 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 engineidle speed. • Highway Driving —Reduce your speed. • Air Conditioning —Tu...

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.) OF 4X4 VEHICLES CAUTION! Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if afront or rear wheel lift is used when recreationaltowing. NOTE: Both the NV233 and NV244 transfer cases must be shifted into Neutral (N) for recreational towing. TheNeutral (N) se...

CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans-mission is shifted into Park (P) with the transfer casein Neutral (N) and the engine RUNNING. With thetransfer case in Neutral (N) ensure that the engine isOFF prior to shifting the transmission into Park (P). Returning to Normal Operation U...

TRACTION When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for awedge of water to build up between the tire and roadsurface. This is known as hydroplaning and may causepartial or complete loss of vehicle control and stoppingability. To reduce this possibility, the following precau-tions should be ...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 m Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 m Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 ▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209...

• In the Club Cab the jack and tools are stowed in a floorcompartment located under the rear seat on the pas-senger’s side of the vehicle. The seat cushion can belifted to a vertical position to allow access to thiscompartment. Jack Removal and Stowage a. Quad Cab models have a Hoop–Style stowage fo...

handle counterclockwise until the spare tire is on theground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull itout from under the vehicle. When the spare is clear, tiltthe retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through thecenter of the wheel. It is recommended that you stow the flat or spare toav...

WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of thevehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough offthe road to avoid the danger of being hit whenoperating the jack or changing the wheel. • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher. • Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally oppo-si...

WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision orhard stop could injure someone in the vehicle.Always stow the jack parts and the extra tire andwheel in the places provided. 8. Install wheel center cap and remove wheel blocks. Donot install chrome or aluminum wheel center caps on thespa...

To Stow The Flat Or SpareTurn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide thewheel retainer through the center of the wheel andposition it properly across the wheel opening. For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stowwith the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle. Attach the w...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Engine Compartment 3.7L V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 m Engine Compartment 4.7L V-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 m Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 223 m Emissions Inspection And MaintenancePrograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.7L V6 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 221 7

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboarddiagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitorsthe performance of the emissions, engine, and automatictransmission control systems. When these systems areoperating properly, your vehicle will provide excell...

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEPROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to passan inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. For states which have an I/M (Inspection andMaintenance) requirement, this check verifies...

serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, you mayneed to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as younormally would in order for your OBD system to update.A recheck with the above test routine may then indicatethat the system is now ready. Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD system is...

• Lubricants which do not have both the engine oilcertification mark or current service symbol and thecorrect viscosity grade number should not be used. Synthetic Engine OilsThere are a number of engine oils being promoted aseither synthetic or semi-synthetic. If you chose to usesuch a product, use ...

WARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park overmaterials that can burn. Such materials might begrass or leaves coming into contact with your ex-haust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle inareas where your exhaust system can contact any-thing that can burn. In unusual situatio...

WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con-tain lead and lead compounds. Always wash handsafter handling the battery. To determine the battery charge, check the battery testindicator (if equipped) on top of the battery. Refer to theillustration. CAUTION! It is essential when repl...

WARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricantsapproved by the manufacturer for your air condi-tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants areflammable and can explode, injuring you. Otherunapproved refrigerants or lubricants can causethe system to fail, requiring costly repairs. • The a...

Front Suspension Ball Joints The ball joints and seals should be inspected wheneverthe vehicle is serviced for other reasons. Damaged sealsshould be replaced to prevent leakage or contaminationof the grease. Steering Linkage Whenever the vehicle is hoisted, all steering linkagejoints should be inspe...

Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaustsystem, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside thevehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle isdamaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,damaged, deteriorated, or mi...

Coolant Pressure CapThe coolant pressure cap must be fully tightened toprevent loss of coolant, and to insure that coolant willreturn to the radiator from the coolant reserve tank. The pressure cap should be inspected and cleaned if thereis any accumulation of foreign material on the sealingsurfaces...

Brake System Power Disc Brakes (Front)Disc brakes do not require adjustment; however, severalhard stops during the break-in period are recommendedto seat the linings and wear off any foreign material. Self-Adjusting Rear BrakesTo maintain the correct adjustment, you need only driveyour vehicle in re...

3. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brakepedal. 4. Place the gear selector momentarily in each gearposition ending with the lever in P (Park). 5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it untilseated. 6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level onboth sides. The fluid l...

Transfer Case Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks. If a fluid leak isevident the transfer case fluid level can be checked byremoving the filler plug located on the back side of thetransfer case. The fluid level should be at the bottom edgeof the filler plug hole when the vehicle is in a levelp...

There are two groupsidentified, those for wheelbearings (Letter “G”) andthose for chassis (Letter“L”) lubrication. Perfor-mance categories withinthese groups result in dualletter designations for each group. The letter des-ignations shown in the ex-ample are the highest quality level available and w...

defrosters or windshields equipped with a windshieldwiper de-icer. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instru-ments which may scratch the elements. When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on thetowel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleanerdirectly on the mirror. Cleaning Plastic Ins...

This power center houses plug-in cartridge and relays. Alabel inside the latching cover of the center identifies eachcomponent for ease of replacement, if necessary. Car-tridge fuses and relays can be obtained from your Dodgedealer. FUSE BLOCK The fuse block contains blade-type mini-fuses, relays,an...

LIGHT BULBS — Outside Bulb No. Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9007LL Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157 Center High Mounted Stoplight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 921 Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

4. Remove the bolts attaching the headlamp to the innerfender panel. 5. Grasp the headlamp and pull firmly to disengage itfrom the panel. 6. Disconnect all connectors and separate the headlampmodule from the vehicle 7. Remove the retaining ring holding the bulb to theheadlamp. 8. Pull the bulb socke...

2. Rotate the bulb and socket assembly 1/4 turn and pullit from housing. 3. The bulb can be removed from the sockets by pullingit straight out. License Lights 1. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 2. Pull the bulb from socket. Center High-Mounted Stoplight 1. Remove two screws securing the...

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel Regular/Club Cab, 87 Octane 20 Gal. w/ORVR, 22 Gal. w/o ORVR 76L w/ORVR, 83L w/o ORVR Quad Cab, 87 Octane 24 Gal. 91L Engine Oil (with filter) 3.7L, SAE 5W-30, API Certified 5 Qt. 4.7L 4.7L, SAE 5W-30, API Certified 6 Qt. 5.7L Cooling System 3.7L (Mopar t Antif...

Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic Transmission Mopar t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Manual Transmission (NV 3500) Mopar t Manual Transmission Fluid, part number 4874464 Transfer Case Mopar t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Front and Rear Axles SAE 75W-90 ...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 262 m Emissions Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 m Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 ▫ Schedule “A” ....

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in boldtype on the following pages must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper func-tioning of the emission control system. These, and allother maintenance services included in this ma...

Schedule “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicleunder one or more of the following conditions. • Day or night temperatures are 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...

Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-sary. X 266 SCHEDU...

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

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

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

Service ContractYou may have purchased a service contract for yourvehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehiclelimited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If youpurchased a manufact...

MOPAR T PARTS Mopar t fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep yourvehicle operating at its best. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If youbelieve that your vehicle has a defect which could causea crash or c...

Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164,243 Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164,165Disc Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . ...