Dodge 2005 Dakota - Manual

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehiclecould seriously affect its roadworthiness and safetyand may lead to an accident resulting in seriousinjury or death. 6 INTRODUCTION

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 ▫ Sentry Key — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 䡵 Ignition And Steering Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The double sided keys may be inserted into the lockswith either side up. The keys for your new vehicle areenclosed in a plastic bag with a bar code label affixed tothe front. The bar code can be used to order duplicatekeys from your dealer or a locksmith. If you receivedyour k...

SENTRY KEY — IF EQUIPPED With this system, an electronically coded ignition keysends a signal to the vehicle electronics. If the electronicsrecognizes the signal, the vehicle will start and continueto run. If the system does not recognize the signal, thevehicle will start and run for 2 seconds, then...

depress and hold the release button located between theignition switch and the instrument panel. Turn the igni-tion key to LOCK and remove the key. Automatic Transmissions In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systemsare locked to provide antitheft protection for your ve-hicle. It may be d...

NOTE: On vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- mission, the key cannot be turned to LOCK until theselector is in the PARK position. Do not attempt to pullthe shift lever out of PARK after the key is in the LOCKposition. ILLUMINATED ENTRY Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks All interior ligh...

Power Door Locks 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 2

As a safety feature the doors will not lock when using thedoor lock switches during the following conditions: • The driver’s door is open while the key is in theignition. Automatic Door Locks If this feature is enabled, your door locks will lockautomatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph(2...

• The doors of the vehicle must be locked automaticallyby 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 of the conditionsabove are not met or following has occurred: • Any manual operation of a door...

Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for children riding in therear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the child-protection door lock system. To use the system, open each rear door and slide thecontrol UP to engage the locks and DOWN to disengagethe child-protection locks...

WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.Remember that the rear doors can only be openedfrom the outside when the child protection locks areengaged. NOTE: After setting the child protection door lock system, always test the door from the inside to makecertain it is in the desired p...

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the key fob, while you are in the vehicle, will activate the Security Alarm.Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated willcause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button todeactivate the Security Alarm. 5. If the desired programming was not achieved or tore...

1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life ofbatteries is five years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio stationtower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobileor CB radios. Programming Additional Transmitters Vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants with...

8. Using the fob to be programmed, press and releaseboth the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, simultaneouslyfor 2 seconds and then release. 9. Press and release the UNLOCK button a single chimewill be heard. 10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to program up to six additionalfobs. 11. Turn the ignition to the OFF posit...

2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching thenew batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may causebattery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it withrubbing alcohol. 3. To assemble the transmitter case, snap the two halvestogether. NOTE: If the key fob is equipped with a screw, rei...

To Disarm the System: Use the Keyless Entry transmitter to unlock the doors. Ifsomething has triggered the system in your absence, thehorn will sound three times when you unlock the doors.Check the vehicle for tampering. The security system will also disarm, if the vehicle isstarted with a programme...

ignition is turned OFF or the driver’s door is opened.This feature can be turned off by your authorized dealer. NOTE: The Power Accessory Delay feature will allow the power windows to operate for ten minutes after theignition it turned OFF. Auto Down The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down featu...

Sliding Rear Window A locking device in the center of the window helps toprevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze thelock to release the window. WIND BUFFETING Wind buffeting can be described as the perception ofpressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in theears. Your vehicle may ...

Please pay close attention to the information in thissection. It tells you how to use your restraint systemproperly to keep you and your passengers as safe aspossible. WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffermuch greater injuries if you are not properly buck-led up. You can strike...

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back andadjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the frontseat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up thewebbing as far a...

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can beadjusted upward or downward to help position the beltaway from your neck. Push in on the anchorage releasebutton to release the anchorage, and then move it up ordown to the position that serves you best...

Automatic Locking Mode (if equipped) To convert from the normal emergency locking mode tothe automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder beltportion and pull all of the webbing out of the retractor.Allow some of the webbing to retract into the retractor, asthe belt retracts you will hear a clicking s...

The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re-straint Controller (ORC). Like the airbags, the pretension-ers are single use items. After a collision that is severeenough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, bothmust be replaced. Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System(BeltAlert) If the dr...

3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckleand then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least threetimes within 10 seconds, ending with the seat beltbuckled. 4. Turn off the engine. A single chime will sound tosignify that you have successfully completed the pro-gramming. The Enhanced War...

Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with theinstrument panel knee bolsters to provide improvedprotection for the driver and front passenger. Windowbags also work with seat belts to improve occupantprotection. The seat belts are designed to protect you in many typesof collisions. The front ...

NOTE: Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint. • The Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light (an amber light located in the center of the instrumentpanel) tells the driver and front passenger when thefront passenger airbag is ...

Indicator Light and the Airbag Warning Light. Once thelodged object is removed, the fault will be automaticallycleared after a short period of time. • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the rightside of the instrument panel. When the OR...

• Do not modify the front seat center console or centerposition seat in any way. • Do not use prior or future model year seat covers notdesignated for the specific model being repaired. Al-ways use the correct seat cover specified for thevehicle. • Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket s...

NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. Thisdoes not mean something is wrong with the airbag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, anyor all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometim...

Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail whenyou need it. You could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protectyou. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kindof badges or stickers to the steerin...

• The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 secondinterval. • The light flickers or comes on and remains on whiledriving. NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer or any engine related gauges are not working, the airbag control mod-ule may also be disabled. The airbags may not be readyto inflate...

• The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in thevehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh upto about 20 lbs (9 kg). ⬙ Convertible ⬙ child seats can be used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in thevehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higherweight limit in the rearward-...

Children Too Large for Booster Seats • Children who are large enough to wear the shoulderbelt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough tobend over the front of the seat when their back isagainst the seat back should use the lap/shoulder beltin a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is upright in...

Child Restraint Tether Anchor The Club Cab model has two routing strapslocated behind each of the rear outboard seat-ing positions. The tether anchor itself is locatedin the center of vehicle, in between the two seating positions. The front outboard passenger seatingposition is also equipped with a ...

Tether Strap at the Front Passenger Seat (Club Cab) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap up and over thefront passenger seat back and under the head restraint. 2. Connect the tether strap to the lower anchor. 3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that it is pulledtight. 68 THINGS TO KNOW B...

Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Club Cab) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap through therouting loop, located directly behind the child restraint.The routing loops are located behind the flip-down dooron the cab back panel (padded bolster). 2. Route the tether strap across to the ce...

Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Quad Cab) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap under the headrestraint for the outboard seating positions, and then through the anchor strap outer loop (webbing materialloop), located directly behind the child restraint. 2. Route the tether strap across...

Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 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...

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside TheVehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replacedimmediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident ifthey have been damag...

Fluid Leaks Check the area under vehicle after overnight parking forfuel, water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasolinefumes are detected, the cause should be located andcorrected. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 2

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . .82 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Electric Remote-Control Mirrors The controls for the power mirrors are located on thedriver’s door trim panel. To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the leftor right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wandin the direction you want the mirror to move. Whenfinished adjusting the m...

WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the right sideconvex mirror will look smaller and farther awaythan they really are. Relying too much on your rightside mirror could cause you to collide with anothervehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror whenjudging the size or distance of a vehic...

The UConnect™ phonebook enables you to store up to 32names and four numbers per name. Each language has aseparate 32 name phonebook accessible only in thatlanguage. This system is driven through your Blue-tooth™ Hands-Free profile cellular phone. UConnect™features Bluetooth™ technology - the global ...

• You will then be asked for the name of the phonebookentry that you wish to edit. • Next, choose the number designation (home, work,mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit. • When prompted, recite the new phone number for thephonebook entry that you are editing. After you are finished editing an en...

Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No CallCurrently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone, theUConnect™ system will interrupt the vehicle audiosystem, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer thecall. To reject the call, press and hold the ’Phone’ buttonuntil you hear a ...

Call Continuation Call continuation is progression of a phone call onUConnect™ system after the vehicle ignition key hasbeen switched to off. Call continuation functionalityavailable on the vehicle can be any one of three types: • After ignition key is switched off, a call can continueon the UConnec...

• The selected phone will be used for the next phonecall. If the selected phone is not available, the UCon-nect™ system will return to using the highest priorityphone present in or near (approximately with in 30feet) the vehicle. Delete UConnect™ Paired Cellular Phones • Press the ’Phone’ button to ...

• fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Even though the system is designed for users speakingin North American English and Spanish accents, thesystem may not always work for some. • When navigating through an automated system, suchas, voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end ofspeak...

• Performance, such as, audio clarity, echo. and loud-ness to a large degree, rely on the phone and network,and not the UConnect™ system. • Echo at far end can sometime be reduced by loweringthe in-vehicle audio volume. Bluetooth Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to occasionally loo...

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. Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners The front seats ...

To lower the head restraint, depress the release buttonlocated at the base of the head restraint and push downon the head restraint. 6 - Way Power Seat Adjuster — Driver’s Side Only The 6-way power seat adjuster switches are on theoutboard side of the driver’s seat. Use this switch tomove the seat u...

The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the driver’s seat cushion. Three switches control the seatmovement. The four-way switch in the center can bemoved forward or backwards to get the most comfortableposition. The same switch can be moved up and down to control seat height. Change the ...

Club Cab/Quad Cab Rear Seat More cargo space is available by lifting up on the rearseat cushion. The Quad Cab rear seat is a 60/40 split cushion and fullback. Either cushion can be raised independently. Heated Seats — If Equipped The heated seat switches are located at the front of thefloor console....

Then push the safety latch lever down while lifting thegrille with your right hand. It is located at the top centerof the grille just left of center. Lift the hood and gas filled props will hold it open. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood toclose it. Use a firm downward push at the cen...

control all the way down to the OFF detent will cause allthe 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 bereg...

Headlamp Delay To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with aheadlamp delay that will leave the headlamps on for 60seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition isturned OFF while the headlamp switch is on, and thenthe headlamp switch is cycled off. The headlamps willremain on for 60 seco...

To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses andreducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. Toremove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-lowed by rinsing. Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steelwool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses. Daytime...

The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashesto indicate the direction of the turn, and proper operationof the front and rear turn signal lights. If an indicator failsto light when the lever is moved, it would suggest thatthe switch or indicator lamp is defective. If a defective bulb or...

WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshieldcould lead to an accident. You might not see othervehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing ofthe windshield during freezing weather, warm thewindshield with defroster before and during wind-shield washer use. NOTE: If the front wiper...

TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the column, push down on the lever below the turnsignal control and move the wheel up or down, asdesired. WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and havean acc...

Functions 3.7L 4.7L 4.7L HO Engage Speed 30 mph (48 km/h) 30 mph (48 km/h) 30 mph (48 km/h) Minimun RESUME Speed 25 mph (40 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) ACCEL Increase 2 mph (3km/h) 2 mph (3km/h) 2 mph (3 km/h) DECEL Decrease 1 mph (2 km/h) 1 mph (2 km/h) 1 mph (2 km/h) Dropout Speed 25 m...

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. ...

Courtesy/Reading Lights Near the front of the console are two courtesy/readinglights. Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door isopened, when the dimmer control is rotated to thecourtesy light position (fully upward position), or whenthe UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote KeylessEnt...

RESET Button Use this button to reset the following displays to zero: • Average Fuel Economy • Trip Odometer • Elapsed time. Global Reset If the RESET button and STEP button are pressed at thesame time and held for 3 seconds the Global Reset featurewill reset the distance to empty (using a default f...

Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the four tripconditions. Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. Thisdisplay mode becomes less sensitive to instantaneouschanges in fuel consumption as the number of totalvehicle miles since the last r...

Compass/Temperature Display WARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularlyin woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under suchconditions to prevent an accident and possible per-sonal injury or property damage. Automatic Compass Calibr...

To Put Into a Calibration Mode Turn on the ignition and set the display to “Compass/Temperature.” Press and hold the RESET button tochange the display between VAR (compass variance) andCAL (compass calibration) modes. When the CAL sym-bol is displayed complete one 360 degree turn in an areafree from...

To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set thedisplay to “Compass/Temperature.” Press and hold theRESET button approximately five seconds. The last vari-ance zone number will be displayed. Press the STEPbutton to select the new variance zone and press theRESET button to resume normal operatio...

For additional information on HomeLink 威 , call 1–800– 355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. 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 t...

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...

Using HomeLink To operate, simply press and release the programmedHomeLink button. Activation will now occur for thetrained device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator,security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting,etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of thedevice may also be...

automatically when ready for use. To preserve the heat- ing element, do not hold the lighter in the heatingposition. The console outlet can be reconfigured by the customer tooperate only when the ignition is On (switch battery fed)or with the ignition switch On/Off (battery fed) to allowfor cellular...

CUP HOLDERS If your vehicle has bucket seats with a center console,there are three cup holders located on the console. Referto the section on floor console. A two-cavity cup holder is available on all Quad Cabwith rear seats mounted on the floor. TAILGATE To simplify mounting of a camper unit with a...

2. Unclip and remove the cables from the box whilemaintaining a 45° angle. 3. Lift the tailgate off of the pivot on the passenger sideby pulling upward and rearward at the same time. 4. Slide the tailgate to the passenger side while makingsure clearance from the box and taillight is maintained. To r...

General Information The Manufacturer’s Warranty does not apply to bodymodifications and special equipment, such as a camperunit, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc., supplied bymanufacturers other than the manufacturer. For warrantycoverage and service on these items, contact the appli-cable manufa...

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 䡵 Radio Reception Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 ...

䡵 Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 182 ▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 ▫ CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 䡵 Compact Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones . . . . . . ...

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 150 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 151 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gage The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank whenignition switch is in the ON position. (See page 245for more information.) 2. Temperature Gage The temperature gage indicates engine coolanttemperature. Any reading within the normalrange indicates that the co...

CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system coulddamage your vehicle. If the temperature light is on,safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehiclein neutral with the air conditioner turned off untilthe light turns off. If the if the light remains on, turnthe engine off immediately, a...

If this light comes on and remains on while driving, itsuggests a potential engine control problem and the needfor system service. Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and notneed towing, see your dealer for service as soon aspossible. CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause...

29. Cargo Lamp The Cargo Lamp light will illuminate when the CargoLamp is activated from the headlight control switch,located below the headlight switch. 30. TOW/HAUL The TOW/HAUL button is located at the end of the gearshift lever. This light will illuminate when the TOW/HAUL button has been select...

ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built intothe radio. A digital readout shows the frequency and/ortime in hours and minutes (depending on your radiomodel) whenever the ignition switch is in the “ON” or“ACC” position. When the ignition switch is in the “OFF” pos...

SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC)RADIO WITH OPTIONAL HANDS FREE PHONECAPABILITY Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Pressthe ON/...

RW/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the rewind/fast forward button causes the tunerto search for the next frequency in the direction of thearrows. This feature operates in either AM, FM or Satel-lite (if equipped) frequencies. TUNE Control (Radio Mode) Turn the right side rotary control to increase or decre...

Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this stationand press and release that button. If a button is notselected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button,the station will continue to play but will not be storedinto push-button memory. You may add a second station to each push-button byr...

Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Pressthe ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning thevolume control to the righ...

TIME Button (CD MODE For CD Audio Play) Press this button to change the display from a large CDplaying time display and small clock time display to alarge clock time display and small CD playing timedisplay. RW/FF (CD MODE For CD Audio Play) Press FF (Fast Forward) once and the CD player willbegin t...

Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files, however, acceptable MP3file recording media and formats are limited. Whenwriting MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric-tions. Supported media (disc types) The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio areCD-ROM, CD-R and CD-R...

Supported MP3 file formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.mp3 exten-sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3extension may cause playback problems. The radio isdesigned to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and willnot play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compre...

Playback of MP3 files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, theradio checks all files on the medium. If the mediumcontains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take moretime to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affectedby the following: • Media -...

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, whenplaying an MP3 discs that have a file/folder structure.Turn the TU...

Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of thefollowing reasons. • The vehicle is parked in an underground parkingstructure or under a physical obstacle. • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings cancause intermitt...

3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-ing the disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners,or antistatic sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may becometoo ...

Air Conditioning And Heater Air Conditioning And Heater Operation To turn on the Air Conditioning, set the fan control at anyspeed and press the snowflake button located at the rightof the control panel. Conditioned air will be directedthrough the outlets selected by the mode control. A light in the...

Temperature Control The rotary knob at the centerof the control panel controlsthe temperature of the inte-rior air. You can choose yourdegree of comfort by rotatingthe knob. The coldest tem-perature setting is to the ex-treme left (blue region) andthe warmest setting is to theextreme right (red regi...

Operation Tips Chart 190 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER – IF EQUIPPED 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 h...

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 ▫ Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 ▫ Engine Bl...

WARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.Damage to the 110-115 volt electrical cord couldcause electrocution. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission The electronic PRNDL on the instrument cluster indicatesthe transmission gear selected. The selector lever ismounted on the right...

WARNING! Your vehicle could move and injure you and others ifit is not completely in P (Park). Check by trying tomove the gearshift lever back and forth without firstpulling the lever toward you, after you have set it inP (Park). Make sure it is in Park before leaving thevehicle. WARNING! Never use ...

“N” Neutral Shift to Neutral when vehicle is standing for prolongedperiods with engine running. Engine may be started inthis range. Set the parking brake if you must leave thevehicle. “D” Drive For most city and highway driving. “2” Second For driving slowly in heavy city traffic or on mountainroads...

• transmission has reached normal operating tempera-ture. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- peratures, the transmission may not shift into Overdriveand will automatically select the most desirable gear foroperation at this temperature. Normal operation willresume when the transm...

performance and reduce the potential for transmissionoverheating or failure due to excessive shifting. Whenoperating in “TOW/HAUL” mode, 5th gear (ifequipped) is disabled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns aremodified. Shifts into Overdrive (4th gear) are allowedduring steady cruise (for improved fuel e...

transmission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due tothe fluid partially draining from the torque converter intothe transmission. This condition is normal and will notcause damage to the transmission. The torque converterwill refill within five seconds of shifting from Park intoany other gear pos...

position - see Shifting Procedure section for specificshifting instructions. The 4HI and 4LO positions aredesigned for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Drivingin the 4HI and 4LO positions on dry hard surfaced roadsmay cause increased tire wear and damage to the driv-eline components. The transfer...

or illuminates during driving, it means that the 4WDsystem is not functioning properly and that service isrequired. WARNING! Always engage the parking brake when poweringdown the vehicle if the ⴖ SVC 4WD ⴖ light is illumi- nated. Not engaging the parking brake may allowthe vehicle to roll which may ...

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 ...

ON. At this time, reduce speed and stop spinning thewheels to complete the shift. There may be a delay up to10 seconds for the shift to complete after the wheels havestopped spinning. 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 a...

WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave thevehicle unattended with the transfer case in theNeutral (N) position without first fully engaging theparking brake. The transfer case Neutral (N) positiondisengages both the front and rear driveshafts fromthe powertrain and will allow the vehic...

Shifting Procedure - NV244 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 ...

Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations whenboth rear wheels are on a slippery surface. This couldcause both rear wheels to spin, and allow the vehicle toslide sideways on the crowned surface of a road or in aturn. PARKING BRAKE The foot operated parking brake is positioned below thelower...

NOTE: The instrument cluster brake warning light indicates only that the parking brake is applied. You mustbe sure the parking brake is fully applied before leavingthe vehicle. When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward thecurb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on anuphill grade. ...

BRAKE SYSTEM In the event power assist is lost for any reason (forexample, repeated brake applications with the engineoff), the brakes will still function. The effort required tobrake the vehicle will be significantly increased over thatrequired with the power system operating. If either the front o...

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...

• European Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. Tires designed to this standard havethe tire size molded into the sidewall beginning withthe section width. The letter ⬙ P ⬙ is absent from this tire size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H • LT(Light Truck)-Metric tire sizing is b...

Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = 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: The proper cold tire inflation pressure for pas- senger cars is listed on either the face of the driver’s dooror the driver’s side “B” pillar. For vehicles other thanpassenger cars, the cold tire inflation pressures are listedon either the s...

Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the:1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle2) the total weight your vehicle can carry3) the tire size designed for your vehicle4) the cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rearand spare tire...

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....

Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speedswithin posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi-tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at highspeeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is veryimportant. Increased tire pressure and redu...

Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use withradial tires. It is engineered to be used on your stylevehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, theoriginal tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein-stalled at the first opportunity. WARNING! Tem...

WARNING! 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 injuresomeone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels fasterthan 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. Anddon’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter...

Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of manycharacteristics. They should be inspected regularly forwear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu-facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva-lent to the originals in size, quality and performancewhen re...

CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different sizemay result in false speedometer and odometer read-ings. Alignment And Balance Poor suspension alignment may result in: • Fast tire wear. • Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sidedwear. • Vehicle pull to right or left. Tires ma...

TIRE CHAINS Use “Class S” chains only on the rear tires on Dakotatrucks, or other traction aids that meet SAE Type “S”specifications. NOTE: Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle, as recommended by the chain manufacturer. CAUTION! To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe the...

These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ-ing link and cable (radial) chains. Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires ofDakota trucks. NOTE: The use of class “S” chains is permitted on Dakotas with P245/70R16 tires. CAUTION! Do not use tire chains on 4x4 Dakota trucksequi...

TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate atdifferent loads and perform different steering, driving,and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear atunequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat-terns. These effects can be reduced by timely rotat...

FUEL REQUIREMENTS All engines are designed to meet all emis-sions regulations and provide excellentfuel economy and performance when us-ing high quality unleaded “regular” gaso-line having an octane rating of 87. Theroutine use of premium gasoline is notrecommended. Under normal conditions the use o...

It is even more important to look for gasolines withoutMMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levelshigher than allowed in the United States. MMT is pro-hibited in Federal and California reformulated gasolines. Materials Added To Fuel All gasolines sold in the United States are required tocontain ...

CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission controlsystem could result from using an improper fueltank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting capcould let impurities into the fuel system. WARNING! • Never allow any lit smoking materials near thevehicles while removing the cap or filling thet...

• When pulling a heavy load or driving a fully loadedvehicle when the humidity is low and the temperatureis high, use a premium unleaded fuel to help preventspark knock. If spark knock persists, lighten the load,or engine piston damage may result. • The use of fuel additives which are now being sold...

• Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte-nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every timethe vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditionsrepaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all sidewindows fully open. • Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle toprevent carbon mon...

A scorching odor may be detected if you continue to runa malfunctioning engine. The odor may indicate severeand abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, thevehicle should be stopped, the engine shut off and thevehicle allowed to cool. Service, including a tune-up tomanufacturer’s specification...

TRAILER TOWING To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirementsand recommendations in this manual concerning ve-hicles used for trailer towing. Definitions The following trailer towing related terminology defini-tions will assist in understanding the subsequent sec-tions: GROSS COMBINATION WEI...

Consider the following items when computing theweight on the rear axle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipmentput in or on your vehicle. NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additionalfacto...

• Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. This could causeinadequate braking and possible personal injury. • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000lbs. (907 kg). • Use an approve...

Tongue Weight is the weight placed on the vehicle’strailer hitch by the trailer. Always load a trailer with 60%to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places10% to 15% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Trailer sway control and equalizing hitch are required fortongue weights...

NOTE: When towing a trailer, the following require- ments must be adhered to: • GCWR must not be exceeded • Total weight must be distributed between the towvehicle and the trailer such that the following four(4) ratings are not exceeded: 1. GVWR 2. GTW 3. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch u...

If you regularly pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,stop and turn signals on the trailer are recommended formotoring safety. When the additional trailer lighting is connected to thevehicle, the flasher does not provide an indication ofoutside lamp/bulb failure. Therefore, an occasional v...

The electrical connections are all complete to the vehiclebut you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.Refer to the following illustrations. Cooling System Tips—Trailer Towing To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-heating, take the following actions: • City Driving When stoppe...

• Highway Driving Reduce speed. • Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily. • See Cooling System Operating information in theMaintenance section of this manual for more informa-tion. To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheat-ing, turn the “TOW/HAUL” feature on when driving inhilly areas o...

CAUTION! Using this vehicle for snowplow applications cancause damage to the vehicle. WARNING! Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could ad-versely affect performance of the airbag system in anaccident. Do not expect that the airbag will performas described earlier in this manual RECREATIONAL TOWIN...

Recreational Towing 4WD Models 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 HD transfer cases must be shifted into Neutral (N) for recreational towing.The Neutral (N) selection button is located ...

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...

CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow baron your vehicle. The bumper face bar will bedamaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft becausefluid will leak from the transfer case and damageinternal parts. TRACTION When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for awedge of water...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 䡵 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 䡵 Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 ▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The flasher switch is on the top of the steering column,just behind the steering wheel. Press the flasher switchand all front and rear directional signals will flashintermittently. Press the switch a second time to turn off the emergencyflashers. This is an emergency warning s...

ADDING FUEL If using a portable fuel container, it should have a flexiblenozzle long enough to reach past the restriction in thefuel filler tube. WARNING! A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into aportable container that is in a vehicle or on a truckbed. You could be burned. Always place gas con...

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE Jack Location In the Dakota, the scissor jack and tire changing tools forClub Cab models are stowed in a compartment under therear passenger seat. Quad Cab model scissor jack and tirechanging tools are accessed by lifting up the rear passen-ger seat. The jack is secured in place...

WARNING! The jack is designed as a tool for changing tires only.The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle forservice purposes, unless suitable supports are placedunder the vehicle as a safety measure. The vehicleshould be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoidice or slippery areas. Removin...

• Rotate clockwise to stow the spare tire. Inserting Lug Wrench and Extension Turning Lug Wrench and Extension WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 277 6

It is recommended that you stow the flat or spare toavoid tangling the loose cable. NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or otherpower tools is not recommended and can damage thewinch. Tire Changing Procedure WARNING! Getting under a j...

Preparations Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice orslippery areas. Set the parking brake and place the gearselector in PARK (automatic transmission). On FourWheel Drive vehicles, shift the transfer case to the “4L”position. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of t...

Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure thatthe jack will not damage surrounding truck parts andadjust the jack position as required. 4. By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise, raise thevehicle until the wheel just clears the surface. WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can...

6. Using the wheel wrench, finish tightening the nuts ina crisscross pattern. Correct nut tightness is 85-115 ft. lbs.(115-155 N·m) torque. If in doubt about the correcttightness, have them checked with a torque wrench byyour dealer or at a service station. WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forwa...

WARNING! Do not connect the cable to the negative post of thedischarge battery. The resulting electrical sparkcould cause the battery to explode. During cold weather when temperatures are belowfreezing point, electrolyte in a discharged batterymay freeze. Do not attempt jump starting becausethe batt...

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency towhooks. WARNING! Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuckvehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury ordeath. WARNING! Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with towhooks. Tow straps and chains may break, caus...

CAUTION! Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue avehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks fortow truck hookup or highway towing. You coulddamage your vehicle. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to preventdamage to your vehicle. Use of safety chai...

NOTE: Towing the vehicle at more than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for more than 15 miles (25 km) can cause severetransmission damage. 288 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment 3.7L V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 䡵 Engine Compartment 4.7L/4.7HO V-8 . . . . . . . . 293 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . . . 294 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maint...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.7L V6 292 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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...

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system candetermine if the fuel filler cap is loose, improperlyinstalled, or damaged. A loose fuel filler cap message willbe displayed in the instrument cluster. Tighten the gascap until a ⬙ clicking ⬙ sound is heard. This is ...

vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/Mstation can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is onwith the engine running. REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine Mopar 威 parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in-sure the designed performance. Damage or...

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed yourvehicle. Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixedmaintenance intervals, there are other items that shouldoperate satisfactorily without periodic maintena...

7. Add oil only if the level is below the “SAFE” range (ator below the “ADD” mark) on the engine oil levelindicator (dipstick). Adding one quart of oil when thereading is at the ADD mark will result in a reading at thetop of the SAFE zone on these engines. CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling the cr...

• More than 50% of your driving is at sustained highspeeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). • Trailer towing, Taxi, Police or delivery service (com-mercial service). • Off-Road or desert operation. • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)fuel. NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then...

Engine Oil Identification (API) Symbol There is a symbol to aid you in selecting the properengine oil. This symbol means that the oil hasbeen certified by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). Themanufacture only recommendsAPI Certified engine oils thatmeet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Mater...

Materials Added to Engine Oils The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi-tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) tothe engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product andit’s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad-ditives. Disposing of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filter...

To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignitionwhen the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is inmotion. • Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing thevehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wiresdisconnected or removed,...

To determine the battery charge, check the battery testindicator (if equipped) on top of the battery. Refer to theillustration. CAUTION! It is essential when replacing the cables on thebattery that the positive cable is attached to thepositive post and the negative cable is attached to thenegative p...

also be given to hood latching components to insureproper function. When performing other underhood ser-vices, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catchshould be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice ayear, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a ...

WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solventsare flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Caremust be exercised when filling or working aroundthe washer solution. After the engine has warmed, operate the defroster for afew minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing orfreezing the f...

CAUTION! Mixing of coolants other than specified (non-HOAT), may result in engine damage and decreasedcorrosion protection. If a non-HOAT coolant is intro-duced into the cooling system in an emergency, itshould be replaced with the specified coolant assoon as possible. Do not use plain water alone o...

WARNING! Never add coolant to the radiator when the engine isoverheated. Do not loosen or remove pressure cap tocool overheated engine. The coolant is under pres-sure and severe scalding could result. Coolant Pressure Cap The coolant pressure cap must be fully tightened toprevent loss of coolant, an...

attention should be given to examining hose surfacesnearest to high heat sources, such as the exhaust mani-fold. Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted orcollapsed. Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure theyare secure and no leaks are present. You are urged to use only the ma...

6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level onboth sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT”(upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat-ing temperature. Verify that solid coating of oil is seen onboth sides of the dipstick. If the fluid is low, add asrequired into the...

Transfer Case Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks. If a fluid leak isevident the transfer case fluid level may be low. Have thetransfer case serviced immediately. CAUTION! Damage may result from operation of the vehiclewith low transfer case fluid. The transfer case fluid should be drained and...

differential. Rear axle fluid level should be 1/4 ⬙ (6.35mm) below filler plug hole for 8 1/4 ⬙ axles and should be 5/8 ⬙ (16mm) below filler plug for 9 1/4 ⬙ axles. Front Axle Front Axle fluid level should be at the bottom of the fillplug. Selection of Lubricating Grease The National Lubricating Gr...

• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffingthat may diminish the gloss or thin out the paintfinish. CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materialssuch as steel wool or scouring powder, which willscratch metal and painted surfaces. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty road...

• If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are wellpackaged and sealed. • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, considermud or stone shields behind each wheel. • Use Mopar 威 touch up paint on scratches as soon as possible. Your ...

contain “Mini”fuses and plug-in “ISO” relays. A labelinside the latching cover of the Power Distribution Cen-ters identifies each component for ease of replacement, ifnecessary. These fuses and relays can be obtained fromyour dealer. CAUTION! When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to useonly a...

REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb No. Dome Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WL212–2 Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567 Overhead Console Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Reading Light . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

7. Reverse procedure to install new Headlamp bulb intothe headlamp assembly. NOTE: These are Halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingerscould cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulblife. Front Park and Turn Signal Lamp. • Open the hood. • Rem...

• Rotate bulb socket 1/4 turn and remove socket fromhousing. • Pull bulb straight from socket. • Reverse procedure to install new turn signal bulb. Removing Turn Signal Bulb Disconnecting Turn Signal Connector MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 335 7

Rear Side Marker, Taillamps/Stoplamp, and TurnSignal Bulbs — Replacement 1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bedsheetmetal. 2. Pull the taillamp housing straight out from the body. Removing the Two (2) Screws Pulling Housing From Body 336 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

3. Rotate the bulb socket from the housing. 4. Pull bulb straight out of socket. Rotating Bulb Socket From Housing Pulling Bulb From Socket MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 337 7

5. Reverse Procedure to install bulb and housing. Placethe two raised blocks passed the body. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp And Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lensto the body as shown. Sliding Raised Blocks Past Body Removing Screws 338 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

License Lamps 1. Using a screw driver pry black rubber housing fromthe bumper. 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Removing Housing From Bumper Rotating Socket MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 7

3. Pull bulb from socket. 4. Reverse procedure for installation. Fog Lamps 1. Disconnect connector from fog lamp by raising wireharness lock tab and pulling on wire harness connector. 2. Rotate fog lamp bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise andpull to remove from fog lamp housing. 3. Reverse Procedure to i...

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel 3.7L/4.7L, 87 Octane 22 Gal. 83L 4.7L HO, 91 Octane, Recommended Not Required 22 Gal 83L 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 4.7L HO, SAE 5W-30, API Certified 6 Qt. 5.7L Cooling System (in...

Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic Transmission Mopar 威 ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Manual Transmission (Getrag 238) Mopar 威 ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Transfer Case Mopar 威 ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Front Axle SAE 75W-90 Multipurpose Type...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 348 䡵 Emissions Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 ▫ Schedu...

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 proper func-tioning of the emission control system. These, and allother maintenance services included in this m...

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, or at 3months whichever comes first. X X X X X Rotate tires. X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect engine air cleaner filter, repla...

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 Rotate tires. X X X X X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine ...

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 Rotate tires. X X X X Drain and refill tranfer case fluid (4X4). X Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60months. X...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer whohas access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter(TTY) in the United States can communicate with themanufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for yourvehicle to help protect you from the hi...

MOPAR 姞 PARTS Mopar 威 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...

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Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283Gas Caution . . . . ....

Intermittent Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274,278Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Key, Replacement . . . ...

Reception, Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....