Dodge 2006 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 Immobilizer — If Equipped . . . . . . .10 䡵 Ignition And Steering Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 ▫ M...

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...

on the remaining transmitters will work. If the vehicle ismoving 5 mph or more, then all the transmitter buttonsare disabled for all keys. NOTE: The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with remote starting systems. Use of thesesystems may result in vehicle starting problems and aloss of ...

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance couldvoid the user’s authority to operate the equipment. IGNITION AND STEERING LOCK Insert the key fully, and then turn the switch to one of thefive illustrated positions. The key can be inserted orwithdr...

easily. The key can be inserted or withdrawn only in theLOCK position. Push in on the key in the ignition lockcylinder to rotate to the LOCK position. NOTE: The steering wheel will lock when the key is removed, and the steering wheel is turned 115 degreesfrom center clockwise and 65 degrees counterc...

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. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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 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 lock switch hasoccurred. NOTE: This customer programmable feature is enabled when your veh...

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 hold boththe LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, simultaneously for 2seconds 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 position...

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...

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 failwhen you need it. You could be injured if the airbag system is notthere to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring,including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steerin...

• 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 for your protection. Promptly check fuse blockfor blown fuses. Refe...

NOTE: The Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch is not available in the Quad Cab. To Shut Off the Passenger Frontal Airbag Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/OffSwitch, push the key in and turn clockwise, and removethe key from the switch. This will shut off the passenger frontal airbag. The...

belt-positioning booster seat. The child and boosterseat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt. 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 isaga...

seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rearof the seat cushion where it meets the seat back, and arejust visible when you lean into the vehicle to install thechild restraint. You will easily feel them if you run yourfinger along the intersection of the seatback and seatcushion surfaces...

locking retractor seat belts, refer to ⬙ Automatic Locking Mode ⬙ earlier in this section. If you have trouble tighten- ing the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint becausethe buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt pathopening on the restraint, follow these steps. If the buckleis webbing...

WARNING! With a child restraint installed in the rear driver orpassenger side locations, use care when adjustingthe front seat(s) rearward, to avoid the front seatback coming in contact with the belted child directlybehind the seat. The child could be injured. WARNING! Improper installation can lead...

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 Double Cab THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 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 73 2

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . .79 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

CAUTION! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,never spray any cleaning solution directly onto themirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth andwipe the mirror clean. Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a s...

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 ...

Headset Profile), you may not be able to use any UCon-nect™ features. Refer to your cellular service provider orthe phone manufacturer for details. The UConnect™ system is fully integrated with thevehicle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect™system can either be adjusted from the radio volumec...

• 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...

Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through theUConnect™ system if the feature(s) are available on yourcellular service plan. For example, if your cellular serviceplan provides three-way calling, this feature can beaccessed through the UConnect™ system. Check withyour cellular...

Redial • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Redial. ⬙ • The UConnect™ system will call the last number thatwas dialed on your cellular phone. Note: this may notbe the last number dialed from the UConnect™ sys-tem. Call Continuation Call cont...

• After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to(English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped). • Continue to follow the system prompts to completelanguage selection. After selecting one of the languages, all prompts andvoice commands will be i...

Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phonekeypad and still use the UConnect™ system (whiledialing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercisecaution and take precautionary safety measures). Bydialing a number with your paired Bluetooth™ cellula...

Information Service When using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phonenumber ⬙ #121, ⬙ you can access voice activated automated system to receive news, weather, stocks, traffic, etc.related information. Advanced Phone Connectivity Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone The UConnect™ system all...

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 ...

The power seat controls are on the outboard side of thedriver’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 Power Seat Control Location Up, D...

control seat height. Change the seat angle by using thetwo toggle switches, tilting it up or down. 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...

heat level. Flashing indicator lights on the switch indicatethat the Heated Seat system needs servicing. WARNING! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skinbecause of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-tion or other physical condition mus...

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...

NOTE: If the front wiper is operating when the ignition is turned off, the wiper will automatically return to the ⬙ Park ⬙ position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wipers will resume operation. Windshield Washers To use the washer, push in on the washer knob on the endof the multifunction contro...

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 speed will be established. Tapping the ACCEL button once will result in a speedincrease (refer to the table below for the speed for yourspecif...

To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When thepedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. NOTE: When driving uphill, at elevations above 2,000 feet (610 meters), or when the vehicle is heavily loaded(especially when towing) the vehicle may slow bel...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console has the following features: • Courtesy Lights • Garage Door Opener — If Equipped • Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer — IfEquipped Courtesy/Reading Lights Near the front of the console are two courtesy/readinglights. Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights...

COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER This feature allows you to choose between a compass/temperature display and one of four trip conditions beingmonitored. US/M Button Use this button to change the display from U.S. to metricmeasurement units. RESET Button Use this button to reset the following d...

After completing one 360° turn, with the vehicle travelingless than 5 mph (8 km/h), in an area free from large metalor metallic objects, the CAL symbol will turn off and thecompass will function normally. Manual Compass Calibration NOTE: To ensure proper compass calibration, make sure the compass va...

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...

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink 威 Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper-ate devices such as garage door openers, motorizedgates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at thepush of a button. The Universal Transceiver operate...

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...

2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1-3inches (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink buttons whilekeeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLinkbutton that you want to train and the hand-held trans-mitter buttons. Do not release the buttons until step ...

If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with ⴖ Program- ming ⴖ steps 6-8 to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage dooropener). 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit)in the garage,...

HomeLink 威 is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls, Inc. POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The sunroof control is located on the headliner betweenthe sun visors. Press and hold the switch rearward to fully open thesunroof. The sunroof can be stopped at any positionbetween closed and full open. Momentaril...

Press and hold the “V” button in the center of the sunroofswitch to open the vent. The sunroof can be stopped atany position between closed and full vent. To close thesunroof from the vent position, press and hold the switchforward. Releasing the switch will stop the movement of the sunroof and the ...

The instrument panel outlet can be reconfigured by thecustomer to operate only when the ignition is On (switchbattery fed) or with the ignition switch On/Off (batteryfed) to allow for cellular phone charging and/or opera-tion while the ignition is Off. This can be done by movingthe power outlet (swi...

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. Front Cup Holders – Double Cab with Automatic Rear Cu...

TAILGATE REMOVAL To simplify mounting 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 remove the cables from the box whilemaintaining a 45° angle. 3. Lift the tailgate off of the pivot on the passenger sideby ...

refer to the Consumer Information Truck-Camper Load-ing document located in your Owner’s Manual packet oravailable from your dealer. For safety reasons, follow allinstructions on this important document. General Information The Manufacturer’s Warranty does not apply to bodymodifications and special ...

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

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 150 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 151 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank whenignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge indicates engine coolanttemperature. Any reading within the normalrange indicates that the cooling system is operat- ing satis...

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...

CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the MIL on could causedamage to the engine control system. It also couldaffect fuel economy and driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converterdamage and power loss will soon occur. Immediateservice is required. 24. Airbag Indicator The indicator ligh...

30. 4LOCK Indicator Indicates transfer case is in 4LOCK position. 31. Odometer/Trip Odometer Button Press this button to toggle between the odometer and thetrip odometer display. Holding the button in resets thetrip odometer reading. RADIO RECEPTION INFORMATION AM Reception AM radio signals usually ...

display. On the AM/FM/CD (single-disc) radio only oneof the two, time or frequency is displayed. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune /Audio control. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side T...

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/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volu...

NOTE: In Hands Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the MUTE button mutes the microphone. SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search forthe next listenable station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (ifequipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at eachlistenable station bef...

TUNE Control (Radio Mode) Turn the right side rotary control clockwise to increase orcounter-clockwise to decrease the frequency. AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Press the button to select AM or FM Modes. Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Press the rotary TUNE control and BASS will be dis-played. Turn t...

selected 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 byrepeating the above procedure with this exception: Pressthe SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the displayw...

RND/SET Button (Random Play Button) (CDMode) Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the selections on thecompact disc in random order to provide an interestingchange of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomlyselected track. Press and hol...

Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — IfEquipped Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’sManual. SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIOWITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDSFREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENTSYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lo...

RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CDMODE for CD Audio Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the selections on thecompact disc in random order to provide an interestingchange of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomlyselected tr...

• Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a 3-character extension) • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a 3-character extension) Multisession disc formats are supported...

MPEG Specification Sampling Frequency (kHz) Bit rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and album...

MSG or INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and MSG or INFO button while playing MP3 disc.The radio scrolls through the following TAG information:Song Title, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if avail-able). Press the MSG or INFO button once more to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ priority mode. Pr...

Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (IfEquipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’sManual. Operating Instructions - Video EntertainmentSystem (VES 威 ) (If Equipped) Refer to separate Video Entertainment System (VES 威 ) Guide. SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio u...

Electronic Serial Number/Sirius IdentificationNumber (ESN/SID) The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num-ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radiosystem. To access the ESN/SID, refer to the followingsteps: ESN/SID Access With REF Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESS...

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 in theform of short audio mutes. • Driving under wide bridges or along t...

COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the compact discs in good condition, take thefollowing precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching thesurface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid ...

The mode control (at the right of thecontrol panel) can be set in any of thefollowing positions: NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions betweenthe major modes. These intermediate positions are iden-tified by the small dots. Recirculation M...

the windshield, and the demister outlets located at theedge of each side of the instrument panel. Blower Control The rotary knob on the left ofthe control panel is the blower control. Turn the knobclockwise to one of the fourpositions to obtain the blowerspeed you desire. To turn theblower off, turn...

Side window demisters direct air flow specifically to thewindow glass to help prevent interior fogging of theglass. They are located in the extreme outside upperedges of the instrument panel. The demisters also pro-vide extra air ducts for circulation. They are in operationwhenever the Floor, Mix or...

Operation Tips Chart 194 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 ▫ Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 ▫ 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...

CAUTION! When descending a hill, be very careful to downshiftone gear at a time to prevent overspeeding theengine which can cause valve damage. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION NV233/243 GII Transfer Case OperatingInformation/Precautions The NV233/243 is an electric shift transfer case and isoperated by t...

NOTE: The transfer case Neutral (N) position is to be used for recreational towing only. See Recreational Tow-ing section for specific procedures on shifting into andout of Neutral (N). Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights Transfer case position indicator lights are located on theinstrument clust...

NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or rear wheels are spinning. The NV233/243 trans-fer case is not equipped with a synchronizer and there-fore the front and rear driveshaft speeds must be equalfor the shift to take place. Shifting while only the front orrear wheels are spinni...

4HI 4 Wheel Drive High Range - Locks the front and reardriveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels torotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose orslippery road surfaces only. 4LO 4 Wheel Drive Low Range - Low speed 4 wheel drive.Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. ...

return the control knob back to the original position,make certain all shift requirements have been met, waitfive (5) seconds and try the shift again. 2WD to 4HI or 4HI to 2WD Rotate the 4WD Control Switch to the desired position.Shifts between 2WD and 4HI can be done with thevehicle stopped or in m...

3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case controlswitch to the desired position. 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (notflashing), shift transmission back into gear (release clutchon manual transmissions). Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. 2. With the...

When operating your vehicle in 4LO, the engine speed isapproximately three times that of the AWD or 4HIpositions at a given road speed. Take care not to over-speed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Proper operation of 4 wheel drive vehicles depends ontires of equal size, type and circum...

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

return the control knob back to the original position,make certain all shift requirements have been met, waitfive (5) seconds and try the shift again. AWD to 4HI or 4HI to AWD Rotate the 4WD Control Switch to the desired position.Shifts between AWD and 4HI can be done with thevehicle stopped or in m...

PARKING BRAKE The foot operated parking brake is positioned below thelower left corner of the instrument panel. To release theparking brake, pull the parking brake release handle. Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked andthe gear-shift lever is in the PARK position. Whenparking on a hi...

WARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-ing your vehicle, or the vehicle may roll and causedamage or injury. Also be certain to leave anautomatic transmission in Park. Failure to do somay cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage orinjury. • Be sure the parking brake is fully dise...

When you are in a severe braking condition involvinguse of the Anti-lock Brake System, you will experiencesome pedal drop as the vehicle comes to a stop. This isthe result of the system reverting to the base brakesystem. Engagement of the Anti-lock Brake System may beaccompanied by a pulsing sensati...

WARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steeringassist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.Service should be obtained as soon as possible. CAUTION! Prolong operation of the steering system at the endof the steering wheel travel will increase the steeringfluid temperature and shou...

TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 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. Ti...

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 is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side“B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the:1) number of people that ca...

Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceedthe load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Youwill not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if youadhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tireinflation pressures specified on the “Tire and LoadingInformation” ...

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....

CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al-ways reinstall the valve stem cap–if equipped. Thiswill prevent moisture and dirt from entering thevalve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always“cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold t...

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...

Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varyingfactors including but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! Tires and spare tire should be replaced after sixyears, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure tofollow this warning can result in sud...

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...

CAUTION! To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe thefollowing precautions: • Because of limited chain clearance between tires and othersuspension components, it is important that only chainsin good condition are used. Broken chains can causeserious vehicle damage. Stop the vehicle ...

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 All engines are designed to meet all emis-sions regulations and provide excellentfuel economy and performance ...

ADDING FUEL NOTE: If fuel is poured from a portable container, the container should have a flexible nozzle long enough toextend into the fuel filler tube. CAUTION! To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “topoff” the fuel tank after filling. NOTE: When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, t...

Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’sperformance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance,damage the emission control system. • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignitionmalfunctions, ...

CAUTION! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if yourvehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. Inthe event of engine malfunction, particularly involv-ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin-ued operation of your vehicle ...

then be determined separately to be sure that the load isproperly distributed over front and rear axle. Weighingthe vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the frontor rear axles has been exceeded but the total load iswithin the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shiftedfrom front to rear or rea...

Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailerplus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment(permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙ loaded and ready for operation ⬙ condition. The recom- mended way to measure GTW is to put your f...

Trailer Hitch Classification The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 2,000lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations tothe standard equipment. Your vehicle may be factoryequipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000lbs (907 kg) with the optional Trailer Tow Prep Package...

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer WeightRatings) NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maxi- mum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following websiteaddresses: • http:// www.dodge.com/towing . • http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada). Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60...

• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipmentput in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the driver and all passengers. NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additionalfactory-installed options, or dealer-installed options,must be con...

actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped witha hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronicbrake controller is not required. − Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000lbs (907 kg). CAUTION! If the trailer weighs m...

NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehiclebut you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.Refer to the following illustrations. Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stoppingand backing the...

If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing,all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutchslippage. Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission The “D” range can be selected when towing. However, iffrequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “TOWHAUL” or “OD/OFF” range shoul...

Towing Tips — Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-heating, take the following actions: − City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, put transmissionin neutral and increase engine idle speed. − Highway Driving Reduce speed. − Air Conditioning Turn off tempora...

WARNING! Snowplows, winches, and other aftermarket equip-ment should not be added to the front end of yourvehicle. The airbag crash sensors may be affected bythe change in the front end structure. The airbagscould deploy unexpectedly or could fail to deployduring a collision resulting in serious inj...

NOTE: Items 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met prior to depressing the Neutral (N) selection button,and must continue to be met until the 4 seconds elapsesand the shift has been completed. If any of these require-ments (with the exception of 3 - Key ON) are not metprior to depressing the ...

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...

2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first becomevisible. 4. Keep tires properly inflated. 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle andthe car in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop. EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE The equ...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 䡵 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 䡵 Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 ▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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...

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...

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...

If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km )or faster than 30 mph, it must be towed on a flatbed, orwith the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on theground, or with the front end raised and the rear wheelson a towing dolly. NOTE: Towing the vehicle, with the rear wheels on the gro...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment 3.7L V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 䡵 Engine Compartment 4.7L/4.7HO V-8 . . . . . . . . 303 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . . . 304 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maint...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.7L V6 302 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

cap until a ⬙ clicking ⬙ sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the odometerreset button to turn the message off. If the problempersists, the message will appear the next time thevehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. Ifthe problem is dete...

DEALER SERVICE Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, specialtools and equipment to perform all service operations inan expert manner. Service manuals are available whichinclude detailed service information for your vehicle.Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedureyourself. NO...

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Turn Off the engine and allow approximately 5 min-utes for the oil to settle to the bottom of the crankcase. 3. Remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 4. Wipe the engine oil level indicator (dipstick) clean. 5. Install the engine oil level in...

Frequency Of Oil Change Road conditions and your style of driving affect theinterval at which your oil should be changed. Check thefollowing to determine if ANY apply to you: • Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C). • Stop and Go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty condit...

should also be checked periodically. Make sure that theseunits are always clean. This will tend to reduce to aminimum the amount of abrasive material that may enterthe engine. Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under alltypes of operating conditions, the manufacture onl...

Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-ber should not be used. Synthetic Engine Oils There are a number of engine oils being promoted aseither synthetic or semi-synthetic. If you chose to usesuch a product, use only those oils th...

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,...

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 post. Battery posts are marked (+) positiveand negative (-) and identified on the battery case.Also, if a “fast charger” is used ...

Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints All four wheel drive models are equipped with fourconstant velocity joints. Periodic lubrication of thesejoints is not required. However, the joint boot should beinspected for external leakage or damage periodically. Ifexternal leakage or damage is evident, the j...

Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice fromthe windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact withpetroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. Windshield Washers The fluid reservoir should be checked for fluid level atregular intervals. When freezing weather is anticipated,fl...

children. If ingested, contact a physician or poison con-trol specialist in your area. Clean up any ground spillsimmediately. Recommended Engine Coolant This vehicle has been factory filled with an EthyleneGlycol based engine coolant with long life corrosioninhibitors (called HOAT, for Hybrid Organi...

Adding Coolant When adding coolant, or refilling the system, a minimumsolution of 50% recommended HOAT ethylene glycolengine coolant (antifreeze) and distilled water should beused. Use higher concentrations (not to exceed 70%) iftemperatures below ⫺ 34°F ( ⫺ 37°C) are anticipated. Use only high puri...

WARNING! The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on thecoolant pressure cap are a safety precaution. Heatcauses pressure to build up in the cooling system. Toprevent scalding or injury, do not remove the pres-sure cap when the system is hot or under pressure. Coolant Level The coolant bottle system prov...

PCV valve and passage with increasing mileage. Havethe PCV valve, hoses, and passages checked for properoperation at the intervals specified. If the valve isplugged or sticking, replace with a new valve – Do not attempt to clean the oil PCV valve! Check ventilating hose for indication of damage or p...

WARNING! Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure.You could have an accident. If you see any sign ofcracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brakehoses replaced immediately. Clutch Hydraulic System The clutch hydraulic system is a sealed maintenance freesystem. In the event of leakage o...

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 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...

• 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 ...

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 57 20 Amp Yellow Airbag System # 2 58 20 Amp Yellow Heated Seats 59 10 Amp Red HVAC Module 60 10 Amp Red ABS Module 61 20 Amp Yellow FCM3 (Re- verse Lamps) CAUTION! When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to useonly a fuse having the correct amperage ...

BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamps Removing Attaching Screw Removing Headlamp Assembly 342 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the 3 screws attaching the headlamp housingto the inner panel. 3. Grasp the headlamp and pull firmly to disengage theheadlamp housing from the fender panel. 4. While firmly holding the headlamp housing in yourhands unlock and disconnect Headlamp bulb connector. 5. Twist 1...

6. 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 347 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 348 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 349 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 350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

2. Remove housing from Cab 3. Remove connector from housing tab for more clear-ance. Removing Housing from Cab Removing Connector from Tab MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 7

6. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-ing. 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 353 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 . . . . . . . . 360 䡵 Emissions Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 ▫ 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) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3months whichever comes first. X X X X X Rotate tires. X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correctstowage. X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front...

Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3 monthswhichever comes first. X X X X Rotate tires. X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done ...

Schedule “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000) [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 spare tire for proper pressure and correctstowage. X X X X X Check transfer...

Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) [Months] [102] [108] [114] [120] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X Rotate tires. X X X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X X X Drain and refill tranfer case fluid (4X...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SpeechImpaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, themanufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its CustomerCenter. Any hearing or speech impaired customer whohas access to a TDD or a ...

WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms andprovisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable tothis vehicle. MOPAR 姞 PARTS Mopar 威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep yourvehicle o...

PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either thewebsite or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas-tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac-cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please callfor an order form. NOTE: A street address is required when o...

Call Toll Free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at: • www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com • www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORMTIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab-lished...

on specified government test surfaces of asphalt andconcrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-mance. WARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does notinclude acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, orpeak traction characteri...

Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293Gas Caution . . . . ....

Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Center Seat Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . 119Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284,288Jacking Instructions . . . ....

License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152,153Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . 157Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328,357 Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . ...

Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . . 386 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224Parking On Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch . . ...

Radio, Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182Radio (Sound Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160,168Rear Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Rear Window Defroster . . . ....