Dodge 2007 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. INTRODUCTION 7 1

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 䡵 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .15 ▫ If...

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the keycode numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers canbe used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Askyour dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safeplace. Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transmission Place the shi...

NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the lever in PARK, the key may become trapped temporarilyin the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to theright slightly, then remove the key as described. If amalfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in theignition cylinder t...

Manual Transmission—If Equipped When the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, thesteering and ignition systems are locked to provideantitheft protection for your vehicle. It may be difficult toturn the key from the LOCK position when starting yourvehicle. Move the steering wheel left and right wh...

STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steeringwheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with-out the ignition key. If the steering wheel is moved nomore than 1/2 turn in either direction and the key is notin the ignition switch, the steering wheel wi...

the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two (2)seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start theengine. NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is consid- ered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition lockcylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on...

NOTE: When having the Sentry Key System serviced, bring all vehicle keys to the dealer. Customer Key Programming You can program new keys to the system if you have twovalid keys by doing the following: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) tomatch the ignition switch lock cylinder ke...

General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may bereceived, including interference that...

The security system will also disarm, if the vehicle isstarted with a programmed Sentry Key. If an unpro-grammed Sentry Key is used to start a vehicle, the enginewill start and run for 2 seconds and then shut down.After six unsuccessful attempts at starting the engine, thesystem will shut down until...

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors oractivate the panic alarm from distances a minimum of 66feet (20 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter. Thetransmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activatethe system. NOTE: The line of transmission must not be b...

3. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, bypressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the transmitter. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the SecurityAlarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm...

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter, while you are inside the vehicle, will activate the SecurityAlarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activatedwill cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK buttonto deactivate the Security Alarm. 6. If the desired programming was not achieved...

To cancel the Panic mode press and release the PANICbutton on the transmitter a second time. Panic mode willautomatically cancel after 3 minutes or if the vehicle isstarted or exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). During the PanicMode, the door locks and remote keyless entry systemswill function normally. Panic...

NOTE: When entering program mode using that fob, all other programmed transmitters will be erased and youwill have to reprogram them for your vehicle. Use the following procedure to program additional keyfobs if the vehicle is not equipped with Sentry Key: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. ...

NOTE: If you do not have a programmed transmitter, contact your dealer for details. Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery (2 required) isCR2032. 1. If the key fob is equipped with a screw, remove thescrew. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use aflat blade to pry the two hal...

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote startingsystem, which will allow the vehicle to be started fromdistances up to approximately 300 feet away from thevehicle using the remote keyless entry key fob which ispart of your ignition key. In order to remote star...

WARNING! For personal security and safety in the event of anaccident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as wellas when you park and leave the vehicle. WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingchildren in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for anumber of reasons. A child or others co...

locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden-tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the keyor closing the door will allow the locks to operate. Achime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch anda door is open, as a reminder to remove the key. • The driver’s door is open w...

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, slide the lever UPto engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child-protection locks. Wh...

NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the door lock switch to the UNLOCK position, rolldown the window and open the door with the outsidedoor handle. WINDOWS Power Windows The control on the left front door has up-down switchesthat give you finger tip control of all four power win-d...

Auto Down (Driver’s Side Only) The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature.Push the window switch past the first detent, release, andthe window will go down automatically. To cancel theAuto Down movement, operate the switch in either theup or down direction and release the switch. Window Loc...

with the rear windows open, open the front and rearwindows together to minimize the buffeting. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems. These include the frontand rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, kneebolsters, front ai...

of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking theinside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions except the front center seatingposition (with full bench seat) have combination lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing ret...

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

6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing toallow the belt to retract fully. WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collisionand leave you with no protection. ...

loose end of the webbing. Wear the lap belt snug againstthe hips. Sit back and erect in the seat, then adjust the beltas tightly as is comfortable. Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for front outboard seating positions areequipped with pretensioning devices that are designed toremove any slack ...

WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front airbagcovers or attempt to manually open them. You maydamage the airbags and you could be injured be-cause the airbags are no longer functional. Theseprotective covers for the airbag cushions are de-signed to open only when the airbags are inflat...

Here are some simple steps you can follow to minimizethe risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years and under should always ridebuckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint. Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a...

WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to moresevere injuries in a collision. The airbags workwith your seat belt to restrain you properly. Insome collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all.Always wear your seat belts even though youhave airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel o...

• Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners • Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light (Ex-tended Cab Vehicles Only) • Passenger Side frontal Airbag ON/OFF Switch (Ex-tended Cab Vehicles Only). How the Airbag System Works • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines if a front...

WARNING! Ignoring the AIRBAG warning light in your instru-ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbagsto protect you in a collision. If the light does notcome on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if itcomes on as you drive, have the airbag systemchecked right away. NOTE: Children 12 year...

belted properly and do not position items in the areawhere the window bag inflates. This especially appliesto children. The window bag is only about 3-1/2inches (9 cm) thick when it is inflated. • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger, and position eve...

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 airbagsystem. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, anyor all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometime...

WARNING! Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannotprotect you in another collision. Have the airbags,and both front seat belt retractor assemblies (w/pretensioners), replaced by an authorized dealer assoon as possible. Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of ...

Enhanced Accident Response System If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electricalsystem remains functional, vehicles equipped withpower door locks will unlock automatically. In addition,approximately 5 seconds after the vehicle has stoppedmoving, the interior lights will light until the ign...

• is a child, age 1 to 12 who must ride in the front seatbecause there is no rear seat, because there is no rearseat position available, or because the child has amedical condition which makes it necessary for thedriver to be able to see the child, • has a medical condition which makes passenger air...

the key from the switch. This will shut off the passengerfrontal airbag. The passenger frontal airbag symbol andthe word “OFF” on the passenger airbag disable (PAD)lamp will illuminate when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position. To Turn On the Passenger Frontal Airbag Place the ignition ke...

• Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbagthat does not have a switch to turn the airbag Off. Anairbag deployment could cause severe injury or deathto infants in this position. Older Children and Child Restraints • Children who weigh...

Club Cab • The Club Cab front and rear right (if equipped with arear seat) passenger seating positions have loweranchorages for LATCH equipped child restraints. Quad Cab • The Quad Cab second row seat has lower anchoragesthat are capable of accommodating LATCH- compatible child seats having flexible...

over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seatcover material. Then attach the tether strap to the anchor-age located on the back of the seat, being careful to routethe tether strap to provide the most direct path betweenthe anchor and the child restraint. If your vehicle isequipped with ...

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. Tether Straps at th...

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 thenthrough the anchor strap outer loop (webbing materialloop), located directly behind the child restraint. 2. Route the tether strap across ...

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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...

Lights Check the operation of all exterior lights. Check turnsignal and high beam indicator lights on the instrumentpanel. Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if f...

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

䡵 Floor Console — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 ▫ Floor Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 䡵 Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped . . . 122 䡵 Cup Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 䡵 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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! 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...

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

after the washer knob is released. It will then resume theintermittent interval previously selected. If the washerknob is pushed, for a period greater than 1 second, whilein the OFF position, the wiper will wipe approximatelythree wipes, after the wash knob is released. To prevent freeze-up of your ...

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...

Programming HomeLink NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom-mended that a new battery be placed in the hand-heldtransmitter of the device being programmed toHomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmis-sion of the radio-frequenc...

vehicle entry. HomeLink operation will be re-storedwhen the Security Alarm has been ⬙ Disarmed ⬙ . If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies. To erase all of the previously trained frequencies, holddown both outside buttons until the green light begins toflash. This device complies ...

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 Sunroof Switch (No C...

the sunroof and the sunroof will remain in the partialvent position until the switch is pushed forward again. Express Open Feature During the Express Open operation, any movement ofthe switch will stop the sunroof and it will remain in apartial open position. Again, momentarily pressing theswitch re...

NOTE: All accessories connected to these outlets should be removed or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in useto protect the battery against discharge (unless the cus-tomer has reconfigured the fuse block to switched batteryfeed). Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF (BatteryFed Configuration) CAU...

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...

Sliding Rear Window – If Equipped A locking device in the center of the window helps toprevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze thelock to release the window. TAILGATE Tailgate Removal To simplify mounting a camper unit with an overhang,the tailgate can be removed quickly. Follow these st...

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 reinstall the tailgate, do the following: 1. Slide the tailgate onto the dri...

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1...

䡵 Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 172 ▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 ▫ CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 䡵 Compact Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 䡵 Sound Box Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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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...

24. SVC (Service) 4WD Indicator The SVC 4WD lights will come on when the ignition keyis turned to the ON position and will stay on for 2seconds. If the light stays on or comes on during driving,it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properlyand that service is required. 25. Cruise Light (Sp...

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...

Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances duringtransmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,and thus remain a part of the AM reception. Theyinterfere very little with the frequency variations thatcarry the FM signal. AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplit...

SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC)RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO ANDHANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate ...

Mode Button (Radio Mode) Press the mode button repeatedly to select between theCD player and Satellite Radio (if equipped). SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Press and release the SEEK button to search for the nextlistenable station in either AM/FM or Satellite (ifequipped) mode. Press the right side of the ...

Operation Instructions - CD Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Inserting The Compact Disc (Single CD Player) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CDlabel facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled intothe CD Player and the CD icon w...

Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, whichallows the user to plug in a portable device such as anMP3 player, cassette player, or microphone and utilizethe vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and playthrough the vehicle speakers. The auxili...

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 lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in ...

TIME Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press this button to change the display from a large CDplaying time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FF (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player willbegin to fast forward until FF is released or RW oranother ...

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 -...

LOAD / EJECT - Eject Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push-button with the corresponding number wherethe CD was loaded and the disc will unloadand move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show ⬙ EJECTING DISC ⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the dis...

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...

System Activation NOTE: Your vehicle’s radio must be on and in satellite mode when the activation process takes place. To activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service, call thetoll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web siteat www.sirius.com. Please have the following informa-tion availab...

one and stop the search. Pressing a pre-set memorybutton during a music type scan, will call up the memorychannel and stop the search. PTY Button ⴖ SEEK ⴖ When the desired program is obtained, press the ⬙ SEEK ⬙ button within five seconds. The channel will change tothe next channel that matches the ...

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IFEQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rearsurface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel toaccess the switches. The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switch willincrease t...

The button located in the center of the left hand controlwill tune to the next pre-set station that you haveprogrammed in the radio pre-set push-buttons. CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the nexttrack on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch oncewill go to the beginning o...

NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e. scratched, reflectivecoating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)oversized, or have theft protection encoding. Try aknown good disc before considering disc player service. SOUND BOX OPERATION The Soun...

at the top of the snowflake button shows that the airconditioning is on. Press the button a second time to turnthe air conditioning off. Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticedwhen the air conditioning compressor is on. This is anormal occurrence as the compressor will cycle on andoff...

Mix Outside air flows in equal proportions through thefloor and defroster outlets. Defrost Outside air is primarily directed to the windshieldthrough the defroster outlets located at the base of the windshield, and the demister outlets located at theedge of each side of the instrument panel. NOTE: T...

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...

drive with the windows open for the first few minutes.Once the hot air has been expelled, close the windowsand turn the mode selector to the Recirculation PanelMode or Recirculation Mode Bi-level position. When acomfortable condition has been reached, choose a modeposition and adjust the temperature...

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STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 ▫ Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 ▫ If Engine...

▫ NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case OperatingInformation / Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 ▫ Shifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation II TransferCase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 䡵 Limited-Slip Rear Axle Differential— If Equipped 210 䡵 Driving On Slipp...

The engine block heater cord is located at the right frontof the engine compartment for all engine applications. WARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.Damage to the 110-115 volt electrical cord couldcause electrocution. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may...

WARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or“N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. Ifyour foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, thevehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hitsomeone or something. Only shift...

“R” Reverse Use this range only after the vehicle has come to acomplete stop. “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 dr...

• 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...

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION NV233/243 GII Transfer Case OperatingInformation/Precautions The NV233/243 is an electric shift transfer case and isoperated by the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer CaseSwitch), which is located on the instrument panel. The NV233/243 transfer case provides 4 mode positions:2 (...

(2WD). If the indicator light is on, the desired position(4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW) has been obtained. If One or More Shift Requirements are not Met: 1. An indicator light will flash. 2. The transfer case will not shift. NOTE: Before retrying a selection, make certain that all the necessary requirements...

4WD LOCK 4 Wheel Drive Lock (4WD LOCK) Range - Locks the frontand rear driveshafts together. Forces the front and rearwheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional tractionfor loose or slippery road surfaces only. 4WD LOW 4 Wheel Drive Low (4WD LOW) Range - Low speed 4wheel drive. Locks the front a...

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 4WD LOCK or 4WD LOCK to 2WD Rotate the 4WD Control Switch to the desired position.Shifts between 2WD and 4WD LOCK can be done withthe vehicle ...

2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (depress clutchon manual transmissions). 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 transm...

3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case controlswitch to the desired position. 4. After the position indicator light has stopped flashing,shift the transmission back into gear. Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. 2. With the key ON and the engine either OFF orRUNNING,...

WARNING! On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differen-tial, never run the engine with one rear wheel off theground. The vehicle may drive through the rearwheel remaining on the ground and cause you tolose control of the vehicle. Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations whenboth rear w...

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! Prolonged operation of the steering system at theend of the steering wheel travel will increase thesteering fluid temperature and sh...

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 tire;however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires withwhite sidewalls will have the full TIN including date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for theTIN on the outboard side of black si...

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. Under inflation, also increasestire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consump-tion....

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 30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 secondscontinuously when you are stuck, and don’t letan...

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 than thatspecified for your vehicle. Some combinations ofunapproved tires and wheels may change suspen-sion dimensions and performance characteristics,resulting in changes to steering, handling, and brak-ing of your vehicle. This can cause unp...

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 chains ingood condition are used. Broken chains can cause seriousvehicle damage. Stop the vehicle ...

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

Materials Added To Fuel All gasolines sold in the United States are required tocontain effective detergent additives. Use of additionaldetergents or other additives is not needed under normalconditions and would result in unnecessary cost. There-fore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel....

Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.Follow the precautions below to prevent carbonmonoxide poisoning: • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbonmonoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill.Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a...

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...

FLEXIBLE FUEL— IF EQUIPPED E-85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve-hicles only. These vehicles can be identified by the uniquefuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Un- leaded Gasoline Only. This section only covers those subjects that are uniqu...

For best results, a refueling pattern that alternates be-tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided.When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates lessthan 1/4 full • you do not add less than 5 gallons when refueling • you operate the vehic...

This label contains the month and year of manufacture,Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle WeightRating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number isincluded on this label and shows the Month, Day, and Hour of manufacture. The bar code that...

or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load iswithin the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shiftedfrom front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until thespecified weight limitations are met. Store heavier items down low and be sure that the weightis distributed equally. Stow all loos...

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...

Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling armwhich attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickuptruck. The coupling arm connects to the hitch mountedover the rear axle in the truck bed. Trailer Hitch Classification The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 2,000lbs (...

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” feature should be selec...

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...

CAUTION! The transfer case must be shifted into Neutral (N) forrecreational towing. The Neutral (N) selection but-ton is located on the lower left hand corner of the4WD Control Switch. Shifts into and out of transfercase Neutral (N) can take place with the selectorswitch in any mode position. Automa...

during the 4 second timer, then the Neutral (N) indicatorlight will flash continuously until all requirements are metor until the Neutral (N) button is released. NOTE: The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable.If the key in not ON, the...

WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicleunattended with the transfer case in the Neutral (N)position without first fully engaging the parking brake.The transfer case Neutral (N) position disengages boththe front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain andwill allow the vehic...

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

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...

Steps for Removing the Spare Tire • Remove the jack from the stowage compartment usingthe supplied finger assist tool. • Remove the finger assist tool from jack and set asideuntil jack is stowed. • Assemble the jack tools. • Locate the tire carrier access hole on the rear bumper. • Place assembled j...

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. Turning Lug Wrench and Extension Spare Tire Stowag...

Tire Changing Procedure WARNING! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. Thevehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Youcould be crushed. Never get any part of your bodyunder a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or runthe engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you needto get u...

• Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally oppo-site the jacking position. Forexample, if the right frontwheel is being changed, blockthe left rear wheel. • Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when thevehicle is being jacked. Instructions 1. Lower and remove the spare wheel, jac...

WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to helpprevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from theedge of the roadway as possible before raising thevehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to beraised. • Apply the p...

JUMP STARTING WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do notallow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or cloth-ing. Don’t lean over battery when attachingclamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. Ifacid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the con-taminated area immediately with l...

WARNING! Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with towhooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causingserious injury. 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...

Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles Provided that the transmission is operable, tow with thetransmission in Neutral and the ignition key in the OFFposition along with the front wheels raised and the rearwheels on the ground. The speed must not exceed 30mph (50 km/h) and the distance must not exceed 15miles (25...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 3.7L/4.7L Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . . . 293 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 䡵 Emissions Inspection And MaintenancePrograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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...

Change Engine Oil 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 conditions. ...

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 You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-mended maintenance intervals for oil...

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. • If a “fast charger” is used w...

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...

Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry intothe vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaustsystem. Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaustsystem, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside thevehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle isda...

Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved enginecoolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. Thiscoolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000 miles beforereplacement. To prevent reducing this extended mainte-nance period, it is important that you use the samecoolant througho...

When additional coolant is needed to maintain theproper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Donot overfill. Points To Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vaporcoming from the front of the engine compartment. This ...

attempt to clean the oil PCV valve! Check ventilating hose for indication of damage or plugging with deposits.Replace if necessary. Brake System Power Disc Brakes (Front) Disc brakes do not require adjustment; however, severalhard stops during the break-in period are recommendedto seat the linings a...

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...

differential. Rear axle fluid level should be 1/4 ⬙ (6.4mm) below filler plug for 8 1/4”, and 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 Grease Institute (NLGI) hasdeveloped a symbol (Certificatio...

• 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...

Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regularcleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirtcan act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholsteryand should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft clothand Mopar 威 Total Clean. Care...

1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may beused, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasivecleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damprag. 2. Dry with a soft tissue. Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemicalsolvents or abrasive cleaners....

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 54 Spare 55 10 Amp Red Cabin Compartment Node (CCN) Accessory (ACC) Feed 56 10 Amp Red Heated Seats 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 Front Control Module (F...

BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamps Removing Attaching Screw Removing Headlamp Assembly MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 7

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. Removing Headlamp Bulb Disconnecting Headlamp Bulb Conn...

Front Park and Turn Signal Lamp. • Open the hood. • Remove the (3 ) screws attaching the headlamp hous-ing to the inner panel. • Grasp the headlamp and pull firmly to disengage theheadlamp housing from the fender panel. NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the connector to replace this bulb. If t...

• Rotate bulb socket 1/4 turn and remove socket fromhousing. • Pull bulb straight from socket. • Reverse procedure to install new turn signal bulb. Rear Side Marker, Taillamps/Stoplamp, and TurnSignal Bulbs — Replacement 1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bedsheetmetal. Disconnecting...

2. Pull the taillamp housing straight out from the body. 3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to from thehousing. Pulling Housing From Body Rotating Bulb Socket From Housing MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 339 7

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp And Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lensto the body as shown. 2. Remove housing from Cab Removing Screws Removing Housing from Cab MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 7

3. Remove connector from housing tab for more clear-ance. 4. Turn desired bulb socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove socket and bulb from housing. Removing Connector from Tab Removing Socket From Housing 342 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

5. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket. • Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps • Inside Bulb: Center High Mount Stop Lamp 6. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-ing. License Lamps 1. Using a screw driver pry black rubber housing fromthe bumper. Pulling Bulb From Socket Removing Housing...

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 install. FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel 3.7L/4.7L, 87 Octa...

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 . . . . . . . . 350 䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 8 M A I N T...

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 ForYour Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 ▫ Be Reasonable With Req...

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...

Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243,272Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 302Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . ...

Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302CD (Compact Disc) Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146,154Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 341Center Seat Storage Compartment . . . . . ....

Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . 311,345,346Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Cruise Control (Speed Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Inflation Pressure Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . ....

Radio (Sound Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146,154Rear Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . ...

Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Emergency (Jump Starting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283Engine Block Heater . . . . . . . ...

Weight Load Carrying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247Wheel Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325Wheel Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....