DODGE DAKOTA 2005 3.G Owners Manual

FLOOR CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED
Floor Console Features
Floor Console Features
The Floor Console between the driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat, has the following features:
•Miscellaneous storage compartments
•Flexible cup holder inserts
•Portable phone storage bin
•Portable phone cord routing between lid and base on
forward edge
•12 Volt battery fed power outlet inside storage com-
partment
•Side open armrest lid
•Tissue holder & pen holder
•Coin slots
The coin slots are located under the instrument panel
center stack.
Storage Compartments
Some miscellaneous storage compartments and cup
holders have rubber mats at the bottom, the mats are
both removable and dishwasher safe for cleaning pur-
poses. Various storage compartments provide versatile
and useful storage. A coin holder is also provided inside
the console storage compartment.
Cup Holders
The cup holders fit a wide variety of cup and bottle sizes.
To use the adjustable cup holders (only in automatic
transmission vehicles) place your beverage in the cup
holder well, then adjust the movable arms to tightly hold
the beverage.
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Power Outlet and Portable Phone Storage
The console is equipped with a power outlet, portable
phone storage bin, and phone cord routing. The phone
storage bin can be used when ease access to the phone is
needed. Also the power outlet inside console compart-
ment can be used to power up the phone while it is being
stored in the bin. To use plug in the portable power
recharge cord and place the cord along the slot provided
in the left side of the console. Close the console armrest
lid and plug the power cord into the phone while resting
the phone in the bin. The power outlet may be used for
any portable item with a standard 12 volt power plug.
Side Open Armrest Lid
Pressing the button on the left side of the console opens
the console armrest lid. The armrest lid will remain open
until armrest lid is closed manually by pressing the lid
back into place. A penholder is provided on the inside ofthe armrest lid. A tissue holder is also provided on the
inside of the armrest lid, which holds a pocket size soft
pack of tissue.
CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT — IF
EQUIPPED
The center portion of the seat folds down to provide an
armrest with unique storage compartments under the lid.
Push the button on the armrest to raise the lid. Compart-
ments include a holder which will accommodate five
compact disks with finger notches for easier access, a
pencil tray, a coin holder, and a large open area for
miscellaneous items.
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CUP HOLDERS
If your vehicle has bucket seats with a center console,
there are three cup holders located on the console. Refer
to the section on floor console.
A two-cavity cup holder is available on all Quad Cab
with rear seats mounted on the floor.
TAILGATE
To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang,
the tailgate can be removed quickly. Follow these steps:
1. Open the tailgate to a 45° angle.
Front Cup Holders – Quad Cab with Automatic
Rear Cup Holders – Quad Cab with Automatic
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2. Unclip and remove the cables from the box while
maintaining a 45° angle.
3. Lift the tailgate off of the pivot on the passenger side
by pulling upward and rearward at the same time.
4. Slide the tailgate to the passenger side while making
sure clearance from the box and taillight is maintained.To reinstall the tailgate, do the following:
1. Slide the tailgate onto the driver’s side pivot.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 45° angle and insert it into the
passenger side pivot.
3. Clip the cables to the box.
SLIDE-IN CAMPERS
Camper Applications
Certain truck models are not recommended for slide-in
campers. To determine if your vehicle is excluded, please
refer to the Consumer Information Truck-Camper Load-
ing document located in your Owner’s Manual packet or
available from your dealer. For safety reasons, follow all
instructions on this important document.
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General Information
The Manufacturer’s Warranty does not apply to body
modifications and special equipment, such as a camper
unit, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc., supplied by
manufacturers other than the manufacturer. For warranty
coverage and service on these items, contact the appli-
cable manufacturer.
To mount a camper unit with an overhang, the tailgate
can be removed. Unlatch tailgate and remove support
cables from the retainer pins. Raise right side of tailgate
until the lower right side pivot clears the hanger bracket.
Then slide the tailgate to the right to remove.
Carbon Monoxide Warning Vehicles Equipped
With A Cap or Slide-In Campers
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly, the
exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap or
Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the overhang-
ing camper compartment and be free of leaks.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls.................150

Instrument Cluster......................151

Instrument Cluster Description.............152

Radio Reception Information...............159
▫AM Reception.......................159
▫FM Reception........................159

Electronic Digital Clock..................160
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................160
Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Hands Free Phone
Capability............................161
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......161
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode.........164
▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free
Phone — If Equipped..................1664

Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free
Phone, And Video Capabilities.............166
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......166
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For
CD Audio Play)......................170
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For
CD Audio Play)......................172
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............174
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For
MP3 Audio Play).....................176
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 176

Satellite Radio — If Equipped..............178
▫System Activation.....................179▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................179
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF Radios......180
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In RAQ Radios.....180
▫Selecting a Channel....................180
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......181
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................181
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................181
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................181
▫Satellite Antenna......................181
▫Reception Quality.....................182
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Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 182
▫Radio Operation......................183
▫CD Player..........................183

Compact Disc Maintenance................183

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........184
Climate Controls.......................184
▫Air Conditioning And Heater.............185
▫Operating Tips.......................188
▫Operation Tips Chart...................190

Rear Window Defroster – If Equipped........191
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