DODGE DAKOTA 2009 3.G Owners Manual

YES EssentialstFabric Cleaning Procedure ± if
equipped
YES Essentialstseats may be cleaned in the following
manner:
²Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
²Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
²For tough stains, apply MOPARtTotal Clean or a mild
soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain.
Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
²For grease stains, apply MOPARtMulti-Purpose
Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use
a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
²Do not use any solvents or protectants on Yes Essen-
tialstproducts.
Interior Care
Use MOPARtTotal Clean to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, a damp cloth with MOPARtTotal Clean, then
MOPARtSpot & Stain Remover, if absolutely necessary.
Do not use harsh cleaners or Armorall. Use MOPARt
Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
Use MOPARtVinyl Cleaner to clean vinyl upholstery
and trim.
Leather Seat Care and Cleaning
MOPARtTotal Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
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Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPARtTotal Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use caution when
cleaning inside rear windows equipped with electricdefrosters, or windshields equipped with a windshield
wiper de-icer. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instru-
ments, which may scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rearview mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.
2. Dry with a soft tissue.
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Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage will also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to
wash them.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn, or if the
buckles do not work properly.
FUSES
CAUTION!
When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it suggests a
problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
Your vehicle is equipped with an electrical power distri-
bution center located on the left side of the engine
compartment.
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This center contains cartridge fuses, mini fuses and
relays. A description of each fuse and component may be
stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity num-
ber of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover thatcorresponds to the following chart. These fuses and
relays can be obtained from your authorized dealer.
CavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
1 Spare
2 Spare
3 30 Amp
PinkElectric Brake
4 50 Amp
RedPower Seat
5 Spare
6 20 Amp
YellowIgnition Off Draw
(IOD) Cabin Com-
partment Node
(CCN), Radio
7 10 Amp
RedPowertrain Control
Module (PCM)/Fuel/
RAD/AC Coils
Power Distribution Center
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
8 10 Amp
RedCabin Compartment
Node (CCN)/Mirror/
4x4
9 Spare
10 2 Amp
GrayLow Current Ignition
Switch
11 10 Amp
RedAC Clutch
12 15 Amp
BlueTrailer Tow Lt Stop/
Turn
13 15 Amp
BlueTrailer Tow Rt Stop/
Turn
14 20 Amp
YellowIgnition Off Draw
(IOD) #2
15 25 Amp
NaturalTrans/Powertrain
Control Module
(PCM)CavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
16 20 Amp
YellowHorn
17 20 Amp
YellowABS Feed (Valves)
18 20 Amp
YellowFuel Pump
19 15 Amp
BlueCenter High-Mounted
Stop Light (CHMSL)
20 20 Amp
YellowCabin Compartment
Node (CCN) Door
Locks/Brake Trans-
mission Shift Inter-
lock (BTSI)
21 25 Amp
NaturalAudio Amp
22 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet (Switch-
able)
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
23 20 Amp
YellowFog Lamps
24 20 Amp
YellowPowertrain Control
Module (PCM) B+
25 15 Amp
BlueCabin Compartment
Node (CCN) Illumi-
nation
26 20 Amp
YellowIgnition Run/Start
Feed
27 10 Amp
RedPower Mirror
28 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet
29 20 Amp
YellowFront Control Module
(FCM) 4 (Wipers)
30 SpareCavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
31 30 Amp
GreenIgnition Accessory
Feed
32 30 Amp
PinkFront Control Module
(FCM) 1 (Ext. Lights #
1)
33 30 Amp
PinkAuto Shut Down
(ASD)
34 30 Amp
PinkFront Control Module
(FCM) 2 (Ext. Light #
2)
35 40 Amp
GreenHVAC Blower Motor
36 Spare
37 Spare
38 20 Amp
BlueSpare
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
39 30 Amp
PinkStarter Solenoid
40 40 Amp
GreenIgnition Run Feeds
41 30 Amp
PinkWiper Motor
42 25 Amp
NaturalFront Control Module
(FCM) 5 (T-Case)
43 10 Amp
RedLt Park Lamps
44 10 Amp
RedRt Park Lamps
45 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow Park
Lamps
46 10 Amp
RedAirbag System # 2CavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
47 Spare
48 20 Amp
BlueSunroof/Sound Box
49 30 Amp
PinkTrailer Tow B+
50 40 Amp
GreenAnti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) Module
(Pump)
51 40 Amp
GreenPark Lamps
52 Spare
53 40 Amp
GreenRear Defogger
54 Spare
55 Spare
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
56 10 Amp
RedHeated Seats
57 20 Amp
YellowAirbag System # 2
58 20 Amp
YellowHeated Seats
59 10 Amp
RedHVAC Module
60 10 Amp
RedABS Module
61 20 Amp
YellowFront Control Module
(FCM) 3 (Reverse
Lamps)VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to mini-
mize the drain on your vehicle's battery:
²Disconnect the Ignition Off Draw (I.O.D.) fuses located
in the Power Distribution Center (PDC). The I.O.D.
cavity includes a snap-in retainer that allows the fuse
to be disconnected without removing it from the fuse
block.
²The transfer case should be placed in the 4HI mode
and kept in this position to minimize the battery drain.
²As an alternative to the above steps you may discon-
nect the negative cable from the battery.
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REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS Ð Interior Bulb No.
Dome Light........................WL212±2
Cargo Light............................ 921
Overhead Console Lights................... 192
Reading Light.......................WL212±2
LIGHT BULBS Ð Exterior Bulb No.
Headlight............................. H13
Front Park/Turn/Side Marker............3157NA
Back-Up..............................3157
Center High Mounted Stop Light............. 921
Fog Light.............................9145
License Plate Light....................... 168
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal.................3057
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park And Turn Lights
1. Open the hood
2. Remove the three bolts from the front of the headlight
housing.
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3. Grasp the headlight and pull firmly to disengage the
headlight housing from the fender panel.
4. While firmly holding the headlight housing in your
hands, unlock and disconnect headlight bulb connector.
5. Twist 1/4-turn and remove headlight bulb from hous-
ing and replace.NOTE:The headlight bulb is a halogen bulb. Take care
not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from
your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which
reduces bulb life.
To remove the park/turn signal bulb, rotate bulb socket
1/4-turn and remove socket from housing. Pull bulb
straight from socket.
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