seats DODGE DAKOTA 2004 3.G User Guide

Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence
1. Thread the child restraint tether strap hook through
the inner loop, located directly behind the child restraint.
2. After following step 1 for either of the two outer seats,
route the tether strap hook to the metal ring on the inner
loop behind the center seat and attach the hook to the
metal ring.3. After following step 1 for the center child restraint,
route the tether strap hook to the metal ring on the inner
loop, located behind the passenger's seat. Attach the
tether strap hook to the metal ring
NOTE:Two Anchors must be used for either of the
three seating positions.
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WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the
seat could come loose and allow the child to crash
into the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, or
even be thrown from the vehicle. Use only the
anchor positions directly behind the child restraint
to secure a child restraint top tether strap. See your
dealer for help if necessary.
Children Too Large for Booster Seats
Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt
comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend
over the front of the seat when their back is against the
seat back should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.
²Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.
²The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug
as possible.
²Check belt fit periodically. A child's squirming or
slouching can move the belt out of position.If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the
child closer to the center of the vehicle. If this doesn't
help, move the child to the center rear seating position
and use the lap belt. Never allow a child to put the
shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your new vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300
miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds
up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While
cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the limits
of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Avoid wide open throttle acceleration in low gear.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality, energy-conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in Section 7.
NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS
MUST NEVER BE USED.
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CONTENTS
mMirrors..............................58
NInside Day/Night Mirror.................58
NAutomatic Dimming MirrorÐ If Equipped....59
NOutside Mirrors.......................59
NExterior Mirrors Folding Feature...........59
NElectric Remote-Control Mirrors............60
NHeated Mirrors Ð If Equipped.............61
mSeats................................61
NSeat Adjustment.......................61
NReclining Seats........................62
N6 - Way Power Seat Adjuster Ð Driver's Side
Only...............................63NLumbar Support Adjustment Ð Power Seats
Only...............................63
NSeatback Releases Ð Bench Seat............63
NSeatback ReleasesÐBucket And Split Bench....64
NClub Cab Easy Entry System..............64
NClub Cab/Quad Cab Rear Seat.............65
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............66
mLights...............................67
NInterior Lights........................67
NBattery Saver.........................68
NHeadlamp Delay.......................68
NHeadlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights......68
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the
right side mirror.
Heated Mirrors Ð If Equipped
Heated mirrors are automatically activated when you
depress the rear window defroster switch located on the
instrument panel. The light will illuminate to indicate
that the heating elements are ON. Turning OFF the
ignition will deactivate the heated mirrors.
SEATS
Seat Adjustment
The adjusting lever is at the front of the seat, near the
floor. Lift the lever and move the seat to the desired
position.
Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.
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WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Reclining Seats
Both the bucket seats and the split-bench seats are
equipped with recliners. The reclining mechanism is
operated by a control located on the outboard side of the
seat. To recline, lean forward slightly before lifting the
lever, then push back to the desired angle and release the
lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the
seatback to its normal position.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and
be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner
only when the vehicle is parked.
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6 - Way Power Seat Adjuster Ð Driver's Side
Only
The 6-way power seat adjuster switch is on the outboard
side of the driver's seat. Use this switch to move the seat
up or down, forward or rearward, recline or tilt.
Lumbar Support Adjustment Ð Power Seats Only
Vehicles equipped with the power bucket seat or the
40/20/40 split bench power are equipped with an adjust-
able lumbar support on the driver's seat. Rotating the
lever on the left side of the driver's seatback increases or
decreases the lumbar support.
Seatback Releases Ð Bench Seat
The seatback is equipped with inertia latching mecha-
nisms that automatically lock and prevent the seatback
from folding forward during periods of high decelera-
tion, such as hard braking.
This type of latch mechanism eliminates the need to
actuate a release lever to fold the seat forward. In some
situations, such as when parked on a steep hill, the inertia
latch may lock and manual release of the lock will be
necessary.
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Seatback ReleasesÐBucket And Split Bench
Both seats have a position latch release. To release the
seatback if you are on the outside of the vehicle, lift up on
the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat.
From the rear seat, lift the lever located on the rear of the
seatback.
Club Cab Easy Entry System
To allow easier access to the rear seat, the front passenger
seat will move to its full forward position when the
seatback is folded down. To fold the seatback forward if
you are on the outside of the vehicle, lift up on therecliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat.
From the rear seat, pull the cloth pull-tab located on the
rear or the seat cushion rearward until the latch releases,
and then push the seat forward. The seat will lock in
place when the back is returned to an upright position
and will need to be reset. However, the seat may be slid
rearward before returning the seatback to the upright
position to minimize the amount of readjustment re-
quired.
NOTE:Power seats are available with the Club or Quad
Cab models only.
CAUTION!
When operating the folding front seat, use care in
repositioning seat to its normal position. This will
prevent shoulder belt harness from being caught
behind seat or tangled in the seatback latching
mechanism.
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WARNING!
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Club Cab/Quad Cab Rear Seat
More cargo space is available by lifting up on the rear
seat cushion.The Club Cab/Quad Cab rear seat is a 60/40 split
cushion and full back. Either cushion can be raised
independently.
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FLOOR CONSOLE Ð IF EQUIPPED
Floor Console Features
The Floor Console, available with bucket seats, has the
following features:
²Miscellaneous storage compartments
²Adjustable cup holders - with Automatic Transmission
only
²Portable phone storage bin
²Portable phone cord routing
²Power Outlet inside storage compartment
²Storage compartment lamp
²Side open armrest lid
²Tissue holder & pen holder
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.
Power Outlet and Portable Phone Storage
The console is equipped with a power outlet, portable
phone storage bin, and phone cord routing. The phone
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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.
Storage compartment lamp
A storage compartment lamp illuminates the console
storage compartment when the armrest lid is opened,
and turns off when the armrest lid is closed or when the
lamp plunger has been pressed.
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
and the lamp will remain illuminated until armrest lid is
closed manually be pressing the lid back into place. A
penholder is provided on the inside of the 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 Ð 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.
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 removable pull-out two-cavity cup holder is available
on all Quad Cab rear seats. It is stored in the front of the
seat cushion and has two-way adjustable arms accommo-
dating a wide range of cup sizes. A push-button latch on
the dishwasher-safe cup holder releases it from its recep-
tacle.
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