towing DODGE DAKOTA 2004 3.G Owner's Guide

Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (168 000) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Change rear axle fluid. X X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary.XX
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.*X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.XX
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid,
change filter (3.7L). This applies only if your
vehicle is used for police, taxi, fleet, heavy
loading, or trailer towing.X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid
and change main sump filter (4.7L).X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a
malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all receipts.
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Compact Disc Maintenance............... 132
Compact Disc Player.................106,110
Compact Spare Tire..................... 178
Compass.............................. 79
Compass Calibration...................79,80
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 77
Console, Floor.......................... 88
Console, Overhead....................... 76
Contract, Service....................... 282
Converter, Catalytic..................... 189
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 240
Cooling System.....................237,240
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 239
Coolant Capacity..................... 258
Coolant Level........................ 240
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 238
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 238
Inspection........................... 237
Points to Remember................... 241
Radiator Cap........................ 240
Selection of Coolant.............238,258,259
Temperature Gauge.................... 99
Cruise Control.......................... 74Cruise Light........................... 104
Cup Holder............................ 89
Customer Assistance.................... 280
Daytime Running Lights.................. 69
Dealer Service......................... 225
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 140
Defroster, Windshield...............54,133,136
Delay Wipers........................... 71
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 223
Differential, Limited-Slip................. 162
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 100
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................ 245
Oil (Engine)......................... 226
Power Steering....................... 234
Disabled Vehicle Towing................. 217
Disc Brakes........................... 243
Disposal
Used Coolant........................ 238
Door Ajar............................ 103
Door Locks..........................13,14
Door Opener, Garage..................... 81
290 INDEX

Downshifting.......................... 151
Drive Belts............................ 230
Drive Shaft Universal Joints............... 235
Electrical Power Outlets................... 86
Electronic Power Distribution Center........ 252
Electronic Speed Control.................. 74
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 167
Jacking............................. 211
Jump Starting........................ 215
Overheating......................... 239
Towing............................. 217
Emission Control System Maintenance....... 262
Emission Related Components............. 241
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 231
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 230
Block Heater......................... 146
Break-In Recommendations............... 52
Compartment.....................221,222
Coolant..........................238,259
Cooling............................ 237Exhaust Gas Caution................53,189
Fails to Start......................... 145
Flooded, Starting..................... 145
Fuel Requirements.................... 258
Oil ..........................226,258,259
Oil Selection......................... 258
Oil Synthetic......................... 229
Overheating......................... 239
Starting............................ 144
Temperature Gauge.................... 99
Entry System, Illuminated................. 12
Equipment Identification Plate............. 206
Exhaust Gas Caution..................53,237
Exhaust System......................53,236
Exterior Lighting........................ 68
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 230
Engine Fuel......................... 231
Engine Oil.......................229,259
Engine Oil Disposal................... 229
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 208
INDEX 291
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Headlights............................ 255
Dimmer Switch....................... 100
High Beam........................... 71
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 71
Lights On Reminder.................... 69
Replacing........................... 255
Switch.............................. 68
Heater............................... 133
Heater, Engine Block.................... 146
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch......... 71
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 198
Holder, Cup........................... 89
Homelink Transmitter.................... 81
Hood Release.......................... 66
Hoses............................... 241
Ignition............................... 11
Cables............................. 230
Key ............................... 9,11
Lock................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 12
Infant Restraint.......................38,39Inflation Pressure Tires................... 182
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 58
Instrument Cluster.....................97,99
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 96
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 252
Interior Appearance Care................. 251
Interior Lights.......................... 67
Intermittent Wipers...................... 71
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 209
Jack Operation......................... 211
Jump Starting......................... 215
Key, Replacement....................... 10
Key, Sentry............................. 9
Key-In Reminder......................... 9
Keyless Entry System..................... 17
Keys.................................. 9
Knee Bolster........................... 31
Lane Change and Turn Signals............70,99
Lap Belts.............................. 30
INDEX 293
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Viscosity.........................228,258
Onboard Diagnostic System............223,224
Opener, Garage Door..................... 81
Outside Rearview Mirrors................. 59
Overdrive............................ 148
Overhead Console.....................76,77
Overhead Travel Information Center......... 77
Overheating, Engine..................104,239
Owner's Manual....................... 284
Panic Alarm........................... 19
Parking Brake......................... 163
Parking On Hill........................ 163
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch............ 34
Passing Light........................... 70
Pickup Box........................... 194
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 172
Positive Crankcase Valve................. 242
Power
Brakes............................. 243
Distribution Center.................... 252
Door Locks.......................... 14
Mirrors............................. 60Outlet.............................. 86
Steering.........................166,234
Windows............................ 22
Power Steering Fluid.................... 260
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 30
Pressure Gauge, Oil..................... 100
Programmable Electronic Features.........82,85
Programming Transmitters............19,82,85
Quad Cab............................. 65
Radial Ply Tires........................ 178
Radiator Cap.......................... 240
Radio.......................106,114,119,124
Radio Operation.................. 114,119,132
Rear Axle............................. 248
Rear Window Defroster.................. 140
Rearview Mirrors........................ 58
Reclining Front Seats..................... 62
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 259
Recreational Towing..................... 202
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 202
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Tires ..............................54,175
Air Pressure......................... 175
Alignment.......................... 181
Chains............................. 182
Changing........................... 209
Compact Spare....................... 178
General Information................... 175
High Speed......................... 177
Inflation Pressures.................... 176
Jacking............................. 211
Load Capacity....................... 172
Radial............................. 178
Replacement......................... 180
Rotation.........................183,264
Safety...........................167,175
Sizes............................... 169
Snow Tires.......................... 183
Spare Tire........................... 210
Spinning............................ 179
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 180
Warnings........................... 182
Wheel Nut Torque.................... 213
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 197Torque Converter Clutch................. 149
Towing
Disabled Vehicle...................... 217
Guide.............................. 199
Recreational......................... 202
Trailering........................... 195
Weight............................. 199
Traction.............................. 206
Trailer Towing......................... 195
Cooling System Tips................... 201
Hitches............................. 198
Minimum Requirements................ 199
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 197
Wiring............................. 200
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 199
Trailer Weight......................... 199
Transfer Case.......................... 248
Fluid.............................. 260
Transmission....................146,150,245
Automatic.....................144,146,245
Filter.............................. 247
Fluid........................245,247,260
Manual.......................144,150,245
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Transmitter Battery Service................ 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 81
Transmitter Programming................. 19
Tread Wear Indicators................... 180
Trip Computer.......................... 77
Trip Odometer......................... 103
Turn Signals...................70,99,255,256
Universal Transmitter.................... 81
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 184
Vehicle Identification Number............... 5
Vehicle Loading..................172,191,194
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 5
Vehicle Storage......................... 254
Vented Quarter Window.................. 24
Voltmeter.............................. 99
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 99
Warnings and Cautions.................... 5
Warranty Information.................... 282Washers, Windshield..................... 72
Washing Vehicle........................ 250
Weight Load Carrying................... 191
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 181
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 250
Wheel Changing....................... 209
Wheel Nut Torque...................... 213
Wind Buffeting......................... 24
Window Fogging....................... 137
Windows.............................. 22
Power.............................. 22
Rear Sliding.......................... 23
Vented Quarter........................ 24
Windshield Defroster...............54,133,136
Windshield Washers................71,72,236
Fluid............................71,236
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 235
Windshield Wipers...................... 71
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 235
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 71
Wrecker Towing........................ 217
300 INDEX