belt DODGE DAKOTA 2004 3.G Service Manual

Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000
(Kilometers) (115 000) (125 000) (134 000) (144000) (154 000) (160 000)
[Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Check transfer case fluid Level (4X4). X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.*X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.³X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid
and change main sump and cooler return fil-
ter (if equipped) (4.7L).X
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Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60 mos. X
Inspect brake linings. X
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace if necessary.*X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.³ 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 re-
ceipts.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 239
Adding Fuel........................186,208
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 233
Air Conditioning....................... 134
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........135,137
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 234
Air Conditioning System................. 134
Air Pressure, Tires...................176,182
Airbag...........................31,34,102
Airbag Light........................... 38
Airbag On/Off Switch.................... 34
Alarm.............................21,102
Alarm, Panic........................... 19
Alignment and Balance.................. 181
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 5
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............238,258
Anti-Lock Brake System...............164,165
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 102
Anti-Theft System....................21,102
Appearance Care....................... 249
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 59
Automatic Transmission............144,146,245
Adding Fluid........................ 246Fluid and Filter Changes................ 247
Fluid Level Check..................... 245
Fluid Type.......................247,260
Gear Ranges......................... 147
Overdrive........................... 148
Shifting............................ 146
Special Additives..................... 247
Torque Converter..................... 149
Axle Fluid............................ 260
Axle Lubrication....................... 248
Backfire, Engine........................ 190
Ball Joints............................ 235
Battery............................... 232
Charging........................... 215
Emergency Starting.................... 215
Gas Caution......................... 215
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 21
Saving Feature........................ 68
Belts, Drive........................... 230
Belts, Seat............................. 25
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 235
B-Pillar Location....................... 172
288 INDEX

Brake Fluid........................... 260
Brake System.......................164,243
Anti-Lock........................164,165
Disc Brakes.......................... 243
Fluid Check......................... 243
Hoses.............................. 244
Master Cylinder...................... 243
Parking............................ 163
Self-Adjusting Rear.................... 243
Warning Light....................... 101
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 146
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 52
Bulb Replacement...................... 255
Bulbs, Light........................... 254
Camper............................... 90
Capacities, Fluid....................... 258
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 191
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 186
Power Steering....................... 234
Car Washes........................... 250
Carbon Monoxide Warning.............91,189Cargo ............................... 191
Cargo Area Features..................... 194
Cargo Light.........................70,102
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 131
Cassette Tape Player...............106,119,121
Catalytic Converter..................189,231
CD Changer..................... 113,117,122
CD Player................. 110,114,116,124,126
Cellular Phone......................... 132
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 257
Center Lap Belts........................ 30
Center Seat Storage Compartment........... 89
Certification Label...................... 191
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 209
Charging............................. 215
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 169
Child Restraint.....................38,39,52
Child Restraint Tether Anchors...........42,46
Child Safety Locks....................... 16
Child Seat............................. 45
Climate Control........................ 133
Clock................................ 105
Club Cab............................24,64
INDEX 289
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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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Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 25
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).... 42
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 184
Lights..............................54,67
Airbag...........................38,102
Anti-Lock Warning.................... 102
Back-Up............................ 256
Brake Warning....................... 101
Bulb Replacement..................... 254
Cargo ............................... 70
Center Mounted Stop.................. 257
Check Gauges........................ 101
Courtesy/Reading..................... 76
Cruise............................. 104
Daytime Running...................... 69
Fog .............................69,257
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 208
Headlights........................... 68
High Beam........................... 71
Instrument Cluster...................97,99
Intensity Control...................... 68
Interior...........................67,76License............................. 257
Lights On Reminder.................... 69
Low Fuel........................... 102
Low Washer Fluid.................... 101
Malfunction Indicator.................. 103
Park............................... 256
Passing............................. 70
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 101
Service..........................254,255
Transmission Warning.................. 102
Turn Signal........................70,256
Upshift Indicator...................99,151
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description).... 99
Washer Fluid........................ 101
Limited-Slip Differential.................. 162
Load Limits........................... 191
Loading Vehicle.....................191,194
Tires ............................... 172
Locks................................ 13
Child Protection....................... 16
Door............................... 13
Ignition............................. 11
Keys................................ 9
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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
296 INDEX

Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 204
Reformulated Gasoline................... 184
Refrigerant............................ 234
Release, Hood.......................... 66
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 17
Remote Sound System Controls............ 130
Replacement Tires...................... 180
Reporting Safety Defects................. 284
Restraints, Child......................38,45
Restraints, Occupant..................... 24
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 167
Rotation, Tires......................183,264
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 54
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 54
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 284
Safety Information, Tire.................. 167
Safety Tips............................. 53
Schedule, Maintenance................... 263
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 252
Seat Belts............................24,25
And Pregnant Women.................. 30
Child Restraint......................38,52Extender............................ 31
Front Seat............................ 25
Inspection........................... 54
Reminder........................... 101
Seats................................. 61
Adjustment.......................... 61
Bench............................... 63
Easy Entry........................... 64
Lumbar Support....................... 63
Reclining............................ 62
Security Alarm.......................21,102
Selection of Coolant..................... 259
Selection of Oil........................ 228
Self-Adjusting Brakes.................... 243
Sentry Key............................. 9
Service and Maintenance..............262,263
Service Assistance...................... 280
Service Contract........................ 282
Service Manuals........................ 284
Setting the Clock....................... 105
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission.......... 151
Shifting.............................. 146
Manual Transmission.................. 150
INDEX 297
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Transfer Case........................ 151
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N).................... 202
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N).................... 204
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 29
Signals, Turn......................70,99,256
Sliding Rear Window..................... 23
Snow Chains.......................... 182
Snow Plow........................... 201
Snow Tires............................ 183
Spare Tire............................ 210
Spark Plugs........................... 230
Specifications
Fuel............................... 184
Speed Control.......................... 74
Speedometer.......................... 100
Starting.............................. 144
Emergency (Jump Starting).............. 215
Engine Block Heater................... 146
Steering
Column Controls...................... 70
Column Lock......................... 11Linkage............................ 235
Power...........................166,234
Wheel, Tilt........................... 73
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 130
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 89
Storage, Vehicle........................ 254
Stuck, Freeing......................... 167
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information...... 182
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 229
Tachometer............................ 99
Tailgate............................... 90
Taillights............................. 256
Tape Player........................... 131
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......... 99
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 42
Thermostat........................... 241
Tilt Steering Column..................... 73
Tire and Loading Information Placard.....172,182
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 171
Tire Markings......................... 167
Tire Safety Information................... 167
298 INDEX