child restraint DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owner's Manual

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.
Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in
pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
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.
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 350
Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ 143
Certification Label ....................... 258
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 284
Charging .............................. 293
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 231
Child Restraint ........................ 57,59
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............60,65
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts ........... 37
Child Seat .............................. 62
Circuit Breakers ......................... 337
Climate Control ......................... 189
Clock ........................... 159,162,170
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 188
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 242
Compass .............................. 129
Compass Calibration ..................... 129
Compass Variance ....................... 130
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 126 Console, Floor
.......................... 142
Console, Overhead ....................... 125
Contract, Service ........................ 384
Converter, Catalytic ...................... 256
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................... 324
Coolant Pressure Cap ..................... 323
Cooling System ......................... 320
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 323
Coolant Capacity ...................... 355
Coolant Level ......................... 324
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 321
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 321
Inspection ........................... 320
Points to Remember .................... 324
Radiator Cap ......................... 323
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......322,355,356
Temperature Gauge ..................... 152
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 121
Cup Holder ............................ 144
392 INDEX

Radio, Satellite.......................... 182
Radio (Sound Systems) .................160,168
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 331
Rear Window ........................... 30
Rear Window Defroster ................... 195
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 79
Reception, Radio ........................ 159
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 106
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 55
Recreational Towing ...................... 273
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 274
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 276
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 251
Refrigerant ............................ 317
Release, Hood .......................... 111
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 38
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 186
Replacement Keys ........................ 11 Replacement Parts
....................... 306
Replacement Tires ....................... 245
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 385
Restraints, Child ....................... 57,62
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 30
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 229
Rotation, Tires .......................... 249
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 72
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 72
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 385
Safety Information, Tire ................... 230
Safety Tips ............................. 71
Satellite Radio .......................... 182
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 185
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 361
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 336
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 38
Seat Belts ............................ 30,31
INDEX 401
10

And Pregnant Women................... 39
Child Restraint ....................... 57,59
Extender ............................. 39
Front Seat ............................ 31
Inspection ............................ 72
Pretensioners .......................... 37
Reminder ............................ 153
Seats ................................. 105
Adjustment .......................... 105
Heated .............................. 110
Lumbar Support ....................... 107
Reclining ............................ 106
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............26,154
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 356
Selection of Oil ......................... 310
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 10
Sentry Key Programming ................... 12
Service and Maintenance .............307,360,361
Service Assistance ....................... 382 Service Contract
......................... 384
Service Manuals ........................ 386
Setting the Clock .................. 160,162,170
Shift Speeds ........................... 210
Shifting Automatic Transmission ................. 204
Manual Transmission ................... 209
Transfer Case ......................... 211
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..................... 274
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..................... 276
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 36
Shoulder Belts ........................... 31
Signals, Turn ..................... 1 17,152,348
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 247
Snow Plow ............................ 272
Snow Tires ............................ 249
Spare Tire ....................... 242,243,286
402 INDEX

Spark Plugs............................ 312
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 121
Speedometer ........................... 154
Starting ............................... 201
Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 293
Engine Block Heater .................... 203
Steering Column Controls ...................... 117
Column Lock .......................... 13
Power ........................... 228,317
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 120
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ............................. 186
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ........... 143
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 340
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 229
Sun Roof .............................. 138
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 140
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 247 Synthetic Engine Oil
...................... 311
Tachometer ............................ 155
Tailgate ............................... 145
Taillights .............................. 348
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 152
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 60
Theft System Arming ...................... 26
Theft System Disarming .................... 27
Thermostat ............................ 325
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 120
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......234,247
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 233
Tire Markings .......................... 230
Tire Safety Information .................... 230
Tires ............................ 72,238,387
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 245
Air Pressure .......................... 238
Alignment ........................... 246
INDEX 403
10