trailer DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owner's Manual

Frequency Of Oil Change
Road conditions and your style of driving affect the
interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the
following to determine if ANYapply to you:
•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C).
•Stop and Go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing, Taxi, Police or delivery service (com-
mercial service).
•Off-Road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE: IfANY of these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
 Maintenance Schedules section of this manual.
If NONE of these apply to you, then change your engine
oil every 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first and follow schedule Aof the Maintenance
Schedules section of this manual.
4x4 Models, If Used Primarily For Off-Road Operation
Every 50 hours of use.
Dusty Conditions
Driving through dust-laden air increases the problems of
keeping abrasive materials out of the engine. Under these
conditions, special attention should be given to the
engine air cleaner. The crankcase ventilation system
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
There are two maintenance schedules that show the
required service for your vehicle.
First is Schedule “B”. It is for vehicles that are operated
under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•Heavy Loading
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE: IfANY of these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
 Maintenance Schedules section of this manual.
NOTE: IfANY of these apply to you then change your
coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000 km) or 60 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
 Maintenance Schedules section of this manual.
Second is Schedule “A”. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
ule B.
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Schedule “B”
Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•Heavy Loading
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE: IfANY of these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
 Maintenance Schedules section of this manual.
NOTE: IfANY of these apply to you then change your
coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000 km) or 60 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
 Maintenance Schedules section of this manual.
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Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (175 000) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000)
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid,
change filter (3.7L). * X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid
and change main sump filter and spin-on
cooler return filter if equipped. (4.7L). * X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not re-
placed at 102,000 miles (170 000 km). X
*This applies only if your vehicle is used for police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
** This maintenance is recommended by the manufac-
turer to the owner, but not required to maintain the
emissions warranty. Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
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Grease............................... 332
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............259,262
Gross Cargo Weight ...................... 258
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 261
GVWR ............................ 258,261
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) .............. 82
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 282
Headlights ............................ 342
High Beam ........................... 118
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 118
Lights On Reminder .................... 116
Passing ............................. 118
Replacing ............................ 342
Switch .............................. 115
Heated Mirrors .......................... 82
Heated Seats ........................... 110
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 203
High Beam Indicator ..................... 153 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 118
Hitches
Trailer Towing ........................ 264
Holder, Cup ........................... 144
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 132
Hood Release ........................... 111
Hoses ................................ 325
Ignition ............................... 13
Key ............................... 10,13
Lock ................................ 13
Illuminated Entry ........................ 14
Infant Restraint .......................... 57
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 247
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 79
Instrument Cluster ....................... 152
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 150
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 336
Interior Appearance Care .................. 335
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Lubricant Selection.................. 328,357
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 125
Mirrors ................................ 79
Automatic Dimming ..................... 79
Electric Powered ....................... 81
Heated .............................. 82
Outside .............................. 80
Rearview ............................. 79
Trailer Towing ........................ 272
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 6
Mopar Parts ......................... 306,385
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 117
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 70
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .......... 44
Occupant Restraints ....................... 30
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 250
Oil, Engine ......................... 307,356 Capacity
............................ 355
Change Interval ....................... 309
Dipstick ............................. 307
Disposal ............................. 311
Filter ............................ 31 1,356
Filter Disposal ........................ 311
Identification Logo ..................... 310
Materials Added to ..................... 311
Recommendation ................... 310,355
Synthetic ............................ 311
Viscosity .......................... 310,355
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............304,305
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink ) ........... 132
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 80
Overdrive .......................... 155,206
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 206
Overhead Console .................... 125,126
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 126
Overheating, Engine ................... 154,323
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Chains.............................. 247
Changing ............................ 284
Compact Spare ........................ 242
General Information .................... 238
High Speed .......................... 240
Inflation Pressures ..................... 239
Jacking ............................. 288
Life of Tires .......................... 245
Load Capacity ..................... 234,235
Quality Grading ....................... 387
Radial .............................. 241
Replacement ......................... 245
Rotation ............................. 249
Safety ........................... 230,238
Sizes ............................... 231
Snow Tires ........................... 249
Spare Tire ........................... 286
Spinning ............................ 243
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 244 Wheel Mounting
....................... 288
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... 291
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 265
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 208
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 296
Towing ............................... 261
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 297
Guide .............................. 265
Recreational .......................... 273
Weight .............................. 265
Traction .............................. 278
Trailer Towing .......................... 261
Cooling System Tips .................... 272
Hitches ............................. 264
Minimum Requirements ................. 266
Mirrors ............................. 272
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 265
Wiring .............................. 269
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 265
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Trailer Weight.......................... 265
Transaxle ............................. 204
Automatic ........................... 204
Operation ........................... 204
Transfer Case ........................... 331
Fluid ............................... 357
Transmission ........................ 204,328
Automatic ...................... 201,204,328
Filter ............................... 330
Fluid ......................... 328,330,357
Maintenance .......................... 328
Manual ........................ 201,209,328
Shifting ............................. 210
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . 132
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 24
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 244
Trip Computer .......................... 126
Trip Odometer .......................... 156 Trip Odometer Reset Button
................ 159
Turn Signals ...................... 1 17,152,348
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 387
Universal Transmitter ..................... 132
Unlock, Auto ........................... 17
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ................. 325
Variance, Compass ....................... 130
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 5
Vehicle Loading ...................... 235,258
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 6
Vehicle Storage ......................... 340
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 152
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 5
Warranty Information ..................... 385
Washers, Windshield ..................... 120
Washing Vehicle ......................... 333
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