steering DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owner's Guide

Customer Assistance..................... 382
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 55
Daytime Running Lights ................... 116
Dealer Service .......................... 307
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 195
Defroster, Windshield ................... 72,190
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 119
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 304
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 223
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 153
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................. 328
Oil (Engine) .......................... 307
Power Steering ........................ 317
Disarming, Theft System ................... 27
Disc Brakes ............................ 326
Disposal Used Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 321 Door Ajar Light
......................... 156
Door Locks ............................. 15
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 132
Drive Belts ............................ 312
Drive Shaft Universal Joints ................ 318
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 81
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 140
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 121
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 229
Jacking ............................. 288
Overheating .......................... 323
Tow Hooks .......................... 296
Towing ............................. 297
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 360
Emission Related Components .............. 325
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... 313
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Fluid Capacities......................... 355
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 328
Brake ............................... 326
Cooling System ....................... 320
Engine Oil ........................... 307
Power Steering ........................ 317
Transfer Case ......................... 331
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 356
Fog Lights .......................... 1 16,354
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 211
Operation ............................ 211
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 282
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 229
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 332
Fuel ................................. 250
Adding ............................. 253
Filter ............................... 313
Gauge .............................. 152 Octane Rating
...................... 250,356
Requirements ...................... 250,355
Tank Capacity ........................ 355
Fueling ............................... 253
Fuses ................................ 337
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) ........... 132
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............254,304
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge) ................... 152
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 250
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 251
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................... 152
Fuel ................................ 152
Odometer ......................... 155,156
Speedometer ......................... 154
Tachometer .......................... 155
Gear Ranges ........................... 204
Glass Cleaning .......................... 336
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License............................. 353
Lights On Reminder .................... 116
Low Fuel ......................... 152,153
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 157
Passing ............................. 118
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 153
Service .............................. 341
Turn Signal ........................ 1 17,348
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 152
Washer Fluid ......................... 157
Limited-Slip Differential ................... 223
Loading Vehicle ......................... 258
Tires ............................... 234
Locks ................................. 15
Auto Unlock .......................... 17
Automatic Door ........................ 17
Child Protection ........................ 19
Door ................................ 15
Ignition .............................. 13 Keys
................................ 10
Power Door ........................... 16
Steering Wheel ......................... 13
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 60
Lubricating Oil ......................... 332
Lubrication, Body ....................... 318
Lug Nuts ............................. 291
Lumbar Support ........................ 107
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 315
Maintenance Procedures ................... 307
Maintenance Schedule .................... 361
Schedule “A” ......................... 375
Schedule “B” ......................... 364
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 140
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 157,305
Manual, Service ......................... 386
Manual Transmission ...............201,209,328
Fluid Level Check ...................... 328
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Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 386
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Parking Brake .......................... 224
Parking On Hill ......................... 224
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch ............. 54
Passing Light ........................... 118
Pets .................................. 70
Pets, Transporting ........................ 70
Phone, Cellular .......................... 82
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............. 82
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 234
Positive Crankcase Valve .................. 325
Power Brakes .............................. 326
Distribution Center ..................... 337
Door Locks ......................... 14,16
Mirrors .............................. 81
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 140 Steering
.......................... 228,317
Sunroof ............................. 138
Windows ............................. 28
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 357
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 39
Preparation for Jacking .................... 289
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 37
Programmable Electronic Features .........133,137
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) ...............24,133,137
Quad Cab ............................. 110
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 241
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 323
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 159
Radio Operation ................... 160,168,188
Radio Reception ........................ 159
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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
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