light DODGE DAKOTA 2007 3.G Owners Manual

Catalytic Converter...................... 302
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............146,154
Cellular Phone.......................... 175
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 341
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 122
Certification Label....................... 247
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 273
Charging.............................. 283
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 219
Child Restraint........................ 58,59
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 61,66
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 40
Child Seat.............................. 63
Circuit Breakers......................... 327
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 325
Climate Control......................... 175
Clock ...........................143,148,156
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 173Compact Spare Tire...................... 230
Compass.............................. 107
Compass Calibration..................... 107
Compass Variance....................... 108
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 104
Console, Floor.......................... 121
Console, Overhead....................... 103
Contract, Service........................ 372
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 312
Cooling System......................... 310
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 312
Coolant Capacity...................... 345
Coolant Level......................310,313
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 313
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 311
Inspection........................... 313
Points to Remember.................... 314
Pressure Cap......................... 312
Radiator Cap......................... 312
380 INDEX

Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...... 311,345,346
Temperature Gauge..................... 136
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............... 99
CupHolder ............................ 123
Customer Assistance..................... 370
Data Recorder, Event...................... 56
Daytime Running Lights................... 93
Dealer Service.......................... 296
Defroster, Rear Window................... 124
Defroster, Windshield................... 73,177
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 97
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 293
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 210
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 137
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 318
Oil (Engine).......................... 297
Power Steering........................ 306Disarming, Theft System................... 18
Disc Brakes............................ 316
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 313
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 110
DriveBelts ............................ 301
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 307
E-85 Fuel............................. 245
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 81
Electrical Power Outlets................... 119
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....... 99
Emergency, In Case of
FreeingVehicleWhenStuck ............... 217
Jacking............................. 278
Tow Hooks.......................... 285
Towing ............................. 286
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 350
INDEX 381
10

Emission Related Components.............. 315
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 302
Block Heater......................... 189
Break-In Recommendations................ 71
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 346
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 72,242
Flooded, Starting...................... 188
Fuel Requirements..................... 345
Jump Starting......................... 283
Oil ...........................297,345,346
Oil Filler Cap......................... 299
Oil Selection.......................... 345
Oil Synthetic......................... 300
Starting............................. 187
Temperature Gauge..................... 136
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 19
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 270
Event Data Recorder...................... 56Exhaust Gas Caution................ 72,242,309
Exhaust System....................... 72,309
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 43
ExteriorLighting ......................... 92
Fabric Care............................ 325
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 302
Engine Fuel.......................... 302
Engine Oil........................300,346
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 300
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 272
Turn Signal...................... 94,136,338
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 282
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 247
Engine Oil........................... 246
Fuel Requirements..................... 245
382 INDEX

Maintenance.......................... 247
Replacement Parts..................... 247
Starting............................. 246
Flooded Engine Starting................... 188
Floor Console.......................... 121
Fluid, Brake........................... 347
Fluid Capacities......................... 345
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 318
Brake............................... 316
Engine Oil........................... 297
Power Steering........................ 306
Transfer Case......................... 321
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 346
Fog Lights........................... 93,345
Four Wheel Drive....................... 199
Operation........................... 199
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 272
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 217FrontAxle(Differential) ................... 322
Fuel................................. 238
Adding............................. 243
Filter ............................... 302
Gauge.............................. 136
Octane Rating......................238,346
Requirements......................238,345
Tank Capacity........................ 345
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fueling ............................... 243
Fuses................................ 327
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 110
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............244,293
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge)................... 136
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 238
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 239
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 136
INDEX 383
10

Fuel................................ 136
Odometer........................... 140
Speedometer......................... 138
Tachometer.......................... 139
Gear Ranges........................... 191
General Information...................... 18
Glass Cleaning.......................... 326
Grease............................... 322
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............248,252
GrossCargoWeight ...................... 247
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 251
GVWR ............................248,251
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 272
Headlights............................ 333
High Beam........................... 96
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch......... 96
Lights On Reminder..................... 93
Passing.............................. 95Replacing............................ 333
Switch ............................... 92
Heated Mirrors.......................... 82
Heated Seats............................ 87
Heater, Engine Block..................... 189
High Beam Indicator..................... 137
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . 96
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 256
Holder,Cup ........................... 123
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 110
Hood Release........................... 88
Hoses................................ 315
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 19
Infant Restraint.......................... 58
384 INDEX

Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 235
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 79
Instrument Cluster....................... 136
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 134
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 326
Interior Appearance Care.................. 325
Interior Lights........................... 90
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)............ 97
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Operation.......................273,278
Jacking Instructions...................... 279
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 44Lane Change and Turn Signals......... 94,136,338
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 35
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 61
LifeofTires ............................ 233
Lights ............................... 74,90
Airbag............................ 54,142
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 139
Back-Up............................. 338
Brake Warning........................ 141
Bulb Replacement...................332,333
Cargo ............................... 94
Center Mounted Stop................... 341
Courtesy/Reading..................... 103
Cruise .............................. 143
Daytime Running....................... 93
Fog ........................... 93,137,345
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 272
Headlights............................ 92
High Beam........................... 96
INDEX 385
10

High Beam/Low Beam Select.............. 96
Instrument Cluster..................... 136
Intensity Control....................... 91
Interior........................... 90,103
License............................. 343
Lights On Reminder..................... 93
Low Fuel.........................136,137
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 142
Passing.............................. 95
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 137
Service.............................. 332
Turn Signal........................ 94,338
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 136
Limited-Slip Differential................... 210
Loading Vehicle......................... 247
Tires ............................... 222
Locks................................. 27
Auto Unlock.......................... 30
Automatic Door........................ 29Child Protection........................ 31
Door................................ 27
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 28
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 61
Lubricating Oil......................... 322
Lubrication, Body....................... 307
LugNuts ............................. 281
Lumbar Support......................... 84
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 304
Maintenance Procedures................... 296
Maintenance Schedule.................... 350
Schedule “A”......................... 364
Schedule “B”......................... 353
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 119
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 142,294
Manual, Service......................... 374
386 INDEX

Manual Transmission...............187,196,318
Fluid Level Check...................... 318
Lubricant Selection..................318,347
Map/Reading Lights..................... 103
Mirrors ................................ 79
Automatic Dimming..................... 79
Electric Powered....................... 81
Heated.............................. 82
Outside.............................. 80
Rearview............................. 79
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................295,373
Multi-Function Control Lever................ 94
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 71
Occupant Classification System (OCS).......... 48
Occupant Restraints....................... 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 238Oil, Engine.........................297,346
Capacity............................ 345
Change Interval....................... 298
Dipstick............................. 297
Disposal............................ 300
Filter ............................300,346
Filter Disposal........................ 300
Identification Logo..................... 299
Materials Added to..................... 300
Recommendation...................299,345
Synthetic............................ 300
Viscosity..........................299,345
Onboard Diagnostic System..............293,294
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 110
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 80
Overdrive..........................139,193
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 193
Overhead Console....................103,104
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 104
INDEX 387
10

Overheating, Engine...................... 138
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 374
Panic Alarm............................ 22
Parking Brake.......................... 212
Parking On Hill......................... 212
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch............. 54
Passing Light........................... 95
Pets.................................. 71
Pets, Transporting........................ 71
Pickup Box............................ 126
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 222
Positive Crankcase Valve.................. 315
Power
Brakes.............................. 316
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 327
Door Locks......................... 19,28
Mirrors .............................. 81
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 119Steering..........................216,306
Sunroof............................. 116
Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid..................... 347
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 43
Preparation for Jacking.................... 278
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 41
Programmable Electronic Features......... 112,115
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)............... 23,112,115
Quad Cab.............................. 87
Radial Ply Tires......................... 229
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......310,312
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 144
Radio Operation...................146,154,175
Radio, Satellite.......................... 167
388 INDEX

Speed Control (Cruise Control)............... 99
Speedometer........................... 138
Starting............................... 187
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 283
Engine Block Heater.................... 189
Engine Fails to Start.................... 188
Remote.............................. 26
Steering
Column Controls....................... 94
Power...........................216,306
Wheel Lock........................... 15
Wheel, Tilt............................ 98
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . 172
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 122
Storage, Vehicle......................... 332
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 217
Sun Roof.............................. 116
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 119
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 235Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 300
System, Remote Starting.................... 26
Tachometer............................ 139
Tailgate............................... 125
Taillights.............................. 338
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 136
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 61
Theft System Arming...................... 18
Theft System Disarming.................... 18
Tilt Steering Column...................... 98
Tire and Loading Information Placard......222,235
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 221
Tire Markings.......................... 218
Tire Safety Information.................... 218
Tires ............................ 73,226,375
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 233
Air Pressure.......................... 226
Alignment........................... 234
INDEX 391
10