clock DODGE DAKOTA 2007 3.G User Guide

Steps for Removing the Spare Tire
•Remove the jack from the stowage compartment using
the supplied finger assist tool.
•Remove the finger assist tool from jack and set aside
until jack is stowed.
•Assemble the jack tools.
•Locate the tire carrier access hole on the rear bumper.
•Place assembled jack tool extension rod into the access
hole in the direction of the arrow on the bumper trim.
•Rotate the tool counterclockwise to release and lower
the spare tire to the ground so that it can be pulled
from under the vehicle.
•Rotate clockwise to stow the spare tire.
Inserting Lug Wrench and Extension
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•Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if the right front
wheel is being changed, block
the left rear wheel.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
Instructions
1. Lower and remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools
from stowage.
2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove,
the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one
turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
3. When changing a front wheel, place the jack under the
frame rail behind the wheel. Locate the jack as far
forward as possible on the straight part of the frame priorto inboard transition, as shown. Operate the jack using
the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench - the tube
extension, may be used but is not required.
When changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack drive
tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the
extension tube. Place the jack under the axle in the
Positioning of the Jack Front Wheels
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positions shown with the drive tubes extending to the
rear. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench.
NOTE: Before raising the wheel off the ground, make
sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck
parts and adjust the jack position as required.
4. By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise, raise the
vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface.
Left Rear Jacking Location
Right Rear Jacking Location
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2. Pull the taillamp housing straight out from the body.
3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to from the
housing.
Pulling Housing From Body
Rotating Bulb Socket From Housing
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2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull bulb from socket.
4. Reverse procedure for installation.
Rotating SocketPulling Bulb From Socket
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Fog Lamps
1. Disconnect connector from fog lamp by raising wire
harness lock tab and pulling on wire harness connector.2. Rotate fog lamp bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise and
pull to remove from fog lamp housing.
3. Reverse Procedure to install.
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel
3.7L/4.7L, 87 Octane 22 Gal. 83L
4.7L HO, 91 Octane, Recommended Not Required 22 Gal. 83L
Engine Oil (with filter)
3.7L, SAE 5W-20, API Certified 5 Qt. 4.7L
4.7L, SAE 5W-20, API Certified 6 Qt. 5.7L
4.7L HO, SAE 5W-20, API Certified 6 Qt. 5.7L
Cooling System (includes 2.1 Qts./2L for coolant bottle
3.7L (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 13.3 Qt. 12.5L
4.7L (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 13.3 Qt. 12.5L
4.7L HO (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 13.3 Qt. 12.5L
NOTE:All fluid capacities are approximate capacities.
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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
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Child Restraint....................... 58,59
Extender............................. 43
Front Seat............................ 35
Pretensioners.......................... 41
Reminder............................ 137
Seats................................. 82
Adjustment........................... 82
Cleaning............................ 325
Heated.............................. 87
Lumbar Support........................ 84
Reclining ............................. 83
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 18,139
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 311,346
Selection of Oil......................... 299
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Service and Maintenance................296,350
Service Assistance....................... 370
Service Contract......................... 372
Service Manuals........................ 374Setting the Clock..................144,148,156
Shift Speeds........................... 197
Shifting
Automatic Transmission................. 191
Manual Transmission................... 196
Transfer Case......................... 199
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N)........................ 266
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)........................ 268
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 39
Shoulder Belts........................... 35
Signals, Turn...................... 94,136,338
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 211
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 235
Snow Plow............................ 264
Snow Tires............................ 237
Spare Tire.......................230,231,275
Spark Plugs............................ 301
390 INDEX