headlamp DODGE DAKOTA 2007 3.G Owners Manual

NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter,
while you are inside the vehicle, will activate the Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button
to deactivate the Security Alarm.
6. If the desired programming was not achieved or to
reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
Flash Lamps with Lock Programming
1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the transmit-
ter.
2. After holding the UNLOCK button for four seconds,
also press the LOCK button within 6 seconds. A single
chime will sound to indicate that this feature has
changed.
3. Release both buttons at the same time.4. Test the flash lamps with LOCK feature while outside
of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button on the
transmitter with the ignition in the OFF position, and the
key removed.
NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter,
while you are in the vehicle, will activate the Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button
to deactivate the Security Alarm.
5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to
reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
Using the Panic Alarm
To activate the Panic mode while the ignition is OFF press
and release the PANIC button on the transmitter once.
When the Panic mode is activated, the interior lights will
illuminate, the headlamps and parking lights will flash,
and the horn will sound.
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To Open And Close The Hood..............88

Lights................................90
▫Interior Lights........................90
▫Battery Saver.........................91
▫Headlamp Delay.......................92
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights......92
▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)......93
▫Lights-On Reminder....................93
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped................93
▫Cargo Light — If Equipped...............94
▫Multifunction Control Lever...............94

Windshield Wipers And Washers.............96
▫Windshield Wipers.....................96▫Windshield Washers....................97

Tilt Steering Column.....................98

Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped.......99
▫ToActivate ...........................99
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............100
▫To Deactivate........................100
▫To Resume Speed.....................100
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............100
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............102

Overhead Console......................103
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................103

Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer....104
▫US/M Button........................104
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control all the way down to the OFF detent will cause all
the interior lights to go out. This is also known as the
Partymode because it allows the doors to stay open for
extended periods of time without discharging the vehi-
cle’s battery.
The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be
regulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) or
down (dimmer). When the headlights are ON you can
supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom-
eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control
up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the
“Parade” mode and is useful when headlights are re-
quired during the day. If the dimmer control is not in this
position, the audio display may be difficult to read if the
headlights are on during the daytime.
Club Cab/Quad Cab models may have an optional
switched dome lamp that may be operated by pressing
the lens.Battery Saver
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, Load Shed-
ding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights.
If the ignition is off and any door is left ajar for 15
minutes or the dimmer control is rotated upwards for 15
minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off.
If the headlamps remain on while the ignition is cycled
off, the exterior lights will automatically turn off after 8
minutes. If the headlamps are turned on and left on for 8
minutes while the ignition is off, the exterior lights will
automatically turn off.
NOTE:Battery Saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is
ON.
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Headlamp Delay
To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a
headlamp delay that will leave the headlamps on for 60
seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition is
turned OFF while the headlamp switch is on, and then
the headlamp switch is cycled off. The headlamps will
remain on for 60 seconds. Headlamp delay can be
cancelled by either turning the headlamp switch ON then
OFF or by turning the ignition ON.
Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights
When the headlight switch is rotated to the first
position, the parking lights, taillights, side marker
lights, license plate light and instrument panel
lights are all turned on. The headlights will turn ON
when the switch is rotated to the second position.Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight lenses
that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage
than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
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▫Front Suspension Ball Joints..............306
▫Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints........307
▫Body Lubrication.....................307
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................307
▫Windshield Washers...................308
▫Exhaust System......................309
▫Cooling System.......................310
▫Emission Related Components............315
▫Brake System........................316
▫Clutch Hydraulic System................318
▫Manual Transmission..................318
▫Automatic Transmission................318
▫Transfer Case........................321▫Axles ..............................321
▫Selection Of Lubricating Grease...........322
▫Appearance Care And Protection
From Corrosion......................323

Fuses (Power Distribution Center)...........327

Vehicle Storage........................332

Replacement Light Bulbs.................332

Bulb Replacement......................333
▫Headlamps..........................333
▫Front Park And Turn Signal Lamp..........337
▫Rear Side Marker, Taillamps/Stoplamp, And
Turn Signal Bulbs — Replacement.........338
▫Center High-Mounted Stoplamp And
Cargo Lamp.........................341
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamps
Removing Attaching Screw
Removing Headlamp Assembly
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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the 3 screws attaching the headlamp housing
to the inner panel.
3. Grasp the headlamp and pull firmly to disengage the
headlamp housing from the fender panel.4. While firmly holding the headlamp housing in your
hands unlock and disconnect Headlamp bulb connector.
5. Twist 1/4 turn and remove headlamp bulb and socket
from housing and replace.
Removing Headlamp Assembly
Removing Headlamp Bulb
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Unlocking ConnectorRemoving Headlamp from Assembly
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6. Reverse procedure to install new Headlamp bulb into
the headlamp assembly.
NOTE:These are Halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch
the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers
could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb
life.
Removing Headlamp BulbDisconnecting Headlamp Bulb Connector
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Front Park and Turn Signal Lamp.
•
Open the hood.
•Remove the (3 ) screws attaching the headlamp hous-
ing to the inner panel.
•Grasp the headlamp and pull firmly to disengage the
headlamp housing from the fender panel.
NOTE:It is not necessary to disconnect the connector to
replace this bulb. If the bulb socket needs replacement
disconnect the connector.
Removing Turn Signal Bulb
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