DODGE DAKOTA 2010 3.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: DODGE, Model Year: 2010, Model line: DAKOTA, Model: DODGE DAKOTA 2010 3.GPages: 450, PDF Size: 9.32 MB
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Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 183
Passing ............................. 134
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 175
Service ............................. 390
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 184
Turn Signal ................... 77,133,391,392
Voltage ............................. 176
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 174
Limited-Slip Differential ................... 264
Loading Vehicle ......................... 309
Tires ............................... 279
Locks ................................. 29
Auto Unlock .......................... 32
Automatic Door ........................ 31
Child Protection ........................ 33
Door ................................ 29
Keys ................................ 12
Power Door ........................... 30
Steering Wheel ......................... 15Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH).. 64
Lubrication, Body ....................... 364
Lug Nuts ............................. 341
Lumbar Support ........................ 122
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 362
Maintenance Procedures ................... 358
Maintenance Schedule .................... 404
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 183,356
Manual, Service ......................... 428
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection ..................... 401
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 142
Mirrors ................................ 83
Automatic Dimming ..................... 84
Electric Powered ....................... 85
Outside .............................. 84
Rearview ............................. 83
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
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Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 293
Mopar Parts ......................... 357,426
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 133
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 74
Occupant Restraints ................... 36,52,56
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............49,52,54
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 298
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 179
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 179
Oil, Engine ......................... 359,400
Capacity ............................ 399
Change Interval ....................... 359
Dipstick ............................. 359
Disposal ............................ 361
Filter ............................ 361,400
Filter Disposal ........................ 361
Identification Logo ..................... 360 Materials Added to
..................... 361
Recommendation ................... 360,399
Synthetic ............................ 361
Viscosity ......................... 360,399
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............355,356
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 148
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 84
Overdrive .......................... 177,254
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 254
Overhead Console .................... 141,142
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 142
Overheating, Engine ...................... 175
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,428
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Parking Brake .......................... 269
Parking On Hill ......................... 269
Passing Light ........................... 134
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Pets.................................. 73
Pets, Transporting ........................ 73
Phone, Cellular .......................... 86
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect™) .............. 86
Pickup Box ............................ 166
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 279
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 385
Door Locks ......................... 20,30
Mirrors .............................. 85
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 154
Steering .......................... 267,268
Windows ............................. 34
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 401
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 46
Preparation for Jacking .................... 338
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 44 Quad Cab
............................. 126
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 286
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......369,371
Radio Operation ........................ 237
Radio, Satellite (uconnect studios)........... 230
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 379
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails ............... 161
Rear Convenience Storage Crates ............. 157
Rear Window .......................... 163
Rear Window Defroster ................... 162
Rear Window Features .................... 162
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 83
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 121
Recreational Towing ...................... 325
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 326
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 328
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 299
Refrigerant ............................ 364
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Release, Hood.......................... 127
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 45
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 235
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 357
Replacement Tires ....................... 288
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 427
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 179
Restraints, Child ....................... 61,67
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 36
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 347
Rotation, Tires .......................... 292
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 76
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 77
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 427
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 75 Safety Information, Tire
................... 273
Safety Tips ............................. 74
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 231
Satellite Radio (uconnect studios)........... 230
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 404
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 384
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 45
Seat Belts .......................... 36,37,76
And Pregnant Women ................... 46
Child Restraint ....................... 61,62
Extender ............................. 46
Front Seat ............................ 37
Inspection ............................ 76
Pretensioners .......................... 44
Reminder ............................ 175
Seats ................................. 120
Adjustment .......................... 121
Heated ............................. 126
Lumbar Support ....................... 122
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Reclining............................ 121
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............19,176
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........370,400
Selection of Oil ......................... 360
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 17
Service and Maintenance .................. 358
Service Assistance ....................... 423
Service Contract ......................... 425
Service Manuals ........................ 428
Setting the Clock ..........187,189,204,206,209,218
Shifting Automatic Transmission ................. 253
Transfer Case ......................... 258
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... 326
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... 328 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage
.............. 42
Shoulder Belts ........................... 37
Signals, Turn ................... 77,133,174,392
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 290
Snow Plow ............................ 324
Snow Tires ............................ 292
Sound Box ............................ 229
Spare Tire ............................. 335
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 138
Speedometer ........................... 176
Starting ............................... 249
Engine Block Heater .................... 251
Engine Fails to Start .................... 250
Remote .............................. 26
Steering Column Controls ...................... 133
Power ........................... 267,268
Wheel Lock ........................... 15
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 137
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls. . 235
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 157
Storage Bin ............................ 157
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 390
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 347
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 361
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
Tachometer ............................ 177
Tailgate ............................... 165
Taillights .............................. 392
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 174
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 64
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 137
Tip Start .............................. 249
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 279
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 277
Tire Markings .......................... 273
Tire Safety Information .................... 273 Tires ............................
77,283,429
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 288
Air Pressure .......................... 283
Chains .............................. 290
Changing ............................ 333
General Information .................... 283
High Speed .......................... 285
Inflation Pressures ..................... 284
Jacking ............................. 337
Life of Tires .......................... 288
Load Capacity ..................... 279,280
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 293
Pressure Warning Light .................. 184
Quality Grading ....................... 429
Radial .............................. 286
Replacement ......................... 288
Rotation ............................ 292
Safety ........................... 273,283
Sizes ............................... 275
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Snow Tires........................... 292
Spare Tire ........................... 335
Spinning ............................ 286
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 287
Wheel Mounting ...................... 337
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... 341
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 317
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 257
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 348
Towing ............................... 311
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 101
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 349
Guide .............................. 317
Recreational .......................... 325
Weight .............................. 317
Towing Assistance ....................... 101
Traction .............................. 264
Trailer Towing .......................... 311
Cooling System Tips .................... 324 Hitches
............................. 316
Minimum Requirements ................. 318
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 317
Wiring .............................. 322
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 317
Trailer Weight .......................... 317
Transaxle ............................. 252
Automatic ......................... 12,252
Manual .............................. 14
Operation ........................... 252
Transfer Case ........................... 379
Fluid ............................... 401
Transmission ........................ 253,376
Automatic ...................... 249,253,376
Fluid ............................... 401
Maintenance ......................... 376
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 148
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Tread Wear Indicators.................... 287
Trip Computer .......................... 142
Trip Odometer .......................... 179
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 187
Turn Signals ................... 133,174,391,392
uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 86
Underhood Fuses ........................ 385
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 429
Universal Transmitter ..................... 148
Unlock, Auto ........................... 32
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area ............... 161
Variance, Compass ....................... 147
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ...................... 280,309
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ......................... 390
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 115Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description). . 174
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 426
Washers, Windshield ..................... 136
Washing Vehicle ......................... 380
Water Driving Through ...................... 265
Weight Load Carrying .................... 309
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 382
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 382
Wheel Changing ........................ 333
Wheel Mounting ........................ 337
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... 341
Wind Buffeting .......................... 36
Window Fogging ........................ 241
Windows .............................. 34
Power ............................... 34
Rear Sliding .......................... 162
Windshield Defroster ................... 76,239
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Windshield Washers................ 135,136,365
Fluid ............................ 135,365
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 365
Windshield Wipers ....................... 135
Wiper Blade Replacement .................. 365
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 135
Wrecker Towing ......................... 349
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