wheel DODGE DAKOTA 2010 3.G Repair Manual

Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Provided that the transmission is operable, tow with the
transmission in NEUTRAL and the ignition key in the
OFF position, along with the front wheels raised and the
rear wheels on the ground. The speed must not exceed
30 mph (50 km/h), and the distance must not exceed
15 miles (25 km).
If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km)
or faster than 30 mph (50 km/h), it must be towed on a
flatbed, or with the rear wheels raised and the front
wheels on the ground, or with the front end raised and
the rear wheels on a towing dolly.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle with the rear wheels on the
ground at more than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for more
than 15 miles (25 km), can cause severe transmission
damage. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
350 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

•If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
similar cause, which destroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-
sibility of the owner.
•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
•If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
•Use MOPARTouch Up Paint or equivalent on
scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer
has touch up-paint to match the color of your vehicle.
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome-plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with
a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove heavy soil, use MOPAR
Wheel Cleaner or equivalent, or
select a nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use
scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush or metal pol-
ishes. Only MOPAR cleaners or equivalent are recom-
mended. Do not use oven cleaner. Avoid automatic car
washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that
may damage the wheels’ protective finish.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-
ner:
•Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
•Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
•For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or
equivalent or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp
cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to
remove soap residue.
382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
430 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Changing A Flat Tire..................... 333
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 275
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . 356
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 74
Checks, Safety ........................... 74
Child Restraint ........................ 61,62
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............64,70
Child Seat .............................. 67
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 382
Climate Control ......................... 237
Clock .................. 187,189,204,206,209,218
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 236
Compass .............................. 146
Compass Calibration ..................... 146
Compass Variance ....................... 147
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 142
Console, Floor .......................... 159
Console, Overhead ....................... 141 Contract, Service
........................ 425
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 371
Cooling System ......................... 369
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 370
Coolant Capacity ...................... 399
Coolant Level ...................... 369,372
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 372
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 369
Inspection ........................... 372
Points to Remember .................... 373
Pressure Cap ......................... 371
Radiator Cap ......................... 371
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......370,399,400
Temperature Gauge .................... 174
Crates Rear Convenience Storage ................ 157
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 138
Cupholders ............................ 156
Customer Assistance ..................... 423
434 INDEX

Engine Oil........................... 359
Power Steering ........................ 268
Transfer Case ......................... 379
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 400
Fog Lights .......................... 132,399
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 258
Operation ........................... 258
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 332
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 347
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 380
Fuel ................................. 298
Adding ............................. 307
Gauge .............................. 174
Octane Rating ...................... 298,400
Requirements ...................... 298,399
Tank Capacity ........................ 399
Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fueling ............................... 307
Fuses ................................ 385 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 148
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)
............307,308,355
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge) ................... 174
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 298
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 299
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 174
Fuel ............................... 174
Odometer ......................... 177,179
Speedometer ......................... 176
Tachometer .......................... 177
Gear Ranges ........................... 253
General Information ................... 1 15,298
Glass Cleaning .......................... 384
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 159
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............310,312
Gross Cargo Weight ...................... 309
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 312
GVWR ............................... 309
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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
440 INDEX

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
444 INDEX

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
446 INDEX

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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