engine DODGE DAKOTA 2010 3.G Owner's Manual

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, t urn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the
hood until the radiator has had time to co ol. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
• Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm,
level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• If it is necessary to retrieve the spare tire from under the vehicle on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of
being hit.
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Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment, behind
the left headlight assembly.
WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator coolin g fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start
anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away
from the battery.
• Set the parking brake, shift the autom atic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition
to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection
and personal injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due
to battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of
the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the positive (+)post of the
discharged vehicle.
• Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable to the positive (+)post of
the booster battery.
• Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the negative (-)post of the booster
battery.
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• Connect the opposite end of the negative(-)jumper cable to a good engine ground
(exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and the
fuel injection system.
WARNING!
Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)of the discharged battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
• Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
• Disconnect the negative (-)jumper cable from the engine ground of the vehicle with
the discharged battery.
• Disconnect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable from the negative (-)post of the
booster battery.
• Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable from the positive (+)
post of the booster battery.
• Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable from the positive (+)post of the
discharged vehicle.
• Reinstall the air intake duct.
• If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the
vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehi cle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade
battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by arocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and 1st gear.
Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without
spinning the wheels, is most effective.
• Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This wil l minimize overheating and reduce the risk of
transmission failure during prolonge d efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause tire damage or failure. Atire could explode and injure someone. Do not
spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not
let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
WARNING!
• Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causing serious injury.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between 1st and REVERSE, do not spinthe wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or s pinning the wheels too fast ma y lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT3.7L Engine
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4.7L Engine
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 3.7L, 4.7L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile Formula
HOAT (Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) or
equivalent. 13.3 Quarts (12.5 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter 3.7L,
4.7L API certified 5W-20 engine
oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil
filler cap for correct SAE
grade.3.7L 5 Quarts (4.7 Liters)
4.7L 6 Quarts (5.7 Liters)
Fuel Selection 3.7L, 4.7L 87 Octane 22 Gallons (83 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.7L, 4.7L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter or
equivalent. —
Spark Plug 3.7L ZFR6F-11G (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm]) —
Spark Plug 4.7L Upper Bank — FR8TE2 (Gap 0.039 in [0.99 mm]) Lower
Bank — FR8T1332 (Gap
0.051 in [1.30 mm]). —
Automatic Tran smissionMOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4
®
product. —
Transfer Case MOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4
®
product. —
Front Axle SAE 75W-90 Multi-Purpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant
MS-9763 or equivalent. —
Rear Axle SAE 75W-140 Synthetic
Gear Lubricant MS-8985.
Limited-slip rear axles
require MOPAR
®
Limited-Slip Additive
MS-10111 or equivalent.
Whenever a fluid change is
made, 4 oz (118 ml) should
be added to the gear
lubricant. —
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
Change the engine oil and filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotatethetires. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XXXX
X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. X
XXX
Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first
inspection at 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. X
XXX
Inspect the front suspe nsion, tie rod ends and boot
seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage,
wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if
necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. XX
Inspect the transfer case fluid. X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, off-road or
frequent trailer towing. XXXX
Change the autom atic transmissionfluid & filter(s) if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L engines). XX
Replace top row of spark plugs (4.7L engine). X
Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or
frequent trailer towing. X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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Power Distribution Center
• The Power Distribution Center located on theleft side of the engine compartment. This
center contains cartridge fuses, mini fuses and relays.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
1 — — Spare
2 — — Spare
3 30 Amp Pink Electric Brake
4 50 Amp Red Power Seat
5 — — Spare
6 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Cabin
Compartment Node (CCN), Radio
7 10 Amp Red Powertrain Control Module
(PCM)/Fuel/RAD/AC Coils
8 10 Amp Red Cabin Compartment Node
(CCN)/Mirror/4x4
9 — — Spare
10 2 Amp Gray Run/Start Ignition Switch
11 10 Amp Red AC Clutch
12 15 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Lt Stop/Turn
13 15 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Rt Stop/Turn
14 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw (IOD) #2
15 25 Amp Natural Trans/Powertrain Control Module
(PCM)
16 20 Amp Yellow Horn
17 20 Amp Yellow ABS Feed (Valves)
18 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump
19 15 Amp Blue Center High-Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)
20 20 Amp Yellow Cabin Compartment Node (CCN)
Door Locks/Brake Tra nsmission Shift
Interlock (BTSI)
21 25 Amp Natural Audio Amp
22 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Switchable)
23 20 Amp Yellow Fog Lamps
24 20 Amp Yellow Powertrain Control Module (PCM) B+
25 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment Node (CCN)
Illumination
26 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Run/Start Feed
27 10 Amp Red Power Mirror
28 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet
29 20 Amp Yellow Front Control Module (FCM) 4
(Wipers)
30 — — Spare
31 30 Amp Green Ignition Run/AC/Windows
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CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–866–726–4636
CHRYSLER CANADA INC.
CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001
ASSISTANCE FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who have hearingdifficulties, the manufacturer has
installed special TDD
(Telecommunication Devices for the
Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech
impaired customer, who has access to
a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can
communicate with the manufacturer
by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
Canadian residents with hearing
difficulties that requir e assistance can
use the special needs relay service
offered by Bell Canada. For TTY
teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for
Voice callers, dial 1–800–855–0511 to
connect with a Bell Relay Service
operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained
in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
• If you are the first registered retail
owner of your vehicle, you may obtain
one free printed copy of the Owner's
Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio
Manuals on your DVD by calling
1–877–726–4636 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guides or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed
copies of the Owner's Manual,
Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals
may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com or by calling
1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa,
Master Card, American Express and
Discover orders are accepted. If you
prefer mailing your order, please call
the above numbers for an order form.
NOTE: A street address is required
when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
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