wheel DODGE DAKOTA 2010 3.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP
LLC ..................... 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB...................8
THEFT ALARM................ 9
SEATBELT ................. 9
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............. 9
FRONTSEATS................13
HEATEDSEATS...............14
TILT STEERING COLUMN ..........15
PROGRAMMABLEFEATURES .......15
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAMSLEVER ...............17
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............18
SPEED CONTROL ..............19
CLIMATE CONTROLS ........... 20
POWERSUNROOF ............ 20
WIND BUFFETING ..............21
ELECTRONICS
NON-TOUCH-SCREENRADIOS...... 22
NAVIGATION TOUCH-SCREEN RADIO . . .25
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 28
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK
®) .............. 28
POWER OUTLET ............. 30
Uconnect™ Phone ........... 30
VOICECOMMAND .............32
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION .....33
UTILITY
REAR CRATE 'N GO®STORAGE ......34
REAR CARGO AREA UTILITY RAILS .....34
TAILGATE ..................34 TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
........35
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............35
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK
SYSTEM...................37
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE
- U.S. ONLY ................ 38
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS .................. 38
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......41
JACKINGANDTIRECHANGING...... 42
JUMP-STARTING ............. 48
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS .........51
TOWINGADISABLEDVEHICLE.......52
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ........53
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......54
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD............55
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ..........56
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ..........58
MAINTENANCE CHART .......... 60
FUSES................... 62
TIREPRESSURES..............65
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ......65
EXTERIOR BULBS ............. 66
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER...................67
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER...................67
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED..................67
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .........67
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THE 50 UNITED STATES AND
WASHINGTON, D.C. ........... 68
TIRE WARRANTY ............. 68
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
MOPAR®ACCESSORIES..........71
TABLE OF CONTENTS

CAUTION!
Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and/or degrade
the material of the seat.
TILT STEERING COLUMN
• The tilt lever is located on the steeringcolumn, below the turn signal lever.
• Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock the steering column.
• With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down as
desired.
• Push the lever away from the steering wheel to lock the column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable
steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust
the column only while the vehicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
• The following features may be programmed using the Key Fob transmitter or the
ignition switch and driver's door lock switch.
NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the
Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will
cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security
Alarm.
Unlock On First Press
• To unlock either the driver's side, or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button:
• Press and hold the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK
button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
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GETTING STARTED

HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking
Lights/Headlights
• Rotate the headlight switch, located on theinstrument panel to the left of the steering
wheel, to the first detent for parking lights
and to the second detent for headlights.
• Rotate the headlight switch to “A” for AUTO headlights.
• When set to “A” (AUTO), the system automatically turns the headlights on or off
based on ambient light levels.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument
panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or he adlights are on. Refer to your Media
Center/Radio User Manual on the DVD for display dimming.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.
Cargo Light
• The cargo light is strategically placed lighting that helps illuminate the bed area of the truck. A cargo light symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the light is on.
• Push the button to turn ON/OFF the cargo lighting.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Guide Me Home
• Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu.
• Touch the GUIDE ME HOME soft-key to route you back to your home destination fromyour current location. Touch the GO soft-key to start your trip.
Map
• Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu.
• Touch the MAP soft-key to display a map of your current position.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
• The steering wheel audio controls arelocated on the rear surface of the steering
wheel.
Right Switch
• Press the switch up or down to increase ordecrease the volume.
• Press the button in the center to change modes AM/FM/CD/SAT.
Left Switch
• Press the switch up or down to search forthe next listenable station or select the next
or previous CD track.
• Press the button in the center to select the next preset station (radio) or to change CDs if equipped with a CD Changer.
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink®)
Programming HomeLink®
Begin Programming
• The HomeLink®buttons are located in the
overhead console.
• The Compass Mini-Trip Computer illuminates the HomeLink
®symbol along
with 1, 2 or 3 indicators under it, when a
HomeLink
®button is pressed. The
indicators will flash at different rates, or
remain solid during programming.
• Erase all channels before you begin progr amming by holding the two outside buttons
for up to 20 seconds until the indicators begin to flash.
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Changing The Volume
• Start a dialogue by pressing the Phone button, then adjust the volume during a
normal call.
• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Uconnect™ system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for
Uconnect™ is different than the audio system.
NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the Uconnect™ hard-key. After the BEEP, say
“tutorial”. Press any hard-key or touch the display to cancel the tutorial.
VOICE COMMAND
• The Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc player, Uconnect™ Phone and a memo recorder.
• When you press the Voice Command button
located on the radio face plate or
steering wheel, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. If you
do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of
options. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the Voice
Command button
, listen for the BEEP, and say your command.
• For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES)™, refer to the Voice Command section of the Uconnect™ User's Manual on the DVD for further details.
• For vehicles not equipped with VES™, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on the DVD for Voice Command information.
Changing The Volume
• Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button, then say a command
(for example, “tutorial”).
• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command system is speaking. The volume setting for Voice Command
is different than the audio system.
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions
following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway
ahead. Failure to do so may result in an accident causing you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the Voice Command button
. After the BEEP,
say “tutorial”. Press any hard-key or touch the display to cancel the tutorial.
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
OPERATION
• This is an electric-shift transfer caseand is operated by the 4WD Control
Switch (Transfer Case Switch), which
is located on the instrument panel.
• The transfer case provides four mode positions:
• Two-wheel drive high range (2WD)
• Four-wheel drive lock range (4WD LOCK)
• Four-wheel drive low range (4WD LOW)
• NEUTRAL (N)
• This transfer case is designed to be driven in the two-wheel drive position
(2WD) for normal street and highway
conditions on dry, hard-surfaced
roads.
• When additional traction is required, the transfer case 4WD LOCK and 4WD
LOW positions can be used to lock the
front and rear driveshafts together
and force the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed. This is
accomplished by rotating the 4WD
Control Switch to the desired
position. The 4WD LOCK and 4WD
LOW positions are designed for loose
or slippery road surfaces only.
• Driving in the 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions on dry hard-surfaced
roads may cause increased tire wear
and damage to the driveline
components. NOTE:
The transfer case NEUTRAL
position is selected by pressing the
recessed button located on the lower
left-hand corner of the 4WD Control
Switch. The transfer case NEUTRAL
position is to be used for recreational
towing only.
NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift
while only the front or rear wheels are
spinning. The NV233/243 transfer case
is not equipped with a synchronizer and,
therefore, the front and rear driveshaft
speeds must be equal for the shift to
take place. Shifting while only the front
or rear wheels are spinning can cause
damage to the transfer case.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you
leave the vehicle unattended with the
transfer case in the NEUTRAL position
without first fully engaging the
parking brake. The transfer case
NEUTRAL position disengages both
the front and rear driveshafts from
the powertrain and will allow the
vehicle to move reg ardless of the
transmission position. The parking
brake should always be applied when
the driver is not in the vehicle.
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OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

Two–Position Tailgate/Upper
Load Platform
• Your tailgate can be opened to thefull-open or the partial-open position.
The partial-open position is for
loading objects longer than the length
of the bed (sheets of plywood, etc.)
by creating an upper load platform:
Installing Lumber
• Place lumber across the box in theindentations provided above the
wheel housings and in the bulkhead
dividers, to form the floor. There are
indents in the sheet metal (or bed
liner if equipped) on the inner side of
the box in front (Crew Cab
®only) and
behind both wheel housings.
• Secure the tailgate in the partially-open position.
• Open the tailgate slightly.
• Snap the tailgate support cable between the cable guide and the
tailgate bumper. Do this on both
sides of the tailgate.
• To return the tailgate to the full-open position:
• Lift up on the tailgate.
• Remove both cables from between the cable guides and the tailgate
bumpers, and lower the tailgate.
CAUTION!
• Care should always be exercisedwhen operating a vehicle with
cargo. Vehicle speeds may need to
be reduced. Severe turns or rough
roads may cause shifting or
bouncing of the cargo that may
result in vehicle damage.
(Continued)
CAUTION!(Continued)
• Ensure the load is securely tieddown and is properly identified
according to local laws if it extends
beyond the tail lights.
• Loading should not exceed 400 lbs (181 kg) of material suspended
above the wheelhouse and
partially open tailgate or vehicle
damage may result.
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT
RATINGS)
NOTE: For trailer towing information
(maximum trailer weight ratings) refer to
the following website addresses:
• http:// www.dodge.com/towing
• http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada)
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
Two-Wheel Drive Models
• Recreational towing of two-wheel
drive models is not allowable. Towing
the vehicle with the transmission in
NEUTRAL can cause severe
transmission damage. Removal of the
driveshaft for towing is not
recommended, since this would allow
fluid to drain from the transmission.
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UTILITY

Four-Wheel Drive Models
CAUTION!
• Internal damage to the transfercase will occur if a front or rear
wheel lift is used when
recreational towing.
• The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL for recreational
towing. The NEUTRAL button is
located on the lower left hand
corner of the 4WD Control Switch.
Shifts into and out of transfer case
NEUTRAL can take place with the
selector switch in any mode
position.
• Automatic tran smissions must be
placed in PARK position for
recreational towing.
• Manual transm issions must be
placed in gear (for example, fourth
gear) for recreational towing.
Failure to follow these procedures
can cause severe transmission
and/or transfer case damage.
Recreational Towing Procedure
• Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational
towing.
• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, shut the engine OFF and turn
the Key Fob to the ON position (do
not start the engine).
• Press the brake pedal and shift the automatic tran smission into
NEUTRAL, or press the clutch pedal
to the floor on a manual
transmission. • Using a ballpoint pen or similar
object, press the transfer case
NEUTRAL button for four seconds.
• After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light comes on, release
the NEUTRAL button.
• Start the engine and shift the automatic tran smission into
REVERSE.
• Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is
no vehicle movement.
• Repeat the previous step with the transmission in DRIVE.
• Shut the engine OFF, and place the Key Fob in the unlocked OFF
position.
• Shift the autom atic transmission
into PARK. Shift manual
transmissions into fourth gear.
• Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle with a tow bar and
disconnect the negative battery
cable.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to
be certain that the transfer case is
fully in NEUTRAL before recreational
towing to prevent damage to internal
parts.
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24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE - U.S. ONLY
• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. Ifyou feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we
will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when coldand inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the v ehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflat ed. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
• Please note that the TPMS is not a subs titute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue
to function properly.
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CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your
vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket
wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance
beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over andstop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, t urn it off. Also, shiftthe transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperat ure reading does not return to normal,
turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangero us. You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealership for service if
your vehicle overheats.
- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the
parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it
indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or m issing gas cap,poor fuel quality, etc., may
illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays
on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive
normally and not require towing.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES