Dodge 2011 Dakota User Manual

USER GUIDEUSER GUIDE20112011DAKOTA DAKOTA

KEY FOBLocking And Unlocking The Doors• Press the LOCK button once to lockall the doors. Press the UNLOCKbutton once to unlock the driver’sdoor only a

WARNING!• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area.Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless andcolorless.

WARNING!In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries ifyou are not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of you

CHILD RESTRAINTS• Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, ifavailable. According to crash statistics, children are

• Route the tether strap across to thecenter tether anchorage. The centertether is located behind the slidedoor in the center of the vehicle,between t

Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Crew Cab)• Route the child restraint tether strap over the seatback and under the headrestraint (for outboar

WARNING!• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become aprojectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infan

Manual Seat AdjustmentForward/Rearward• Lift up on the adjusting bar locatedat the front of the seat near the floorand release bar to lock seat at the

WARNING! (Continued)• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is nolonger resting against your chest. In a collision, you cou

TILT STEERING COLUMN• The tilt lever is located on thesteering column, below the turnsignal lever.• Pull the lever toward the steeringwheel to unlock

The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting i

TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMS LEVERTurn Signals/Lane Change Assist• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flas

HEADLIGHT SWITCHAutomatic Headlights/ParkingLights/Headlights• Rotate the headlight switch, locatedon the instrument panel to the left ofthe steering

SPEED CONTROL• The speed control switches arelocated on the steering wheel.Cruise ON/OFF• Push the ON/OFF switch to activatethe Speed Control.• CRUISE

CLIMATE CONTROLSAir Recirculation• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.• For window defogging, turn the recirculation off.• Recirculation is n

NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOSMedia Center 130 (Sales Code RES)Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC)ELECTRONICS22

Media Center 230 (Sales Code REQ)NOTE: Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command andUconnect™ Phone features. To determine if yo

Audio Jack• The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassetteplayer, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS• The steering wheel audio controlsare located on the rear surface of thesteering wheel.Right Switch• Press the switch up

• (After the BEEP), say “Uconnect setup”.• (After the BEEP), say “phone pairing”.• (After the BEEP), say “pair a phone”.• Follow the audible prompts.•

• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to acomfortable level while the Uconnect™ system is speaking. Please note thevolume set

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC . . . 2CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit ...4Instrument Cluster ...6GETTING

• For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES)™, refer to theUconnect™ Voice Command section of the Uconnect™ User's Manual on the

Auto Door Lock• To have the doors lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds15 mph (24 km/h):• Enter your vehicle and close all the doors.• F

• Simultaneously, press and hold both the chosen HomeLink®button and thehand-held transmitter button until the HomeLink®indicator flash rate changesfr

WARNING! (Continued)• Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area whileprogramming the transceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle cont

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION• This is an electric-shift transfer caseand is operated by the 4WD ControlSwitch (Transfer Case Switch), whichis located on

REAR CRATE 'N GO®STORAGE• The rear Crate 'n Go®storage,located under the rear seat lowercushion, consists of tworemovable, collapsible stora

Two–Position Tailgate/Upper LoadPlatform• Your tailgate can be opened to thefull-open or the partial-openposition. The partial-open positionis for loa

Four-Wheel Drive ModelsRecreational Towing Procedure• Use the following procedure toprepare your vehicle forrecreational towing.• Bring the vehicle to

CAUTION! (Continued)• Manual transmissions must beplaced in gear (for example,fourth gear) for recreationaltowing. Failure to follow theseprocedures c

24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents.• Provide your name, vehicle identification number a

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLCCongratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assuredthat it represents precision workmanship, d

• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able todetect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may oc

WARNING!Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brakesystem may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle.

• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually bedrivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If th

NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheatcondition:• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGINGJack LocationExtended Cab• The scissor jack and tire changingtools are stowed in a compartmentunder the rear passenger seat.C

Preparations For Jacking• Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.• Set the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into

• Place the jack:• For front wheels, place the jack under the frame rail behind the wheel.Locate the jack as far forward as possible on the straight p

• For rear wheels, place the jack under the axle between the u-bolts attachingthe spring to the axle.• Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage

• Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle onlyuntil the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained

WARNING! (Continued)• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle lessstable and could cause it to slip off the jack and hurt someo

WARNING!• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control andincrease the risk of serious personal injury.• Always make sure that obj

• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within thejumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition

WARNING!• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in adischarged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting becausethe batte

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEModelFlat Towing (all fourwheels on the ground)Flatbed Towing (all fourwheels suspended OFFthe ground)Front Wheels Raised,Rea

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved bya rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)• This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purposeof an EDR is to record, in certain crash or nea

OPENING THE HOOD• Pull the hood release lever locatedbelow the steering wheel at the baseof the instrument panel.• Reach into the opening beneath thec

ENGINE COMPARTMENT3.7L EngineMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE54

4.7L EngineMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE55

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIESComponentFluid, Lubricant, orGenuine PartCapacitiesEngine Coolant 3.7L, 4.7L MOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant FiveYear/100,000 MileFormul

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, orGenuine PartCapacitiesBrake Master Cylinder MOPAR®DOT 3 and SAEJ1703 should be used orequivalent. If DOT 3 is notavailabl

DRIVER COCKPITCONTROLS AT A GLANCE4

MAINTENANCE CHARTMiles:8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54

Miles:8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78Or Kil

Maintenance RecordOdometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center8,000 Miles(13,000 km)or 6 Months16,000 Miles(26,000 km)or 12 Months24,000 Miles(3

FUSESMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE61

Power Distribution Center (fuses)• The Power Distribution Center located on the left side of the enginecompartment. This center contains cartridge fus

CavityCartridgeFuseMini-Fuse Description31 30 Amp Green Ignition Run/AC/Windows32 30 Amp Pink Front Control Module (FCM) 1(Ext. Lights # 1)33 30 Amp P

CAUTION!• When installing the integrated power module cover, it is important toensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to d

CAUTION!Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Donot use oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's p

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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE5

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®• The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Ram TruckAccessories by Mopar featuring a fit, finish, and f

Air Conditioning ...21Airbag ...10Alarm, Panic ...8Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . 39,40Arming Theft System (Securi

KeyFob...8Key Fob Programmable Features . . 28Lane Change Assist ...18LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren) ...

Transfer CaseFluid...56TransmissionFluid...56Tur n Signals ...18Uconnect™ Phone ...25Uconnect™ Voice C

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WARNING!Driving and Alcohol: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blo

INSTRUMENT CLUSTERWarning Lights- Low Fuel Warning Light- Charging System Light**- Oil Pressure Warning Light**- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**- Airbag

Indicators- Turn Signal Indicators- High Beam Indicator- Front Fog Light Indicator- Vehicle Security Indicator*- TOW/HAUL Indicator- Cruise Indicator-