2004 DODGE DAKOTA fold seats

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CONTENTS
mMirrors..............................58
NInside Day/Night Mirror.................58
NAutomatic Dimming MirrorÐ If Equipped....59
NOutside Mirrors.......................59
NExterior Mirrors Folding Feature...........59
NElectric Remote-Control Mirrors............60
NHeated Mirrors Ð If Equipped.............61
mSeats................................61
NSeat Adjustment.......................61
NReclining Seats........................62
N6 - Way Power Seat Adjuster Ð Driver's Side
Only...............................63NLumbar Support Adjustment Ð Power Seats
Only...............................63
NSeatback Releases Ð Bench Seat............63
NSeatback ReleasesÐBucket And Split Bench....64
NClub Cab Easy Entry System..............64
NClub Cab/Quad Cab Rear Seat.............65
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............66
mLights...............................67
NInterior Lights........................67
NBattery Saver.........................68
NHeadlamp Delay.......................68
NHeadlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights......68
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6 - Way Power Seat Adjuster Ð Driver's Side
Only
The 6-way power seat adjuster switch is on the outboard
side of the driver's seat. Use this switch to move the seat
up or down, forward or rearward, recline or tilt.
Lumbar Support Adjustment Ð Power Seats Only
Vehicles equipped with the power bucket seat or the
40/20/40 split bench power are equipped with an adjust-
able lumbar support on the driver's seat. Rotating the
lever on the left side of the driver's seatback increases or
decreases the lumbar support.
Seatback Releases Ð Bench Seat
The seatback is equipped with inertia latching mecha-
nisms that automatically lock and prevent the seatback
from folding forward during periods of high decelera-
tion, such as hard braking.
This type of latch mechanism eliminates the need to
actuate a release lever to fold the seat forward. In some
situations, such as when parked on a steep hill, the inertia
latch may lock and manual release of the lock will be
necessary.
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Seatback ReleasesÐBucket And Split Bench
Both seats have a position latch release. To release the
seatback if you are on the outside of the vehicle, lift up on
the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat.
From the rear seat, lift the lever located on the rear of the
seatback.
Club Cab Easy Entry System
To allow easier access to the rear seat, the front passenger
seat will move to its full forward position when the
seatback is folded down. To fold the seatback forward if
you are on the outside of the vehicle, lift up on therecliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat.
From the rear seat, pull the cloth pull-tab located on the
rear or the seat cushion rearward until the latch releases,
and then push the seat forward. The seat will lock in
place when the back is returned to an upright position
and will need to be reset. However, the seat may be slid
rearward before returning the seatback to the upright
position to minimize the amount of readjustment re-
quired.
NOTE:Power seats are available with the Club or Quad
Cab models only.
CAUTION!
When operating the folding front seat, use care in
repositioning seat to its normal position. This will
prevent shoulder belt harness from being caught
behind seat or tangled in the seatback latching
mechanism.
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storage bin can be used when ease access to the phone is
needed. Also the power outlet inside console compart-
ment can be used to power up the phone while it is being
stored in the bin. To use plug in the portable power
recharge cord and place the cord along the slot provided
in the left side of the console. Close the console armrest
lid and plug the power cord into the phone while resting
the phone in the bin. The power outlet may be used for
any portable item with a standard 12 volt power plug.
Storage compartment lamp
A storage compartment lamp illuminates the console
storage compartment when the armrest lid is opened,
and turns off when the armrest lid is closed or when the
lamp plunger has been pressed.
Side Open Armrest Lid
Pressing the button on the left side of the console opens
the console armrest lid. The armrest lid will remain open
and the lamp will remain illuminated until armrest lid is
closed manually be pressing the lid back into place. A
penholder is provided on the inside of the armrest lid. A
tissue holder is also provided on the inside of the armrest
lid, which holds a pocket size soft pack of tissue.
CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT Ð IF
EQUIPPED
The center portion of the seat folds down to provide an
armrest with unique storage compartments under the lid.
Push the button on the armrest to raise the lid. Compart-
ments include a holder which will accommodate five
compact disks with finger notches for easier access, a
pencil tray, a coin holder, and a large open area for
miscellaneous items.
CUP HOLDERS
If your vehicle has bucket seats with a center console,
there are three cup holders located on the console. Refer
to the section on floor console.
A removable pull-out two-cavity cup holder is available
on all Quad Cab rear seats. It is stored in the front of the
seat cushion and has two-way adjustable arms accommo-
dating a wide range of cup sizes. A push-button latch on
the dishwasher-safe cup holder releases it from its recep-
tacle.
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