2004 DODGE DAKOTA tailgate

NManual Compass Calibration..............80
NOutside Temperature....................81
mGarage Door Opener....................81
NProgramming Homelink.................82
NCanadian Programming/Gate Programming . . .84
NUsing Homelink.......................85
NErasing Homelink Buttons................85
NReprogramming a Single Homelink Button....85
NSecurity.............................85
mElectrical Power Outlets Ð If Equipped......86
NElectrical Outlet Use With Engine Off........87
mFloor Console Ð If Equipped..............88
NFloor Console Features..................88
mCenter Storage Compartment Ð If Equipped...89
mCup Holders..........................89
mTailgate..............................90
mSlide-In Campers.......................90
NCamper Applications....................90
NGeneral Information....................91
NCarbon Monoxide Warning Vehicles Equipped
With A Cap Or Slide-In Campers...........91
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 57
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When using your Quad Cab rear seat cup holder make
sure that you pull the cup holder out fully to engage the
cup holder arms.
TAILGATE
To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang,
the tailgate can be removed quickly. Follow these steps:
1. Open the tailgate to a 45É angle.
2. Unclip and remove the cables from the box while
maintaining a 45É angle.3. Lift the tailgate off of the pivot on the passenger side
by pulling upward and rearward at the same time.
4. Slide the tailgate to the passenger side while making
sure clearance from the box and taillight is maintained.
To reinstall the tailgate, do the following:
1. Slide the tailgate onto the driver's side pivot.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 45É angle and insert it into the
passenger side pivot.
3. Clip the cables to the box.
SLIDE-IN CAMPERS
Camper Applications
Certain truck models are not recommended for slide-in
campers. To determine if your vehicle is excluded, please
refer to the Consumer Information Truck-Camper Load-
ing document located in your Owner's Manual packet or
available from your dealer. For safety reasons, follow all
instructions on this important document.
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

General Information
The Manufacturer's Warranty does not apply to body
modifications and special equipment, such as a camper
unit, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc., supplied by
manufacturers other than the manufacturer. For warranty
coverage and service on these items, contact the appli-
cable manufacturer.
To mount a camper unit with an overhang, the tailgate
can be removed. Unlatch tailgate and remove support
cables from the retainer pins. Raise right side of tailgate
until the lower right side pivot clears the hanger bracket.
Then slide the tailgate to the right to remove.
Carbon Monoxide Warning Vehicles Equipped
With A Cap or Slide-In Campers
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly, the
exhaust system on vehicles equipped with ªCap or
Slide-In Campersº should extend beyond the overhang-
ing camper compartment and be free of leaks.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91
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Washing
²
Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-
hicle in the shade using a mild car wash soap, and
rinse the panels completely with clear water.
²If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu-
lated on your vehicle, wash it as soon as possible.
²Use Mopar auto polish to remove road film and stains
and to polish your vehicle. Take care never to scratch
the paint.
²Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing
that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint
finish.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Special Care
²
If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
²It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels and tailgate be kept clear
and open.
²If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
²If 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 possible.
The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibil-
ity of the owner.
²All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly
with mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To
remove heavy soil, select a nonabrasive, non-acidic
cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle
brush or metal polishes. Only Mopar cleaners are
250 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Transfer Case........................ 151
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N).................... 202
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N).................... 204
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 29
Signals, Turn......................70,99,256
Sliding Rear Window..................... 23
Snow Chains.......................... 182
Snow Plow........................... 201
Snow Tires............................ 183
Spare Tire............................ 210
Spark Plugs........................... 230
Specifications
Fuel............................... 184
Speed Control.......................... 74
Speedometer.......................... 100
Starting.............................. 144
Emergency (Jump Starting).............. 215
Engine Block Heater................... 146
Steering
Column Controls...................... 70
Column Lock......................... 11Linkage............................ 235
Power...........................166,234
Wheel, Tilt........................... 73
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 130
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 89
Storage, Vehicle........................ 254
Stuck, Freeing......................... 167
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information...... 182
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 229
Tachometer............................ 99
Tailgate............................... 90
Taillights............................. 256
Tape Player........................... 131
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......... 99
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 42
Thermostat........................... 241
Tilt Steering Column..................... 73
Tire and Loading Information Placard.....172,182
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 171
Tire Markings......................... 167
Tire Safety Information................... 167
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