2005 DODGE DAKOTA clock

•Rotate clockwise to stow the spare tire.
Inserting Lug Wrench and Extension
Turning Lug Wrench and Extension
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Preparations
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or
slippery areas. Set the parking brake and place the gear
selector in PARK (automatic transmission). On Four
Wheel Drive vehicles, shift the transfer case to the “4L”
position.
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.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
•Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if the right front
wheel is being changed, block
the left rear wheel.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
Instructions
1. Lower and remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools
from stowage.
2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove,
the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one
turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
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Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that
the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and
adjust the jack position as required.
4. By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise, raise the
vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle unstable and cause an accident. It could
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the
vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. Install
the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end
of the nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. To
avoid risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully
tighten the nuts until the vehicle has been lowered.
NOTE:Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do
not substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts.
Right Rear Jacking Location
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License Lamps
1. Using a screw driver pry black rubber housing from
the bumper.2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
Removing Housing From Bumper
Rotating Socket
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3. Pull bulb from socket.
4. Reverse procedure for installation.Fog Lamps
1. Disconnect connector from fog lamp by raising wire
harness lock tab and pulling on wire harness connector.
2. Rotate fog lamp bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise and
pull to remove from fog lamp housing.
3. Reverse Procedure to install.
Pulling Bulb From Socket
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Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 338
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 142
Certification Label....................... 252
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 274
Charging.............................. 283
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 226
Child Restraint........................59,61
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............62,67
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 38
Child Seat.............................. 64
Circuit Breakers......................... 328
Climate Control......................... 184
Clock................................ 160
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 183
Compact Spare Tire...................... 237
Compass.............................. 131
Compass Calibration..................... 131
Compass Variance....................... 132
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 127Console, Floor.......................... 141
Console, Overhead....................... 126
Contract, Service........................ 370
Converter, Catalytic...................... 251
Coolant............................... 315
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 315
Cooling System......................... 312
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 314
Coolant Capacity...................... 343
Coolant Level......................... 315
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 313
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 313
Inspection........................... 312
Points to Remember.................... 316
Radiator Cap......................... 315
Selection of Coolant...............313,343,344
Temperature Gauge..................... 152
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 123
Cup Holder............................ 143
378 INDEX

Inspection............................ 74
Pretensioners.......................... 38
Reminder............................ 153
Seats................................. 107
Adjustment.......................... 107
Heated.............................. 112
Lumbar Support....................... 109
Reclining............................ 108
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............27,154
Selection of Coolant...................... 344
Selection of Oil......................... 300
Sentry Key............................. 11
Sentry Key Programming................... 12
Service and Maintenance.............298,348,349
Service Assistance....................... 368
Service Contract......................... 370
Service Manuals........................ 373
Setting the Clock........................ 160
Shift Speeds........................... 205Shifting
Automatic Transmission................. 199
Manual Transmission................... 204
Transfer Case......................... 206
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................... 265
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................... 267
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 37
Shoulder Belts........................... 32
Signals, Turn..................... 118,152,336
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 242
Snow Plow............................ 263
Snow Tires............................ 243
Spare Tire.......................237,238,276
Spark Plugs............................ 303
Speed Control.......................... 123
Speedometer........................... 154
Starting............................... 196
388 INDEX