2005 DODGE DAKOTA trailer

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
There are two maintenance schedules that show the
requiredservice for your vehicle.
First is Schedule“B”. It is for vehicles that are operated
under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
coolant every 102,000 miles (163 000 km) or 60 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for ScheduleB.
Second is Schedule“A”. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
uleB.
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Schedule “B”
Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
coolant every 102,000 miles (163 000 km) or 60 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
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Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (168 000) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000)
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid
and change main sump filter and spin-on
cooler return filter if equipped. (4.7L).X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not re-
placed at 102,000 miles (163 000 km).X
This applies only if your vehicle is used for police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.** This maintenance is recommended by the manufac-
turer to the owner, but not required to maintain the
emissions warranty.
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Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 253
Gross Cargo Weight...................... 252
GVWR............................253,255
Hands-Free Phone........................ 84
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 272
Headlights............................ 330
High Beam........................... 119
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 119
Lights On Reminder.................... 117
Passing............................. 119
Replacing............................ 330
Switch.............................. 116
Heated Mirrors.......................... 84
Heated Seats........................... 112
Heater, Engine Block..................... 198
High Beam Indicator..................... 153
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 119Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 259
Holder, Cup........................... 143
Homelink Transmitter.................... 133
Hood Release.......................... 112
Hoses................................ 316
Ignition............................... 13
Key ...............................10,13
Lock................................ 13
Illuminated Entry........................ 15
Infant Restraint.......................... 59
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 241
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 81
Instrument Cluster....................... 152
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 150
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 328
Interior Appearance Care.................. 327
Interior Lights.......................... 114
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Load Capacity.....................229,230
Radial.............................. 236
Replacement......................... 240
Rotation............................. 244
Safety...........................224,233
Sizes............................... 226
Snow Tires........................... 243
Spare Tire........................... 276
Spinning............................ 238
Tread Wear Indicators................... 239
Wheel Mounting....................... 278
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 282
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 258
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 203
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 286
Towing............................... 256
Disabled Vehicle....................... 287
Guide.............................. 260
Recreational.......................... 264Weight.............................. 260
Traction.............................. 269
Trailer Towing.......................... 256
Cooling System Tips.................... 262
Hitches............................. 259
Minimum Requirements................. 260
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 258
Wiring.............................. 261
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 260
Trailer Weight.......................... 260
Transaxle............................. 199
Automatic........................... 199
Operation........................... 199
Transfer Case........................... 323
Fluid............................... 345
Transmission........................199,320
Automatic......................196,199,320
Filter............................... 322
Fluid.........................320,322,345
390 INDEX