2005 DODGE DAKOTA Owners Manual

Automatic Dimming..................... 82
Electric Powered....................... 83
Heated.............................. 84
Outside.............................. 82
Rearview............................. 81
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 6
Mopar Parts.........................297,372
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 118
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 72
Occupant Classification System............... 45
Occupant Restraints....................... 31
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 245
Oil, Engine.........................298,344
Capacity............................ 343
Change Interval....................... 299
Dipstick............................. 298
Disposal............................ 302Filter............................302,344
Filter Disposal........................ 302
Identification Logo..................... 301
Materials Added to..................... 302
Recommendation...................300,343
Synthetic............................ 301
Viscosity..........................301,343
Onboard Diagnostic System..............294,295
Opener, Garage Door..................... 133
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 82
Overdrive..........................155,201
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 201
Overhead Console....................126,127
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 127
Overheating, Engine...................154,315
Owner’s Manual........................ 373
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 219
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Parking On Hill......................... 219
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch............. 55
Passing Light........................... 119
Pets.................................. 72
Pets, Transporting........................ 72
Phone, Cellular.......................... 84
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 84
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 230
Positive Crankcase Valve.................. 317
Power
Brakes.............................. 318
Distribution Center..................... 328
Door Locks.........................15,17
Mirrors.............................. 83
Outlet.............................. 139
Steering..........................223,308
Windows............................. 29
Power Steering Fluid..................... 345
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 40Preparation for Jacking.................... 279
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 38
Programmable Electronic Features.........134,138
Programming Transmitters............25,134,138
Quad Cab............................. 112
Radial Ply Tires......................... 236
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 315
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 159
Radio Operation...................161,166,184
Radio Reception........................ 159
Radio, Satellite.......................... 178
Radio (Sound Systems).................161,166
Rear Axle............................. 323
Rear Window........................... 31
Rear Window Defroster................... 191
Rearview Mirrors........................ 81
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Reception, Radio........................ 159
Reclining Front Seats..................... 108
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 344
Recorder, Event Data...................... 57
Recreational Towing...................... 264
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 265
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 267
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 246
Refrigerant............................ 308
Release, Hood.......................... 112
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 39
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 21
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 182
Replacement Keys........................ 12
Replacement Parts....................... 297
Replacement Tires....................... 240
Reporting Safety Defects................... 372
Restraints, Child.......................59,64Restraints, Occupant...................... 31
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 224
Rotation, Tires.......................... 244
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 74
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 74
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 372
Safety Information, Tire................... 224
Safety Tips............................. 73
Satellite Radio.......................... 178
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 181
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 349
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 328
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 39
Seat Belts............................31,32
And Pregnant Women................... 40
Child Restraint.......................59,61
Extender............................. 40
Front Seat............................ 32
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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
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Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 283
Engine Block Heater.................... 198
Steering
Column Controls...................... 118
Column Lock.......................... 13
Power...........................223,308
Wheel, Tilt........................... 122
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 182
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 142
Storage, Vehicle......................... 329
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 224
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 241
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 301
Tachometer............................ 155
Tailgate............................... 143
Taillights.............................. 336
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 152Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 62
Theft System Arming...................... 27
Theft System Disarming.................... 28
Thermostat............................ 316
Tilt Steering Column..................... 122
Tire and Loading Information Placard....229,230,241
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 228
Tire Markings.......................... 224
Tire Safety Information.................... 224
Tires ...............................74,233
Air Pressure.......................... 233
Alignment........................... 241
Chains.............................. 242
Changing............................ 274
Compact Spare........................ 237
General Information.................... 233
High Speed.......................... 236
Inflation Pressures..................... 234
Jacking............................. 278
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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
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Maintenance.......................... 320
Manual........................196,204,320
Shifting............................. 205
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 133
Transmitter Programming................... 25
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 239
Trip Computer.......................... 127
Trip Odometer.......................... 155
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 159
Turn Signals...................... 118,152,336
Universal Transmitter..................... 133
Unlock, Auto........................... 18
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 316
Variance, Compass....................... 132
Vehicle Identification Number................ 5
Vehicle Loading......................230,252Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 329
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 152
Warnings and Cautions..................... 5
Warranty Information..................... 370
Washers, Windshield..................... 121
Washing Vehicle......................... 325
Weight Load Carrying.................... 252
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 241
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 326
Wheel Changing........................ 274
Wheel Mounting........................ 278
Wheel Nut Torque....................... 282
Wind Buffeting.......................... 31
Window Fogging........................ 188
Windows.............................. 29
Power............................... 29
Windshield Defroster...................74,186
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Windshield Washers................120,121,310
Fluid............................120,310
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 310
Windshield Wipers....................... 120Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 310
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 120
Wrecker Towing......................... 287
392 INDEX