2005 DODGE DAKOTA high beam

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor
condition, replace the belt.
Defrosters
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You can feel the air
directed against the windshield.
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle:
Tires
Examine tires for tread wear or uneven wear patterns.
Check for stones, nails, glass or other objects lodged in
the tread.
Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check wheel
nuts for tightness and tires for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights as
you turn them on. Check turn signal and high beam
indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching and locking.
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

▫Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment — If
Equipped...........................109
▫Adjustable Head Restraints — Front Seating
Positions...........................109
▫6 - Way Power Seat Adjuster — Driver’s Side
Only..............................110
▫Club Cab/Quad Cab Rear Seat............112
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped.............112

To Open And Close The Hood.............112

Lights...............................114
▫Interior Lights.......................114
▫Battery Saver........................115
▫Headlamp Delay......................116
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights.....116▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only).....117
▫Lights-On Reminder...................117
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............117
▫Cargo Light — If Equipped..............118

Multifunction Control Lever...............118
▫Turn Signals.........................118
▫Passing Light........................119
▫High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch......119
▫Windshield Wipers....................120
▫Windshield Washers...................121

Tilt Steering Column....................122

Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped......123
▫To Activate..........................123
78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the
engine is started. This provides a constantLights ON
condition until the ignition is turned OFF. The lights
illuminate at less than 50% of normal intensity. If the
parking brake is applied the Daytime Running Lights
will turn off.
Lights-on Reminder
If the headlights, parking lights, courtesy lights or cargo
lights are left on, after the ignition is turned off, a chime
will sound when the driver’s door is opened.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The foglights are turned ON by placing the head-
light rotary control in the parking light or head-
light position and pushing in the headlight rotary
control. The fog lights will operate only when the parking
lights are ON or when the vehicle headlights are ON low
beam. An indicator light located in the instrument cluster
will illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights
will turn off when the switch is pulled out, when the
headlight switch is rotated to the OFF position, or the
high beam is selected.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117
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The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashes
to indicate the direction of the turn, and proper operation
of the front and rear turn signal lights. If an indicator fails
to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that
the switch or indicator lamp is defective.
If a defective bulb or wiring circuit is detected for the
turn signal system, the arrow indicators will flash at a
faster rate.
You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down.
NOTE:If a turn signal has been left on for at least a mile
duration, a continuous chime will sound.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to
turn on until the lever is released.
High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch
Pull the multifunction control lever fully toward the
steering wheel to switch the headlights from HIGH or
LOW beam.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119
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left/right turn signal is left on with the engine RPM
vehicle speed greater than 15 mph (24 km/h) for more
than one mile. (See page 118 for more information.)
4. Low Fuel Warning Light
This indicator lights when the fuel gauge reads 1/8
of a tank or less. There is a pointer on the side of
this symbol that indicates the side that your fuel
filler door is located.
5. High Beam Indicator
Indicates that headlights are on high beam.
6. Seat Belt Reminder Light
This light comes on for several seconds after the
ignition is turned ON as a reminder to “buckle
up.” This light will remain on as long as the seat
belt remains unbuckled. If this light flashes, it indicates a
fault in the airbag system. Have the system checked by
an authorized dealer. (See page 32 for more information.)7. Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
This light shows when the fog lights are ON.
8. Coolant Temperature Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. For a bulb check, this light will come on
momentarily when the ignition is turned On. If the
light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle, shift into N
(Neutral) and increase the engine speed for 2 to 3
minutes. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, seek authorized service immediately.
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 153
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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
382 INDEX

Intermittent Wipers...................... 120
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Operation.......................274,278
Jacking Instructions...................... 279
Key, Replacement........................ 12
Key, Sentry............................. 11
Key-In Reminder......................... 10
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 10
Knee Bolster............................ 41
Lane Change and Turn Signals......... 118,152,336
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 32
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 62
Lights..............................74,114
Airbag............................54,158
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 155Back-Up............................. 336
Brake Warning........................ 157
Bulb Replacement...................... 330
Cargo .............................. 118
Center Mounted Stop................... 338
Courtesy/Reading..................... 127
Cruise.............................. 158
Daytime Running...................... 117
Door Ajar........................... 156
Fog .......................... 117,153,342
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 272
Headlights........................... 116
High Beam........................... 119
High Beam/Low Beam Select.............. 119
Instrument Cluster..................... 152
Intensity Control....................... 115
Interior........................... 114,127
License............................. 341
Lights On Reminder.................... 117
INDEX 383
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