Brake System..........................221
▫Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake
System — (If Equipped)................221
▫Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake
System — If Equipped..................222
Power Steering........................223
Rocking The Vehicle.....................224
Tire Safety Information...................224
▫Tire Markings........................224
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)..........228
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........229
Tires—General Information................233
▫Tire Pressure.........................233
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................234▫Radial-Ply Tires......................236
▫Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped.........237
▫Limited Use Spare — If Equipped.........238
▫Tire Spinning........................238
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................239
▫Replacement Tires.....................240
▫Alignment And Balance.................241
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information.......241
Tire Chains...........................242
Snow Tires...........................243
Tire Rotation Recommendations............244
Fuel Requirements......................245
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................246
194 STARTING AND OPERATING
These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ-
ing link and cable (radial) chains.
Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires of
Dakota trucks.
NOTE:The use of class “S” chains is permitted on
Dakotas with P245/70R16 tires.
CAUTION!
Do not use tire chains on 4x4 Dakota trucks
equipped with P265/65R17 tires. There may not be
adequate clearance for the chains and you are risking
structural or body damage to your vehicle. Do not
use tire chains on the 4X2 front wheels of Dakota
models. There may not be adequate clearance for the
chains and you are risking structural or body dam-
age to your vehicle.
SNOW TIRES
Snow tires should be of the same size and type construc-
tion as the front tires. Consult the manufacturer of the
snow tire to determine any maximum vehicle speed
requirement associated with the tire. These tires should
always be operated at the vehicle maximum capacity
inflation pressures under any load condition.
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid
and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro-
hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be
checked before using these tire types.
STARTING AND OPERATING 243
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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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