2006 DODGE DAKOTA tow

Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X X X
Drain and refill tranfer case fluid (4X4). X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60
months. X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 102,000
miles (170 000 km) X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace as necessary. X
Replace spark plugs. X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.** X
** This maintenance is recommended by the manufac-
turer to the owner, but not required to maintain the
emissions warranty.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a
malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all receipts.
378 SCHEDULE “A”
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Customer Assistance..................... 382
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 55
Daytime Running Lights ................... 116
Dealer Service .......................... 307
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 195
Defroster, Windshield ................... 72,190
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 119
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 304
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 223
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 153
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................. 328
Oil (Engine) .......................... 307
Power Steering ........................ 317
Disarming, Theft System ................... 27
Disc Brakes ............................ 326
Disposal Used Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 321 Door Ajar Light
......................... 156
Door Locks ............................. 15
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 132
Drive Belts ............................ 312
Drive Shaft Universal Joints ................ 318
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 81
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 140
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 121
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 229
Jacking ............................. 288
Overheating .......................... 323
Tow Hooks .......................... 296
Towing ............................. 297
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 360
Emission Related Components .............. 325
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... 313
INDEX 393
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Block Heater......................... 203
Break-In Recommendations ................ 70
Compartment ......................... 303
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 322,356
Cooling ............................. 320
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 71,256
Fails to Start .......................... 202
Flooded, Starting ...................... 202
Fuel Requirements ..................... 355
Jump Starting ......................... 293
Oil ........................... 307,355,356
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 310
Oil Selection .......................... 355
Oil Synthetic ......................... 311
Overheating .......................... 323
Starting ............................. 201
Temperature Gauge ..................... 152
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 14
Equipment Identification Plate .............. 279 Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze
................. 322
Event Data Recorder ...................... 55
Exhaust Gas Caution ................71,256,320
Exhaust System ....................... 71,320
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 39
Exterior Lighting ........................ 115
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 313
Engine Fuel .......................... 313
Engine Oil ........................ 31 1,356
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 311
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 282
Turn Signal ..................... 1 17,152,348
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 293
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 202
Floor Console .......................... 142
Fluid, Brake ........................... 357
394 INDEX

Grease............................... 332
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............259,262
Gross Cargo Weight ...................... 258
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 261
GVWR ............................ 258,261
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) .............. 82
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 282
Headlights ............................ 342
High Beam ........................... 118
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 118
Lights On Reminder .................... 116
Passing ............................. 118
Replacing ............................ 342
Switch .............................. 115
Heated Mirrors .......................... 82
Heated Seats ........................... 110
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 203
High Beam Indicator ..................... 153 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 118
Hitches
Trailer Towing ........................ 264
Holder, Cup ........................... 144
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 132
Hood Release ........................... 111
Hoses ................................ 325
Ignition ............................... 13
Key ............................... 10,13
Lock ................................ 13
Illuminated Entry ........................ 14
Infant Restraint .......................... 57
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 247
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 79
Instrument Cluster ....................... 152
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 150
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 336
Interior Appearance Care .................. 335
396 INDEX

Lubricant Selection.................. 328,357
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 125
Mirrors ................................ 79
Automatic Dimming ..................... 79
Electric Powered ....................... 81
Heated .............................. 82
Outside .............................. 80
Rearview ............................. 79
Trailer Towing ........................ 272
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 6
Mopar Parts ......................... 306,385
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 117
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 70
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .......... 44
Occupant Restraints ....................... 30
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 250
Oil, Engine ......................... 307,356 Capacity
............................ 355
Change Interval ....................... 309
Dipstick ............................. 307
Disposal ............................. 311
Filter ............................ 31 1,356
Filter Disposal ........................ 311
Identification Logo ..................... 310
Materials Added to ..................... 311
Recommendation ................... 310,355
Synthetic ............................ 311
Viscosity .......................... 310,355
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............304,305
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink ) ........... 132
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 80
Overdrive .......................... 155,206
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 206
Overhead Console .................... 125,126
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 126
Overheating, Engine ................... 154,323
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Radio, Satellite.......................... 182
Radio (Sound Systems) .................160,168
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 331
Rear Window ........................... 30
Rear Window Defroster ................... 195
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 79
Reception, Radio ........................ 159
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 106
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 55
Recreational Towing ...................... 273
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 274
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 276
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 251
Refrigerant ............................ 317
Release, Hood .......................... 111
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 38
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 186
Replacement Keys ........................ 11 Replacement Parts
....................... 306
Replacement Tires ....................... 245
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 385
Restraints, Child ....................... 57,62
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 30
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 229
Rotation, Tires .......................... 249
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 72
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 72
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 385
Safety Information, Tire ................... 230
Safety Tips ............................. 71
Satellite Radio .......................... 182
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 185
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 361
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 336
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 38
Seat Belts ............................ 30,31
INDEX 401
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Chains.............................. 247
Changing ............................ 284
Compact Spare ........................ 242
General Information .................... 238
High Speed .......................... 240
Inflation Pressures ..................... 239
Jacking ............................. 288
Life of Tires .......................... 245
Load Capacity ..................... 234,235
Quality Grading ....................... 387
Radial .............................. 241
Replacement ......................... 245
Rotation ............................. 249
Safety ........................... 230,238
Sizes ............................... 231
Snow Tires ........................... 249
Spare Tire ........................... 286
Spinning ............................ 243
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 244 Wheel Mounting
....................... 288
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... 291
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 265
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 208
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 296
Towing ............................... 261
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 297
Guide .............................. 265
Recreational .......................... 273
Weight .............................. 265
Traction .............................. 278
Trailer Towing .......................... 261
Cooling System Tips .................... 272
Hitches ............................. 264
Minimum Requirements ................. 266
Mirrors ............................. 272
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 265
Wiring .............................. 269
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 265
404 INDEX

Weight Load Carrying.................... 258
Wheel Alignment and Balance ............... 246
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 334
Wheel Changing ........................ 284
Wheel Mounting ........................ 288
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... 291
Wind Buffeting .......................... 30
Window Fogging ........................ 192
Windows .............................. 28 Power
............................... 28
Windshield Defroster ................... 72,190
Windshield Washers ................ 1 19,120,319
Fluid ............................ 1 19,319
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 318
Windshield Wipers ....................... 119
Wiper Blade Replacement .................. 318
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 119
Wrecker Towing ......................... 297
406 INDEX