2006 DODGE DAKOTA Owners Manual

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual The NV244 transfer case provides 4 mode positions - 
Normal all wheel drive high range, 4 wheel drive high
range, 4 wheel drive low range, and neutral. 
This transfer case is equipped with an inter-ax

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual flashing the transfer case position is all-wheel drive 
(AWD). If an indicator light is on, the desired position
(4HI or 4LO) has been met. 
If One or More Shift Requirements are not Met
1. An indicat

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual When operating your vehicle in 4LO, the engine speed is 
approximately three times that of the AWD or 4HI
positions at a given road speed. Take care not to over-
speed the engine and do not exceed 25

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual 4HI 
4 Wheel Drive High Range - Locks the transfer case
inter-axle differential. Forces front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose or
slippery road surfaces only.

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual return the control knob back to the original position, 
make certain all shift requirements have been met, wait
five (5) seconds and try the shift again.
AWD to 4HI or 4HI to AWD
Rotate the 4WD Contro

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual 2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (depress clutch 
on manual transmissions). 
3. Ensure ignition key is in the ON position with the 
engine either RUNNING or OFF. While still rolling,
rotate the

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual LIMITED-SLIP REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL— IF 
EQUIPPED
The limited-slip differential provides additional traction
on snow, ice, mud, sand and gravel. It improves traction
when there is a difference betwe

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual PARKING BRAKE
The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the 
lower left corner of the instrument panel. To release the
parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle. 
Be sure the park