2006 DODGE DAKOTA Owners Manual

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire 
however the date code may only be on one side. Tires
with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including
date

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual Tire Loading and Tire Pressure 
Tire Placard Location
NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed 
on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side
“B” pillar.
Tire and

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed 
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you
adhere to the loadi

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of 
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb.
passengers in your vehicle, th

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual STARTING AND OPERATING 237
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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading 
can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and
increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual 2. Economy— 
Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear
patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal
wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for
earlier tire re

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual CAUTION!
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- 
ways reinstall the valve stem cap–if equipped. This
will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the
valve stem, which could damage the