2006 DODGE DAKOTA Owners Manual

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual locking retractor seat belts, refer toAutomatic Locking 
Mode  earlier in this section. If you have trouble tighten- 
ing the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because
the buckle or latch pla

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual WARNING!
With a child restraint installed in the rear driver or 
passenger side locations, use care when adjusting
the front seat(s) rearward, to avoid the front seat
back coming in contact with the b

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Club Cab) 
1. Route the child restraint tether strap through the 
routing loop, located directly behind the child restraint.
The routing loops are located beh

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Quad Cab) 
1. Route the child restraint tether strap under the head 
restraint for the outboard seating positions, and then through the anchor strap outer loo

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual Multiple Child Restraint Double Cab
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69
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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to 
seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the
seat could come loose and allow the child to crash
into the inside of the vehicle

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual A new engine may consume some oil during its first few 
thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the
break-in and is not an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS 
Exhaust System
WARNING!

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual 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 disass