2006 DODGE DAKOTA jacking

Preparations
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or
slippery areas. Set the parking brake and place the gear
selector in PARK (automatic transmission). On Four
Wheel Drive vehicles, shift the transfer case to the “4L”
position.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
•Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if the right front
wheel is being changed, block
the left rear wheel.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
Instructions
1. Lower and remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools
from stowage.
2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove,
the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one
turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
3. When changing a front wheel, place the jack under the
frame rail behind the wheel. Locate the jack as far
forward as possible on the straight part of the frame prior
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to inboard transition, as shown. Operate the jack using
the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench - the tube
extension, may be used but is not required.
When changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack drive
tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the
extension tube. Place the jack under the axle in the positions shown with the drive tubes extending to the
rear. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench.
Positioning of the Jack Front Wheels
Left Rear Jacking Location
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Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that
the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and
adjust the jack position as required.
4. By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise, raise the
vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle unstable and cause an accident. It could
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the
vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. Install
the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end
of the nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. To
avoid risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully
tighten the nuts until the vehicle has been lowered.
NOTE: Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do
not substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts.
6. Using the wheel wrench, finish tightening the nuts in
a crisscross pattern. If in doubt about the correct tight-
ness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your
dealer or at a service station.
Right Rear Jacking Location
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Correct nut tightness is the following:
•Steel Wheels: 130-170 ft. lbs. (177-231 N·m) torque.
•Aluminum Wheels: 120-160 ft. lbs. (163-217 N·m)
torque.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle.
Always stow the jack, tools and the extra tire and
wheel in the places provided.
7. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. Stow the
replaced tire, jack, and tools as previously described.
8. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.
NOTE: Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do
not substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts.
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
•Apply the parking brake firmly before jacking.
•Never start the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated.
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated are se-
curely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
value stem facing the ground.
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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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Interior Lights.......................... 113
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 119
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Operation ....................... 284,288
Jacking Instructions ...................... 289
Key, Replacement ........................ 11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 10
Key-In Reminder ......................... 10
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 10
Knee Bolster ............................ 40
Lane Change and Turn Signals ......... 117,152,348
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 31
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 60
Life of Tires ............................ 245
Lights .............................. 72,113 Airbag
............................ 53,158
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... 155
Back-Up ............................. 348
Brake Warning ........................ 156
Bulb Replacement ................... 341,342
Cargo .............................. 117
Center Mounted Stop ................... 350
Courtesy/Reading ..................... 125
Cruise .............................. 158
Daytime Running ...................... 116
Door Ajar ........................... 156
Fog .......................... 1 16,153,354
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 282
Headlights ........................... 115
High Beam ........................... 118
High Beam/Low Beam Select .............. 118
Instrument Cluster ..................... 152
Intensity Control ....................... 114
Interior ........................... 1 13,125
INDEX 397
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Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 386
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Parking Brake .......................... 224
Parking On Hill ......................... 224
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch ............. 54
Passing Light ........................... 118
Pets .................................. 70
Pets, Transporting ........................ 70
Phone, Cellular .......................... 82
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............. 82
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 234
Positive Crankcase Valve .................. 325
Power Brakes .............................. 326
Distribution Center ..................... 337
Door Locks ......................... 14,16
Mirrors .............................. 81
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 140 Steering
.......................... 228,317
Sunroof ............................. 138
Windows ............................. 28
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 357
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 39
Preparation for Jacking .................... 289
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 37
Programmable Electronic Features .........133,137
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) ...............24,133,137
Quad Cab ............................. 110
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 241
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 323
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 159
Radio Operation ................... 160,168,188
Radio Reception ........................ 159
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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
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