2006 DODGE DAKOTA wheel alignment

Brake System ..........................225
▫ Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake
System — (If Equipped) ................225
▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake
System — If Equipped ..................226

Power Steering ........................228

Rocking The Vehicle .....................229

Tire Safety Information ...................230
▫ Tire Markings ........................230
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ..........233
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........234

Tires—General Information ................238
▫ Tire Pressure .........................238
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................239 ▫
Radial-Ply Tires ......................241
▫ Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped .........242
▫ Limited Use Spare — If Equipped .........243
▫ Tire Spinning ........................243
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................244
▫ Life Of Tire .........................245
▫ Replacement Tires .....................245
▫ Alignment And Balance .................246

Supplemental Tire Pressure Information – If
Equipped ............................247

Tire Chains ...........................247

Snow Tires ...........................249

Tire Rotation Recommendations ............249
198 STARTING AND OPERATING

WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combina-
tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change
suspension dimensions and performance charac-
teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han-
dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause
unpredictable handling and stress to steering and
suspension components. You could lose control
and have an accident resulting in serious injury or
death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load
ratings approved for your vehicle.
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have an accident.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
Alignment And Balance
Poor suspension alignment may result in:
•Fast tire wear.
•Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided
wear.
•Vehicle pull to right or left.
Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right.
Alignment will not correct this condition. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
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Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.
Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-
balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and
avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE
INFORMATION – IF EQUIPPED
A light load vehicle condition is defined as two passen-
gers {150 lbs (68 kg) each} plus 200 lbs (91kg) of cargo.
Cold tire inflation pressures for a lightly loaded vehicle
will be found on the face of the driver’s door.
TIRE CHAINS
CAUTION!
•The use of chains is permitted only on vehicles
equipped with P245/70R16 tires.
•Use only “Class S” chains or other traction aids
that meet SAE Type “S” specifications.
•Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires.
•Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle, as
recommended by the chain manufacturer.
STARTING AND OPERATING 247
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Spark Plugs............................ 312
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 121
Speedometer ........................... 154
Starting ............................... 201
Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 293
Engine Block Heater .................... 203
Steering Column Controls ...................... 117
Column Lock .......................... 13
Power ........................... 228,317
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 120
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ............................. 186
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ........... 143
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 340
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 229
Sun Roof .............................. 138
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 140
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 247 Synthetic Engine Oil
...................... 311
Tachometer ............................ 155
Tailgate ............................... 145
Taillights .............................. 348
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 152
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 60
Theft System Arming ...................... 26
Theft System Disarming .................... 27
Thermostat ............................ 325
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 120
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......234,247
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 233
Tire Markings .......................... 230
Tire Safety Information .................... 230
Tires ............................ 72,238,387
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 245
Air Pressure .......................... 238
Alignment ........................... 246
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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
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