2007 DODGE DAKOTA emergency towing

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher..................272

Adding Fuel..........................272

Changing A Flat Tire....................273
▫Jack Location........................273
▫Removing The Spare Tire................275
▫Tire Changing Procedure................278
Jump Starting.........................283

Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped........285

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................286
▫Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles...............286
▫Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles...............287
6

WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
hooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causing
serious injury.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use of safety chains is recom-
mended.Attach towing device to main structural mem-
bers of the vehicle — not to bumpers or associated
brackets. State and local laws applying to vehicles
under tow must be observed.
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels
OFFthe ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the
vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised
and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
286 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...... 311,345,346
Temperature Gauge..................... 136
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............... 99
CupHolder ............................ 123
Customer Assistance..................... 370
Data Recorder, Event...................... 56
Daytime Running Lights................... 93
Dealer Service.......................... 296
Defroster, Rear Window................... 124
Defroster, Windshield................... 73,177
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 97
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 293
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 210
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 137
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 318
Oil (Engine).......................... 297
Power Steering........................ 306Disarming, Theft System................... 18
Disc Brakes............................ 316
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 313
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 110
DriveBelts ............................ 301
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 307
E-85 Fuel............................. 245
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 81
Electrical Power Outlets................... 119
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....... 99
Emergency, In Case of
FreeingVehicleWhenStuck ............... 217
Jacking............................. 278
Tow Hooks.......................... 285
Towing ............................. 286
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 350
INDEX 381
10

Chains.............................. 235
Changing............................ 273
Compact Spare........................ 230
General Information.................... 226
High Speed.......................... 229
Inflation Pressures..................... 227
Jacking............................. 278
LifeofTires .......................... 233
Load Capacity.....................222,223
Quality Grading....................... 375
Radial.............................. 229
Replacement......................... 233
Rotation............................. 237
Safety...........................218,226
Sizes ............................... 219
Snow Tires........................... 237
Spare Tire........................... 275
Spinning ............................ 231
Tread Wear Indicators................... 232Wheel Mounting....................... 278
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 281
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 257
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 195
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 285
Towing ............................... 251
Disabled Vehicle....................... 286
Guide .............................. 257
Recreational.......................... 265
Weight .............................. 257
Traction ............................... 211
TrailerTowing .......................... 251
Cooling System Tips.................... 264
Hitches............................. 256
Minimum Requirements................. 258
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 257
Wiring .............................. 261
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 257
TrailerWeight .......................... 257
392 INDEX