2007 DODGE DAKOTA rear view mirror

MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window. A two-point pivot system
allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the
mirror.Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of truck). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head-
light glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the
feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the
mirror. A light in the button will indicate when the
dimming feature is activated.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,
never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the
mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped
Folding exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved
either forward or rearward to resist damage.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MoparTotal Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use caution when
cleaning inside rear windows equipped with electric
defrosters or windshields equipped with a windshield
wiper de-icer. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instru-
ments which may scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 235
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 79
Instrument Cluster....................... 136
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 134
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 326
Interior Appearance Care.................. 325
Interior Lights........................... 90
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)............ 97
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Operation.......................273,278
Jacking Instructions...................... 279
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 44Lane Change and Turn Signals......... 94,136,338
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 35
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 61
LifeofTires ............................ 233
Lights ............................... 74,90
Airbag............................ 54,142
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 139
Back-Up............................. 338
Brake Warning........................ 141
Bulb Replacement...................332,333
Cargo ............................... 94
Center Mounted Stop................... 341
Courtesy/Reading..................... 103
Cruise .............................. 143
Daytime Running....................... 93
Fog ........................... 93,137,345
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 272
Headlights............................ 92
High Beam........................... 96
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Manual Transmission...............187,196,318
Fluid Level Check...................... 318
Lubricant Selection..................318,347
Map/Reading Lights..................... 103
Mirrors ................................ 79
Automatic Dimming..................... 79
Electric Powered....................... 81
Heated.............................. 82
Outside.............................. 80
Rearview............................. 79
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................295,373
Multi-Function Control Lever................ 94
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 71
Occupant Classification System (OCS).......... 48
Occupant Restraints....................... 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 238Oil, Engine.........................297,346
Capacity............................ 345
Change Interval....................... 298
Dipstick............................. 297
Disposal............................ 300
Filter ............................300,346
Filter Disposal........................ 300
Identification Logo..................... 299
Materials Added to..................... 300
Recommendation...................299,345
Synthetic............................ 300
Viscosity..........................299,345
Onboard Diagnostic System..............293,294
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 110
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 80
Overdrive..........................139,193
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 193
Overhead Console....................103,104
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 104
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Radio (Sound Systems).................146,154
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 321
Rear Window.......................... 125
Rear Window Defroster................... 124
Rear Window Features.................... 124
Rearview Mirrors........................ 79
Reclining Front Seats...................... 83
Recorder, Event Data...................... 56
Recreational Towing...................... 265
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 266
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 268
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 239
Refrigerant............................ 306
Release, Hood........................... 88
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 41
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 172
Remote Starting System.................... 26
Replacement Parts....................... 295Replacement Tires....................... 233
Reporting Safety Defects................... 373
Restraints, Child....................... 58,63
Restraints, Occupant...................... 34
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 217
Rotation, Tires.......................... 237
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 73
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 73
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 373
Safety Information, Tire................... 218
Safety Tips............................. 72
Satellite Radio.......................... 167
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 171
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 350
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 327
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 41
Seat Belts.......................... 34,35,73
And Pregnant Women................... 43
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