2009 DODGE DAKOTA lights

mSeats............................... 115
NManual Seat Adjustment............... 115
NFront Seats Manual Seat Recliners......... 116
NManual Lumbar Support Adjustment Ð If
Equipped.......................... 117
NAdjustable Head Restraints Ð Front Seating
Positions........................... 118
NSix-Way Power Seat Adjuster Ð Driver's Side
Only.............................. 119
NExtended Cab/Crew CabtRear Seat....... 120
NHeated Seats Ð If Equipped............. 120
mTo Open And Close The Hood............. 121
mLights.............................. 123
NInterior Lights....................... 123NBattery Saver........................ 124
NHeadlight Delay..................... 125
N
Headlights, Parking Lights And Panel Lights... 125
NDaytime Running Lights (Canada ± Standard
And U.S. Fleet Vehicles) Ð If Equipped..... 126
NLights-On Reminder.................. 126
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped.............. 126
NCargo Light Ð If Equipped............. 126
NMultifunction Lever................... 127
mWindshield Wipers And Washers........... 129
NWindshield Wipers................... 129
NWindshield Washers................... 131
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mTilt Steering Column................... 131
mElectronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped...... 132
NTo Activate......................... 133
NTo Set At A Desired Speed.............. 133
NTo Deactivate....................... 133
NTo Resume Speed.................... 133
NTo Vary The Speed Setting.............. 134
NTo Accelerate For Passing............... 134
mOverhead Console..................... 135
NCourtesy/Reading Lights............... 136
mCompass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer . . . 136
NUS/M Button....................... 137
NReset Button........................ 137NStep Button......................... 138
NAverage Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)........ 138
NDistance To Empty (DTE)............... 138
NTrip Odometer (ODO)................. 139
NElapsed Time (ET).................... 139
NC/T Button......................... 139
NGlobal Reset........................ 140
NCompass/Temperature Display........... 140
NAutomatic Compass Calibration.......... 140
NManual Compass Calibration............ 141
NTo Put Into a Calibration Mode........... 141
NOutside Temperature.................. 142
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The seat angle can also be adjusted by using the two
toggle switches, tilting it up or down.
Extended Cab/Crew CabTRear Seat
More cargo space is available by lifting up on the rear
seat cushion.The Crew CabtRear Seat is a 60/40 split cushion and full
back. Either cushion can be raised, independently.
Heated Seats Ð If Equipped
The Heated Seat switches are located on the center of the
instrument panel.
Press the desired switch once to obtain high
heat level. Press the switch a second time to
obtain low heat level. A third button press will
turn off the heated seat.
If you do not purposefully turn the switch off, the seat
heating level will automatically change to the next lower
level, or off. Both the high and low heat levels, operate for
approximately 30 minutes. The heated seat will also turn
off when the ignition is turned OFF. Both indicators on
identifies high heat level. The lower indicator on identifies
Low heat level. Flashing indicator lights on the switch
indicate that the Heated Seat system needs servicing.
Tilt Adjustment
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LIGHTS
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel next to the steering wheel.
Interior Lights
Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotatingwheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the
second upward detent position, or if equipped, when the
UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. When a door is open and the interior
lights are on, rotating the dimmer control all the way
down to the OFF detent will cause all the interior lights to
go out. This is also known as the9Party9mode because it
allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of
time without discharging the vehicle's battery.
The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be
regulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) or
down (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can
supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom-
eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control
up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the
ªParadeº mode and is useful when headlights are re-
quired during the day. If the dimmer control is not in this
position, the audio display may be difficult to read if the
headlights are on during the daytime.
Headlight Switch Location
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NOTE:Club Cabt/Quad Cabtmodels may have an
optional switched dome lamp that is operated by press-
ing the lens.
Battery Saver
To protect the life of your vehicle's battery, Load Shed-
ding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights.
If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for
15 minutes or the dimmer control is rotated upwards for
15 minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off.
If the headlights remain on while the ignition is cycled
OFF, the exterior lights will automatically turn off after
eight minutes. If the headlights are turned on and left on
for eight minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior
lights will automatically turn off.
NOTE:Battery Saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is
ON.
Dimmer Control
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Headlight Delay
To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a
headlight delay that will leave the headlight on for
60 seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition is
turned OFF while the headlight switch is on, and then the
headlight switch is cycled off. The headlights will remain
on for 60 seconds. Headlight delay can be cancelled by
either turning the headlight switch on then off, or by
turning the ignition ON.
Headlights, Parking Lights And Panel Lights
When the headlight switch is rotated to the first
position, the parking lights, taillights, side marker
lights, license plate light and instrument panel lights are
all turned on. The headlights will turn on when the
switch is rotated to the second position.Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight lenses
that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage
than glass headlights.
Headlight Switch
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Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada ± Standard and
U.S. Fleet Vehicles) Ð If Equipped
The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the
engine is started, the transmission is out of the PARK
position and the parking brake is released. This provides
a constant9lights on9condition until the ignition is
turned OFF. The lights illuminate at less than normal
intensity. If the parking brake is applied or the transmis-
sion is in the PARK position, the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) will turn off.
Lights-on Reminder
If the headlights, parking lights, courtesy lights or cargo
lights are left on, after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime
will sound when the driver's door is opened.
Fog Lights Ð If Equipped
The Fog Lights are turned on by placing the
headlight rotary control in the parking light or
headlight position and pushing on the headlight
rotary control. The fog lights will operate only when the
parking lights are on, or when the vehicle headlights are
on low beam. An indicator light located in the instrument
cluster will illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog
lights will turn off when the switch is pushed a second
time, also when the headlight switch is rotated to the off
position, or the high beam is selected.
Cargo Light Ð If Equipped
The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on the
CARGO button. The cargo lights will also turn on for
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The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashes
to indicate the direction of the turn, and proper operation
of the front and rear turn signal lights. If an indicator fails
to light when the multifunction lever is moved, it would
suggest that the switch or indicator lamp is defective.
If a defective bulb or wiring circuit is detected for the
turn signal system, the arrow indicators will flash at a
faster rate.
NOTE:If a turn signal has been left on for at least a mile
duration, a continuous chime will sound.
Turn Signal Auto-Mode
Tap the multifunction lever once and the turn signal (left
or right) will flash three times, and automatically turn off.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will turn on the high beam headlights
until the multifunction lever is released.
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
Pull the multifunction lever fully toward the steering
wheel to switch the headlights from high or low beam.
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