2009 DODGE DAKOTA fog light

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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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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16. Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There-
fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or
replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading
before and after the service so that the correct mileage can
be determined.
17. Fog Light Indicator Ð If Equipped
The fog light indicator shows when the fog lights
are ON.
18. Transmission Temperature Indicator
This light indicates that there is excessive trans-
mission fluid temperature, that might occur
with severe usage such as trailer towing. If thislight comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle
or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the
light goes off.
19. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) ± If Equipped
The Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) light
informs you of a problem with the ETC system.
If a problem is detected, the light will come on
while the engine is running. If the light remains
lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be
drivable, however, see an authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible. If the light is flashing when the engine
is running, immediate service is required and you may
experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle
or engine stall, and your vehicle may require towing. The
light will come on when the ignition is first turned ON
and remain on for 15 seconds as a bulb check. If the light
does not come on during starting, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.
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As the temperature gets colder it may be necessary to
direct air onto the windshield by using MIX Mode
position on the control. Adjust the temperature control
and blower speed to maintain comfort. High blower
speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on the
windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the
defrost mode.
Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a
non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works
very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette
smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows.
Contaminates on the inside of windows can increase the
rate of window fogging.
Summer Operation
Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high
quality antifreeze coolant during summer, to provide
proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point
of the coolant for protection against overheating. A 50%concentration of engine coolant to distilled water is
recommended. Refer to ªCooling Systemº under ªMain-
tenance Proceduresº in Section 7.
When using the air conditioner in extremely heavy
traffic, in hot weather, especially when towing a trailer,
additional engine cooling may be required. If this situa-
tion is encountered, operate the transmission in a lower
gear and set the air conditioner to recirculation mode.
Operating the air conditioner in recirculation mode pro-
vides the maximum performance from your air condi-
tioning. When stopped in heavy traffic, it may be neces-
sary to shift into NEUTRAL and depress the accelerator
slightly for fast idle operation.
Winter Operation
When operating the system during the winter months,
make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
windshield, is free of ice, slush, snow, or other obstruc-
tions. This will help prevent snow going into the ducts.
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NExhaust System...................... 363
NCooling System...................... 366
NBrake System....................... 371
NClutch Hydraulic System............... 372
NManual Transmission.................. 372
NAutomatic Transmission................ 372
NTransfer Case....................... 375
NAxles............................. 375
NAppearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion.......................... 376
mFuses.............................. 381
NUnderhood Fuses (Power Distribution
Center)............................ 381
mVehicle Storage....................... 386mReplacement Light Bulbs................. 387
mBulb Replacement..................... 387
NHeadlight (Halogen)/Front Park And Turn
Lights............................. 387
NRear Side Marker, Taillamps/Stop Lamps,
And Turn Signal Bulbs Ð Replacement..... 389
NCenter High-Mounted Stop Light And Cargo
Lamp............................. 391
NLicense Lamps...................... 394
NFog Lights......................... 395
mFluids And Capacities................... 396
mFluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts....... 397
NEngine............................ 397
NChassis............................ 398
350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
23 20 Amp
YellowFog Lamps
24 20 Amp
YellowPowertrain Control
Module (PCM) B+
25 15 Amp
BlueCabin Compartment
Node (CCN) Illumi-
nation
26 20 Amp
YellowIgnition Run/Start
Feed
27 10 Amp
RedPower Mirror
28 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet
29 20 Amp
YellowFront Control Module
(FCM) 4 (Wipers)
30 SpareCavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
31 30 Amp
GreenIgnition Accessory
Feed
32 30 Amp
PinkFront Control Module
(FCM) 1 (Ext. Lights #
1)
33 30 Amp
PinkAuto Shut Down
(ASD)
34 30 Amp
PinkFront Control Module
(FCM) 2 (Ext. Light #
2)
35 40 Amp
GreenHVAC Blower Motor
36 Spare
37 Spare
38 20 Amp
BlueSpare
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REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS Ð Interior Bulb No.
Dome Light........................WL212±2
Cargo Light............................ 921
Overhead Console Lights................... 192
Reading Light.......................WL212±2
LIGHT BULBS Ð Exterior Bulb No.
Headlight............................. H13
Front Park/Turn/Side Marker............3157NA
Back-Up..............................3157
Center High Mounted Stop Light............. 921
Fog Light.............................9145
License Plate Light....................... 168
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal.................3057
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park And Turn Lights
1. Open the hood
2. Remove the three bolts from the front of the headlight
housing.
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3. Pull bulb from socket.
4. Reverse this procedure for installation.Fog Lights
1. Disconnect connector from fog light by raising the
wire harness lock tab and pulling on wire harness
connector.
2. Rotate fog light bulb 1/4-turn counterclockwise and
pull to remove from fog light housing.
3. Reverse procedure to install.
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