2010 DODGE DAKOTA engine

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 3.7L, 4.7L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile Formula
HOAT (Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) or
equivalent. 13.3 Quarts (12.5 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter 3.7L,
4.7L API certified 5W-20 engine
oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil
filler cap for correct SAE
grade.3.7L 5 Quarts (4.7 Liters)
4.7L 6 Quarts (5.7 Liters)
Fuel Selection 3.7L, 4.7L 87 Octane 22 Gallons (83 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.7L, 4.7L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter or
equivalent. —
Spark Plug 3.7L ZFR6F-11G (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm]) —
Spark Plug 4.7L Upper Bank — FR8TE2 (Gap 0.039 in [0.99 mm]) Lower
Bank — FR8T1332 (Gap
0.051 in [1.30 mm]). —
Automatic Tran smissionMOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4
®
product. —
Transfer Case MOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4
®
product. —
Front Axle SAE 75W-90 Multi-Purpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant
MS-9763 or equivalent. —
Rear Axle SAE 75W-140 Synthetic
Gear Lubricant MS-8985.
Limited-slip rear axles
require MOPAR
®
Limited-Slip Additive
MS-10111 or equivalent.
Whenever a fluid change is
made, 4 oz (118 ml) should
be added to the gear
lubricant. —
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
Change the engine oil and filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotatethetires. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XXXX
X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. X
XXX
Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first
inspection at 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. X
XXX
Inspect the front suspe nsion, tie rod ends and boot
seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage,
wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if
necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. XX
Inspect the transfer case fluid. X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, off-road or
frequent trailer towing. XXXX
Change the autom atic transmissionfluid & filter(s) if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L engines). XX
Replace top row of spark plugs (4.7L engine). X
Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or
frequent trailer towing. X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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Power Distribution Center
• The Power Distribution Center located on theleft side of the engine compartment. This
center contains cartridge fuses, mini fuses and relays.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
1 — — Spare
2 — — Spare
3 30 Amp Pink Electric Brake
4 50 Amp Red Power Seat
5 — — Spare
6 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Cabin
Compartment Node (CCN), Radio
7 10 Amp Red Powertrain Control Module
(PCM)/Fuel/RAD/AC Coils
8 10 Amp Red Cabin Compartment Node
(CCN)/Mirror/4x4
9 — — Spare
10 2 Amp Gray Run/Start Ignition Switch
11 10 Amp Red AC Clutch
12 15 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Lt Stop/Turn
13 15 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Rt Stop/Turn
14 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw (IOD) #2
15 25 Amp Natural Trans/Powertrain Control Module
(PCM)
16 20 Amp Yellow Horn
17 20 Amp Yellow ABS Feed (Valves)
18 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump
19 15 Amp Blue Center High-Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)
20 20 Amp Yellow Cabin Compartment Node (CCN)
Door Locks/Brake Tra nsmission Shift
Interlock (BTSI)
21 25 Amp Natural Audio Amp
22 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Switchable)
23 20 Amp Yellow Fog Lamps
24 20 Amp Yellow Powertrain Control Module (PCM) B+
25 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment Node (CCN)
Illumination
26 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Run/Start Feed
27 10 Amp Red Power Mirror
28 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet
29 20 Amp Yellow Front Control Module (FCM) 4
(Wipers)
30 — — Spare
31 30 Amp Green Ignition Run/AC/Windows
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CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–866–726–4636
CHRYSLER CANADA INC.
CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001
ASSISTANCE FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who have hearingdifficulties, the manufacturer has
installed special TDD
(Telecommunication Devices for the
Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech
impaired customer, who has access to
a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can
communicate with the manufacturer
by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
Canadian residents with hearing
difficulties that requir e assistance can
use the special needs relay service
offered by Bell Canada. For TTY
teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for
Voice callers, dial 1–800–855–0511 to
connect with a Bell Relay Service
operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained
in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
• If you are the first registered retail
owner of your vehicle, you may obtain
one free printed copy of the Owner's
Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio
Manuals on your DVD by calling
1–877–726–4636 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guides or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed
copies of the Owner's Manual,
Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals
may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com or by calling
1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa,
Master Card, American Express and
Discover orders are accepted. If you
prefer mailing your order, please call
the above numbers for an order form.
NOTE: A street address is required
when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
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CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

MOPAR®ACCESSORIES
• The following highlights just some of the authentic Dodge Truck Accessories byMOPAR®that have been engineered to customize your Dodge Dakota.
• To see the full line of accessories, sto p by your Dodge dealer or visitMOPAR.com.
CHROME:
• Exhaust Tip • Tubular Side Steps • Fuel Filler Door
• 18” chrome Cast Aluminum Wheel • Front Air Deflector • Grille
EXTERIOR:
• Under The Rail Bedliner • Side Window Air Deflectors• Fender Flares
• Fiberglass Tonneau Co ver • Bed Extender • Bed Mat
• Snapless Tonneau Cover • Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover • Tuner Style Tail lamps
• Molded Splash Guards • Hitch Receiver
INTERIOR:
• Premium Carpet Floor Mats • Door Sill Guards • Slush Mats
ELECTRONICS:
• Portable Navigation Systems • Uconnect™ Web (WiFi) • Sirius Satellite Radio
•iPod
®Adapter • Media Center 730N (RER
Navigation Radio)
CARRIERS:
• Bed Mounted Bike Carrier • Bed Mounted Cargo Basket With Cargo Net• Roof Mount Bike Carrier
• Bed Mounted Ski and Snowboard Carrier • Sport Utility Bars
(accommodates all
carriers) • Diamond Plate Toolbox
iPod
®is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
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MOPAR ACCESSORIES