2011 DODGE DAKOTA tow

144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
144,000 miles (234 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the top row of spark plugs (4.7L Engine). **
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 419

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 373
Adding Fuel ........................... 310
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 363
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 366
Air Conditioning ........................ 238
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............366,367
Air Conditioning System ................238,366
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..........238,241
Air Filter .............................. 363
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 285
Airbag ........................... 51,58,190
Airbag Deployment ....................... 59
Airbag Light ........................ 57,61,78
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 60
Airbag, Side .......................... 55,58
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........54,55,58
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................18,181
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alarm, Panic ............................ 23 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle
............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................208,232
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 273
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 181
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ..................... 18,181
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............372,401
Disposal ........................... 374
Appearance Care ........................ 382
Assistance Towing ....................... 102
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 86
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 29
Automatic Transaxle .................... 12,252
Interlock System ...................... 15
Automatic Transmission .............249,253,378
Adding Fluid ....................... 379
Fluid Level Check .................... 379
Fluid Type ......................... 403
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Cupholders............................ 162
Customer Assistance ..................... 423
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 62
Daytime Running Lights ................... 135
Dealer Service .......................... 360
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 169
Defroster, Windshield ................... 78,240
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 140
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 357
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 264
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 180
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 379
Oil (Engine) ........................ 361
Power Steering ...................... 270
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 374
Door Locks ............................. 28 Door Locks, Automatic
.................... 29
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 153
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 265
E-85 Fuel ............................. 306
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 87
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 160
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 143
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 349
Jump Starting ....................... 345
Tow Hooks ......................... 351
Towing ............................ 352
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 358
Engine Air Cleaner ......................... 363
Block Heater ........................ 251
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Break-In Recommendations.............. 75
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................. 402
Exhaust Gas Caution ................77,305
Flooded, Starting ..................... 250
Fuel Requirements .................... 401
Jump Starting ....................... 345
Oil ......................... 361,401,402
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 362
Oil Selection ........................ 401
Oil Synthetic ........................ 363
Starting ........................... 249
Temperature Gauge ................... 179
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 59
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 302
Event Data Recorder ...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 77,305
Exhaust System ....................... 77,368
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 51 Exterior Lighting
........................ 134
Exterior Lights .......................... 80
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 363
Engine Oil ....................... 363,402
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 363
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 334
Turn Signal ................. 80,137,179,394
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 345
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 309
Engine Oil ......................... 308
Fuel Requirements ................. 306,307
Maintenance ........................ 309
Replacement Parts .................... 309
Starting ........................... 308
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 250
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Speedometer........................ 181
Tachometer ......................... 182
Gear Ranges ........................... 253
General Information ................... 1 18,301
Glass Cleaning .......................... 386
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 165
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............313,315
Gross Cargo Weight ...................... 312
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 315
GVWR ............................... 312
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 88
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 265
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 334
Headlights ............................ 392
High Beam ......................... 138
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 138Lights On Reminder
.................. 135
Passing ............................ 137
Switch ............................ 134
Heated Seats ........................... 129
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 251
High Beam Indicator ..................... 180
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 138
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 319
Holder, Cup ........................... 162
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 153
Hood Release .......................... 132
Ignition Key ............................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 63,64
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 85
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Radial Ply Tires......................... 287
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......371,374
Radio Operation ........................ 238
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 381
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails ............... 167
Rear Convenience Storage Crates ............. 163
Rear Window .......................... 170
Rear Window Defroster ................... 169
Rear Window Features .................... 169
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 85
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 128
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 62
Recreational Towing ...................... 328
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 329
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .... 331
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 302
Refrigerant ............................ 367
Release, Hood .......................... 132
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 49 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 236
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 359
Replacement Tires ....................... 292
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 426
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 184
Restraints, Child ....................... 63,69
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 35
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 349
Rotation, Tires .......................... 295
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 78
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 80
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 426
Safety Information, Tire ................... 275
Safety Tips ............................. 76
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 77
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Tire Safety Information.................... 275
Tires ............................ 80,284,429
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 291
Air Pressure ........................ 284
Chains ............................ 293
Changing .......................... 335
Compact Spare ...................... 288
General Information .................. 284
High Speed ......................... 286
Inflation Pressures .................... 285
Life of Tires ........................ 291
Load Capacity .................... 280,281
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 296
Pressure Warning Light ................ 189
Quality Grading ..................... 429
Radial ............................ 287
Replacement ........................ 292
Rotation ........................... 295
Safety .......................... 275,284Sizes
............................. 276
Snow Tires ......................... 295
Spare Tire .......................... 337
Spinning ........................... 290
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 290
Wheel Nut Torque .................... 344
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 320
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 257
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 351
Towing ............................... 314
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 102
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 352
Guide ............................. 320
Recreational ........................ 328
Weight ............................ 320
Towing Assistance ....................... 102
Traction .............................. 264
Trailer Towing .......................... 314
Cooling System Tips .................. 327
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Hitches............................ 319
Minimum Requirements ................ 321
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 320
Wiring ............................ 324
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 320
Trailer Weight .......................... 320
Transaxle ............................. 252
Automatic ....................... 12,252
Manual ............................ 14
Operation .......................... 252
Transfer Case ........................... 381
Fluid ............................. 403
Transmission ........................ 253,378
Automatic .................... 249,253,378
Fluid ............................. 403
Maintenance ........................ 378
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®)
.......................... 153
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 290
Trip Computer .......................... 147
Trip Odometer .......................... 183
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 191
Turn Signals ................... 137,179,392,394
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 88
Underhood Fuses ........................ 387
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 429
Universal Transmitter ..................... 153
Unlock, Auto ........................... 31
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 46
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area ............... 167
Variance, Compass ....................... 152
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ...................... 281,312
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