2011 DODGE DAKOTA child seat

WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be prop-
erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu-
pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad-
justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted
or removed could cause serious injury or death in the
event of a collision.
Front Head Restraints
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the adjust-
ment button, located on the base of the head restraint,
and push downward on the head restraint.
Rear Head Restraints
The rear seat is equipped with nonadjustable head re-
straints. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things T o
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for information on
child seat tether routing.
Adjustment Button
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131

STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the keys in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
Start the engine with the shift lever in NEUTRAL or
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission
shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be
pressed to shift out of PARK.
Tip Start Feature
Turn the ignition switch to START position and release it
as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will
continue to run, but will automatically disengage itself
when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this
occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
Normal Starting
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 249

Changing A Flat Tire..................... 335
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 276
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 358
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 76
Checks, Safety ........................... 76
Child Restraint ...................... 63,64,65
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............67,72
Child Seat .............................. 69
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 384
Climate Control ......................... 238
Clock ........................... 194,212,221
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 237
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 288
Compass ........................... 151,152
Compass Calibration ..................... 152
Compass Variance ....................... 152
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 147 Console, Floor
.......................... 165
Console, Overhead ....................... 146
Contract, Service ........................ 425
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 374
Cooling System ......................... 371
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 373
Coolant Capacity ..................... 401
Coolant Level .................... 371,375
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 374
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 372
Inspection .......................... 375
Points to Remember .................. 375
Pressure Cap ........................ 374
Radiator Cap ....................... 374
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....372,401,402
Temperature Gauge ................... 179
Crates Rear Convenience Storage .............. 163
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 143
434 INDEX

Daytime Running.................... 135
Exterior ............................ 80
Fog ......................... 135,185,401
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 334
Headlights ......................... 134
High Beam ......................... 138
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 138
Instrument Cluster ................... 179
Intensity Control ..................... 136
Interior ......................... 135,147
License ............................ 399
Lights On Reminder .................. 135
Low Fuel .......................... 179
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 187
Passing ............................ 137
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 180
Service ............................ 392
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 189
Turn Signal ................. 80,137,392,394Voltage
............................ 181
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 179
Limited-Slip Differential ................... 264
Loading Vehicle ......................... 312
Tires .............................. 280
Locks ................................. 28
Auto Unlock ......................... 31
Automatic Door ...................... 29
Child Protection ...................... 32
Door .............................. 28
Keys .............................. 12
Power Door ......................... 28
Steering Wheel ....................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ....................... 67
Lubrication, Body ....................... 367
Lug Nuts ............................. 344
Lumbar Support ........................ 128
440 INDEX

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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INDEX 443

Satellite Radio Antenna.................208,232
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 406
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 386
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 49
Seat Belts .......................... 35,39,78
And Pregnant Women .................. 50
Child Restraint ..................... 63,65
Extender ........................... 51
Front Seat .......................... 39
Inspection .......................... 78
Pretensioners ........................ 48
Reminder .......................... 180
Untwisting Procedure .................. 46
Seats ................................. 123
Adjustment ......................... 126
Heated ............................ 129
Lumbar Support ..................... 128
Reclining .......................... 128
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............18,181Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)
..........372,402
Selection of Oil ......................... 362
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 17
Service and Maintenance .................. 360
Service Assistance ....................... 423
Service Contract ......................... 425
Service Manuals ........................ 427
Setting the Clock .................. 194,212,221
Shifting Automatic Transmission ................ 253
Transfer Case ....................... 258
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N) ..................... 329
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N) ..................... 331
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 44
Shoulder Belts ........................... 39
444 INDEX

Signals, Turn................... 80,137,179,394
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 293
Snow Plow ............................ 327
Snow Tires ............................ 295
Spare Tire ....................... 288,289,337
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 143
Speedometer ........................... 181
Starting ............................... 249
Engine Block Heater .................. 251
Engine Fails to Start .................. 250
Remote ............................ 25
Steering Column Controls ..................... 136
Power .......................... 269,270
Wheel Lock ......................... 15
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 142
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 236
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 236 Storage
............................... 391
Storage Bin ............................ 163
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 163
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 391
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 391
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 349
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 363
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 182
Tailgate ............................... 171
Taillights .............................. 394
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 179
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 67
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 142
Tip Start .............................. 249
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 280
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 278
Tire Markings .......................... 275
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INDEX 445