2011 DODGE DAKOTA maintenance

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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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
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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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Maintenance Free Battery.................. 364
Maintenance Procedures ................... 360
Maintenance Schedule .................... 406
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 187,358
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection ................... 403
Manual, Service ......................... 427
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 147
Methanol ............................. 302
Mirrors ................................ 85
Automatic Dimming ................... 86
Electric Powered ...................... 87
Outside ............................ 87
Rearview ........................... 85
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 296
Mopar Parts ......................... 359,426
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 302
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 136New Vehicle Break-In Period
................ 75
Occupant Restraints ................... 35,55,59
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............54,55,58
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 301
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............ 268
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............ 268
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 184
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 184
Oil, Engine ......................... 361,402
Capacity ........................... 401
Change Interval ..................... 361
Dipstick ........................... 361
Disposal ........................... 363
Filter .......................... 363,402
Filter Disposal ....................... 363
Identification Logo ................... 362
Materials Added to ................... 363
Recommendation .................. 362,401
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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
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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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