2011 DODGE DAKOTA center console

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
This vehicle has two 12 Volt (13 Amp) auxiliary power
outlets that can provide power for accessories designed
for use with standard power outlet adapters. One power
outlet is located in the instrument panel (below the
temperature control setting knob) and one is located
inside the full-size center console.When the optional Cigar Lighter heating element is used,
it heats when pushed in and pops out automatically
when ready for use.
To preserve the heating element, do
not hold the lighter in the heating position.
NOTE: To ensure proper operation a MOPAR knob
and element must be used.
CAUTION!
•Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts
(13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp)
power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the
system will need to be replaced.
•Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other object in the power
outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the
fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your warranty.
Instrument Panel Outlet
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
•Do not touch with wet hands.
•Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
•If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
Power Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — #22 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Front Console
2 — #28 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Center Console
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CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in, draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge the
battery even more quickly. Use these only inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
CUPHOLDERS
If your vehicle has bucket seats with a center console,
there are three cupholders located on the console.
A two-cavity cupholder is available on all Crew Cabs,
with rear seats mounted on the floor.
Front Cup Holders — Crew Cab
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•Coin slots (located under the instrument panel center
stack).WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music
players, and other handheld electronic devices
should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices
while driving can cause an accident due to distrac-
tion, resulting in death or injury.
Storage Compartments
Some miscellaneous storage compartments and cuphold-
ers are both removable and dishwasher safe (upper rack
of dishwasher only) for cleaning purposes. Various stor-
age compartments provide versatile and useful storage.
A coin holder is also provided inside the driver side
storage bin.
Floor Console
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•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – InteriorBulb No.
Dome Lamp ........................ WL212–2
Cargo Lamp ............................ 921
Overhead Console Lamps ................... 192
Reading Lamp ...................... WL212–2LIGHT BULBS – Exterior
Bulb No.
Headlamp ............................. H13
Front Park/Turn/Side Marker ............3157NA
Back-Up .............................. 3157
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp ............. 921
Fog Lamp ............................. 9145
License Plate Lamp ....................... 168
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal .................3057
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Signal
Lamps
1. Open the hood
2. Remove the three bolts from the front of the headlamp
housing.
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Synthetic.......................... 363
Viscosity ........................ 362,401
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............357,358
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 153
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 87
Overdrive .......................... 182,255
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 255
Overhead Console .................... 146,147
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 147
Overheating, Engine ...................... 180
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,427
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Parking Brake .......................... 271
Parking On Hill ......................... 271
Passing Light ........................... 137
Pets .................................. 75
Pets, Transporting ........................ 75 Phone, Cellular
.......................... 88
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 88
Pickup Box ............................ 172
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 280
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .............. 387
Door Locks ........................ 20,28
Mirrors ............................ 87
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 160
Steering ........................ 269,270
Windows ........................... 33
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 403
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 50
Preparation for Jacking .................... 340
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 48
Quad Cab ............................. 132
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