2011 DODGE DAKOTA engine

ENGINE COMPARTMENT3.7L Engine
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4.7L Engine
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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 Transmission MOPAR
®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. —
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before scheduled
maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty
or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air
cleaner filter; replace if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first
inspection at 16,000 miles (26,000 km) or
12 months. XXXXX
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. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. XXX
Inspect the transfer case fluid. XX
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 automatic transmission fluid & filter(s)
if using your vehicle for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
Replace Ignition Cables (3.7L Engine). X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L engines). XXX
Replace Ignition Cables (4.7L Engine). X
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Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Replace upper bank spark plugs (4.7L engine). XX
Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle
for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road,
or frequent trailer towing. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months
or 104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes
first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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Power Distribution Center (fuses)
• The Power Distribution Center located on the left side of the enginecompartment. 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 Instrument Cluster/Door
Locks/Brake Transmission 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 Instrument Cluster 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
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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 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who havehearing difficulties, 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 require 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 1–866–726–4636 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits 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).
NOTE:
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on
the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and
Dodge websites.
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Air Conditioning............21
Airbag ..................10
Alarm, Panic ...............8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . 39,40
Arming Theft System (Security
Alarm) ...................9
Audio Settings ...........23,24
Automatic Headlights .........19
Automatic Transmission FluidType ..............56
AxleFluid ................56
Battery Charging System Light .......39
Belts, Seat ................9
BrakeFluid ...............56
Brake System WarningLight ............38
Brake/Transmission Interlock ....36
Bulb Replacement ...........65
Cargo Compartment .........33
CargoLight ...............19
Change Oil Indicator .........40
Charging System Light ........39
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
IndicatorLight) .............39
ChildRestraint .............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . 11
Climate Control ............21
Clock Setting ..............24
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........56
Crates Rear Convenience Storage ....33
Cruise Control (Speed Control) . . . 20
CruiseLight ..............20
Customer Assistance .........66
Defects, Reporting ..........67
Defroster, Rear Window .......21
Defroster, Windshield .........21
Dimmer Control ............19
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......19
Disarming, Theft System ........9
Driver Cockpit ..............4 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control)
.................20
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light ...................39
Engine Compartment ............54
Malfunction Indicator (Check
Engine) ................39
OilSelection .............56
Overheating .............40
Event Data Recorder .........52
ExteriorLights .............65
Fluid Capacities ............56
Fluids ..................56
FogLights ...............19
Four Wheel Drive Operation .....32
FreeingAStuckVehicle .......51
Front Heated Seats ..........16
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ........40
Specifications ............56
Fuses ..................61
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®).29
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .......40
Headlights Automatic ..............19
Dimmer Switch ...........19
High Beam ..............18
Heated Seats ..............16
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch ............18
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ...............29
Hood Release .............53
Instrument Cluster ...........6
Indicators ...............7
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights .................6,37
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . 18
Introduction ...............2
Jack Location .............42
Jump Starting .............47
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