2011 DODGE DAKOTA User Guide

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Fuse Mini-Fuse
Description
31 30 Amp Green Ignition Run/AC/Windows
32 30 Amp Pink Front Control Module (FCM) 1
(Ext. Lights # 1)
33 30 Amp Pink Auto Shut Down (ASD)
34 30 Amp Pink Front Control Module (FCM) 2
(Ext. Light # 2)
35 40 Amp Green HVAC Blower Motor
36 —— Spare
37 —— Spare
38 20 Amp Blue — Spare
39 30 Amp Pink Starter Solenoid
40 40 Amp Green Ignition Run Feeds
41 30 Amp Pink Wiper Motor
42 25 Amp
Natural Front Control Module (FCM) 5
(T-Case)
43 10 Amp Red Lt Park Lamps
44 10 Amp Red Rt Park Lamps
45 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Park Lamps
46 10 Amp Red Airbag System # 2
47 —— Spare
48 20 Amp Blue Sunroof/Sound Box
49 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow B+
50 40 Amp Green Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Module (Pump)
51 40 Amp Green Park Lamps
52 —— Spare
53 40 Amp Green Rear Defogger
54 —— Spare
55 —— Spare
56 10 Amp Red Heated Seats
57 20 Amp Yellow Airbag System # 2
58 20 Amp Yellow Heated Seats
59 10 Amp Red HVAC Module
60 10 Amp Red ABS Module
61 20 Amp Yellow Front Control Module (FCM) 3
(Reverse Lamps)
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CAUTION!
• When installing the integrated power module cover, it is important toensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
may allow water to get into the integrated power module and possibly
result in a electrical system failure.
• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than
indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit
that must be corrected.
TIRE PRESSURES
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least
monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
• The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE: Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for more information regarding
tire warnings and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of
the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe
cracking, component separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a
tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can
cause damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can
cause steering problems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can
fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels,
should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR
®Wheel
Cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
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CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do
not use oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective
finish. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh
brushes that may damage the wheel's protective finish. Only MOPAR
®
Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
EXTERIOR BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – ExteriorBulb Number
Tail, Stop, Turn Lamp 3057
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL) 921
Fog Lamp - If Equipped 9145
Front Park/Turn Signal 3157NA
Front Side Marker 3157NA
Headlamp H13
License Lamp 168
Cargo Lamp 921
Backup Lamp 3157
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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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• Click on the "For Owners" tab, select"Owner/Service Manuals", then
select your desired model year and
vehicle from the drop down lists.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND
WASHINGTON, D.C.
• If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect that could cause a
collision or cause injury or death,
you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying the manufacturer.
• If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you,
your authorized dealer, and the
manufacturer.
• To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free
at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY:
1–800–424– 9153), or go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write
to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., West
Building, Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle
safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
• If you believe that your vehicle has
a safety defect, you should contact
the Customer Service Department
immediately. Canadian customers
who wish to report a safety defect
to the Canadian government
should contact Transport Canada,
Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or
go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety/
• French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to
the Canadian government should
contact Transport Canada, Motor
Vehicle Defect Investigations and
Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/
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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®
• The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Ram TruckAccessories by Mopar featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for
your Dakota.
• In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from
enhancing your vehicle with accessories that have been thoroughly tested and
factory-approved.
• For the full line of Authentic Ram Truck Accessories by Mopar, visit your local Ram Truck dealership or online at mopar.com.
CHROME:
• Exhaust Tip • Tubular Side Steps • Fuel Filler Door
• 18” Chrome Cast Aluminum Wheel • Front Air Deflector • Grille
EXTERIOR:
• Under-the-rail Bedliner • Tuner-style Tail lamps • Fender Flares
• Fiberglass Tonneau Cover • Bed Extender • Bed Mat
• Snapless Tonneau Cover • Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover
• Molded Splash Guards • Hitch Receiver
INTERIOR:
• Premium Carpet Floor Mats • Door Sill Guards • Slush Mats
ELECTRONICS:
• Portable Navigation Systems • Uconnect™ Web (WiFi)
• iPod
®Adapter • SIRIUS Satellite Radio
CARRIERS:
• Bed-mount Bike Carrier • Bed-mount Cargo Basket with Cargo Net• Diamond Plate Toolbox
• Bed-mount Ski and Snowboard Carrier • Sport Utility Bars
(accommodates all
carriers)
iPod
®is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
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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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KeyFob..................8
Key Fob Programmable Features . . 28
Lane Change Assist..........18
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ................11
Lights Engine Temperature Warning . . . 38
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ....40
Transmission Warning .......40
Turn Signal ..............18
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ..............6
Maintenance Record .........60
Maintenance Schedule ........58
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine) .................39
Media Center Radio ........22,23
MOPAR
®Accessories ........68
Non-Touch-Screen Radio ......22
Oil Change Indicator .........40
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .....40
Oil Pressure Light ...........39
Oil, Engine Capacity ...............56
Outlet Power .................31
Overheating, Engine .........40
Panic Alarm ...............8
Phone (Pairing) .............25
Phone (Uconnect) ...........25
Power Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................31
Seats .................14
Steering ...............56
Preparation for Jacking ........43
Programmable Electronic Features . 28
Radio Non-Touch-Screen .........22
Radio Operation ............22
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ....18Recreational Towing
.........34
Remote Starting System ........8
Replacement Bulbs ..........65
Reporting Safety Defects ......67
Restraints,Child ............11
SeatBelts ................9
Seats ..................14 Adjustment ..............15
Heated ................16
Power .................14
SeekButton ..............23
Setting the Clock ...........24
Shift Lock Manual Override .....36
Signals, Turn ..............18
SpareTire ................42
SparkPlugs ..............56
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . 20
Starting Remote ................8
Steering TiltColumn..............17
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . 25
Store Radio Presets ..........24
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag ..................10
Tailgate .................33
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .....9
Theft System Arming ..........9
Theft System Disarming ........9
TiltSteeringColumn .........17
Tires Air Pressure .............64
Changing ...............43
Flat Changing ............43
Jacking ................43
Pressure Warning Light ......37
Tow Hooks, Emergency .......49
Towing..................34 24-Hour Towing Assistance ....37
DisabledVehicle ..........50
Recreational .............34
Towing Vehicle Behind a
Motorhome ...............34
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight .....34
TrailerWeight .............34
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