2011 DODGE DAKOTA airbag

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC . . . 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
Driver Cockpit...............4
Instrument Cluster ............6
GETTING STARTED
KeyFOB ..................8
Remote Start................8
Theft Alarm ................9
Seat Belt ..................9
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Airbags .................. 10
Child Restraints ............. 11
Front Seats ................ 14
Heated Seats .............. 16
Tilt Steering Column .......... 17
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Turn Signals/Wiper/Washer/High
Beams Lever............... 18
Headlight Switch ............ 19
Speed Control .............. 20
Climate Controls ............. 21
Wind Buffeting .............. 21
ELECTRONICS
Non-Touch-Screen Radios ....... 22
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .... 25
Uconnect™ Phone ........... 25
Uconnect™ Voice Command ...... 27
Programmable Features ........ 28
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®)............... 29
Power Outlets .............. 31
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
Four-Wheel Drive Operation ...... 32
UTILITY
Rear Crate 'N Go®Storage....... 33 Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails
...... 33
Tailgate .................. 33
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) ......... 34
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) ............ 34
Brake/Transmission Interlock
System .................. 36
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-Hour Towing Assistance ...... 37
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . 37
If Your Engine Overheats ........ 40
Jacking And Tire Changing ....... 42
Jump-Starting .............. 47
Emergency Tow Hooks ......... 49
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ....... 50
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ......... 51
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....... 52
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Opening The Hood........... 53
Engine Compartment .......... 54
Fluids And Capacities .......... 56
Maintenance Chart ........... 58
Fuses ................... 61
Tire Pressures .............. 64
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ...... 64
Exterior Bulbs .............. 65
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center . 66
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center 66
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . 66
Publications Ordering .......... 66
Reporting Safety Defects In
The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ............ 67
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
Authentic Accessories By MOPAR®.. 68
INDEX.................. 69
TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Airbag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- SVC (Service) 4WD Indicator Light
(See page 37 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area.Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and
colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or
death when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious
injury or death.
THEFT ALARM
To Arm
• Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door
is open.
To Disarm
• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button and turn the ignition to the ON/RUNposition.
SEAT BELT
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slackin the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it
is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the
risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear
your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat
belt snugly.
• A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or
loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not
disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced
after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
• The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a
collision.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed airbag must be replaced immediately.
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WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if
you are not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle
or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be
sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIRBAGS
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Airbags for both the driver and right frontpassenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced
Front Airbags will not deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Airbags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the
severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Airbags are not expected to
reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains to protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a
window.
• If the Airbag Warning Light
is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center
immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
WARNING!
• Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in acollision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In
some collisions, the airbags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat
belts even though you have airbags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Airbag deployment could cause serious injury, including
death. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your
arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect
you.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
GETTING STARTED
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WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become aprojectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on
your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no
matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely
injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper
restraint for the child's size.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely
injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when
installing an infant or child restraint.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly
behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause
severe injury or death to infants in this position.
FRONT SEATS
Power Seat — Driver's Side Only
• The power seat controls are locatedon the outboard side of the driver's
seat cushion.
• The power seat switch controls the forward, backward, up, or down
adjustment.
• The two tilt switches control the tilt up or down adjustment.
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• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually bedrivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is
flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you
may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall
and your vehicle may require towing.
- Airbag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, havethe vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
- SVC (Service) 4WD Indicator Light
• If the light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the 4WD systemis not functioning properly and that service is required. We recommend you do
not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
• This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature thatmight occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop
the vehicle and run the engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until
the light turns off. Once the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap untila “clicking” sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change Indicator
Message
• If an “oil change” message (shown as CHAngE OIL) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not
increase engine idle speed.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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CavityCartridge
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)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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
INDEX
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