2011 dakota user guide

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TILT STEERING COLUMN The tilt lever is located on the steering

column, below the turn signal lever. Pull the lever toward the steering

wheel to unlock the steering column. With one hand firmly on the steering

wheel, move the steering column upor down as desired.

Push the lever away from the steeringwheel to lock the column firmly inplace.

WARNING!

Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without astable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident.Adjust the column only while the vehicle is stopped. Be sure the column is lockedbefore driving.

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TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMS LEVER

Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three

times and automatically turn off.WipersIntermittent, Low And High Operation

Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittentsettings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for highwiper operation.

Washer Operation

Push the end of the lever inward to the second detent and hold for as long asspray is desired.

High Beams Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams.

A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams areon.

NOTE: For safe driving, turn off high beams when oncoming traffic is present to

prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.

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SPEED CONTROL The speed control switches are

located on the steering wheel.

Cruise ON/OFF

Push the ON/OFF switch to activate the Speed Control. CRUISE will appear in the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.

Push the ON/OFF switch a second time to turn the system off.

Set With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET switch to set a desired

speed.

Accel/Decel Push and hold the RESUME/ACCEL switch to accelerate or push and hold the

DECEL switch to decelerate the vehicle; release the switch to save the new setspeed.

Once a speed is set, pushing the RESUME/ACCEL switch once or the DECELswitch once will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).

Resume

To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RESUME/ACCELswitch and release.

Cancel Push the CANCEL switch, or apply the brakes or clutch, to cancel the set speed

and maintain the set speed memory.

Push the ON/OFF switch to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.


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CLIMATE CONTROLS

Air Recirculation

Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.

For window defogging, turn the recirculation off. Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.

WIND BUFFETING Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If

buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windowstogether.


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NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS

Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)

Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES + RSC)

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Media Center 230 (Sales Code REQ)

NOTE: Your radio may not be equipped with Voice Command or Uconnect Phone. Todetermine if your radio has this feature, press the Voice Command button on the radio.You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radiostating Uconnect Phone not available if you do not.

Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when drivingbecause they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving.

The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.

Seek Up/Down Buttons Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. Seek through tracks

in CD mode. Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping.

Audio Settings Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS, MID, TREBLE, BALANCE and

FADE will display. Rotate the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to select the desiredsetting.

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Audio Jack

The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassetteplayer, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicles audio system toamplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.

Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the AudioJack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play throughthe vehicle's speakers.

The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. Thevolume may be controlled using the radio or portable device.

Clock Setting Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink; turn the TUNE/SCROLL

control knob to set the hours.

Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until the minutes begin to blink; turn theTUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the minutes.

Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save the time change.

To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.Station Presets

Press the SET/RND button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then selectthe button (16).

A second station may be added to each push button. Press the SET/RND buttontwice and SET 2 will show in the display, then select button (16).

How To Load Multiple CDs/DVDs

Media Center 230 (Sales Code REQ) Only

Press the LOAD button and then press the button with the corresponding number(16) where the CD will be loaded. The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and promptwhen to INSERT DISC.

After the radio displays INSERT DISC, insert the CD into the player. The radiodisplay will show LOADING DISC when the disc is loading and READING DISCwhen the radio is reading the disc.

Press the eject button and then the corresponding number (16) to eject thedesired disc.

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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The steering wheel audio controls are

located on the rear surface of thesteering wheel.

Right Switch Press the switch up or down to

increase or decrease the volume. Press the button in the center to

change modes AM/FM/CD/SAT.

Left Switch Press the switch up or down to search

for the next listenable station orselect the next or previous CD track.

Press the button in the center to select the next preset station (radio) or tochange CDs if equipped with a CD Changer.

Uconnect Phone To determine if your vehicle is equipped with Uconnect Phone, press the

Uconnect Phone button . If your vehicle has this feature, you will hear avoice prompt. If not, you will see a message on the radio Uconnect phone notavailable.

The Uconnect Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehiclecommunications system with Voice Command Capability (see Voice Commandsection).

The Uconnect Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phoneusing simple voice commands.

For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES), refer to theUconnect Phone section of the Uconnect User's Manual on the DVD forfurther details.

For vehicles not equipped with VES, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on theDVD for further details.

NOTE: The Uconnect Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the BluetoothHands-Free Profile, Version 0.96 or higher. For Uconnect customer support, call18778558400 or visit jeep.com/uconnect.

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Phone Pairing

NOTE: Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone. You will also need tofollow the Bluetooth instructions in your cell phone user guide to complete the phonepairing setup.

Press the Phone button to begin.

Wait for the ready prompt and BEEP.

(After the BEEP), say Uconnect setup.

(After the BEEP), say phone pairing.

(After the BEEP), say pair a phone.

Follow the audible prompts.

You will be asked to enter a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN), which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone. You can enter any four-digitPIN. You will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process.

You will then be prompted to give the phone pairing a name (each phone pairedshould have a unique name).

Next you will be asked to give this new pairing a priority of 1 thru 7 (up to sevenphones may be paired). 1 being the highest and 7 the lowest priority. The systemwill only connect to the highest priority phone that exists within the proximity of vehicle

Making A Phone Call Press the Phone button .

(After the BEEP), say dial (or call a name).

(After the BEEP), say number (or name).

Phonebook Edit Press the Phone button .

(After the BEEP), say phonebook.

(After the BEEP), say new entry or list names or delete.

Follow the prompts.

Receiving A Call Accept (And End) When an incoming call rings/is announced on Uconnect, press the Phone

button .

To end a call, press the Phone button .

Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call During a call, press the Voice Command button .

(After the BEEP), say mute on (or mute off).

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Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle

During a call, press the Voice Command button . (After the BEEP), say transfer call.

Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Media Center 430N Only) Music can be streamed from your Bluetooth mobile phone through Uconnect

Phone and played through the vehicles sound system. This feature allows you to control your Bluetooth device through the radio,

steering wheel audio controls or voice commands.

Changing The Volume Start a dialogue by pressing the Phone button , then adjust the volume during

a normal call. Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable

level while the Uconnect system is speaking. Please note the volume setting forUconnect is different than the audio system.

NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the Uconnect hard-key. After the BEEP, saytutorial. Press any hard-key/button or touch the display (Touch-Screen radio) tocancel the tutorial.

WARNING! Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions

following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadwayahead. Failure to do so may result in an accident causing you and others to beseverely injured or killed.

In an emergency, to use Uconnect Phone, your mobile phone must be: turned on, paired to Uconnect Phone, and have network coverage.

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Uconnect VOICE COMMAND The Uconnect Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio,

satellite radio, disc player, Uconnect Phone, a memo recorder, and supportedportable media devices. The Voice Command system also provides limitedcapability to select and play music by artist, song, album, music, genre, or playlistfrom your compatible iPod device (this capability is available for Media Center430/430N when connected to the USB port in the center console).

When you press the Voice Command button located on the radio

faceplate or steering wheel, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give acommand. If you do not say a command within a few seconds, the system willpresent you with a list of options. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while itlists options, press the Voice Command button , listen for the BEEP, andsay your command.

Voice Command for Text Messaging (Media Center 430/430N/230/130 only) If equipped with Uconnect Voice Command, your Media Center 430N radio can

play incoming SMS messages through the vehicle sound system.

It also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre-defined phrases.

Your connected mobile phone must be bluetooth-compatible, and paired with yourradio.

For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES), refer to theUconnect Voice Command section of the Uconnect User's Manual on the DVDfor further details.

For vehicles not equipped with VES, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on the

DVD for Uconnect Voice Command information.Changing The Volume

Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button , then say acommand (for example, tutorial).

Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortablelevel while the Voice Command system is speaking. The volume setting for VoiceCommand is different than the audio system.

NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the Voice Command button . After theBEEP, say tutorial. Press any hard-key/button or touch the display (Touch-Screenradio) to cancel the tutorial.

WARNING!Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditionsfollowing local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadwayahead. Failure to do so may result in an accident causing you and others to beseverely injured or killed.

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PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES The following features may be programmed using the Key Fob transmitter or the

ignition switch and driver's door lock switch.

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate theVehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated willcause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle SecurityAlarm.

Unlock On First Press To unlock either the driver's side, or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK

button: Press and hold the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than

10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding theLOCK button.

Release both buttons at the same time.

Auto Unlock Doors On Exit

To have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened: Enter your vehicle and close all the doors. Fasten your seatbelt. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then

back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position (do not start theengine).

Press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. A single chime willindicate that programming is complete.

Auto Door Lock To have the doors lock automatically when the vehicles speed exceeds 15 mph

(24 km/h): Enter your vehicle and close all the doors. Fasten your seatbelt. Within 10 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then

back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position (do not start theengine).

Press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors. A single chime willindicate that programming is complete.

Sound Horn With Lock To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked:

Press the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 6 seconds.Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button. A single

chime will sound to indicate that this feature has changed. Release both buttons at the same time.

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Flashing Lights With Lock

The turn signal lights flashing when the doors are locked or unlocked feature canbe turned on or off. To turn this feature on or off:

Press and hold the UNLOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than6 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still holding theUNLOCK button. A single chime will sound to indicate that this feature haschanged.

Release both buttons at the same time.

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink )

Programming HomeLink

Begin Programming

The HomeLink buttons are located inthe overhead console.

Erase all channels before you begin

programming by holding the twooutside buttons for up to 20 secondsuntil the red indicator flashes.

Park your vehicle outside of the garageand turn the ignition switch to the

ON/RUN position.

Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) from the HomeLink buttonswhile keeping the indicator light in view.

Simultaneously, press and hold both the chosen HomeLink button and thehand-held transmitter button until the HomeLink indicator flash rate changesfrom a slow to a rapidly blinking light, then release both the HomeLink and thehand-held transmitter buttons. This may take up to 30 seconds, or longer in rarecases.

Press and hold the just-programmed HomeLink button; if the indicator lightstays on constantly, programming is complete and the garage door should open.

NOTE: Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a stop and reverse

feature as required by Federal safety standards. This includes most garage dooropener models manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener withoutthese safety features. Call toll-free 18003553515 or, on the Internet, atwww.HomeLink.com for safety information or assistance.

If you are having difficulty programming your HomeLink and your garage dooropener was manufactured after 1995, you may have a rolling code. Follow the stepsbelow for Programming A Rolling Code System.

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Programming A Rolling Code System

At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the learn orprogramming button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wireis attached to the garage door opener motor (it is NOT the button normally usedto open and close the door).

Firmly press and release the learn or programming button. The name and colorof the button may vary by manufacturer. Within 30 seconds, return to the vehicleand press the programmed HomeLink button twice (holding the button for twoseconds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is

complete. If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) tocomplete the programming.

Using HomeLink

To operate, simply press and release the programmed HomeLink button and theprogrammed device will operate.

Refer to your Owners Manual on the DVD for further details. If you have anyproblems programming HomeLink, or require assistance, please call toll-free18003553515 or, on the Internet, at www.HomeLink.com.

WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the

universal transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people or pets are in thepath of the door or gate.

Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming thetransceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) whichis odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous when inhaled and cancause you and others to be severely injured or killed.

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POWER OUTLET There are two 12 Volt electrical outlets on this vehicle. The outlet on the front console has power available only when the ignition is in

the ON/RUN position. If desired, this outlet can be converted by your authorizeddealer to provide power with the ignition switch in the LOCK position.

The second outlet in the center console is powered directly from the battery(power available at all times). Items plugged into this outlet may discharge thebattery and/or prevent engine starting.

NOTE: Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will needto be replaced.

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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVEOPERATION

This is an electric-shift transfer caseand is operated by the 4WD ControlSwitch (Transfer Case Switch),which is located on the instrumentpanel.

The transfer case provides four modepositions:

Two-wheel drive high range (2WD)

Four-wheel drive lock range (4WDLOCK)

Four-wheel drive low range (4WDLOW)

NEUTRAL (N)

This transfer case is designed to bedriven in the two-wheel driveposition (2WD) for normal street andhighway conditions on dry,hard-surfaced roads.

When additional traction is required,

the transfer case 4WD LOCK and4WD LOW positions can be used tolock the front and rear driveshaftstogether and force the front and rearwheels to rotate at the same speed.This is accomplished by rotating the4WD Control Switch to the desiredposition. The 4WD LOCK and 4WDLOW positions are designed for looseor slippery road surfaces only.

Driving in the 4WD LOCK and 4WDLOW positions on dry hard-surfacedroads may cause increased tire wearand damage to the drivelinecomponents.

NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRALposition is selected by pressing the recessed

button located on the lower left-handcorner of the 4WD Control Switch. Thetransfer case NEUTRAL position is to beused for recreational towing only.NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shiftwhile only the front or rear wheels arespinning. The NV233/243 transfer case isnot equipped with a synchronizer and,therefore, the front and rear driveshaftspeeds must be equal for the shift to takeplace. Shifting while only the front or rearwheels are spinning can cause damage tothe transfer case.

WARNING!You or others could be injured if you leavethe vehicle unattended with the transfercase in the NEUTRAL position withoutfirst fully engaging the parking brake. Thetransfer case NEUTRAL positiondisengages both the front and reardriveshafts from the powertrain and willallow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission position. The parkingbrake should always be applied when the

driver is not in the vehicle.

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REAR CRATE 'N GO

STORAGE

The rear Crate 'n Go storage,located under the rear seat lowercushion, consists of two removable,collapsible storage crates.

To open the crates, lift upward on

the crate handles and engage thecrate end flaps.

To remove the crate, press on therelease lever, located on the ends of the base, and lift up on the crate.

To install the crate into the base,insert the crate into the inboard slotand push down on the outboard side

of the crate, then snap into place. To collapse the crate, push the crate

end flaps inward to disengage. Pushthe sides inward and snap into place.

REAR CARGO AREAUTILITY RAILS

There are four adjustable cleats inthe pick-up bed that can be used toassist in securing cargo. Each cleatmust be located and tightened downin one of the detents along eitherrail, in order to keep cargo properly

secured.

TAILGATE

Tailgate Removal To simplify mounting a camper unit

with an overhang, the tailgate canbe removed quickly. Follow thesesteps:

Open the tailgate to a 45-degreeangle.

Unclip and remove the cablesfrom the box while maintaining a45-degree angle.

Lift the tailgate off of the pivot onthe passenger side by pulling

upward and rearward at the sametime.

Slide the tailgate to the passengerside while making sure clearancefrom the box and taillight ismaintained.

To reinstall the tailgate, do thefollowing:

Slide the tailgate onto the driver'sside pivot.

Hold the tailgate at a 45 degreeangle and insert it into thepassenger side pivot.

Clip the cables to the box.

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TwoPosition Tailgate/Upper Load

Platform Your tailgate can be opened to the

full-open or the partial-openposition. The partial-open position isfor loading objects longer than thelength of the bed (sheets of plywood, etc.) by creating an upperload platform.

Installing Lumber Place lumber across the box in the

indentations provided above thewheel housings and in the bulkheaddividers, to form the floor. There areindents in the sheet metal (or bedliner if equipped) on the inner side of the box in front (Crew Cab only)and behind both wheel housings.

Secure the tailgate in thepartially-open position.

Open the tailgate slightly. Snap the tailgate support cable

between the cable guide and thetailgate bumper. Do this on bothsides of the tailgate.

To return the tailgate to thefull-open position: Lift up on tailgate. Remove both cables from

between the cable guides and thetailgate bumpers, and lower thetailgate.

CAUTION! Care should always be exercised

when operating a vehicle withcargo. Vehicle speeds may need tobe reduced. Severe turns or roughroads may cause shifting orbouncing of the cargo that mayresult in vehicle damage.

Ensure the load is securely tieddown and is properly identifiedaccording to local laws if it extendsbeyond the tail lights.

Loading should not exceed 400 lbs(181 kg) of material suspendedabove the wheelhouse and partiallyopen tailgate or vehicle damagemay result.

TRAILER TOWINGWEIGHTS (MAXIMUMTRAILER WEIGHTRATINGS)

NOTE: For trailer towing information(maximum trailer weight ratings) refer tothe following website addresses: http:// www.ramtrucks.com/towing http:// www.ramtrucks.ca (Canada)

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RECREATIONAL TOWING(BEHIND MOTORHOME,ETC.)

Two-Wheel Drive Models Recreational towing of two-wheel

drive models is not allowable.Towing the vehicle with thetransmission in NEUTRAL can causesevere transmission damage.Removal of the driveshaft for towingis not recommended, since thiswould allow fluid to drain from thetransmission.

Four-Wheel Drive Models

Recreational Towing Procedure

Use the following procedure toprepare your vehicle for recreationaltowing. Bring the vehicle to a complete

stop, shut the engine OFF andturn the Key Fob to the ON/RUNposition (do not start the engine).

Press the brake pedal and shift

the automatic transmission intoNEUTRAL, or press the clutchpedal to the floor on a manualtransmission.

Using a ballpoint pen or similarobject, press the transfer caseNEUTRAL button for four seconds.

After the shift is completed and

the NEUTRAL light comes on,release the NEUTRAL button. Start the engine and shift the

automatic transmission intoREVERSE.

Release the brake pedal for fiveseconds and ensure that there isno vehicle movement.

Repeat the previous step with the

transmission in DRIVE. Shut the engine OFF, and place

the Key Fob in the unlocked OFFposition.

Shift automatic transmissions intoPARK. Shift manual transmissionsinto fourth gear.

Attach the vehicle to the tow

vehicle with a tow bar anddisconnect the negative batterycable.

Refer to your Owner's Manual onthe DVD for further details.

NOTE: The first two steps are requirements

that must be met prior to pressing the

NEUTRAL button, and must continueto be met until the four seconds elapseand the shift has been completed. If any of these requirements (with theexception of Key Fob ON) are not metprior to pressing the NEUTRAL buttonor are no longer met during the foursecond timer, then the NEUTRALindicator light will flash continuouslyuntil all requirements are met or untilthe NEUTRAL button is released.

The Key Fob must be ON for a shift totake place and for the positionindicator lights to be operable. If theKey Fob in not ON, the shift will nottake place and no position indicatorlights will be on or flashing.

A flashing NEUTRAL position indicatorlight indicates that shift requirementshave not been met.

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CAUTION! Internal damage to the transfer

case will occur if a front or rearwheel lift is used when recreationaltowing.

The transfer case must be shiftedinto NEUTRAL for recreationaltowing. The NEUTRAL button is

located on the lower left handcorner of the 4WD Control Switch.Shifts into and out of transfer caseNEUTRAL can take place with theselector switch in any modeposition.

Automatic transmissions must beplaced in PARK position forrecreational towing.

Manual transmissions must beplaced in gear (for example, fourthgear) for recreational towing. Failureto follow these procedures cancause severe transmission and/ortransfer case damage.

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CAUTION!(Continued)

It is necessary to follow these stepsto be certain that the transfer caseis fully in NEUTRAL beforerecreational towing to preventdamage to internal parts.

BRAKE/TRANSMISSIONINTERLOCK SYSTEM

This system prevents you frommoving the shift lever out of PARKand into any gear unless the brakepedal is pressed.

This system is active only when theignition switch is in the ON/RUN

position.

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24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE - U.S. ONLY Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents.

Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.

Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.

Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.

You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival.If you feel you are in an unsafe situation, please let us know. With your consent,we will contact local police or safety authorities.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when coldand inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufactureron the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of adifferent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflationpressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for thosetires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when oneor more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tirepressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon aspossible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantlyunder-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.

Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect thevehicles handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and itis the drivers responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS lowtire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicatewhen the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is

combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects amalfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remaincontinuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehiclestart-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able todetect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for avariety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires orwheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Alwayscheck the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allowthe TPMS to continue to function properly.

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CAUTION!The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMSpressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on yourvehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when usingreplacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarketwheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balancebeads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.

- Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition.

If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over andstop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmissioninto NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return tonormal, turn the engine off immediately.

We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.Have the vehicle serviced immediately.

WARNING!A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned bysteam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center forservice if your vehicle overheats.

BRAKE - Brake Warning Light

The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction orthe parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied,it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or anAnti-Lock Brake System problem.

We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicleserviced immediately.

WARNING!Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake systemmay have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident.Have the vehicle checked immediately.

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., mayilluminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the lightstays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle willdrive normally and not require towing.


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If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that

could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. Werecommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle servicedimmediately.

- Charging System Light

This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the chargingsystem light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem withthe charging system.

We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on.Have the vehicle serviced immediately.

- Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop

the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for fourminutes when this light turns on.

We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Havethe vehicle serviced immediately.

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we

recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle servicedimmediately.

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)system.

If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cyclethe ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placedin the PARK position; the light should turn off.

If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually bedrivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light isflashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may

experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and yourvehicle may require towing.

- Airbag Warning Light If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the

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 system is

not functioning properly and that service is required. We recommend you do notoperate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.


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- 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, stopthe vehicle and run the engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, untilthe 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 until a

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 IndicatorMessage

If an oil change message (shown as CHAngE OIL) appears and a single chimesounds, 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 notincrease engine idle speed.

NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheatcondition: If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine

cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat. You can also turn the Temperature Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control tofloor and the Fan Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplementto the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.

If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.

We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.Have the vehicle serviced immediately.


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CAUTION!Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperaturegauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the airconditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If thepointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.

WARNING!You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open thehood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling systempressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

Jack LocationExtended Cab

The scissor jack and tire changingtools are stowed in a compartmentunder the rear passenger seat.


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Crew Cab

The scissor jack and tire changingtools are accessed by lifting up therear passenger seat.

The jack is secured in place by turningthe jack screw until the jack is securedinto place.

A finger-operated helper tool isprovided to assist removal and

stowage of the jack. This tool must beremoved to operate the jack forchanging the spare tire.

Spare Tire Stowage To remove the spare tire, remove the jack-handle components from the storage

compartment and assemble them. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube and insert the tube through

the access hole in the rear bumper and into the winch mechanism tube. Rotate the wheel wrench handle counterclockwise until the spare tire is on the

ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle. When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through

the center of the wheel.

Preparations For Jacking Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. Set the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into PARK. On

Four-Wheel Drive vehicles, shift the transfer case to the 4L position. Turn the ignition to LOCK and turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.

Block both the front and rear of thewheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block theleft rear wheel.

NOTE: Passengers should not remain inthe vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.


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Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions

Remove the spare tire, jack and tools from their stored location. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise

one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle driver to the

extension, then to the lug wrench. Place the jack:

For front wheels, place the jack under the frame rail behind the wheel. Locate

the jack as far forward as possible on the straight part of the frame prior toinboard transition.


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For rear wheels, place the jack under the axle between the u-bolts attaching

the spring to the axle.

Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area.


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Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until

the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install thespare tire.

Remove the lug nuts and wheel.

Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with thecone-shaped end toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts clockwise. Toavoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the nuts fully untilthe vehicle has been lowered.

Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks.

Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening forincreased leverage. Alternate nuts until each one has been tightened twice. Thecorrect wheel nut tightness is 120 to 160 ft lbs (163 to 217 Nm). If in doubt aboutthe correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by yourauthorized dealer or at a service station.

Secure the jack and tools in their proper locations.

For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow with the valve stemtoward the rear of the vehicle. Continue winching up the tire until you hear thewinch click three times.

NOTE: To Stow the Flat or Spare: The wheel retainer does not fit through the centerof the aluminum wheel. The tire must be stored in a safe manner in the bed of thetruck.

WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic.

Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.

Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jackand fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under avehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to aservice center where it can be raised on a lift.

The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should notbe used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on afirm, level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.

If it is necessary to retrieve the spare tire from under the vehicle on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid thedanger of being hit.

Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic.Pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack orchanging the wheel.

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WARNING!(Continued)

Carefully follow these tire changing procedures to help prevent personal injury ordamage to your vehicle: Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edgeof the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.

Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable andcause an accident. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise thevehicle only enough to remove the tire.

A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in an accident or hard stop, could endangerthe occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in theplaces provided.

JUMP-STARTING

If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable batterybooster pack.

Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow theprocedures in this section carefully.

NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturersoperating instructions and precautions.

Preparations for Jump-Start

The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment,behind the left headlight assembly.


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Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the

ignition to LOCK. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.

If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.

Jump-Starting Procedure Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the

discharged vehicle.

Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) postof the booster battery.

Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of thebooster battery.

Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to a good engineground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicles engine) away from thebattery and the fuel injection system.

Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle afew minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.

Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:

Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the engine ground of the vehiclewith the discharged battery.

Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.

Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.

Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.

If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have thebattery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.

CAUTION! Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from

the vehicles battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually,if plugged in long enough, the vehicles battery will discharge sufficiently todegrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.

Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with asystem voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,alternator or electrical system may occur.

Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system

of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.


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WARNING! When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged

battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery couldrupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must bebrought above freezing point before attempting a jump-start.

Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It canstart anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.

Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an

inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured. Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generatehydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks awayfrom the battery.

Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a groundconnection and personal injury could result.

Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damagedue to battery explosion.

Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. Theresulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result inpersonal injury.

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front and the

rear.

NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks tominimize the risk of damage to the vehicle.

CAUTION!Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off-road. Do notuse tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could damage yourvehicle. Tow straps are recommended when towing the vehicle; chains may causevehicle damage.

WARNING! Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break,

causing serious injury or death. Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps and chains may

break, causing serious injury.


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T O W I N G A D I S A B L E D V E H I C L E

M o d e l

F l a t T o w

i n g ( a l l f o u r

w h e e l s o n t h e g r o u n d )

F l a t

b e d T o w

i n g ( a l l f o u r

w h e e l s s u s p e n

d e d O F F

t h e g r o u n d )

F r o n t W h e e l s R a i s e

d ,

R e a r W h e e l s o n t h e

G r o u n

d

R e a r W h e e l s R a i s e

d ,

F r o n t W h e e l s o n t h e

G r o u n

d

T w o - W

h e e l D r i v e

N O

T P e r m i t t e d

R e c o m m e n d e d M e t h o d

S h i f t l e v e r m u s t b e I n

N E U T R A L , t h e s p e e d l e s s

t h e n 3 0 m p h ( 4 8 k m / h )

a n d t h e d i s t a n c e t r a v e l e d

l e s s t h a n 1 5 m i ( 2 4 k m ) .

M a y b e u s e d

F o u r - W h e e l D r i v e

N O

T P e r m i t t e d

R e c o m m e n d e d M e t h o d

N O T P e r m i t t e d w

i t h o u t a

t o w

i n g d o l l y

N O T P e r m i t t e d w

i t h o u t a

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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a

rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area aroundthe front wheels. Then move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and1st gear. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion,without spinning the wheels, is most effective.

Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least one minuteafter every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and reducethe risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.

CAUTION! When rocking a stuck vehicle by moving between 1st and REVERSE, do not spin

the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result. Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission

overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheelsabove 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).

WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds

may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do notspin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Donot let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.

Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break,causing serious injury or death.

Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps and chains maybreak, causing serious injury.


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EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an

EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bagdeployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how avehicles systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicledynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds orless. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: How various systems in your vehicle were operating; How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;

and, How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in whichcrashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situationoccurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and nopersonal data (e.g. name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other

parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the

vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, otherparties such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read theinformation if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.


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OPENING THE HOOD Pull the hood release lever located

below the steering wheel at the baseof the instrument panel.

Reach into the opening beneath thecenter of the hood and move thesafety latch lever while lifting thehood at the same time.

WARNING!

Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fullylatched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure tofollow this warning could result in serious injury or death.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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E N G I N E C O M P A R T M

E N T

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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIESComponent Fluid, Lubricant, or

Genuine PartCapacities

Engine Coolant 3.7L, 4.7L MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant FiveYear/100,000 Mile FormulaHOAT (Hybrid OrganicAdditive Technology) orequivalent.

13.3 Quarts (12.5 Liters)Includes heater andcoolant recovery bottlefilled to MAX level.

Engine Oil with Filter 3.7L,4.7L API certified 5W-20 engineoil, meeting therequirements of ChryslerMaterial StandardMS-6395. Refer to your oilfiller cap for correct SAEgrade.

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 Filteror 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 TransmissionFluid or equivalent licensedATF+4 product.

Transfer Case MOPAR ATF+4Automatic TransmissionFluid or equivalent licensedATF+4 product.

Front Axle SAE 75W-90Multi-Purpose Type, GL-5

Gear Lubricant MS-9763 orequivalent.


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Rear Axle SAE 75W-140 SyntheticGear Lubricant MS-8985.Limited-slip rear axlesrequire MOPARLimited-Slip AdditiveMS-10111 or equivalent.Whenever a fluid change ismade, 4 oz (118 ml) shouldbe added to the gearlubricant.

Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 and SAEJ1703 should be used orequivalent. If DOT 3 is notavailable, then DOT 4 isacceptable. Use onlyrecommended BrakeFluids.

Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR Power SteeringFluid +4 or MOPARATF+4 AutomaticTransmission Fluid orequivalent licensed ATF+4product.


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M A I N T E N A N C E C H A R T

M i l e s : 8

, 0 0 0

1 6

, 0 0 0

2 4

, 0 0 0

3 2

, 0 0 0

4 0

, 0 0 0

4 8

, 0 0 0

5 6

, 0 0 0

6 4

, 0 0 0

7 2

, 0 0 0

8 0

, 0 0 0

8 8

, 0 0 0

9 6

, 0 0 0

1 0 4

, 0 0 0

O r M o n t h s :

6

1 2

1 8

2 4

3 0

3 6

4 2

4 8

5 4

6 0

6 6

7 2

7 8

O r K i l o m e t e r s : 1 3

, 0 0 0

2 6

, 0 0 0

3 9

, 0 0 0

5 2

, 0 0 0

6 5

, 0 0 0

7 8

, 0 0 0

9 1

, 0 0 0

1 0 4

, 0 0 0

1 1 7

, 0 0

0

1 3 0

, 0 0 0

1 4 3

, 0 0 0

1 5 6

, 0 0 0

1 6 9

, 0 0 0

C h a n g e t h e e n g i n e o i l a n d f i l t e r

.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

R o t a t e t h e t i r e s , r o t a t e a t t h e f i r s t s i g n o f i r r e g u l a r w e a r , e v e n i f

i t o c c u r s b e f o r e s c h e d u l e d m a i n t e n a n c e

.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

I f u s i n g y o u r v e

h i c l e f o r a n y o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : d u s t y o r o f f - r o a d

c o n d i t i o n s

. I n s p e c t t h e e n g i n e a i r c l e a n e r f i l t e r ; r e p l a c e i f

n e c e s s a r y

.

X

X

X

I n s p e c t t h e b r a k e l i n i n g s ; r e p l a c e i f n e c e s s a r y .

X

X

X

X

X

X

I n s p e c t t h e C V j o i n t s

. P e r f o r m t h e f i r s t i n s p e c t i o n a t

1 6 , 0 0

0 m i l e s ( 2 6

, 0 0 0 k m ) o r 1 2 m o n t h s .

X

X

X

X

X

I n s p e c t t h e e x h a u s t s y s t e m

. P e r f o r m t h e f i r s t i n s p e c t i o n a t

1 6 , 0 0

0 m i l e s ( 2 6

, 0 0 0 k m ) o r 1 2 m o n t h s .

X

X

X

X

X

I n s p e c t t h e f r o n t s u s p e n s i o n

, t i e r o d e n d s a n d b o o t s e a l s f o r

c r a c k s o r l e a k s a n d a l l p a r t s f o r d a m a g e , w e a r , i m p r o p e r

l o o s e n e s s o r e n d p l a y ; r e p l a c e i f n e c e s s a r y

.

X

X

X

X

X

X

R e p l a c e t h e e n g i n e a i r c l e a n e r f i l t e r .

X

X

X

I n s p e c t t h e t r a n s f e r c a s e f l u i

d .

X

X

I n s p e c t t h e f r o n t a n d r e a r a x l e f l u i

d i f u s i n g y o u r v e

h i c l e f o r a n y

o f t h e f o l l o w

i n g : p o l i c e , t a x i , o

f f - r

o a d o r f r e q u e n t t r a i l e r t o w

i n g .

X

X

X

X

C h a n g e t h e a u t o m a t i c t r a n s m i s s i o n f l u i

d & f i l t e r ( s ) i f u s

i n g y o u r

v e h i c l e f o r a n y o f t h e f o l l o w

i n g : p o l i c e , t a x i , f

l e e t

, o r f r e q u e n t

t r a i l e r t o w

i n g .

X

R e p l a c e I g n i t i o n C a b l e s ( 3

. 7 L E n g i n e ) .

X

R e p l a c e t h e s p a r k p l u g s ( 3

. 7 L e n g i n e s )

.

X

X

X

R e p l a c e I g n i t i o n C a b l e s ( 4

. 7 L E n g i n e ) .

X

R e p l a c e u p p e r b a n k s p a r k p l u g s ( 4

. 7 L e n g i n e ) .

X

X

C h a n g e t h e t r a n s f e r c a s e f l u i

d i f u s

i n g y o u r v e

h i c l e f o r a n y o f t h e

f o l l o w

i n g : p o l i c e , t a x i , f

l e e t

, o f f

- r o a d , o r f r e q u e n t t r a i l e r t o w

i n g .

X

F l u s h a n d r e p l a c e e n g i n e c o o l a n t .

X

X

I n s p e c t a n d r e p l a c e P C V v a

l v e i f n e c e s s a r y .

X

R e f e r t o t h e O w n e r ' s M a n u a

l o n t h e D V D f o r t h e c o m p l e t e m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e

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Maintenance RecordOdometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center

8,000 Miles(13,000 km) or6 Months16,000 Miles(26,000 km)or 12 Months24,000 Miles(39,000 km)or 18 Months32,000 Miles(52,000 km) or24 Months40,000 Miles(65,000 km) or30 Months48,000 Miles(78,000 km) or36 Months56,000 Miles(91,000 km) or42 Months64,000 Miles(104,000 km)or 48 Months72,000 Miles(117,000 km)or 54 Months80,000 Miles(130,000 km)or 60 Months88,000 Miles(143,000 km)or 66 Months96,000 Miles(156,000 km)or 72 Months104,000 Miles(169,000 km)or 78 Months


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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 Description1 Spare2 Spare3 30 Amp Pink Electric Brake4 50 Amp Red Power Seat

5 Spare6 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Cabin

Compartment Node (CCN), Radio7 10 Amp Red Powertrain Control Module

(PCM)/Fuel/RAD/AC Coils8 10 Amp Red Cabin Compartment Node

(CCN)/Mirror/4x49 Spare10 2 Amp Gray Run/Start Ignition Switch11 10 Amp Red AC Clutch12 15 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Lt Stop/Turn13 15 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Rt Stop/Turn14 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw (IOD) #215 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 Pump19 15 Amp Blue Center High-Mounted Stop Light

(CHMSL)20 20 Amp Yellow Cabin Compartment Node (CCN)

Door Locks/Brake TransmissionShift Interlock (BTSI)

21 25 Amp Natural Audio Amp22 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Switchable)23 20 Amp Yellow Fog Lamps24 20 Amp Yellow Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

B+25 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment Node (CCN)

Illumination26 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Run/Start Feed27 10 Amp Red Power Mirror28 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet


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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description29 20 Amp Yellow Front Control Module (FCM) 4

(Wipers)30 Spare31 30 Amp Green Ignition Run/AC/Windows32 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 Motor36 Spare37 Spare38 20 Amp Blue Spare39 30 Amp Pink Starter Solenoid40 40 Amp Green Ignition Run Feeds41 30 Amp Pink Wiper Motor42 25 Amp Natural Front Control Module (FCM) 5

(T-Case)43 10 Amp Red Lt Park Lamps44 10 Amp Red Rt Park Lamps45 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Park Lamps46 10 Amp Red Airbag System # 247 Spare

48 20 Amp Blue Sunroof/Sound Box49 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow B+50 40 Amp Green Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Module (Pump)51 40 Amp Green Park Lamps52 Spare53 40 Amp Green Rear Defogger54 Spare

55 Spare56 10 Amp Red Heated Seats57 20 Amp Yellow Airbag System # 258 20 Amp Yellow Heated Seats59 10 Amp Red HVAC Module60 10 Amp Red ABS Module61 20 Amp Yellow Front Control Module (FCM) 3

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CAUTION! When installing the integrated power module cover, it is important to ensure the

cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water toget into the integrated power module and possibly result in a electrical systemfailure.

When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correctamperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may resultin a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse continues to

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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 drivers side door opening.

NOTE: Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for more information regarding tirewarnings 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 therecommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.

Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents. Under-inflationis the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, componentseparation, or blow out. Over-inflation reduces a tires 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 andcan 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 orequivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.

CAUTION!Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not useoven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish. Avoidautomatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damagethe wheel's protective finish. Only MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is

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EXTERIOR BULBSLIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb NumberBackup, Tail, Stop, Turn Lamp 3057Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp(CHMSL)

921

Fog Lamp - If Equipped PSX24WFront Park/Turn Signal 3157NAFront Side Marker 3157NAHeadlamp H13License Lamp 168Cargo Lamp 921


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CHRYSLER GROUP LLCCUSTOMER CENTERP.O. Box 218004

Auburn Hills, MI 483218004

Phone: 18667264636

CHRYSLER CANADA INC.

CUSTOMER CENTERP.O. Box 1621

Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6

Phone: 18004652001

ASSISTANCE FOR THEHEARING IMPAIRED

To assist customers who havehearing difficulties, themanufacturer has installed specialTDD (Telecommunication Devicesfor the Deaf) equipment at itscustomer center. Any hearing orspeech impaired customer, who hasaccess to a TDD or a conventionalteletypewriter (TTY) in the UnitedStates, can communicate with themanufacturer by dialing1800380CHRY. Canadianresidents with hearing difficultiesthat require assistance can use thespecial needs relay service offered byBell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter

users, dial 711 and for Voice callers,dial 18008550511 to connectwith a Bell Relay Service operator.

WARNING!Engine exhaust, some of itsconstituents, and certain vehiclecomponents contain, or emit,chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birthdefects, or other reproductive harm. Inaddition, certain fluids contained invehicles and certain products of component wear contain, or emit,chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birthdefects, or other reproductive harm.

PUBLICATIONSORDERING

If you are the first registered retailowner of your vehicle, you mayobtain one free printed copy of theOwner's Manual, Warranty Bookletor Radio Manuals on your DVD bycalling 18777264636 (U.S.) or18003871143 (Canada) or bycontacting your dealer.

Replacement User Guide kits orDVDs or, if you prefer, additionalprinted copies of the Owner'sManual, Warranty Booklet or RadioManuals may be purchased byvisiting www.techauthority.com orby calling 18008904038 (U.S.)or 18003871143 (Canada). Visa,Master Card, American Express and

Discover orders are accepted. If youprefer mailing your order, please callthe above numbers for an orderform.

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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 onthe Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge websites.

Click on the "For Owners" tab, select"Owner/Service Manuals", then select your desired model year and vehicle

from the drop down lists.

REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS IN THE 50UNITED STATES ANDWASHINGTON, D.C.

If you believe that your vehicle has a

defect that could cause a crash orcause injury or death, you shouldimmediately inform the NationalHighway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying the manufacturer.

If NHTSA receives similarcomplaints, it may open aninvestigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall andremedy campaign. However, NHTSAcannot become involved in individualproblems between you, yourauthorized dealer, and themanufacturer.

To contact NHTSA, you may either

call the Auto Safety Hotline toll freeat 18883274236 (TTY:1800424 9153), or go tohttp://www.safercar.gov; or write to:Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE., West Building,Washington, D.C. 20590. You canalso obtain other information aboutmotor vehicle safety fromhttp://www.safercar.gov.

In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a

safety defect, you should contactthe Customer Service Departmentimmediately. Canadian customerswho wish to report a safety defect

to the Canadian government shouldcontact Transport Canada, MotorVehicle Defect Investigations andRecalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go tohttp://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/

French Canadian customers whowish to report a safety defect to theCanadian government should

contact Transport Canada, MotorVehicle Defect Investigations andRecalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go tohttp://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/

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MOPAR ACCESSORIES The following highlights just some of the Authentic Ram Truck Accessories by

MOPAR that have been engineered to customize your Dakota. To see the full line of accessories, stop by your dealer or visit 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 FloorMats 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 andSnowboard Carrier

Sport Utility Bars(accommodates allcarriers)

iPod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.

MOPAR ACCESSORIES

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Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Alarm, Panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . 40Arming Theft System(Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . 19Automatic Transmission

Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

BatteryCharging System Light . . . . . . 40

Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Brake System

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 39Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . 37Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Cargo Compartment . . . . . . . . . 34Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Charging System Light . . . . . . . . 40Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . 11Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Cooling System

Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . 56Crates

Rear Convenience Storage . . . . 34Cruise Control (Speed Control) . . . 20Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . 66

Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . 67Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . 21Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . 21Dimmer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . 19Disarming, Theft System . . . . . . . . 9

Electronic Speed Control(Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Electronic Throttle Control Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40EngineCompartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Malfunction Indicator(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . 39Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . 52Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Four Wheel Drive Operation . . . . . 33Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . 51Front Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . 16Fuel

Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . 41Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .56

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . . 41

HeadlightsAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Dimmer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . 19High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16High Beam/Low Beam Select(Dimmer) Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 18HomeLink

(Garage Door Opener)Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 6Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . 18Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . 18LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tetherfor CHildren) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Lights

Engine Temperature Warning . . . 39Four-Wheel Drive Indicator . . . . 40Transmission Warning . . . . . . . 41Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Warning (Instrument ClusterDescription) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . 58Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39MOPAR

Accessories . . . . . . . . . 68

Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . 41Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . 41Oil, Engine

Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 41

Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Power

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . 43Programmable Electronic Features . 29

Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Rain Sensitive Wiper System . . . . . 18Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . 36Remote Starting System . . . . . . . . 8Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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