Dodge 2007 Dakota User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ..............................75
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS .........................................131
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STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................183
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..............................................271
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................289
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ..................................................349
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE .........................................369
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INDEX ....................................................................377
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵Introduction ........................... 4
䡵How To Use This Manual .................. 4
䡵Warnings And Cautions ................... 6
䡵Vehicle Identification Number ............... 6
䡵Vehicle Modifications / Alterations ........... 7
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INTRODUCTION
This manual has been prepared with the assistance of
service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with
the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is
supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and
various customer oriented documents. You are urged to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with
the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be
aware of all safety warnings.
When it comes to service, remember that your dealer
knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni-
cians and genuine Mopar威parts, and is interested in
your satisfaction.
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, cer-
tain 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.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the table of contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a
complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this owner’s manual:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This manual contains WARNINGS against operating
procedures which could result in an accident or bodily
injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures
which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire manual you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on a
stamped plate located on the left front corner of the
instrument panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle
through the windshield. This number also appears on the
Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a
window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient
record of your vehicle identification number and optional
equipment.
NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN plate.
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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle
could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety
and may lead to an accident resulting in serious
injury or death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵A Word About Your Keys ..................12
▫Ignition Key Removal ...................12
▫Locking Doors With The Key ..............14
䡵Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ..........15
▫If You Wish To Manually Lock The
Steering Wheel ........................15
▫To Release The Steering Wheel Lock .........15
▫Automatic Transmission Ignition
Interlock System .......................15
䡵Sentry Key — If Equipped .................15
▫Replacement Keys ......................16
▫Customer Key Programming ..............17
▫General Information ....................18
䡵Security Alarm System — If Equipped .........18
▫ToSetTheAlarm ......................18
▫To Disarm The System ...................18
䡵Illuminated Entry ........................19
▫Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks ....19
䡵Remote Keyless Entry .....................20
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▫To Unlock The Doors ...................20
▫To Lock The Doors .....................21
▫Using The Panic Alarm ..................22
▫General Information ....................23
▫Programming Additional Transmitters ........23
▫Battery Replacement ....................25
䡵Remote Starting System — If Equipped ........26
䡵Door Locks ............................27
▫Manual Door Locks .....................27
▫Power Door Locks .....................28
▫Child Protection Door Lock ...............31
䡵Windows .............................32
▫Power Windows .......................32
▫Auto Down (Driver’s Side Only) ...........33
▫Window Lockout Switch .................33
▫Wind Buffeting ........................33
䡵Occupant Restraints ......................34
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................35
▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ....39
▫Automatic Locking Mode – If Equipped ......40
▫Center Lap Belts .......................40
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................41
▫Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ...........................41
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............43
▫Seat Belt Extender ......................43
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