Dodge Dakota 2011 User manual

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2011 Dodge Dakota
SPECIFICATIONS
All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
All dimensions measured on ST model at curb weight with standard tires unless otherwise noted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Styles
Extended Cab, Crew Cab
Assembly Plant
Warren Truck Assembly (Dodge City), Warren, Mich.
EPA Vehicle Class
Mid-sized Extended Cab and Crew Cab pickup truck
Introduction Date
October 2004
ENGINE: 3.7-LITER, SOHC, 12-VALVE SMPI V-6 MAGNUM®
Availability
Standard on Dakota ST, Big Horn (Lone Star) and Laramie
Type and Description
90-degree V-6, liquid-cooled with balance shaft
Displacement
226 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.66 x 3.57 (93.0 x 90.8)
Valve System
Chain-driven SOHC, 12 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction
Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy heads, balance shaft
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
Power (estimated SAE net)
210 bhp (157 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (58.1 bhp/L)
Torque (estimated SAE net)
235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
6,000 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
Oil Capacity
5.0 qt. (4.7L) SAE 5W/20
Emission Controls
Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, and internal engine
features(a)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg
(City/Hwy)
2WD: 15/20—Auto Transmission
4WD: 14/18—Auto Transmission

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ENGINE: 4.7-LITER, SOHC, 16-VALVE SMPI V-8
Availability
Optional on Dakota Big Horn and Laramie
Type and Description
V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement
287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.66 x 3.40 (93.0 x 86.5)
Valve System
Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction
Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio
9.0:1—standard output
Power (SAE Net)
302 bhp (224 kW) @ 5,650 rpm
(64.2 bhp/L)—standard output
Torque (SAE Net)
329 lb.-ft. (454 N•m) @ 3,950 rpm—standard output
Max. Engine Speed
5,750 rpm
Fuel Requirement
E85 (Ethanol) or Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2—Normal
Oil Capacity
6 qt. (5.7L)
Emission Controls
Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, and internal engine
features(a)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg
(City/Hwy)
Standard Output:
14/19—2WD Auto Transmission(a)
14/19—4WD Auto Transmission(a)
(a) Tentative EPA label values, pending official test results.
TRANSMISSION: 42RLE—Automatic, four-speed overdrive
Availability
Included with 3.7L engine
Description
Clutch-selected planetary gear sets full electronic control, electronically-
controlled torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st
2.84
2nd
1.57
3rd
1
4th
0.69
Overall Top Gear
2.45 with 3.55 axle ratio, 2.74 with 3.92 axle ratio

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TRANSMISSION: 5-45RFE—AUTOMATIC, FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability
Included with 4.7L engines
Description
Clutch-selected planetary gear sets, full electronic control, electronically-
controlled torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st
3
2nd
1.67—upshift; 1.50—kick-down
3rd
1
4th
0.75
5th
0.67
Overall Top Gear
2.34 with 3.55 axle ratio or 2.59 with 3.92 axle ratio
TRANSFER CASE: NV233HD
Availability
Standard – 4.7L
Shift Mechanism
Electrical/electronic
Operating Modes
Neutral; 2WD; 4WD High, locked; 4WD Low, locked
Low-range Ratio
2.72
Center Differential
None
TRANSFER CASE: NV243HD
Availability
Standard – 3.7L 4x4
Shift Mechanism
Electrical/electronic
Operating Modes
Neutral; 2WD; 4WD High, locked; 4WD Low, locked
Low-range Ratio
2.72
Center Differential
None
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator
136-amp
Battery
Maintenance-free, top-terminal 600 CCA—std.; 750 CCA—opt.
BODY AND FRAME
Description
2WD
4WD
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, rear drive
Longitudinal front engine with transfer
case for rear-wheel drive or four-wheel
drive
Construction
Ladder-type frame, steel body
mounted on rubber isolators
Ladder-type frame, steel body mounted
on rubber isolators

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SUSPENSION
Front
Upper and lower “A” arms, coil springs over gas-pressure shock absorbers, link-
type stabilizer bar
Rear
Live axle, multi-leaf two-stage longitudinal springs, staggered gas-pressure
shock absorbers
STEERING
Type
Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio
17.4:1
Turning Diameter (Curb-to-curb)
44.0 ft. (13.4 m)
Steering Turns (Lock-to-lock)
3.17
BRAKES
Front
Availability
Standard
Size and Type
12.3 x 1.1 (312 x 28) vented disc with 2.13 (54) dual-piston sliding caliper(a)
Swept Area
248 sq. in. (1604 sq. cm)
Rear
Availability
Standard
Size and Type
11.6 x 2.28 (295 x 58) drum with anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Swept Area
166.6 sq. in. (1076 sq. cm)
Power-assist
Availability
Standard
Type
9.06 (230) Tandem-diaphragm vacuum
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel-Tank Capacity
22 gal. (83L)
(a) Available with ABS.

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DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(a)
2WD
Extended Cab
Crew Cab
Wheelbase
131.3 (3335.3)
131.3 (3335.3)
Track, Front
62.8 (1594.5)
62.8 (1594.5)
Track, Rear
62.9 (1598)
62.9 (1598)
Overall Length
218.5 (5549.9)
218.5 (5549.9)
Overall Width(a)
71.7 (1821.7) (TRX 76.4 [1940.6])
71.7 (1821.7) (TRX 76.4 [1940.6])
Overall Height
68.6 (1743.2)
68.7 (1744.7)
Tailgate Load Height
31.9 (809.6)
31.9 (809.6)
Ground Clearance
Front Suspension (Lowest Point)
7.9 (201.9)
7.9 (201.9)
Rear Axle
8.1 (205.1)
8.1 (205.1)
Approach Angle
21.9°
21.9°
Ramp Breakover Angle
19.9°
19.9°
Departure Angle
22.6°
22.6°
Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m) (estimated)
30.3 (2.81)
30.3 (2.81)
Drag Coefficient (estimated)
0.452
0.457
CdA, sq. ft.
13.7
13.7
4WD
Extended Cab
Crew Cab
Wheelbase
131.3 (3335.3)
131.3 (3335.3)
Track, Front
62.8 (1594.5)
62.8 (1594.5)
Track, Rear
62.9 (1598)
62.9 (1598)
Overall Length
218.5 (5549.9)
218.5 (5549.9)
Overall Width
71.7 (1821.7) (TRX 76.4 [1940.6])
71.7 (1821.7) (TRX 76.4 [1940.6])
Overall Height
68.6 (1741.4)
68.6 (1742.9)
Tailgate Load Height
31.8 (808.9)
31.8 (808.9)
Ground Clearance
Front Suspension (Lowest Point)
7.9 (201.9)
7.9 (201.9)
Rear Axle
8.0 (203.8)
8.0 (203.8)
Approach Angle
21.9°
21.9°
Ramp Breakover Angle
19.6°
19.6°
Departure Angle
22.5°
22.5°
Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m) (estimated)
30.3 (2.81)
30.3 (2.81)
Drag Coefficient (estimated)
0.452
0.457
CdA, sq. ft.
13.7
13.7
(a) At seating reference point.

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CARGO BOX DIMENSIONS
Extended Cab
Crew Cab
Nominal Box Length, ft.
6.4
5.3
Length at Floor, Tailgate Closed
78.8 (2001.5)
64.9 (1648.1)
Length at Floor, Tailgate Open
100.3 (2546.6)
86.3 (2193.1)
Interior Width, Maximum
59.6 (1514.0)
59.6 (1514.0)
Distance Between Wheelhouses
45.2 (1146.9)
45.2 (1148.0)
Tailgate Opening Width
59.6 (1514.0)
59.6 (1514.0)
Depth
17.6 (446.9)
17.6 (446.9)
Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
46.6 (1.32)
38.2 (1.082)
ACCOMMODATIONS
Extended Cab
Crew Cab
Seating Capacity, F/R
2 or 3/0 or 2
2 or 3/3
Front
Head Room
39.6 (1005.3)
39.9 (1013.1)
Legroom
41.9 (1063.1)
41.9 (1063.1)
Shoulder Room
57.7 (1466)
57.7 (1466)
Hip Room
54.9 (1394.0)
54.9 (1394.0)
Step Height
4x2: 20.4 (518.0)
4x4: 20.3 (515.8)
4x2: 20.4 (518.0)
4x4: 20.3 (515.8)
Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
55.3 (1.57)
55.8 (1.58)
Seat Travel
8.7 (220)—driver (power)
7.5 (190)—passenger (manual)
8.7 (220)—driver (power)
8.7 (220)—passenger (manual)
Recliner Range
53°
53°
Rear
Head Room
36.5 (928.3)
38.4 (974.2)
Legroom—min.
32.1 (815.4)
36.4 (925.1)
Knee Clearance
-4.1 (-105.2)
3.0 (75.0)
Shoulder Room
57.4 (1458.3)
57.5 (1460.7)
Hip Room
56.9 (1446.2)
56.0 (1460.7)
Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
39.0 (1.10)
46.5 (1.32)
Cab Cargo Volume
(Rear Seat Up), cu. ft. (cu. m)
30.0 (0.85)
37.1 (1.05)

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2011 Dodge Dakota
CURB WEIGHTS AND PAYLOADS
NOTE: BASE WEIGHTS CAN CHANGE
DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 2WD SHORT BED ST
ND 1L33
Engine
Trans
Type
Transmission
Axle
Ratio
Rear
Axle
GVWR
Payload
Base
Weight
Base Wt.
Front
Base Wt.
Rear
GAWR
Front
GAWR
Rear
GCWR
Max
Trail
3.7L V6
(EKG)
A4
42RLE 4sp AUTO
w/VLP (DGV)
3.55
8.25
6,010
1,810
4,200
2,419
1,781
3,100
3,600
9,000
4,650
3.7L V6
(EKG)
A4
42RLE 4sp AUTO
w/VLP (DGV)
3.92
8.25
6,010
1,810
4,200
2,419
1,781
3,100
3,600
9,300
4,950
4.7L V8
(EVE)
A5
545RFE 5sp AUTO
(DGQ)
3.55
9.25
6,010
1,730
4,283
2,529
1,754
3,100
3,600
10,500
6,050
4.7L V8
(EVE)
A5
545RFE 5sp AUTO
(DGQ)
3.92
9.25
6,010
1,730
4,283
2,529
1,754
3,100
3,600
11,700
7,250
DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 2WD SHORT BED BIG HORN / LONE STAR
ND 1M33
Engine
Trans
Type
Transmission
Axle
Ratio
Rear
Axle
GVWR
Payload
Base
Weight
Base Wt.
Front
Base Wt.
Rear
GAWR
Front
GAWR
Rear
GCWR
Max
Trail
3.7L V6
(EKG)
A4
42RLE 4sp AUTO
w/VLP (DGV)
3.55
8.25
6,010
1,800
4,215
2,423
1,792
3,100
3,600
9,000
4,650
3.7L V6
(EKG)
A4
42RLE 4sp AUTO
w/VLP (DGV)
3.92
8.25
6,010
1,800
4,215
2,423
1,792
3,100
3,600
9,300
4,950
4.7L V8
(EVE)
A5
545RFE 5sp AUTO
(DGQ)
3.55
9.25
6,010
1,670
4,341
2,551
1,790
3,100
3,600
10,500
6,000
4.7L V8
(EVE)
A5
545RFE 5sp AUTO
(DGQ)
3.92
9.25
6,010
1,670
4,341
2,551
1,790
3,100
3,600
11,700
7,200
DAKOTA CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED BIG HORN / LONE STAR
ND 1M84
Engine
Trans
Type
Transmission
Axle
Ratio
Rear
Axle
GVWR
Payload
Base
Weight
Base Wt.
Front
Base Wt.
Rear
GAWR
Front
GAWR
Rear
GCWR
Max
Trail
3.7L V6
(EKG)
A4
42RLE 4sp AUTO
w/VLP (DGV)
3.55
8.25
6,010
1,660
4,353
2,451
1,902
3,100
3,600
9,000
4,500
3.7L V6
(EKG)
A4
42RLE 4sp AUTO
w/VLP (DGV)
3.92
8.25
6,010
1,660
4,353
2,451
1,902
3,100
3,600
9,300
4,800
4.7L V8
(EVE)
A5
545RFE 5sp AUTO
(DGQ)
3.55
9.25
6,010
1,510
4,499
2,588
1,911
3,100
3,600
10,500
5,850
4.7L V8
(EVE)
A5
545RFE 5sp AUTO
(DGQ)
3.92
9.25
6,010
1,510
4,499
2,588
1,911
3,100
3,600
11,700
7,050
DAKOTA CREW CAB LARAMIE 2WD SHORT BED
ND 1P84
Engine
Trans
Type
Transmission
Axle
Ratio
Rear
Axle
GVWR
Payload
Base
Weight
Base Wt.
Front
Base Wt.
Rear
GAWR
Front
GAWR
Rear
GCWR
Max
Trail
3.7L V6
(EKG)
A4
42RLE 4sp AUTO
w/VLP (DGV)
3.55
8.25
6,010
1,600
4,407
2,482
1,925
3,100
3,600
9,000
4,450
3.7L V6
(EKG)
A4
42RLE 4sp AUTO
w/VLP (DGV)
3.92
8.25
6,010
1,600
4,407
2,482
1,925
3,100
3,600
9,300
4,750
4.7L V8
(EVE)
A5
545RFE 5sp AUTO
(DGQ)
3.55
9.25
6,010
1,330
4,677
2,656
2,021
3,100
3,600
10,500
5,650
4.7L V8
(EVE)
A5
545RFE 5sp AUTO
(DGQ)
3.92
9.25
6,010
1,330
4,677
2,656
2,021
3,100
3,600
11,700
6,850
DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 4WD SHORT BED ST
ND 5L33
Engine
Trans
Type
Transmission
Axle
Ratio
Rear
Axle
GVWR
Payload
Base
Weight
Base Wt.
Front
Base Wt.
Rear
GAWR
Front
GAWR
Rear
GCWR
Max
Trail
3.7L V6
(EKG)
A4
42RLE 4sp AUTO
w/VLP (DGV)
3.92
8.25
6,010
1,630
4,382
2,588
1,794
3,600
3,600
9,300
4,750
4.7L V8
(EVE)
A5
545RFE 5sp AUTO
(DGQ)
3.55
9.25
6,010
1,510
4,504
2,702
1,802
3,600
3,600
10,500
5,850
4.7L V8
(EVE)
A5
545RFE 5sp AUTO
(DGQ)
3.92
9.25
6,010
1,510
4,504
2,702
1,802
3,600
3,600
11,700
7,050
NOTES:
1. Payload = GVWR - Curb Wt.
2. Maximum trailer weights are rounded to the nearest 50 lbs. and Payload to nearest 10 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weights = GCWR - Curb. Wt. -150 lbs. (allowance for driver)

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DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 4WD SHORT BED BIG HORN / LONE STAR
ND 5M33
Engine
Trans
Type
Transmission
Axle
Ratio
Rear
Axle
GVWR
Payload
Base
Weight
Base Wt.
Front
Base
Wt. Rear
GAWR
Front
GAWR
Rear
GCWR
Max
Trail
3.7L V6
(EKG)
A4
42RLE 4sp AUTO
w/VLP (DGV)
3.92
8.25
6,010
1,610
4,395
2,585
1,810
3,600
3,600
9,300
4,750
4.7L V8
(EVE)
A5
545RFE 5sp AUTO
(DGQ)
3.55
9.25
6,010
1,450
4,561
2,724
1,837
3,600
3,600
10,500
5,800
4.7L V8
(EVE)
A5
545RFE 5sp AUTO
(DGQ)
3.92
9.25
6,010
1,450
4,561
2,724
1,837
3,600
3,600
11,700
7,000
DAKOTA CREW CAB 4WD SHORT BED BIG HORN / LONE STAR
ND 5M84
Engine
Trans
Type
Transmission
Axle
Ratio
Rear
Axle
GVWR
Payload
Base
Weight
Base Wt.
Front
Base
Wt. Rear
GAWR
Front
GAWR
Rear
GCWR
Max
Trail
3.7L V6
(EKG)
A4
42RLE 4sp AUTO
w/VLP (DGV)
3.92
8.25
6,010
1,480
4,532
2,620
1,912
3,600
3,600
9,300
4,600
4.7L V8
(EVE)
A5
545RFE 5sp AUTO
(DGQ)
3.55
9.25
6,010
1,320
4,686
2,744
1,941
3,600
3,600
10,500
5,650
4.7L V8
(EVE)
A5
545RFE 5sp AUTO
(DGQ)
3.92
9.25
6,010
1,320
4,686
2,744
1,941
3,600
3,600
11,700
6,850
DAKOTA CREW CAB LARAMIE 4WD SHORT BED
ND 5P84
Engine
Trans
Type
Transmission
Axle
Ratio
Rear
Axle
GVWR
Payload
Base
Weight
Base Wt.
Front
Base
Wt. Rear
GAWR
Front
GAWR
Rear
GCWR
Max
Trail
3.7L V6
(EKG)
A4
42RLE 4sp AUTO
w/VLP (DGV)
3.92
8.25
6,010
1,340
4,669
2,660
2,009
3,600
3,600
9,300
4,500
4.7L V8
(EVE)
A5
545RFE 5sp AUTO
(DGQ)
3.55
9.25
6,010
1,190
4,823
2,785
2,038
3,600
3,600
10,500
5,550
4.7L V8
(EVE)
A6
545RFE 5sp AUTO
(DGQ)
3.92
9.25
6,010
1,190
4,823
2,785
2,038
3,600
3,600
11,700
6,750
NOTES:
1. Payload = GVWR - Curb Wt.
2. Maximum trailer weights are rounded to the nearest 50 lbs. and Payload to nearest 10 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weights = GCWR - Curb. Wt. -150 lbs. (allowance for driver)