Dodge 2008 Dakota User Manual
Dodge Cars
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Document Outline
- INTRODUCTION
- THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
- A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
- SENTRY KEY
- STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED
- SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- ILLUMINATED ENTRY
- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
- REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- DOOR LOCKS
- WINDOWS
- OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
- Lap/Shoulder Belts
- Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
- Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If Equipped
- Center Lap Belts
- Seat Belt Pretensioners
- Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)
- Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
- Seat Belt Extender
- Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)
- Child Restraint
- ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
- SAFETY TIPS
- UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
- MIRRORS
- HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED
- SEATS
- TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
- LIGHTS
- WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
- TILT STEERING COLUMN
- ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED
- OVERHEAD CONSOLE
- COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER
- GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
- FLOOR CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPED
- CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT - IF EQUIPPED
- CUP HOLDERS
- REAR STORAGE - IF EQUIPPED
- REAR WINDOW FEATURES
- TAILGATE
- REAR CARGO AREA UTILITY RAILS
- SLIDE-IN CAMPERS
- INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
- INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
- ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
- RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
- SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)
- SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)
- SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (RER/REQ/REN RADIOS ONLY)
- System Activation
- Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)
- Selecting Satellite Mode
- Satellite Antenna
- Reception Quality
- Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode
- Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)
- Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)
- REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED
- COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE
- SOUND BOX OPERATION
- RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
- CLIMATE CONTROLS
- STARTING AND OPERATING
- STARTING PROCEDURES
- Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
- LIMITED-SLIP REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL - IF EQUIPPED
- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
- DRIVING THROUGH WATER
- PARKING BRAKE
- BRAKE SYSTEM
- POWER STEERING
- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
- TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION
- SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED
- TIRE CHAINS
- SNOW TIRES
- TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED
- FUEL REQUIREMENTS
- ADDING FUEL
- FLEXIBLE FUEL - IF EQUIPPED
- VEHICLE LOADING
- TRAILER TOWING
- SNOWPLOW
- RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
- EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE
- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
- MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
- 3.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
- 4.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
- ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II
- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
- REPLACEMENT PARTS
- DEALER SERVICE
- MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
- Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Filter
- Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension
- Spark Plugs
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter
- Engine Fuel Filter
- Catalytic Converter
- Maintenance Free Battery
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
- Power Steering - Fluid Check
- Front Suspension Ball Joints
- Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints
- Body Lubrication
- Windshield Wiper Blades
- Windshield Washers
- Exhaust System
- Cooling System
- Emission Related Components
- Brake System
- Clutch Hydraulic System
- Manual Transmission
- Automatic Transmission
- Transfer Case
- Axles
- Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
- FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER)
- VEHICLE STORAGE
- REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
- BULB REPLACEMENT
- FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
- FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
- IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
- INDEX