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Dodge 2004 dakota Owner's Manual

Dodge 2004 dakota Owner's Manual (300 pages)

Dodge 2004 Dakota Automobile Owner's Manual

Brand: Dodge | Category: Automobile | Size: 5.48 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

7
- A Word about Your Keys
  9
  - Key-In-Ignition Reminder
    9
  - Sentry Key - if Equipped
    9
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 7
  9
- 10 Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
  10
  - Ignition and Steering Lock - if Equipped
    11
    
    Manual Transmissions
    11
    
    Automatic Transmissions
    12
  - Illuminated Entry
    12
    
    Vehicles Equipped with Power Door Locks
    12
  - Door Locks
    13
    
    Manual Locks
    13
    
    Power Door Locks - if Equipped
    14
    
    Child Protection Door Lock
    16
  - Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped
    17
    
    To Unlock the Doors (Four Door Vehicles)
    17
    
    To Lock the Doors
    18
    
    Using the Panic Alarm
    19
    
    Programming Additional Transmitters
    19
    
    General Information
    20
    
    Transmitter Battery Service
    21
  - Security Alarm System - if Equipped
    21
    
    To Set the Alarm
    21
    
    To Disarm the System
    22
  - Windows
    22
    
    Power Windows - if Equipped
    22
    
    Sliding Rear Window-If Equipped
    23
    
    Club Cab Vented Quarter Window
    24
    
    Wind Buffeting
    24
  - Occupant Restraints
    24
    
    Lap/Shoulder Belts
    25
    
    Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
    29
    
    Seat Belt Pretensioners-Quad Cab Only
    29
    
    Front Lap Belts
    30
    
    Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
    30
    
    Seat Belt Extender
    31
    
    Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental
    31
    
    Restraint System-Airbag
    31
    
    Child Restraint
    38
  - Engine Break-In Recommendations
    52
  - Safety Tips
    53
    
    Exhaust System
    53
    
    Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
    54
    
    Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the
    54
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

55
- 58 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
  58
  - Mirrors
    58
    
    Inside Day/Night Mirror
    58
    
    Automatic Dimming Mirror- if Equipped
    59
    
    Outside Mirrors
    59
    
    Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
    59
    
    Electric Remote-Control Mirrors
    60
    
    Heated Mirrors - if Equipped
    61
  - Seats
    61
    
    Seat Adjustment
    61
    
    Reclining Seats
    62
    
    Way Power Seat Adjuster - Driver's Side Only
    63
    
    Lumbar Support Adjustment - Power Seats Only
    63
    
    Seatback Releases - Bench Seat
    63
    
    Seatback Releases-Bucket and Split Bench
    64
    
    Club Cab Easy Entry System
    64
    
    Club Cab/Quad Cab Rear Seat
    65
  - To Open and Close the Hood
    66
  - Lights
    67
    
    Interior Lights
    67
    
    Battery Saver
    68
    
    Headlamp Delay
    68
    
    Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights
    68
    
    Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
    69
    
    Lights-On Reminder
    69
    
    Fog Lights - if Equipped
    69
    
    Cargo Light - if Equipped
    70
  - Multifunction Control Lever
    70
    
    Turn Signals
    70
    
    Passing Light
    70
    
    High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch
    71
    
    Windshield Wipers
    71
    
    Windshield Washers
    72
  - Tilt Steering Column - if Equipped
    73
  - Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
    74
    
    To Activate
    74
    
    To Set at a Desired Speed
    74
    
    To Deactivate
    74
    
    To Resume Speed
    75
    
    To Vary the Speed Setting
    75
    
    To Accelerate for Passing
    75
  - Overhead Console
    76
    
    Courtesy/Reading Lights
    76
  - Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer
    77
    
    US/M Button
    77
    
    Reset Button
    77
    
    Global Reset
    77
    
    Step Button
    78
    
    Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)
    78
    
    Distance to Empty (DTE)
    78
    
    Trip Odometer (ODO)
    78
    
    Elapsed Time (ET)
    78
    
    C/T Button
    79
    
    Compass/Temperature Display
    79
    
    Automatic Compass Calibration
    79
    
    Manual Compass Calibration
    80
    
    Outside Temperature
    81
  - Garage Door Opener
    81
    
    Programming Homelink
    82
    
    Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
    84
    
    Using Homelink
    85
    
    Erasing Homelink Buttons
    85
    
    Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    85
    
    Security
    85
  - Electrical Power Outlets - if Equipped
    86
    
    Electrical Outlet Use with Engine off
    87
  - Floor Console - if Equipped
    88
    
    Floor Console Features
    88
  - Center Storage Compartment - if Equipped
    89
  - Cup Holders
    89
  - Tailgate
    90
  - Slide-In Campers
    90
    
    Camper Applications
    90
    
    General Information
    91
    
    Carbon Monoxide Warning Vehicles Equipped
    91
    
    With a Cap or Slide-In Campers
    91
Instrument Panel and Controls

93
- 96 Instrument Panel and Controls
  96
  - Instruments and Controls
    96
  - Four Gauge Instrument Cluster
    97
  - Six Gauge Instrument Cluster
    98
  - Instrument Cluster Description
    99
  - Electronic Digital Clock
    105
    
    Clock Setting Procedure
    105
  - Sales Code RAZ-AM/ FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player, CD Player and CD Changer Controls - if Equipped
    106
    
    Operating Instructions - Radio
    106
    
    Power Switch, Volume Control
    106
    
    Seek Button (Radio Mode)
    106
  - Tuning
    106
  - PTY (Program Type) Button
    106
  - Balance
    108
  - Fade
    108
  - Tone Control
    108
  - AM/FM Selection
    108
  - Scan Button
    108
  - To Set the Radio Push-Button Memory
    108
  - To Change from Clock to Radio Mode
    109
  - Operating Instructions - Tape Player
    109
  - Seek Button
    109
  - Fast Forward (FF)
    109
  - Rewind (RW)
    109
  - Tape Eject
    110
  - Scan Button
    110
  - Changing Tape Direction
    110
  - Metal Tape Selection
    110
  - Pinch Roller Release
    110
  - Noise Reduction
    110
  - Operating Instructions - CD Player
    110
  - Inserting the Compact Disc
    111
  - Seek Button
    111
  - EJT CD (Eject) Button
    111
  - Ff/Tune/Rw
    112
  - Program Button 4 (Random Play)
    112
  - Mode
    112
  - Tape CD Button
    112
    
    Time Button
    112
    
    Scan Button
    112
    
    CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
    113
  - Sales Code RBK-AM/ FM Stereo Radio with CD Player and CD Changer Controls
    114
    
    Radio Operation
    114
    
    CD Player Operation
    116
    
    CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
    117
    
    Radio Display Messages
    119
  - Sales Code RBB-AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player and CD Changer Capability
    119
    
    Operating Instructions
    119
    
    Power Button
    120
    
    Electronic Volume Control
    120
    
    Seek
    120
    
    Tune
    120
    
    To Set the Push-Button Memory
    120
    
    Balance
    121
    
    Fade
    121
    
    Bass and Treble Tone Control
    121
    
    AM/FM Selection
    121
    
    Mode Button
    121
    
    Cassette Player Features
    121
    
    CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
    122
    
    Radio Display Messages
    124
  - Sales Code RBQ-AM/FM Stereo Radio with 6 - Disc CD Changer
    124
    
    Radio Operation
    124
    
    CD Player Operation
    126
  - Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped
    130
    
    Radio Operation
    130
    
    Tape Player
    131
    
    CD Player
    131
  - Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance
    131
  - Compact Disc Maintenance
    132
  - Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
    132
  - Climate Controls
    133
    
    Heater Only
    133
    
    Air Conditioning
    134
    
    Operating Tips
    137
    
    Operation Tips Chart
    139
  - Rear Window Defroster - Quad-Cab Only
    140
Starting and Operating

141
- 144 Starting and Operating
  144
  - Starting Procedures
    144
    
    Manual Transmission
    144
    
    Automatic Transmission
    144
    
    Normal Starting
    144
    
    Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
    146
  - Shifting
    146
    
    Automatic Transmission
    146
    
    Manual Transmission
    150
  - Four-Wheel Drive Operation
    151
    
    NV 233 Transfer Case Operating
    151
    
    Information/Precautions
    151
    
    Shifting Procedure - NV233 Transfer Case
    155
    
    NV244 Transfer Case Operating Information / Precautions
    157
    
    Shifting Procedure - NV244 Transfer Case
    160
  - Limited-Slip Differential - if Equipped
    162
  - Parking Brake
    163
  - Brake System
    164
    
    Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
    164
    
    Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - if Equipped
    165
  - Power Steering
    166
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    167
  - Tire Safety Information
    167
    
    Tire Markings
    167
    
    Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    171
    
    Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    172
  - Tires-General Information
    175
    
    Tire Pressure
    175
    
    Tire Inflation Pressures
    176
    
    Radial-Ply Tires
    178
    
    Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    178
    
    Tire Spinning
    179
    
    Tread Wear Indicators
    180
    
    Replacement Tires
    180
    
    Alignment and Balance
    181
  - Supplemental Tire Pressure Information
    182
  - Tire Chains
    182
  - Snow Tires
    183
  - Tire Rotation Recommendations
    183
  - Fuel Requirements
    184
    
    Reformulated Gasoline
    184
    
    Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    185
    
    MMT in Gasoline
    185
    
    Sulfur in Gasoline
    185
    
    Materials Added to Fuel
    186
  - Adding Fuel
    186
    
    Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
    186
    
    Fuel Tank Filler Tube
    187
    
    Fuel System Cautions
    188
    
    Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    189
  - Catalytic Converter
    189
  - Vehicle Loading
    191
    
    Certification Label
    191
    
    Curb Weight
    192
    
    Loading
    192
  - Loading Wide Building Materials
    194
  - Trailer Towing
    195
    
    Definitions
    195
    
    Trailer and Tongue Weight
    197
    
    Trailer Towing-Hitches
    198
    
    Trailer Towing Information (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    199
    
    Trailer Towing Requirements
    199
    
    Trailer Tow Wiring
    200
    
    Cooling System Tips-Trailer Towing
    201
  - Snowplow
    201
    
    Dodge Dakota Models
    201
  - Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) of 4X4 Vehicles
    202
    
    Recreational Towing Procedure
    202
    
    Returning to Normal Operation
    204
  - Traction
    206
  - Equipment Identification Plate
    206
What to Do in Emergencies

207
- Adding Fuel
  208
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  208
- Changing a Flat Tire
  209
  - Jack Location
    209
  - Jack Removal and Stowage
    210
  - Removing the Spare Tire
    210
- What to Do in Emergencies 211
  211
  - Tire Changing Procedure
    211
  - Jump Starting
    215
  - Towing a Disabled Vehicle
    217
    
    Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
    218
    
    Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles
    218
Maintaining Your Vehicle

219
- Engine Compartment 3.7L V6
  221
- Engine Compartment 4.7L V-8
  222
- Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II
  223
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  224
- Dealer Service
  225
- Replacement Parts
  225
- Maintenance Procedures
  226
  - Engine Oil
    226
- Maintenance Schedules
  227
  - Engine Oil Filter
    229
    
    Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension
    230
    
    Spark Plugs
    230
  - Ignition Cables
    230
  - Engine Air Cleaner Filter
    230
  - Engine Fuel Filter
    231
  - Catalytic Converter
    231
  - Maintenance-Free Battery
    232
  - Air Conditioner Maintenance
    233
  - Power Steering - Fluid Check
    234
  - Front Suspension Ball Joints
    235
  - Steering Linkage
    235
  - Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints - 4X4 Models
    235
  - Body Lubrication
    235
    
    Windshield Wiper Blades
    235
    
    Windshield Washers
    236
    
    Exhaust System
    236
    
    Cooling System
    237
    
    Emission Related Components
    241
    
    Brake System
    243
    
    Clutch Hydraulic System
    245
    
    Manual Transmission
    245
    
    Automatic Transmission
    245
    
    Transfer Case
    248
    
    Axles
    248
    
    Selection of Lubricating Grease
    248
    
    Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
    249
  - Power Distribution Center
    252
  - Fuse Block
    253
  - Vehicle Storage
    254
  - Replacement Light Bulbs
    254
  - Bulb Replacement
    255
    
    Headlights
    255
    
    Parking/Turn Signal Lights
    256
    
    Rear Side Marker, Tail Lights, Turn Signals and Backup Lights - Replacement
    256
    
    License Lights
    257
    
    Center High-Mounted Stoplight
    257
    
    Fog Lights
    257
  - Fluids and Capacities
    258
  - Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
    259
    
    Engine
    259
    
    Chassis
    260
Maintenance Schedules

261
- Emission Control System Maintenance
  262
- Emissions Testing
  262
- Maintenance Schedules
  263
- Schedule "B
  265
- 274 Schedule "A
  274
  - If You Need Consumer Assistance
    279

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