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Dodge 2008 ND Dakota Owner's Manual

Dodge 2008 ND Dakota Owner's Manual (426 pages)

Dodge 2008 Dakota Automobile Owner's Manual

Brand: Dodge | Category: Automobile | Size: 6.7 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

3
- Introduction
  1
  - Table of Contents
    3
- Introduction
  4
- How to Use this Manual
  4
- Warnings and Cautions
  6
- Vehicle Identification Number
  6
- Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
  7
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

9
- A Word about Your Keys
  12
  - Ignition Key Removal
    12
  - Locking Doors with the Key
    14
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
  12
- Sentry Key
  14
  - Replacement Keys
    16
  - Customer Key Programming
    16
  - General Information
    18
- Steering Wheel Lock - if Equipped
  18
- Security Alarm System - if Equipped
  19
  - To Set the Alarm
    19
  - To Disarm the System
    19
- Illuminated Entry
  20
  - Vehicles Equipped with Power Door Locks
    20
- Remote Keyless Entry
  21
  - To Unlock the Doors
    21
  - To Lock the Doors
    22
  - Using the Panic Alarm
    24
  - General Information
    24
  - Programming Additional Transmitters
    25
  - Battery Replacement
    26
- Remote Starting System - if Equipped
  27
- Door Locks
  28
  - Manual Door Locks
    28
  - Power Door Locks
    29
  - Child Protection Door Lock
    32
- Windows
  33
  - Power Windows
    33
  - Auto down (Driver's Side Only)
    34
  - Window Lockout Switch
    34
  - Wind Buffeting
    34
- Occupant Restraints
  35
- Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (Beltalert)
  43
- Seat Belt Extender
  44
- Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
  44
- Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags
  45
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)
  53
- Child Restraint
  55
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  68
- Safety Tips
  69
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

73
- Mirrors
  77
- Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect ) - if Equipped
  79
  - Operation
    81
  - Phone Call Features
    88
  - Uconnect System Features
    91
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    95
  - Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect System
    97
  - General Information
    105
- Seats
  105
- Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 107
  107
- To Open and Close the Hood
  111
- Lights
  112
  - Interior Lights
    113
  - Battery Saver
    114
  - Headlamp Delay
    114
  - Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights
    114
  - Daytime Running Lights (Canada - Standard and US Fleet Vehicles - if Equipped)
    115
  - Lights-On Reminder
    116
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    116
  - Cargo Light - if Equipped
    116
  - Multifunction Control Lever
    117
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  118
  - Windshield Wipers
    119
  - Windshield Washers
    120
- Tilt Steering Column
  120
- Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
  121
  - To Activate
    122
  - To Set at a Desired Speed
    122
  - To Deactivate
    122
  - To Resume Speed
    123
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    123
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    124
- Overhead Console
  125
  - Courtesy/Reading Lights
    126
- Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer
  126
  - US/M Button
    126
  - Reset Button
    127
  - Global Reset
    127
  - Step Button
    128
  - Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)
    128
  - Distance to Empty (DTE)
    128
  - Trip Odometer (ODO)
    129
  - Elapsed Time (ET)
    129
  - C/T Button
    129
  - Compass/Temperature Display
    130
  - Automatic Compass Calibration
    130
  - Manual Compass Calibration
    130
  - To Put into a Calibration Mode
    131
  - Outside Temperature
    132
- Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
  132
  - Programming Homelink
    133
  - Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
    136
  - Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 73
    136
  - Using Homelink
    137
  - Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    137
  - Security
    137
  - Troubleshooting Tips
    137
  - General Information
    138
- Electrical Power Outlets
  138
  - Electrical Outlet Use with Engine off (Battery Fed Configuration)
    139
- Floor Console - if Equipped
  140
  - Floor Console Features
    140
- Center Storage Compartment - if Equipped
  141
- Cup Holders
  141
- Rear Storage - if Equipped
  142
  - Rear Convenience Storage Crates
    142
  - Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
    144
- Rear Window Features
  145
  - Rear Window Defroster - if Equipped
    145
  - Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
    146
- Tailgate
  146
  - Tailgate Removal
    146
  - Two Position Tailgate / Upper Load Platform
    147
- Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails
  149
- Slide-In Campers
  151
  - Camper Applications
    151
  - General Information
    151
  - Carbon Monoxide Warning Vehicles Equipped
    151
  - With a Cap or Slide-In Campers
    151
Instrument Panel and Controls

153
- Instruments and Controls
  156
- Instrument Cluster
  157
- Instrument Cluster Description
  158
- Electronic Digital Clock
  167
  - Clock Setting Procedure
    168
- Radio General Information
  168
  - Radio Broadcast Signals
    168
  - Two Types of Signals
    169
  - Electrical Disturbances
    169
  - AM Reception
    169
  - FM Reception
    169
- Sales Code RES - AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)
  170
- Sales Code REQ - AM/FM Stereo Radio and 6-Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Jack)
  182
- Satellite Radio (RSC) - if Equipped (RER/REQ/REN Radios Only)
  201
  - System Activation
    201
  - Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)
    202
  - Selecting Satellite Mode
    202
  - Satellite Antenna
    202
  - Reception Quality
    203
  - Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode
    203
  - Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone
    205
  - (If Equipped)
    205
  - Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
    205
  - System (VES™) (if Equipped)
    205
- Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped
  205
  - Radio Operation
    206
  - CD Player
    206
- Compact Disc Maintenance
  207
- Sound Box Operation
  208
  - 208 Instrument Panel and Controls
    208
- Climate Controls
  209
  - Air Conditioning and Heater
    210
  - Operating Tips
    213
  - Operation Tips Chart
    215
- Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
  209
Starting and Operating

217
- Starting Procedures
  221
  - Manual Transmission
    221
  - Automatic Transmission
    221
  - Normal Starting
    222
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    222
  - After Starting
    223
- Automatic Transmission
  224
  - Brake/Transmission Interlock System
    225
  - Automatic Transmission
    225
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  224
- Manual Transmission
  230
  - Recommended Shift Speeds
    231
  - Downshifting
    232
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation
  233
  - NV233/243 GII Transfer Case Operating
    233
  - Information/Precautions
    233
  - Shifting Procedure - NV233/243 Transfer Case
    237
    
    NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case Operating
    239
    
    Information / Precautions
    239
    
    Transfer Case
    243
- Limited-Slip Rear Axle Differential - if
  244
  - Equipped
    244
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  245
- Driving through Water
  245
  - Flowing/Rising Water
    246
  - Shallow Standing Water
    246
- Parking Brake
  247
- Brake System
  249
  - Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - if
    249
  - Equipped
    249
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
    250
- Power Steering
  251
- Tire Safety Information
  253
  - Tire Markings
    253
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    256
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    257
- Tires - General Information
  261
  - Tire Pressure
    261
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    262
  - Radial-Ply Tires
    264
  - Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    265
  - Limited Use Spare - if Equipped
    265
  - Tire Spinning
    266
    
    Tread Wear Indicators
    267
    
    Life of Tire
    267
    
    Replacement Tires
    268
    
    Alignment and Balance
    269
- Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - if
  270
  - Equipped
    270
- Tire Chains
  270
- Snow Tires
  272
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  272
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) - if
  273
  - Equipped
    273
    
    Base System - if Equipped
    275
    
    General Information
    278
- Fuel Requirements
  278
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    279
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    279
  - MMT in Gasoline
    280
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    280
  - Fuel System Cautions
    281
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    281
- Adding Fuel
  282
  - Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
    283
- Flexible Fuel - if Equipped
  284
  - E-85 General Information
    284
  - Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
    285
  - Fuel Requirements
    285
  - Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel
    286
  - Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
    286
  - Starting
    286
  - Cruising Range
    287
  - Replacement Parts
    287
  - Maintenance
    287
- Vehicle Loading
  288
  - Certification Label
    288
  - Curb Weight
    289
  - Loading
    289
- Trailer Towing
  291
  - Common Towing Definitions
    291
  - Trailer Hitch Classification
    295
  - Trailer Towing Weights
    296
  - (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    296
  - Trailer and Tongue Weight
    296
  - Towing Requirements
    298
  - Towing Tips
    302
- Snowplow
  304
  - Snowplow Usage
    304
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
  305
  - Recreational Towing 2WD Models
    305
  - Recreational Towing 4WD Models
    305
- Equipment Identification Plate
  310
What to Do in Emergencies

311
- Adding Fuel
  312
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  312
- Changing a Flat Tire
  313
  - Jack Location
    313
  - Removing the Spare Tire
    315
  - Tire Changing Procedure
    318
- Jump Starting
  323
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  325
- Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
  326
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  327
  - Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
    327
  - Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles
    327
Maintaining Your Vehicle

329
- 3.7L Engine Compartment
  332
- L Engine Compartment
  333
- Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II
  334
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    335
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  335
- Dealer Service
  337
- Maintenance Procedures
  337
- Replacement Parts
  337
- Engine Oil
  338
- Engine Oil Filter
  341
- Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension
  342
- Spark Plugs
  342
- Catalytic Converter
  343
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter
  343
- Engine Fuel Filter
  343
- Maintenance Free Battery
  345
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
  346
- Power Steering - Fluid Check
  347
- Body Lubrication
  348
- Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints
  348
- Front Suspension Ball Joints
  348
- Windshield Washers
  349
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  349
- Exhaust System
  350
- Cooling System
  351
- Emission Related Components
  356
- Brake System
  357
- Automatic Transmission
  359
  - Transfer Case
    362
  - Axles
    362
  - Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
    363
- Clutch Hydraulic System
  359
- Manual Transmission
  359
- Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
  367
- Replacement Light Bulbs
  373
- Vehicle Storage
  373
- Bulb Replacement
  374
- Fluids and Capacities
  384
- Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
  385
  - Engine
    385
  - Chassis
    386
If You Need Consumer Assistance

397
- If You Need Assistance
  398
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  398
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    398
  - Prepare a List
    398
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    398
- Mopar Parts
  401
- Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)
  401
- Reporting Safety Defects
  402
  - In Canada
    402
- Publication Order Forms
  403
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
  404
  - Treadwear
    404
  - Traction Grades
    404
  - Temperature Grades
    405

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