Dodge 2008 Dakota User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION

.............................................................3

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

...............................9

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

...............................73

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

......................................... 153

STARTING AND OPERATING

.................................................217

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

...............................................311

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

...............................................329

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

..................................................387

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

..........................................397

INDEX

....................................................................407

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

mIntroduction ...........................4

mHow To Use This Manual ..................4

mWarnings And Cautions ...................6

mVehicle Identification Number ...............6

mVehicle Modifications/Alterations ............7

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 Mopartparts, and is interested in

your satisfaction.

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:

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION 5

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.

6 INTRODUCTION

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.

INTRODUCTION 7

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

mA Word About Your Keys ..................12

▫Ignition Key Removal ...................12

▫Locking Doors With The Key ..............14

mSentry Key ............................14

▫Replacement Keys ......................16

▫Customer Key Programming ..............16

▫General Information ....................18

mSteering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ..........18

▫If You Wish To Manually Lock The

Steering Wheel ........................18

▫To Release The Steering Wheel Lock .........18

▫Automatic Transmission Ignition

Interlock System .......................19

mSecurity Alarm System — If Equipped .........19

▫To Set The Alarm ......................19

▫To Disarm The System ...................19

mIlluminated Entry ........................20

▫Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks ....20

mRemote 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

mRemote Starting System — If Equipped ........27

mDoor Locks ............................28

▫Manual Door Locks .....................28

▫Power Door Locks .....................29

▫Child Protection Door Lock ...............32

mWindows .............................33

▫Power Windows .......................33

▫Auto Down (Driver’s Side Only) ...........34

▫Window Lockout Switch .................34

▫Wind Buffeting ........................34

mOccupant Restraints ......................35

▫Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................36

▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ....40

▫Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)

Mode – If Equipped ....................41

▫Center Lap Belts .......................42

▫Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................42

10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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