Dodge Dakota 2011 User manual

Chrysler Group LLC

OWNER’S MANUAL

2011

2011 DAKOTA

First Edition Printed in U.S.A.

DAKOTA

11ND33-126-AB

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION

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

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

............................. 81

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

..................................175

STARTING AND OPERATING

................................................247

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

............................................. 335

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

..............................................357

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

.................................................409

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

........................................ 425

INDEX

...................................................................435

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵Introduction ........................... 4

䡵How To Use This Manual .................. 4

䡵Warnings And Cautions ................... 6

䡵Vehicle Identification Number .............. 6

䡵Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 7

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group

LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision

workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all

essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-

tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint

you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.

It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet,

located on the DVD, and various customer-oriented

documents. Please take the time to read these publica-

tions carefully. Following the instructions and recom-

mendations 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 referencing 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 authorized

dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-

nicians and genuine MOPAR威parts, and cares about

your satisfaction.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section

contains the information you desire.

Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the

items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and

illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment

The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s 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 Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-

erating procedures that could result in a collision or

bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-

dures that 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 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 or alter the VIN.

VIN Location

6 INTRODUCTION

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could

seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and

may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or

death.

INTRODUCTION 7

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵A Word About Your Keys ................. 12

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

▫Locking Doors With A Key .............. 15

䡵Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ......... 15

▫To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ...... 15

▫To Release The Steering Wheel Lock ........ 15

▫Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock

System ............................. 15

䡵Sentry Key威— If Equipped ............... 15

▫Replacement Keys ..................... 17

▫Customer Key Programming ............. 17

䡵Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 18

▫To Arm The System ................... 19

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

䡵Illuminated Entry ...................... 20

▫Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks . . . 20

䡵Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .............. 21

▫To Unlock The Doors .................. 21

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