Dodge 2005 Dakota manual

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  • Página 1

    T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE .............................. 7 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE .............................. 7 7 4 INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS ......................................... [...]

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    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction ........................... 4 䡵 How T o Use This Manual .................. 4 䡵 W arnings And Cautions ................... 5 䡵 V ehicle Identification Number ............... 5 䡵 V ehicle Modifications / Alterations ........... 6 1[...]

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    INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepar ed 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 W arranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. Y ou are urged to read these publications car efully . Following the instruc- ti[...]

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    W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains W ARNINGS against operating procedur es 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 entir e manual you may miss important information. Observe all W arnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDE[...]

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    VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS / AL TERA TIONS W ARNING! 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. 6 INTRODUCTION[...]

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    THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A W ord About Y our Keys .................. 1 0 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 1 0 ▫ Sentry Key — If Equipped ................ 1 1 䡵 Ignition And Steering Lock ................. 1 3 ▫ Manual T ransmissions ................... 1 3 ▫ Automatic T ransmissions .........[...]

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    ▫ Battery Replacement .................... 2 6 䡵 Security Alarm System — If Equipped ......... 2 7 ▫ T o Set The Alarm ...................... 2 7 ▫ T o Disarm The System ................... 2 8 䡵 W indows ............................. 2 9 ▫ Power W indows ....................... 2 9 ▫ Auto Down .......................... 3 0 ▫ W i[...]

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    䡵 Safety T ips ............................ 7 3 ▫ Exhaust System ....................... 7 3 ▫ Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside The V ehicle .............................. 7 4 ▫ Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Outside The V ehicle .............................. 7 4 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 2[...]

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    A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The double sided keys may be inserted into the locks with either side up. The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with a bar code label affixed to the front. The bar code can be used to or der duplicate keys from your dealer or a locksmith. If you r eceived your keys without the bag, ask your dealer to giv[...]

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    SENTR Y KEY — IF EQUIPPED W ith this system, an electronically coded ignition key sends a signal to the vehicle electronics. If the electr onics recognizes the signal, the vehicle will start and continue to run. If the system does not r ecognize the signal, the vehicle will start and run for 2 seconds, then shut of f. After six unsuccessful attem[...]

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    The ⬙ Security Light ⬙ will illuminate for about 3 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON position. If the vehicle electronics do not r eceive a valid signal from the ignition key , the ⬙ Security Light ⬙ will flash continuously to signal that the vehicle has been immobi- lized. If the ⬙ Security Light ⬙ remains on d[...]

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    2. Insert the second valid key and switch the ignition to the ON position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound and the ⬙ Security Light ⬙ will begin to flash. T urn the ignition back to the OFF position and remove the second key . 3. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition and switch the ignition to the ON position within[...]

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    depress and hold the r elease button located between the ignition switch and the instrument panel. T urn the igni- tion key to LOCK and remove the key . Automatic T ransmissions In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to pr ovide antitheft protection for your ve- hicle. It may be difficult to turn the key fr om the LOCK p[...]

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    NOTE: On vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- mission, the key cannot be turned to LOCK until the selector is in the P ARK position. Do not attempt to pull the shift lever out of P ARK after the key is in the LOCK position. ILLUMINA TED ENTR Y V ehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks All interior lights will illuminate in the vehicle when the[...]

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    DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks All the doors can be “manually” locked from the inside by pushing down the door lock plunger , located at the rear of the door . Both front doors may be opened fr om the inside with the door lock plunger in the down or locked position. W ARNING! For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the [...]

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    Power Door Locks V ehicles equipped with power door locks can be locked or unlocked from inside by either the use of the door lock switches located on the front doors or by pr essing the LOCK or UNLOCK buttons on the Remote Keyless Entry key fob. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 2[...]

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    As a safety feature the doors will not lock when using the door lock switches during the following conditions: • The driver’s door is open while the key is in the ignition. Automatic Door Locks If this feature is enabled, your door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). This feature is enabled when yo[...]

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    • The doors of the vehicle must be locked automatically by the Automatic Door Lock feature. • The vehicle is in P (Park) and the ignition switch is in any key position . This feature will not operate if any of the conditions above are not met or following has occurr ed: • Any manual operation of a door lock switch has occurred. NOTE: This cus[...]

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    Child Protection Door Lock T o provide a safer envir onment for children riding in the rear seat, the r ear doors of your vehicle have the child- protection door lock system. T o use the system, open each rear door and slide the control UP to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child-protection locks. When the system on a door is engaged, th[...]

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    W ARNING! A void trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: After setting the child protection door lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. NOTE: For emergency exit with the s[...]

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    NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. T o unlock the doors: Press and r elease the UNLOCK button on the key fob once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, and the parking lights will flash on twice. The system can [...]

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    Horn Chirp Programming The horn chirp feature will be shipped fr om the assembly plants activated. If desired this featur e can be disabled by using the following procedur e: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on the key fob. 2. After holding the LOCK button for four seconds, also press the P ANIC button within 6 seconds. A single chime will sound t[...]

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    NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the key fob, while you are in the vehicle, will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this featur e, repeat the above steps[...]

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    1. W eak batteries in transmitter . The expected life of batteries is five years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower , airport transmitter , military base, and some mobile or CB radios. Programming Additional T ransmitters V ehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants with two key fob transmitters programmed only[...]

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    8. Using the fob to be programmed, press and r elease both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, simultaneously for 2 seconds and then release. 9. Press and release the UNLOCK button a single chime will be heard. 10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to program up to six additional fobs. 1 1. T urn the ignition to the OFF position. 12. Y our vehicle will remain in pr og[...]

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    2. Remove and replace the batteries. A void touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery , clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. T o assemble the transmitter case, snap the two halves together . NOTE: If the key fob is equipped with a screw , reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. [...]

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    T o Disarm the System: Use the Keyless Entry transmitter to unlock the doors. If something has triggered the system in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tampering. The security system will also disarm, if the vehicle is started with a programmed Sentry Key . If an unpro- grammed Sentry Ke[...]

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    WINDOWS Power Windows The control on the left fr ont door has up-down switches that give you finger tip control of all four power win- dows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the passenger doors for passenger window control. The windows will operate only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and for ten minutes after t[...]

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    ignition is turned OFF or the driver’s door is opened. This feature can be turned of f by your authorized dealer . NOTE: The Power Accessory Delay feature will allow the power windows to operate for ten minutes after the ignition it turned OFF . Auto Down The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature. Push the window switch past the first[...]

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    Sliding Rear Window A locking device in the center of the window helps to prevent entry fr om the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the lock to release the window . WIND BUFFETING W ind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Y our vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows d[...]

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    Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible. W ARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- led up. Y ou can strike the interior of your vehicle or other pass[...]

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    W ARNING! It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a[...]

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    Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door . Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around you[...]

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    W ARNING! • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increas- ing the po[...]

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    W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos- sible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision it could even cut into you. Be sure the [...]

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    Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front r ow outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downwar d to help position the belt away from your neck. Push in on the anchorage r elease button to release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that serves you best. As a guide, if you are shorter than avera[...]

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    Automatic Locking Mode (if equipped) T o convert from the normal emer gency locking mode to the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder belt portion and pull all of the webbing out of the retractor . Allow some of the webbing to retract into the r etractor , as the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound to indicate the seat belt is now in [...]

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    The pretensioners ar e triggered by the Occupant Re- straint Controller (ORC). Like the airbags, the pr etension- ers are single use items. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, both must be replaced. Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled wit[...]

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    3. W ithin 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least thr ee times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. 4. T urn off the engine. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the pro- gramming. The Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert) can be reacti- [...]

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    W ARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use the seat belt extender when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed. Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Syste[...]

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    the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS/AIRBAG ar e embossed on the airbag covers. NOTE: The front airbags ar e certified to the Federal regulations that allow less for ceful deployment. The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have differ ent rates of inflation that are based on col[...]

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    Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bolsters to pr ovide improved protection for the driver and fr ont passenger . W indow bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. The seat belts are designed to pr otect you in many types of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to severe fr [...]

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    2. All occupants should use their lap and shoulder belts properly . 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the airbag room to inflate. 4. If your vehicle has window bags, do not lean against the door or window , airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door . 5. If the air[...]

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    Air Bag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: • Occupant Restraint Controller • Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (If Equipped) • Airbag W arning Light • Driver Airbag • Passenger Airbag • W indow Bags above Side W indows (If Equipped) • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting W iring[...]

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    The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electr onic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the ST AR T or RUN positions. These include all of the items listed above except the steering wheel and column, and knee bolsters. If the key is in the OFF position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and wi[...]

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    NOTE: Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appr opriate child restraint. • The Passenger Airbag Disable (P AD) Indicator Light (an amber light located in the center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front passenger when the front passenger airbag is turned of f. If the passenger frontal air ba[...]

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    For almost all properly installed r ear facing child re- straints, the P AD indicator light will be illuminated indicating that the front passenger airbag is turned of f and will not inflate. If the P AD indicator light is not illuminated, DO NOT assume the air bag is turned off and move the child restraint to the second r ow of seats (if equipped)[...]

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    the OCS has classified the occupant of the seat as an adult. An adult occupant needs to sit in a normal position (with their feet on or near the floor) in order to be properly classified. Reclining the seat back too far may change how an occupant is classified by the OCS. Drivers and adult passengers should verify that the P AD Indicator Light is n[...]

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    Indicator Light and the Airbag W arning Light. Once the lodged object is removed, the fault will be automatically cleared after a short period of time. • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags,[...]

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    or a weight less than the predetermined thr eshold, the ORC will not illuminate the P AD indicator light even though the airbag is turned OFF . • Y our vehicle has four W eight Sensors located within the seat structur e or between the seat tracks and cushion frame. The weight sensors measure applied weight and transfers that information to the OC[...]

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    • Do not modify the front seat center console or center position seat in any way . • Do not use prior or future model year seat covers not designated for the specific model being repair ed. Al- ways use the correct seat cover specified for the vehicle. • Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat cover . Do not add a secondary sea[...]

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    NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to [...]

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    Maintaining Y our Airbag System W ARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. Y ou could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right [...]

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    • The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second interval. • The light flickers or comes on and remains on while driving. NOTE: If the speedometer , tachometer or any engine related gauges ar e not working, the airbag control mod- ule may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Pr omptly check fu[...]

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    W ARNING! Whenever an airbag is turned off, even a lap/ shoulder belted passenger may hit their head, neck, or chest on the dashboard (instrument panel) or windshield in a crash. This may result in serious injury or death. NOTE: The Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch is not available in the Quad Cab. 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    T o Shut Off the Passenger Frontal Airbag Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch, push the key in and turn clockwise, and remove the key from the switch. This will shut of f the passenger frontal airbag. The passenger fr ontal airbag symbol and the word “OFF” on the passenger airbag disable (P AD) lamp will illuminate when[...]

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    In the event that an investigation is undertaken by DaimlerChrysler Corporation (regar dless of initiative), the company or its designated repr esentative will first obtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before accessing the electronic data stor ed, unless order ed to download da[...]

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    • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) • Seatbelt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Cruise contr ol status • T raction/stability control status Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the ti[...]

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    • The infant carrier is only used rearwar d-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for childr en who weigh up to about 20 lbs (9 kg). ⬙ Convertible ⬙ child seats can be used either rearwar d-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearwar d-facing direction than infant carrier[...]

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    Children T oo Large for Booster Seats • Children who ar e large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably , and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. • The lap portion should b[...]

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    Here ar e some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any r estraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. The manufactur er recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats wher e you will use it before you buy it. • The restraint must be ap[...]

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    provides for the installation of the child r estraint without using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child r estraint to the vehicle structure. LA TCH- compatible child restraint systems ar e now available. However , because the lower anchorages are to be intr o[...]

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    the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the center position. If your child restraints ar e not LA TCH compatible, you can only install the child restraints using the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to the next section for typical installation instructions. Installing the LA TCH-Compati[...]

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    of the seat cushion where it meets the seat back, and ar e just visible when you lean into the vehicle to install the child restraint. Y ou will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces. In addition, there ar e tether strap an- chorages each LA TCH seating position (see section on Chil[...]

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    Installing Child Restraints Using the V ehicle Seat Belt The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch- ing latch plates or automatic locking retractors, which ar e designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it should not be necessary to use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pullin[...]

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    Child Restraint T ether Anchor The Club Cab model has two routing straps located behind each of the rear outboar d seat- ing positions. The tether anchor itself is located in the center of vehicle, in between the two seating positions. The front outboar d passenger seating position is also equipped with a child tether anchorage, located at the base[...]

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    T ether Strap at the Front Passenger Seat (Club Cab) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap up and over the front passenger seat back and under the head r estraint. 2. Connect the tether strap to the lower anchor . 3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that it is pulled tight. 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    T ether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Club Cab) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap through the routing loop, located dir ectly behind the child restraint. The routing loops ar e located behind the flip-down door on the cab back panel (padded bolster). 2. Route the tether strap across to the center tether anchorage. The center tether is [...]

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    T ether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Quad Cab) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap under the head restraint for the outboar d seating positions, and then through the anchor strap outer loop (webbing material loop), located directly behind the child r estraint. 2. Route the tether strap across to the nearest installed anchor strap, and a[...]

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    Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 2[...]

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    W ARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the seat could come loose and allow the child to crash into the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, or even be thrown from the vehicle. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child restraint to secure a child restrain[...]

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    A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the break-in and is not an indication of dif ficulty . SAFETY TIPS Exhaust System W ARNING! Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an ex- tremely toxic gas that by itself is colorless and odorless. T o avoid inhaling these gases, the follow-[...]

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    Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside The V ehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically , checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately . Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if they have been damaged (bent retractor , torn webbing, etc.). [...]

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    Fluid Leaks Check the area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, water , oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected, the cause should be located and corrected. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 2[...]

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors ............................... 8 1 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................. 8 1 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .... 8 2 ▫ Outside Mirrors ....................... 8 2 ▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Featur e — If Equipped ............................ 8 2 ▫ Elect[...]

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    ▫ Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment — If Equipped ........................... 1 0 9 ▫ Adjustable Head Restraints — Front Seating Positions ........................... 1 0 9 ▫ 6 - W ay Power Seat Adjuster — Driver’s Side Only .............................. 1 1 0 ▫ Club Cab/Quad Cab Rear Seat ............ 1 1 2 ▫ Heated Seats — If [...]

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    ▫ T o Set At A Desir ed Speed ............... 1 2 3 ▫ T o Deactivate ........................ 1 2 3 ▫ T o Resume Speed ..................... 1 2 4 ▫ T o V ary The Speed Setting ............... 1 2 4 ▫ T o Accelerate For Passing ............... 1 2 5 䡵 Overhead Console ...................... 1 2 6 ▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ............[...]

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    ▫ Erasing Homelink Buttons ............... 1 3 8 ▫ Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button . . . 138 ▫ Security ............................ 1 3 9 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets .................. 1 3 9 ▫ Electrical Outlet Use W ith Engine Off (Battery Fed Configuration) .............. 1 4 0 䡵 Floor Console — If Equipped .............. 1 4[...]

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    MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the r ear window . A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror . Annoying headlight glare can be r educed by moving the small control under the mirr or to the night position (toward r ear of truck). The mirror should [...]

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    Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head- light glare fr om vehicles behind you. Y ou can turn the feature on or of f by pressing the button at the base of the mirror . A light in the button will indicate when the dimming feature is activated. CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the mirror during cle[...]

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    Electric Remote-Control Mirrors The controls for the power mirr ors are located on the driver’s door trim panel. T o adjust a mirror , turn the control wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated. T ilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirr or to move. When finished adjusting the mirror , turn the control to the center [...]

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    W ARNING! V ehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the right side mirror . Heated M[...]

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    The UConnect™ phonebook enables you to store up to 32 names and four numbers per name. Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that language. This system is driven through your Blue- tooth™ Hands-Free pr ofile cellular phone. UConnect™ features Bluetooth™ technology - the global standar d that enables differ ent el[...]

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    Profile), you may not be able to use any UConnect™ features. Refer to your cellular service pr ovider or the phone manufacturer for details. The UConnect™ system is fully integrated with the vehicle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect™ system can either be adjusted from the radio volume control knob, or fr om the steering wheel radio[...]

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    V oice Command T ree Refer to “V oice T ree” at the end of this section. Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt or if you want to know what your options are at any pr ompt, say ⬙ Help ⬙ following the voice on beep. The UConnect™ system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. T o activate the UConnect™ sys[...]

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    • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Phone Pairing. ⬙ • When prompted, after the voice on beep, say ⬙ Pair a Phone. ⬙ • Y ou will be asked to say a four-digit pin number which you will later need to enter into your cellular . Y ou can enter any four-digit pin number . Y ou will not need to remember this[...]

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    Dial by Saying a Number • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Dial. ⬙ • System will prompt you to say the number you want call. • For example, you can say ⬙ 234-567-8901. ⬙ The phone number that you enter must be of valid length and combination. The UConnect™ limits[...]

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    Add Names to Y our UConnect™ Phonebook NOTE: Adding names to phonebook is recommended when vehicle is not in motion. • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Phonebook New Entry . ⬙ • When prompted, say the name of the new entry . Use of long names helps the voice recognitio[...]

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    • Y ou will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit. • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit. • When prompted, r ecite the new phone number for the phonebook entry that you are editing. After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given[...]

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    After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be de- leted. Note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted. Delete All Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Phonebook Erase All. ⬙ • The UConnect™ system will ask you t[...]

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    Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call Currently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the UConnect™ system will interrupt the vehicle audio system, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the call. T o reject the call, pr ess and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a single beep indicating that the incom[...]

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    T oggling Between Calls If two calls are in pr ogress (one active and one on hold), press the ’Phone’ button until you hear a single beep indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at one time. Conference Call When two calls are in pr ogress (one active and one on hold), press [...]

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    Call Continuation Call continuation is progr ession of a phone call on UConnect™ system after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to off. Call continuation functionality available on the vehicle can be any one of three types: • After ignition key is switched off, a call can continue on the UConnect™ system either until the call ends or[...]

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    Emergency Assistance If you are in an emer gency and the mobile phone is reachable: • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area. If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ system is operational, you may reach the emer gency number as follows: • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ?[...]

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    Please refer to the 24-Hour T owing Assistance coverage details in the DaimlerChrysler Corporation 24-Hour T owing Assistance Program Guide. Paging T o learn how to page, refer to section ⬙ W orking with Automated Systems. ⬙ Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time-out a little too soon to work properly with the U[...]

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    Barge In - Overriding Prompts The ’V oice Recognition’ button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately . For example, if a prompt is playing ⬙ W ould you like to pair a phone, clear a ѧ , ⬙ you could press the ’V oice Recognition’ button and say ⬙ Pair a Phone ⬙ to sele[...]

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    may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progr ess. Once your call is answered, you will hear the audio. Mute/Un-mute (Mute off) When you mute the UConnect™ system, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party , but the other party will not be able to hear you. In order to mute the UConne[...]

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    If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue- tooth™ connection between a UConnect™ paired cellular phone and the UConnect™ system, follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user’s manual. List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep,[...]

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    • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the UCon- nect™ system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near (appr oximately with in 30 feet) the vehicle. Delete UConnect™ Paired Cellular Phones • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ?[...]

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    • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English and Spanish accents, the system may not always work for some. • When navigating through an automated system, such as, voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of speaking the digit string, make sure to say[...]

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    • Performance, such as, audio clarity , echo. and loud- ness to a large degr ee, rely on the phone and network, and not the UConnect™ system. • Echo at far end can sometime be reduced by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. Bluetooth Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to occasionally loose connection to the UConnect™ system[...]

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    106 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    North American English Primary Alternate(s) Zero Oh Add location Add new All All of them Confirmation prompts Confirmations prompts Delete a name Delete Language Select language List names List all List paired phones List phones Pager Beeper Phone pairing Pairing Phonebook Phone book Return to main menu Return. Main menu Select phone select Set up [...]

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    W ARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked. Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners The front seats ar e equipped with recliners. The r eclining [...]

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    W ARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked. Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment — If Equipped The manual lumbar support rotary contr ol [...]

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    T o lower the head restraint, depr ess the release button located at the base of the head restraint and push down on the head restraint. 6 - W ay Power Seat Adjuster — Driver’s Side Only The 6-way power seat adjuster switches are on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. Use this switch to move the seat up or down, forward or r earward, or t[...]

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    The power seat controls ar e on the outboard side of the driver’s seat cushion. Three switches contr ol the seat movement. The four-way switch in the center can be moved forward or backwar ds to get the most comfortable position. The same switch can be moved up and down to control seat height. Change the seat angle by using the two toggle switche[...]

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    Club Cab/Quad Cab Rear Seat More car go space is available by lifting up on the rear seat cushion. The Quad Cab rear seat is a 60/40 split cushion and full back. Either cushion can be raised independently . Heated Seats — If Equipped The heated seat switches are located at the fr ont of the floor console. The engine must be running for the heated[...]

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    Then push the safety latch lever down while lifting the grille with your right hand. It is located at the top center of the grille just left of center . Lift the hood and gas filled props will hold it open. T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center fr ont edge of the hood to ensure that bo[...]

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    LIGHTS Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the fr ont doors are opened, when the dimmer contr ol (rotating wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the second upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the key fob.When a door is open and the interior lights are on, r otating the [...]

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    control all the way down to the OFF detent will cause all the interior lights to go out. This is also known as the ⬙ Party ⬙ mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehi- cle’s battery . The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by r otating the dimmer control u[...]

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    Headlamp Delay T o aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a headlamp delay that will leave the headlamps on for 60 seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition is turned OFF while the headlamp switch is on, and then the headlamp switch is cycled off. The headlamps will remain on for 60 seconds. Headlamp delay can be cancelled by eith[...]

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    T o minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. T o remove r oad dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- lowed by rinsing. Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The headlight[...]

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    CARGO Light — If Equipped The cargo lights ar e turned on by pressing on the CARGO button. The interior lights will also turn on when the cargo lights ar e on. The cargo lights will also turn on for 30 seconds when a key fob Unlock is pressed, as part of the illuminated entry feature. MUL TIFUNCTION CONTROL LEVER The multifunction control lever i[...]

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    The arrow on either side of the instr ument cluster flashes to indicate the direction of the turn, and pr oper operation of the front and r ear turn signal lights. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the switch or indicator lamp is defective. If a defective bulb or wiring circuit is detected for the turn si[...]

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    Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction control lever . T urn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed. Intermittent W iper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, desira[...]

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    W ARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. Y ou might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. T o avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather , warm the windshield with defroster before and during wind- shield washer use. NOTE: If the front wiper is operating when the ignition is turned[...]

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    TIL T STEERING COLUMN T o tilt the column, push down on the lever below the turn signal control and move the wheel up or down, as desired. W ARNING! T ilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. W ithout a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the [...]

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    ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over accelerator opera- tion at speeds greater than (r efer to the table below for the speed for your specific engine). The controls ar e mounted on the steering wheel. T o Activate Push the ON/OFF button to the ON position. In the instrument cluster , the word “CRUISE” il[...]

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    W ARNING! Leaving the Speed Control ON when not in use is dangerous. Y ou could accidentally set the system to cause it to go faster than you want. Y ou could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system OFF when you aren’t using it. T o Resume Speed T o resume a pr eviously set speed, push and release the RESUME button. Resume can [...]

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    Functions 3.7L 4.7L 4.7L HO Engage Speed 30 mph (48 km/h) 30 mph (48 km/h) 30 mph (48 km/h) Minimun RESUME Speed 25 mph (40 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) ACCEL Increase 2 mph (3km/h) 2 mph (3km/h) 2 mph (3 km/h) DECEL Decrease 1 mph (2 km/h) 1 mph (2 km/h) 1 mph (2 km/h) Dropout Speed 25 mph (40 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) T o[...]

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    W ARNING! Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed. Y our vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy , snow-covered, or slippery . OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console[...]

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    Courtesy/Reading Lights Near the front of the console ar e two courtesy/reading lights. Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is opened, when the dimmer control is r otated to the courtesy light position (fully upward position), or when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter , if so equipped. These ligh[...]

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    RESET Button Use this button to reset the following displays to zer o: • A verage Fuel Economy • T rip Odometer • Elapsed time. Global Reset If the RESET button and STEP button ar e pressed at the same time and held for 3 seconds the Global Reset feature will reset the distance to empty (using a default fuel economy value), fuel economy , tri[...]

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    Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the four trip conditions. A verage Fuel Economy (A VG ECO) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. This display mode becomes less sensitive to instantaneous changes in fuel consumption as the number of total vehicle miles since the last reset incr eases. It is suggested that this m[...]

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    When Distance T o Empty = 0, the fuel gauge pointer will initially be on the red “E” marker . At this point (fuel gauge pointer on the the red “E” marker) ther e is reserve fuel capacity , which corresponds to approximately 8% of tank volume. This reserve capacity was put in place to prevent the likelihood of customers r unning out of fuel [...]

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    Compass/T emperature Display W ARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy , particularly in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such conditions to prevent an accident and possible per- sonal injury or property damage. Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating wh[...]

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    T o Put Into a Calibration Mode T urn on the ignition and set the display to “Compass/ T emperature.” Pr ess and hold the RESET button to change the display between V AR (compass variance) and CAL (compass calibration) modes. When the CAL sym- bol is displayed complete one 360 degree turn in an ar ea free fr om large metal objects or power line[...]

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    T o set the variance: T urn the ignition ON and set the display to “Compass/T emperature.” Pr ess and hold the RESET button approximately five seconds. The last vari- ance zone number will be displayed. Press the STEP button to select the new variance zone and press the RESET button to resume normal operation. Outside T emperature Because the a[...]

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    For additional information on HomeLink 威 , call 1–800– 355–3515, or on the internet at www .homelink.com. W ARNING! A moving garage door can cause injury to people and pets in the path of the door . People or pets could be seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” fea[...]

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    W ARNING! V ehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust while training the transceiver . Exhaust gas can cause seri- ous injury or death. W ARNING! Y our motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal T ransceiver . Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are[...]

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    NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers may requir e you to replace this Pr ogramming Step 3 with procedur es noted in the ⬙ Gate Operator/Canadian Pro- gramming ⬙ section. 4. The HomeLink indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the frequency signal fr om the hand-held transmitter . Rele[...]

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    and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), r epeat this sequence a third time to complete the pr ogramming. HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device. NOTE: T o program the r emaining two HomeLink but- tons, begin with ⬙ Programming ⬙ step two. Do not repeat step one . For[...]

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    Using HomeLink T o operate, simply press and r elease the programmed HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e. garage door opener , gate operator , security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. In the event that ther[...]

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    Security Garage Door Opener Operation with Security Alarm (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the Security Alarm feature, the operation of the HomeLink featur e will be purposely inhibited if the Security Alarm is ⬙ Armed ⬙ . This prevents HomeLink operation due to un-authorized vehicle entry . HomeLink operation will be re-stored wh[...]

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    automatically when ready for use. T o preserve the heat- ing element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position. The console outlet can be reconfigur ed by the customer to operate only when the ignition is On (switch battery fed) or with the ignition switch On/Off (battery fed) to allow for cellular phone charging and/or operation while the i[...]

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    FLOOR CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED Floor Console Features Floor Console Features The Floor Console between the driver’s and front pas- senger’s seat, has the following features: • Miscellaneous storage compartments • Flexible cup holder inserts • Portable phone storage bin • Portable phone cord r outing between lid and base on forward edge ?[...]

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    Power Outlet and Portable Phone Storage The console is equipped with a power outlet, portable phone storage bin, and phone cord r outing. The phone storage bin can be used when ease access to the phone is needed. Also the power outlet inside console compart- ment can be used to power up the phone while it is being stored in the bin. T o use plug in[...]

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    CUP HOLDERS If your vehicle has bucket seats with a center console, there ar e three cup holders located on the console. Refer to the section on floor console. A two-cavity cup holder is available on all Quad Cab with rear seats mounted on the floor . T AILGA TE T o simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang, the tailgate can be removed qu[...]

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    2. Unclip and remove the cables from the box while maintaining a 45° angle. 3. Lift the tailgate off of the pivot on the passenger side by pulling upward and r earward at the same time. 4. Slide the tailgate to the passenger side while making sure clearance fr om the box and taillight is maintained. T o reinstall the tailgate, do the following: 1.[...]

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    General Information The Manufacturer’s W arranty does not apply to body modifications and special equipment, such as a camper unit, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc., supplied by manufacturers other than the manufactur er . For warranty coverage and service on these items, contact the appli- cable manufacturer . T o mount a camper unit with an[...]

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    INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Contr ols ................. 1 5 0 䡵 Instrument Cluster ...................... 1 5 1 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description ............. 1 5 2 䡵 Radio Reception Information ............... 1 5 9 ▫ AM Reception ....................... 1 5 9 ▫ FM Reception ........................ 1 5 9 [...]

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    䡵 Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio W ith Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, And V ideo Capabilities ............. 1 6 6 ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ....... 1 6 6 ▫ Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD Audio Play) ...................... 1 7 0 ▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio Play) ...................[...]

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    䡵 Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 182 ▫ Radio Operation ...................... 1 8 3 ▫ CD Player .......................... 1 8 3 䡵 Compact Disc Maintenance ................ 1 8 3 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ........ 1 8 4 䡵 Climate Controls ....................... 1 8 4 ▫ Air Conditioning And Heater .......[...]

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    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 150 INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS[...]

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS 151 4[...]

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gage The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the ON position. (See page 245 for more information.) 2. T emperature Gage The temperature gage indicates engine coolant temperature. Any r eading within the normal range indicates that the cooling system is operat- ing satisfactorily .[...]

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    left/right turn signal is left on with the engine RPM vehicle speed greater than 15 mph (24 km/h) for mor e than one mile. (See page 1 18 for more information.) 4. Low Fuel W arning Light This indicator lights when the fuel gauge reads 1/8 of a tank or less. There is a pointer on the side of this symbol that indicates the side that your fuel filler[...]

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    CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature light is on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle in neutral with the air conditioner turned off until the light turns off. If the if the light remains on, turn the engine off immediately , and call for service. W ARNING! A hot engine [...]

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    12. ABS W arning Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System which is described elsewhere in this manual. This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and may stay on for approximately 3 seconds. If this light r emains on or comes on during driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system i[...]

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    U.S. federal regulations r equire that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. Ther e- fore, if the odometer r eading is changed during repair or replacement, be sur e to keep a recor d of the reading before and after the service so that the corr ect mileage can b[...]

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    21. BRAKE System W arning Light This light will light when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and will remain on for a few seconds. If the light stays on, it may be an indication that the parking brake has not been released, or ther e is a low brake fluid level. If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the [...]

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    If this light comes on and remains on while driving, it suggests a potential engine control pr oblem and the need for system service. Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, see your dealer for service as soon as possible. CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also[...]

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    29. Cargo Lamp The Cargo Lamp light will illuminate when the Car go Lamp is activated from the headlight contr ol switch, located below the headlight switch. 30. TOW/HAUL The TOW/HAUL button is located at the end of the gear shift lever . This light will illuminate when the TOW/ HAUL button has been selected. 31. 4LOCK Indicator Indicates transfer [...]

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    ELECTRONIC DIGIT AL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio. A digital readout shows the frequency and/or time in hours and minutes (depending on your radio model) whenever the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. When the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position, or when the radio frequenc[...]

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    SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL HANDS FREE PHONE CAP ABILITY Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL contr ol to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. E[...]

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    Mode Button (Radio Mode) Press the mode button r epeatedly to select between the CD player or Satellite Radio (if equipped). SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Press and r elease the SEEK button to search for the next listenable station in either AM/FM or Satellite (if equipped) mode. Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left side to seek do[...]

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    R W/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the r ewind/fast forward button causes the tuner to search for the next fr equency in the direction of the arrows. This featur e operates in either AM, FM or Satel- lite (if equipped) frequencies. TUNE Control (Radio Mode) T urn the right side rotary contr ol to increase or decrease the frequency . AM/FM Button (Radio M[...]

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    Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and r elease that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play but will not be stored into push-button memory . Y ou may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above pr ocedure with this ex[...]

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    NOTE: • Y ou may insert or eject a disc with the radio or ignition switch OFF . • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF , the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player and the display will show the time of day . SEEK Button (CD Mode) Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next track on the CD. Press the l[...]

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    Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play . This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to pr ovide an interesting change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press and hold the FF button to fast forwar d through the tracks. Release the FF button to stop the fa[...]

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    Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL contr ol to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns continuously (360 degrees) in either dir ection without stopping. T urning the volume control to the right incr eases the volume and to the left d[...]

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    SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to sear ch for the next station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. Pr essing the AM/FM button continues the search in the alternate frequency band. T o stop the search, press SCAN [...]

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    Press the r otary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Press the r otary TUNE control a fifth time and F ADE will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level between the front and r ear speak- [...]

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    Program T ype 16 Digit-Character Display Jazz Jazz Classical Classical Rhythm and Blues Rhythm_and_Blues Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft_R_&_B Foreign Language Foreign_Language Religious Music Religious_Music Religious T alk Religious_T alk Personality Personality Public Public College College Unassigned W eather W eather By pressing the SEEK button[...]

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    Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs only . The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. Y ou may eject a disc with the radio OFF . If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF , the display will show the time of day . If you insert a disc with the ignition OFF , t[...]

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    SCAN Button (CD MODE For CD Audio Play) Press the Scan button to scan thr ough each track on the CD currently playing. LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode For CD Audio Play) LOAD/ EJECT - Load Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push- button with the corresponding number wher e the CD is being loaded. The radio will display PLEASE W AIT and prompt when to [...]

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    TIME Button (CD MODE For CD Audio Play) Press this button to change the display fr om a large CD playing time display and small clock time display to a large clock time display and small CD playing time display . R W/FF (CD MODE For CD Audio Play) Press FF (Fast Forwar d) once and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is pr essed again [...]

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    Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files, however , acceptable MP3 file recor ding media and formats are limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric- tions. Supported media (disc types) The MP3 file recor ding media supported by the radio are CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-R W . Supported medium formats (file systems[...]

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    Supported MP3 file formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.mp3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and[...]

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    Playback of MP3 files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-R W media may take longer to load than C[...]

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    LOAD / EJECT - Eject Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push- button with the corresponding number wher e the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show ⬙ EJECTING DISC ⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to r emove the disc. Press and hold the LOAD/ EJECT button [...]

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    AM/FM Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Switches back to Radio mode. RND/ PTY Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Pressing this button plays files randomly . SET/DIR Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Press the SET/DIR Button to display folders, when playing an MP3 discs that have a file/folder structur e. T urn the TUNE control to display available folders or mo[...]

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    System Activation T o activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www .sirius.com. Please have the following informa- tion available when activating your system: 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID). 2. Credit card information. 3. Y our V ehi[...]

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    mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned OFF , or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed. Selecting Satellite Mode in REF Radios Press the MODE button r epeatedly until ⬙ SA ⬙ appears in the display . A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode. Selecting Satellite Mode in RAQ Radios Press the MO[...]

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    Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels In addition to the 10 AM and 10 FM pre-set stations, you may also commit 10 satellite stations to push button memory . These satellite channel pre-set stations will not erase any AM or FM pr e-set memory stations. Follow the memory pre-set pr ocedures that apply to your radio. Using the PTY (Program T ype) But[...]

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    Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interr upted due to one of the following reasons. • The vehicle is parked in an undergr ound parking structur e or under a physical obstacle. • Dense tree coverage may interr upt reception. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception. • Placing objects ov[...]

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    The left hand control is a r ocker type switch with a push button in the center . The function of the left hand control is differ ent depending on which mode you are in. The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode. Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next listenable station and pressing the b[...]

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    3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- ing the disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner , cleaners, or antistatic sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatur es may become too high. NOTE: If you experience difficulty in p[...]

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    Air Conditioning And Heater Air Conditioning And Heater Operation T o turn on the Air Conditioning, set the fan control at any speed and press the snowflake button located at the right of the control panel. Conditioned air will be dir ected through the outlets selected by the mode contr ol. A light in the snowflake button shows that the air conditi[...]

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    Recirculation Modes (Panel or Bi-Level) Select the recir culation modes when the outside air contains dust, odors, high humidity , or if rapid cooling is desired. This featur e allows for recir - culation of interior air only . Air flows through the panel outlets in this mode. Panel (Fresh Air Modes) Outside air flows through the outlets located in[...]

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    T emperature Control The rotary knob at the center of the control panel contr ols the temperature of the inte- rior air . Y ou can choose your degree of comfort by r otating the knob. The coldest tem- perature setting is to the ex- treme left (blue r egion) and the warmest setting is to the extreme right (r ed region) of the rotation. Circulation T[...]

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    Operating Tips Fast Cooldown For a fast cooldown, turn the blower fan rotary knob to the extreme right position, turn the mode contr ol to the panel fresh position, pr ess the snowflake button to turn on the air conditioning, and drive with the windows open for the first few minutes. Once the hot air has been expelled, close the windows and turn th[...]

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    Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant during summer to pr ovide proper corr osion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against over heating. A 50% concentration of engine coolant to distilled water is recommended. See coolant section of Owner’s manual.[...]

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    Operation Tips Chart 190 INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS[...]

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    REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER – IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Use care when washing the inside of the rear win- dow to prevent damage to heating elements. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Also, keep all objects a safe distance from the window to prevent damaging the heating elements. INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONT[...]

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    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es ..................... 1 9 6 ▫ Manual T ransmission .................. 1 9 6 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ................ 1 9 6 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... 1 9 7 ▫ Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ........ 1 9 8 䡵 Automatic T ransmission .................. 1 9 9 ▫ A[...]

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    䡵 Brake System .......................... 2 2 1 ▫ Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System — (If Equipped) ................ 2 2 1 ▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System — If Equipped .................. 2 2 2 䡵 Power Steering ........................ 2 2 3 䡵 Rocking The V ehicle ..................... 2 2 4 䡵 T ire Safety Information ..........[...]

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    ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends .............. 2 4 6 ▫ MMT In Gasoline ..................... 2 4 6 ▫ Materials Added T o Fuel ................ 2 4 7 ▫ Adding Fuel ......................... 2 4 7 ▫ Fuel System Cautions .................. 2 4 9 ▫ Carbon Monoxide W arnings .............. 2 5 0 䡵 Catalytic Converter ..................... 2 5 [...]

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    ST ARTING PROCEDURES The starter should not be operated for more than 15 second intervals. W aiting a few seconds between such intervals will protect the starter fr om overheating. Manual T ransmission Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever in NEUTRAL and depress clutch pedal to the floor befor e starting the vehicle. This vehic[...]

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    Normal Starting Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. T urn the key to the ST AR T position and release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5 seconds, then repeat the starting pr ocedure. If Engine Fa[...]

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    W ARNING! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury . After Starting The idle speed is automatically controlled on fuel injected engines and will decrease as the engine warms up. CAUTION! Long periods of engin[...]

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    W ARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 1 10-1 15 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSION Automatic T ransmission The electronic PRNDL on the instrument cluster indicates the transmission gear selected. The selector lever is mounted on the right side of the steering column. T o drive, [...]

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    W ARNING! Y our vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in P (Park). Check by trying to move the gearshift lever back and forth without first pulling the lever toward you, after you have set it in P (Park). Make sure it is in Park before leaving the vehicle. W ARNING! Never use Park position on an automatic transmis- si[...]

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    “N” Neutral Shift to Neutral when vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with engine running. Engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. “D” Drive For most city and highway driving. “2” Second For driving slowly in heavy city traffic or on mountain roads wher e more pr ecise speed contro[...]

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    • transmission has reached normal operating tempera- ture. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- peratures, the transmission may not shift into Over drive and will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. Normal operation will resume when the transmission fluid temperatur e has risen to a su[...]

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    performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failur e due to excessive shifting. When operating in “TOW/HAUL” mode, 5th gear (if equipped) is disabled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns are modified. Shifts into Overdrive (4th gear) ar e allowed during steady cruise (for impr oved fuel economy) and automatic closed-throttle [...]

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    transmission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to the fluid partially draining from the tor que converter into the transmission. This condition is normal and will not cause damage to the transmission. The torque converter will refill within five seconds of shifting fr om Park into any other gear position. Manual T ransmission — 6-Speed NOT[...]

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    Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will cause abnormal wear on the clutch. Recommended Shift Speeds T o use your manual transmission for fuel economy it should be upshifted as listed below . Shift at the vehicle speeds listed for accelerat[...]

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    Downshifting Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is recommended to pr eserve brakes when driving down steep hills. In addition, downshifting at the right time provides better acceleration when you desir e to resume speed. For acceleration at speeds less than 20 mph (30 km/h), 2nd gear is recommended. CAUTION! When descending a hill, be ver[...]

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    position - see Shifting Procedur e section for specific shifting instructions. The 4HI and 4LO positions ar e designed for loose, slippery road surfaces only . Driving in the 4HI and 4LO positions on dry hard surfaced r oads may cause increased tir e wear and damage to the driv- eline components. The transfer case Neutral (N) position is selected b[...]

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    or illuminates during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly and that service is requir ed. W ARNING! Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the ⴖ SVC 4WD ⴖ light is illumi- nated. Not engaging the parking brake may allow the vehicle to roll which may cause personal injury . NOTE: Do not att[...]

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    W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case Neutral (N) position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission p[...]

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    Shifting Procedure - NV233 T ransfer Case NOTE: If any of the requir ements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case will not shift.The indicator light for the previous position will remain ON and the newly selected position indicator light will continue to flash until all the requir ements for the selected positi[...]

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    ON. At this time, reduce speed and stop spinning the wheels to complete the shift. There may be a delay up to 10 seconds for the shift to complete after the wheels have stopped spinning. 4HI to 4LO or 4LO to 4HI NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4LO some gear noise may be heard. This noise is normal and is not detrimental to the vehicle or occupan[...]

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    NOTE: If steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferr ed or Alternate Procedur e are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift or if they no longer are being met while the shift attempt is in process then the indicator light will flash and the current transfer case position will be maintained. T o retry the selection, turn the control knob back to the curr[...]

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    When additional traction is requir ed, the 4HI and 4LO positions can be used to lock the front and r ear drive- shafts together through the transfer case inter -axle differ- ential and force the fr ont and rear wheels to r otate at the same speed. This is accomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to these positions. The 4HI and 4LO positions [...]

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    The SER VICE 4WD warning light monitors the electric shift 4WD system. If this light remains on after engine start up or illuminates during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly and that service is requir ed. W ARNING! Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the ⴖ SVC 4WD ⴖ light is illumi- [...]

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    W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case Neutral (N) position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission p[...]

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    Shifting Procedure - NV244 T ransfer Case NOTE: If any of the requir ements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case will not shift.The indicator light for the previous position will remain ON and the newly selected position indicator light will continue to flash until all the requir ements for the selected positi[...]

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    spinning the wheels to complete the shift. There may be a delay up to 10 seconds for the shift to complete after the wheels have stopped spinning. NOTE: Delayed shifting out of the 4HI position may be experienced due to uneven tire wear , low tire pr essure, or excessive loading. 4HI to 4LO or 4LO to 4HI NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4LO some [...]

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    4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not flashing), shift transmission back into gear (release clutch on manual transmissions). NOTE: If steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferr ed or Alternate Procedur e are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift or if they no longer are being met while the shift attempt is in process, then the desi[...]

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    Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations when both rear wheels ar e on a slippery surface. This could cause both rear wheels to spin, and allow the vehicle to slide sideways on the crowned surface of a r oad or in a turn. P ARKING BRAKE The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. T o [...]

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    NOTE: The instrument cluster brake warning light indicates only that the parking brake is applied. Y ou must be sure the parking brake is fully applied befor e leaving the vehicle. When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels towar d the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. The parking brake should be applied wheneve[...]

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    BRAKE SYSTEM In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for example, repeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function. The ef fort requir ed to brake the vehicle will be significantly increased over that requir ed with the power system operating. If either the front or r ear hydraulic system loses normal capab[...]

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    Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System — If Equipped This Anti-Lock Brake System is designed to aid the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions. The system operates with a separate com- puter to modulate hydraulic pressur e to prevent wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces. The system’s pump motor r[...]

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    W ARNING! • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu- ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be- yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in tur[...]

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    ROCKING THE VEHICLE If vehicle becomes stuck in snow , sand, or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the gear selector rhythmically between FIRST and REVERSE, while applying slight pressur e to the accelerator . The least amount of accelerator pedal pressur e to main- tain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels or racing the[...]

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    • European Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standar d have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter ⬙ P ⬙ is absent from this tir e size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H • L T(Light T ruck)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. Th[...]

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    T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standar ds ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on Eur opean design standards LT = Light T ruck tire based on U.S. design standar ds T = T emporary Spare tir e 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = Section W idth in Milimeters (mm) 65 = A[...]

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    EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry . H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions. —The maximum speed corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be a[...]

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    Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire however the date code may only be on one side. T ires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the T[...]

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    Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tir e inflation pressur e for pas- senger cars is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “B” pillar . For vehicles other than passenger cars, the cold tire inflation pr essures are listed on either the shutface of the driver’s door , [...]

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    T ire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) the total weight your vehicle can carry 3) the tire size designed for your vehicle 4) the cold tire inflation pr essures for the front, r ear and spare tir es. Loading The vehicle maximum load on th[...]

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    combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the weight refer enced here. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the[...]

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    W ARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES—GENERAL INFORMA TION Tire Pressure Proper tir e inflation pressur e is essential to the safe and satisfactory op[...]

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    2. Economy— Improper inflation pr essures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tir e tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tr ead life resulting in a need for earlier tire r eplacement. Underinflation also increases tir e rolling r esistance and results in higher fuel consumption. 3. Ride Comfort and V ehicle Stability?[...]

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    check tire pr essure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Radial tir es may look properly inflated even when they ar e under inflated. CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap–if equipped. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which cou[...]

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    T ire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintaining correct tir e inflation pressur e is very important. Increased tir e pressur e and reduced vehicle loading may be requir ed for [...]

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    Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emer gency use with radial tires. It is engineer ed to be used on your style vehicle only . Since this tire has limited tread life, the original tire should be r epaired (or r eplaced) and rein- stalled at the first opportunity . W ARNING! T emporary use spare tires are for emerg[...]

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    Limited Use Spare — If Equipped The limited use spare tir e is for temporary emergency use on your vehicle. This tire is identified by a limited use spare tir e warning label located on the limited use spare tire and wheel assembly . This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the fr ont or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. Inst[...]

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    W ARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. And don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed. T read Wear Indicators [...]

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    Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle pr ovide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tir e inflation pressur e. The manu- facturer str ongly recommends that you use tir es equiva- lent to the originals in size, quality and performance when replacement is needed (see the paragraph o[...]

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    CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer read- ings. Alignment And Balance Poor suspension alignment may result in: • Fast tire wear . • Uneven tire wear , such as feathering and one-sided wear . • V ehicle pull to right or left. T ires may also cause the vehicle to pull to [...]

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    TIRE CHAINS Use “Class S” chains only on the rear tir es on Dakota trucks, or other traction aids that meet SAE T ype “S” specifications. NOTE: Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle, as recommended by the chain manufactur er . CAUTION! T o avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe the following precautions: • Because[...]

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    These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- ing link and cable (radial) chains. T ire chain use is permitted only on the rear tir es of Dakota trucks. NOTE: The use of class “S” chains is permitted on Dakotas with P245/70R16 tires. CAUTION! Do not use tire chains on 4x4 Dakota trucks equipped with P265/65R17 tires. There may not[...]

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    TIRE ROT A TION RECOMMENDA TIONS T ires on the front and r ear axles of vehicles operate at differ ent loads and perform differ ent steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat- terns. These effects can be r educed by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of r otatio[...]

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    FUEL REQUIREMENTS All engines are designed to meet all emis- sions regulations and pr ovide excellent fuel economy and performance when us- ing high quality unleaded “regular” gaso- line having an octane rating of 87. The routine use of pr emium gasoline is not recommended. Under normal conditions the use of premium fuel will not pr ovide a ben[...]

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    Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country r equire the use of cleaner burning gasoline referr ed to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates, and are spe- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- prove air quality . W e strongly support the use of r eformulated gasolines. Properly blended r eformu[...]

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    It is even more important to look for gasolines without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels higher than allowed in the United States. MMT is pro- hibited in Federal and California reformulated gasolines. Materials Added T o Fuel All gasolines sold in the United States are r equired to contain effective deter gent additives. Use of addit[...]

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    CAUTION! T o avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling. NOTE: When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. NOTE: T ighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each [...]

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    CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. W ARNING! • Never allow any lit smoking materials near the vehicles while removing the cap or filling the tank. • Never add fuel to the vehicle whe[...]

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    • When pulling a heavy load or driving a fully loaded vehicle when the humidity is low and the temperature is high, use a premium unleaded fuel to help pr event spark knock. If spark knock persists, lighten the load, or engine piston damage may result. • The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommended. [...]

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    • Guard against carbon monoxide with pr oper mainte- nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repair ed promptly . Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. • Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex- haust ga[...]

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    A scorching odor may be detected if you continue to r un a malfunctioning engine. The odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, the vehicle should be stopped, the engine shut off and the vehicle allowed to cool. Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications should be obtained imme- diately . T o m[...]

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    Rating (GA WR) front and r ear , and V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is included on this label and shows the Month, Day , and Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the bottom of the label is your V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total permissib[...]

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    Inflation Pressure (Cold) This is the cold tire inflation pr essure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GA WR. Curb Weight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle. The fro[...]

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    W ARNING! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GA WR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. A loaded vehicle is shown in the following example. Note that neith[...]

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    TRAILER TOWING T o maintain warranty coverage, follow the requir ements and recommendations in this manual concerning ve- hicles used for trailer towing. Definitions The following trailer towing related terminology defini- tions will assist in understanding the subsequent sec- tions: GROSS COMBINA TION WEIGHT RA TING (GCWR) is the total permissible[...]

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    Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle: • The tongue weight of the trailer . • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle. NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or dealer-installed [...]

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    • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system of your vehicle with that of the trailer . This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury . • T railer brakes are r ecommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and requir ed for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs. (907 kg). • Use an approved trailer harness and connector . If[...]

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    T ongue W eight is the weight placed on the vehicle’s trailer hitch by the trailer . Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer . This places 10% to 15% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. T railer sway control and equalizing hitch ar e required for tongue weights above 350 lbs. (159 kg). Also, there [...]

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    NOTE: When towing a trailer , the following require- ments must be adhered to: • GCWR must not be exceeded • T otal weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four (4) ratings are not exceeded: 1. GVWR 2. GTW 3. T ongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (This requirement may limit the a[...]

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    If you regularly pull a trailer , regar dless of the trailer size, stop and turn signals on the trailer are r ecommended for motoring safety . When the additional trailer lighting is connected to the vehicle, the flasher does not provide an indication of outside lamp/bulb failure. Ther efore, an occasional vi- sual check around the vehicle is r eco[...]

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    The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector . Refer to the following illustrations. Cooling System Tips—T railer T owing T o reduce potential for engine and transmission over - heating, take the following actions: • City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, put trans[...]

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    • Highway Driving Reduce speed. • Air Conditioning T urn off temporarily . • See Cooling System Operating information in the Maintenance section of this manual for more informa- tion. T o reduce potential for automatic transmission over heat- ing, turn the “TOW/HAUL” featur e on when driving in hilly areas or shift the transmission to Dri[...]

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    CAUTION! Using this vehicle for snowplow applications can cause damage to the vehicle. W ARNING! Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could ad- versely affect performance of the airbag system in an accident. Do not expect that the airbag will perform as described earlier in this manual RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Recreational T ow[...]

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    Recreational T owing 4WD Models CAUTION! Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing. NOTE: Both the NV233 and NV244 HD transfer cases must be shifted into Neutral (N) for recr eational towing. The Neutral (N) selection button is located on the lower left hand corner of the 4WD Cont[...]

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    6. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, depress the r ecessed transfer case Neutral (N) button for 4 seconds. 7. After shift is completed and the Neutral (N) light comes on release Neutral (N) button. 8. Start engine. 9. Shift automatic transmission into Reverse (R). 10. Release brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is[...]

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    CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- mission is shifted into Park (P) with the transfer case in Neutral (N) and the engine RUNNING. W ith the transfer case in Neutral (N) ensure that the engine is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into Park (P). Returning to Normal Operation Use the following procedur e to prepar e your [...]

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    depressing the Neutral (N) button or ar e no longer met during the 1 second time, then all of the mode position indicator lights will flash continuously until all requir e- ments are met or until the Neutral (N) button is r eleased. NOTE: The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If [...]

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    CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer case and damage internal parts. TRACTION When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and r oad s[...]

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    WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher .................. 2 7 2 䡵 Adding Fuel .......................... 2 7 3 䡵 Changing A Flat T ire .................... 2 7 4 ▫ Jack Location ........................ 2 7 4 ▫ Removing The Spare T ire ................ 2 7 6 ▫ T ire Changing Procedur e ................ 2 7 8 䡵 [...]

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    HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The flasher switch is on the top of the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. Press the flasher switch and all front and r ear directional signals will flash intermittently . Press the switch a second time to turn of f the emergency flashers. This is an emergency warning system and should not be used when the vehi[...]

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    ADDING FUEL If using a portable fuel container , it should have a flexible nozzle long enough to reach past the r estriction in the fuel filler tube. W ARNING! A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is in a vehicle or on a truck bed. Y ou could be burned. Always place gas contain- ers on the ground while filling. W A[...]

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    CHANGING A FLA T TIRE Jack Location In the Dakota, the scissor jack and tire changing tools for Club Cab models are stowed in a compartment under the rear passenger seat. Quad Cab model scissor jack and tir e changing tools are accessed by lifting up the r ear passen- ger seat. The jack is secured in place by turning the jack scr ew until the jack [...]

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    Jack Stowage Location Club Cab Jack Stowage Location Quad Cab WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 275 6[...]

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    W ARNING! The jack is designed as a tool for changing tires only . The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes, unless suitable supports are placed under the vehicle as a safety measure. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only . A void ice or slippery areas. Removing The Spare Tire Remove the spare tir e b[...]

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    • Rotate clockwise to stow the spare tir e. Inserting Lug W rench and Extension T urning Lug W rench and Extension WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 277 6[...]

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    It is recommended that you stow the flat or spar e to avoid tangling the loose cable. NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only . Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. Tire Changing Procedure W ARNING! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle c[...]

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    Preparations Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas. Set the parking brake and place the gear selector in P ARK (automatic transmission). On Four Wheel Drive vehicles, shift the transfer case to the “4L” position. W ARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull[...]

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    3. When changing a front wheel, place the jack under the frame rail behind the wheel. Locate the jack as far forward as possible on the straight part of the frame (prior to inboard transition. Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench - the tube exten- sion, may be used but is not requir ed. When changing a rear wheel, assembl[...]

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    Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required. 4. By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise, raise the vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface. W ARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle unstable and cause an accide[...]

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    6. Using the wheel wrench, finish tightening the nuts in a crisscross pattern. Corr ect nut tightness is 85-1 15 ft. lbs. (1 15-155 N·m) torque. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wr ench by your dealer or at a service station. W ARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could inj[...]

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    T o Stow The Flat Or Spare T urn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the wheel retainer thr ough the center of the wheel and position it properly acr oss the wheel opening. For convenience in checking the spare tir e inflation, stow with the valve stem toward the r ear of the vehicle. Rotate the winch mechanism until the wheel is drawn [...]

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    Check the Battery T est Indicator (if equipped). If a light or bright colored dot is visible in the indicator (if equipped), DO NOT jump-start the battery . If the indicator (if equipped) is dark or shows a green dot, proceed as follows: 1. W ear eye protection and r emove all metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets which might make an unint[...]

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    W ARNING! Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharge battery . The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode. During cold weather when temperatures are below freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump starting because the battery could rupture or explode. The battery t[...]

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    EMERGENCY T OW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED Y our vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow hooks. W ARNING! Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or death. W ARNING! Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. T ow straps and chains may break, causing serious injury . 286 WHA T TO DO IN[...]

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    CAUTION! T ow hooks are for emergency use only , to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. Y ou could damage your vehicle. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lifting equipment is r equired to pr event damage to your vehicle. Use of safety chains is recom- mended. Attach towing device[...]

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    NOTE: T owing the vehicle at more than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for more than 15 miles (25 km) can cause sever e transmission damage. 288 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES[...]

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    MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment 3.7L V6 .............. 2 9 2 䡵 Engine Compartment 4.7L/4.7HO V -8 ........ 2 9 3 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........ 2 9 4 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............ 2 9 5 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ............................ 2 9 5 䡵 Replacement[...]

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    ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............. 3 0 7 ▫ Power Steering — Fluid Check ............ 3 0 8 ▫ Front Suspension Ball Joints .............. 3 0 9 ▫ Drive Shaft Constant V elocity Joints ........ 3 0 9 ▫ Body Lubrication ..................... 3 0 9 ▫ W indshield W iper Blades ................ 3 1 0 ▫ W indshield W ashers ......[...]

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    ▫ Center High-Mounted Stoplamp And Cargo Lamp .............................. 3 3 8 ▫ License Lamps ....................... 3 4 1 ▫ Fog Lamps .......................... 3 4 2 䡵 Fluids And Capacities ................... 3 4 3 䡵 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ................................ 3 4 4 ▫ Engine ...............[...]

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    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 3.7L V6 292 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 4.7L/4.7HO V -8 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 293 7[...]

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    ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Y our vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems ar e operating properly , your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy , as wel[...]

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    Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can determine if the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged. A loose fuel filler cap message will be displayed in the instrument cluster . T ighten the gas cap until a ⬙ clicking ⬙ sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is proper[...]

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    Y our vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the test station. T o check if your vehicle’s OBD system is ready , you must do the following: 1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch. 2. T urn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine. 3. If you crank or start the [...]

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    vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on with the engine running. REPLACEMENT P ARTS Use of genuine Mopar 威 parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly r ecommended to in- sure the designed performance. Damage or failur es caused by the use of non-Mopar ?[...]

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    MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle. Besides the maintenance items for which there ar e fixed maintenance intervals, there ar e other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance. However , if a malfunction of these item[...]

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    7. Add oil only if the level is below the “SAFE” range (at or below the “ADD” mark) on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the ADD mark will result in a r eading at the top of the SAFE zone on these engines. CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration or lo[...]

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    • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather , above 90°F (32°C). • T railer towing, T axi, Police or delivery service (com- mercial service). • Off-Road or desert operation. • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel. NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,00[...]

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    Engine Oil Identification (API) Symbol There is a symbol to aid you in selecting the pr oper engine oil. This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). The manufacture only r ecommends API Certified engine oils that meet the requir ements of DaimlerChrysler Material Stan- dard MS-6395. Use Mopar or an e[...]

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    Materials Added to Engine Oils The manufacture str ongly recommends against the addi- tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered pr oduct and it’s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad- ditives. Disposing of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of use[...]

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    Belts should be inspected for evidence of cuts, cracks, glazing, or frayed cords and r eplaced if there is indication of damage which could result in belt failur e. Low gen- erator belt tension can cause battery failure. Also check belt routing to make sur e there is no interfer - ence between the belts and other engine components. Spark Plugs Spar[...]

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    W ARNING! The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air cleaner removed. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury [...]

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    CAUTION! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor- mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly . Contin- ued operation of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause the co[...]

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    T o minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interr upt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic testing, or f[...]

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    T o determine the battery charge, check the battery test indicator (if equipped) on top of the battery . Refer to the illustration. CAUTION! It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked (+) positive [...]

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    W ARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to Section 3 of the W arranty Information b[...]

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    W ARNING! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to insure accurate fluid level reading. Do not overfill. Use only manufacturers recommended power steering fluid. If necessary , add fluid to restore to the pr oper indicated level. W ith a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid f[...]

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    also be given to hood latching components to insure proper function. When performing other under hood ser- vices, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year , preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant suc[...]

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    W ARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. After the engine has warmed, operate the defroster for a few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or freezing the fluid on the cold windshield. Mopar 威 All W[...]

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    W ARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. T o avoid breathing CO, fol- low the preceding safety tips. Cooling System Inspection Coolant protection checks should be made at every 12 months (before the onset of fr [...]

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    Cooling System Maintenance At the intervals shown in the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled. See your authorized dealer for proper cooling system maintenance. Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill If the solution is dirty and contains a considerable amount of sediment, it should be [...]

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    CAUTION! Mixing of coolants other than specified (non- HOA T), may result in engine damage and decreased corrosion protection. If a non-HOA T coolant is intro- duced into the cooling system in an emergency , it should be replaced with the specified coolant as soon as possible. Do not use plain water alone or alcohol base anti- freeze products. Do n[...]

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    W ARNING! Never add coolant to the radiator when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove pressure cap to cool overheated engine. The coolant is under pres- sure and severe scalding could result. Coolant Pressure Cap The coolant pressur e cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of coolant, and to insur e that coolant will return to the[...]

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    coolant. Y our service attendant should be advised of this. When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points T o Remember A. Do not overfill the coolant bottle. B. Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant bottle. If antifreeze needs to be added, co[...]

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    attention should be given to examining hose surfaces nearest to high heat sour ces, such as the exhaust mani- fold. Insure nylon tubing in these ar eas has not melted or collapsed. Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they are secur e and no leaks are pr esent. Y ou are ur ged to use only the manufacturer’s specified hoses and clamp[...]

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    Brake System Power Disc Brakes (Front) Disc brakes do not requir e adjustment; however , several hard stops during the br eak-in period are r ecommended to seat the linings and wear off any for eign material. Brake Master Cylinders The fluid level in the master cylinders should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced, or immediately if the brak[...]

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    CAUTION! Do not allow a petroleum-base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid. Seal damage may result. Brake Linings Y our vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting brakes. During normal driving, a few brake applications while moving in reverse will maintain your brakes at the specified adjustment. Adjustment will continue until the brake linings are w[...]

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    Manual T ransmission Fluid Level Check This fluid should be checked whenever other underhood services are performed. The fluid level is checked by removing the fill plug. If the level of the lubricant is mor e than 1/4 ⬙ (6.35 mm) below the bottom of the filler hole while the vehicle is level, enough lubricant should be added to bring the level t[...]

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    6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on both sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT” (upper) refer ence holes on the dipstick at normal operat- ing temperature. V erify that solid coating of oil is seen on both sides of the dipstick. If the fluid is low , add as requir ed into the dipstick tube. Do not overfill. Afte[...]

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    Automatic T ransmission Fluid And Filter Change T o obtain best performance and long life for automatic transmissions, the manufacturer r ecommends that they be given regular maintenance service by an Authorized Dodge Dealer or Service Center . It is important that the transmission fluid be maintained at the correct level and that it be drained and[...]

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    T ransfer Case Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks. If a fluid leak is evident the transfer case fluid level may be low . Have the transfer case serviced immediately . CAUTION! Damage may result from operation of the vehicle with low transfer case fluid. The transfer case fluid should be drained and refilled at the intervals specified. Lubric[...]

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    differ ential. Rear axle fluid level should be 1/4 ⬙ (6.35mm) below filler plug hole for 8 1/4 ⬙ axles and should be 5/8 ⬙ (16mm) below filler plug for 9 1/4 ⬙ axles. Front Axle Front Axle fluid level should be at the bottom of the fill plug. Selection of Lubricating Grease The National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) has developed a sy[...]

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    Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion V ehicle body care requir ements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on trees and r oad surfaces during other seasons, are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehi[...]

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    • A void using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish. CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder , which will scratch metal and painted surfaces. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose o[...]

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    • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials ar e well packaged and sealed. • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel. • Use Mopar 威 touch up paint on scratches as soon as possible. Y our dealer has touch up paint to match th[...]

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    Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with any commercial household-type glass cleaner . Never use an abrasive type cleaner . Use caution when cleaning inside rear windows equipped with electric defrosters or windshields equipped with a windshield wiper de-icer . Do not use scrapers or other sharp instru- ments whic[...]

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    contain “Mini”fuses and plug-in “ISO” relays. A label inside the latching cover of the Power Distribution Cen- ters identifies each component for ease of replacement, if necessary . These fuses and relays can be obtained from your dealer . CAUTION! When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage r[...]

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    REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb No. Dome Light ........................ WL212–2 Cargo Light ............................ 5 6 7 Overhead Console Lights ................... 1 9 2 Reading Light ....................... WL212–2 LIGHT BULBS — Outside Bulb No. Headlight ............................. H 1 3 Front Park/T urn/Sidem[...]

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    1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the 3 screws attaching the headlamp housing to the inner panel. 3. Grasp the headlamp and pull firmly to disengage the headlamp housing from the fender panel. Removing Headlamp Assembly Removing Headlamp Assembly MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 331 7[...]

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    4. While firmly holding the headlamp housing in your hands unlock and disconnect Headlamp bulb connector . 5. T wist 1/4 turn and remove Headlamp bulb fr om housing and replace. 6. T wist 1/4 turn and remove bulb and socket fr om housing, pull bulb straight out from socket and r eplace. Removing Headlamp Bulb Unlocking Connector 332 MAINT AINING YO[...]

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    Removing Headlamp from Assembly Removing Headlamp Bulb MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 7[...]

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    7. Reverse procedure to install new Headlamp bulb into the headlamp assembly . NOTE: These are Halogen bulbs. T ake care not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb life. Front Park and T urn Signal Lamp. • Open the hood. • Remove the (3) screws attaching the headlam[...]

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    • Rotate bulb socket 1/4 turn and remove socket fr om housing. • Pull bulb straight from socket. • Reverse procedur e to install new turn signal bulb. Removing T urn Signal Bulb Disconnecting T urn Signal Connector MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 335 7[...]

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    Rear Side Marker , T aillamps/Stoplamp, and T urn Signal Bulbs — Replacement 1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bed sheetmetal. 2. Pull the taillamp housing straight out from the body . Removing the T wo (2) Screws Pulling Housing From Body 336 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    3. Rotate the bulb socket from the housing. 4. Pull bulb straight out of socket. Rotating Bulb Socket From Housing Pulling Bulb From Socket MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 337 7[...]

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    5. Reverse Procedure to install bulb and housing. Place the two raised blocks passed the body . Center High-Mounted Stoplamp And Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown. Sliding Raised Blocks Past Body Removing Screws 338 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    2. Remove housing from Cab. 3. Remove connector from housing tab for more clear - ance. Removing Housing from Cab Removing Connector from T ab MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 339 7[...]

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    4. T urn desired bulb socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove socket and bulb from housing. 5. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket. • Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps • Inside Bulb: Center High Mount Stop Lamp 6. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing. Removing Socket From Housing Pulling Bulb From Socket 340 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICL[...]

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    License Lamps 1. Using a screw driver pry black rubber housing from the bumper . 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Removing Housing From Bumper Rotating Socket MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 7[...]

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    3. Pull bulb from socket. 4. Reverse procedure for installation. Fog Lamps 1. Disconnect connector from fog lamp by raising wire harness lock tab and pulling on wire harness connector . 2. Rotate fog lamp bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull to remove fr om fog lamp housing. 3. Reverse Procedure to install. Pulling Bulb From Socket 342 MAINT AIN[...]

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    FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel 3.7L/4.7L, 87 Octane 22 Gal. 83L 4.7L HO, 91 Octane, Recommended Not Required 22 Gal 83L Engine Oil (with filter) 3.7L, SAE 5W -30, API Certified 5 Qt. 4.7L 4.7L, SAE 5W -30, API Certified 6 Qt. 5.7L 4.7L HO, SAE 5W -30, API Certified 6 Qt. 5.7L Cooling System (includes 2.1 Qts./2L for coolant bottle 3.7L (Mo[...]

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    RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar 威 Antifr eeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive T echnology) P/N 501 1764AB or equivalent. Engine Oil Use SAE 5W -30, API Certified, meeting material standar d MS-6395. Engine Oil Filter [...]

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    Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic T ransmission Mopar 威 A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Manual T ransmission (Getrag 238) Mopar 威 A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid. T ransfer Case Mopar 威 A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Front Axle SAE 75W -90 Multipurpose T ype, GL-5 Gear Lubricant (MS9763). R[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance ........ 3 4 8 䡵 Emissions T esting ....................... 3 4 8 䡵 Maintenance Schedules ................... 3 4 9 ▫ Schedule “B” ........................ 3 5 2 ▫ Schedule “A” ........................ 3 6 2 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S[...]

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    EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type on the following pages must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued pr oper func- tioning of the emission control system. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehic[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES There ar e two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle. First is Schedule “B” . It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule. • Day or night temperatures ar e below 32° F (0° C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive [...]

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    Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi- tions. Where time and mileage ar e listed, follow the interval that occurs first. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in- tervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months whichever comes first. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the [...]

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    • Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspen- sion components. • Check the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped). • Check the manual transission fluid level (if equipped). • Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 351 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S[...]

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    Schedule “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions. • Day or night temperatures ar e below 32° F (0° C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). • More than 50% of your driving i[...]

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    Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if neces- sary . X SCHEDULE “B” 353 8 M A [...]

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    Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (29 000) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air[...]

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    Miles 33,000 36,000 39, 000 42,000 45,000 (Kilometers) (53 000) (58 000) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if neces- sary .[...]

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    Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (Kilometers) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000) (91 000) (96 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months which- ever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if necessary [...]

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    Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000 (Kilometers) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (1 15 000) (120 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. XXX X Rotate tires. X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if neces- sar[...]

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    Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engin[...]

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    Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. XXX X Rotate tires. X X Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60 months. X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X SCHEDULE “B” 35[...]

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    Miles 105,000 108,000 1 1 1,000 1 14,000 117,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (168 000) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXXX Rotate tires. X X X Change rear axle fluid. X X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air clea[...]

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    Miles 105,000 108,000 1 1 1,000 1 14,000 117,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (168 000) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000) Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change main sump filter and spin-on cooler return filter if equipped. (4.7L). X Flush and replace engine coolant, if not r e- placed at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). X This[...]

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    Schedule “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000) (48 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Rotate tir es. X X X X X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace as neces- sary [...]

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    Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54000 60,000 66,000 (Kilometers) (58 000) (67 000) (77 000) (84 000) (96 000) (106 000) [Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X X Rotate tir es. X X X X X X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not replaced at 102,000 [...]

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    Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 (Kilometers) (1 15 000) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000) [Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Rotate tir es. X X X X X X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if[...]

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    Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000) [Months] [102] [108] [114] [120] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X Rotate tir es. X X X X Drain and refill tranfer case fluid (4X4). X Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60 months. X Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done [...]

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    W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic. 366 SCHEDULE “A” 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S[...]

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    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 3 6 8 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 3 6 8 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 3 6 8 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............. 3 6 8 䡵 If Y ou Need Assistance ................... 3 6 8 䡵 [...]

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    SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sur e to have the right papers with you. T ake your warranty folder . All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty , discuss additional charges with the service manager . Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s[...]

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    This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. • If for some reason you ar e still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership. They want to know if you need assistance. • If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you may contact t[...]

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    Center . Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHR Y . Service Contract Y ou may have purchased a service contract for your vehicle to help protect you fr om the high cost of unex- pected repairs aft[...]

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    U.S. V ehicles Only IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE 371 9[...]

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    MOP AR 姞 P ARTS Mopar 威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer . They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and W ashington D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immedi[...]

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    PUBLICA TION ORDER FORMS T o order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below . V isa, Mas- tercar d, American Express, and Discover or ders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. NOTE: A street addr ess is requir ed when ordering manuals. (No P .O. Boxes). •[...]

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    Call T oll Free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1 143 (Canada) Or V isit us on the W orld Wide W eb at: • www .techauthority .daimlerchrysler .com • www .daimlerchrysler .ca/manuals 374 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE[...]

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    Adding Fuel ........................ 247,273 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 303 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 3 0 7 Air Conditioning ........................ 1 8 5 Air Conditioning, Operating T ips .......... 185,188 Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............. 307,308 Air Conditioning System ................ 185[...]

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    Ball Joints ............................. 3 0 9 Battery ............................... 3 0 6 Charging ............................ 2 8 3 Emergency Starting ..................... 2 8 3 Gas Caution .......................... 2 8 3 Keyless T ransmitter Replacement ............ 2 6 Saving Feature (Pr otection) ............... 1 1 5 Belts, Drive ......[...]

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    Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 3 3 8 Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ 1 4 2 Certification Label ....................... 2 5 2 Changing A Flat T ire ..................... 2 7 4 Charging .............................. 2 8 3 Chart, T ire Sizing ........................ 2 2 6 Child Restraint ........................ 59,61 Child[...]

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    Customer Assistance ..................... 3 6 8 Data Recorder , Event ...................... 5 7 Daytime Running Lights ................... 1 1 7 Dealer Service .......................... 2 9 7 Defroster , Rear W indow ................... 1 9 1 Defroster , W indshield ................... 74,186 Delay (Intermittent) W ipers ................. 1 2 0 D[...]

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    Block Heater ......................... 1 9 8 Break-In Recommendations ................ 7 2 Compartment ......................... 2 9 3 Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 313,344 Cooling ............................. 3 1 2 Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 73,250 Fails to Start .......................... 1 9 7 Flooded, Starting ............[...]

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    Fluid Capacities ......................... 3 4 3 Fluid Level Checks Automatic T ransmission ................. 3 2 0 Brake ............................... 3 1 8 Cooling System ....................... 3 1 2 Engine Oil ........................... 2 9 8 Power Steering ........................ 3 0 8 T ransfer Case ......................... 3 2 3 Fog Lig[...]

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    Gross Axle W eight Rating .................. 2 5 3 Gross Car go W eight ...................... 2 5 2 GVWR ............................ 253,255 Hands-Free Phone ........................ 8 4 Hazard W arning Flasher ................... 2 7 2 Headlights ............................ 3 3 0 High Beam ........................... 1 1 9 High Beam/Low Beam Se[...]

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    Intermittent W ipers ...................... 1 2 0 Introduction ............................. 4 Jack Operation ....................... 274,278 Jacking Instructions ...................... 2 7 9 Key , Replacement ........................ 1 2 Key , Sentry ............................. 1 1 Key-In Reminder ......................... 1 0 Keyless Entry Syst[...]

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    Low Fuel ......................... 152,153 Malfunction Indicator ................... 1 5 7 Passing ............................. 1 1 9 Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 1 5 3 Service .............................. 3 3 0 T urn Signal ........................ 1 18,336 W arning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 1 5 2 W asher Fluid ........[...]

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    Automatic Dimming ..................... 8 2 Electric Powered ....................... 8 3 Heated .............................. 8 4 Outside .............................. 8 2 Rearview ............................. 8 1 Modifications/Alterations, V ehicle ............. 6 Mopar Parts ......................... 297,372 Multi-Function Control Lever ......[...]

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    Parking On Hill ......................... 2 1 9 Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch ............. 5 5 Passing Light ........................... 1 1 9 Pets .................................. 7 2 Pets, T ransporting ........................ 7 2 Phone, Cellular .......................... 8 4 Phone, Hands-Free ....................... 8 4 Placard, T ire and [...]

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    Reception, Radio ........................ 1 5 9 Reclining Front Seats ..................... 1 0 8 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ............................... 3 4 4 Recorder , Event Data ...................... 5 7 Recreational T owing ...................... 2 6 4 Shifting into T ransfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 2 6 5 Shifting ou[...]

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    Inspection ............................ 7 4 Pretensioners .......................... 3 8 Reminder ............................ 1 5 3 Seats ................................. 1 0 7 Adjustment .......................... 1 0 7 Heated .............................. 1 1 2 Lumbar Support ....................... 1 0 9 Reclining ............................[...]

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    Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 2 8 3 Engine Block Heater .................... 1 9 8 Steering Column Controls ...................... 1 1 8 Column Lock .......................... 1 3 Power ........................... 223,308 Wheel, T ilt ........................... 1 2 2 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ........................[...]

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    Load Capacity ..................... 229,230 Radial .............................. 2 3 6 Replacement ......................... 2 4 0 Rotation ............................. 2 4 4 Safety ........................... 224,233 Sizes ............................... 2 2 6 Snow T ires ........................... 2 4 3 Spare T ire ........................... [...]

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    Maintenance .......................... 3 2 0 Manual ........................ 196,204,320 Shifting ............................. 2 0 5 T ransmitter Battery Service .................. 2 6 T ransmitter , Garage Door Opener ............ 1 3 3 T ransmitter Programming ................... 2 5 T read W ear Indicators .................... 2 3 9 T rip Compu[...]

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    W indshield W ashers ................ 120,121,310 Fluid ............................ 120,310 W indshield W iper Blades .................. 3 1 0 W indshield W ipers ....................... 1 2 0 W iper Blade Replacement .................. 3 1 0 W ipers, Intermittent ...................... 1 2 0 W recker T owing ......................... 2 8 7 392 IN[...]