Dodge Dakota 2010 User Manual

2010

IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you ﬁnd it useful. If you are the ﬁrst registered owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-866-726-4636 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Copyright © 2010 Chrysler Group LLC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP

LLC .....................2

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT ..............4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........6

GETTING STARTED

KEYFOB...................8

THEFT ALARM ................9

SEATBELT .................9

CHILD RESTRAINTS .............9

FRONTSEATS................13

HEATEDSEATS...............14

TILT STEERING COLUMN ..........15

PROGRAMMABLEFEATURES .......15

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH

BEAMSLEVER ...............17

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............18

SPEED CONTROL ..............19

CLIMATE CONTROLS ........... 20

POWERSUNROOF ............ 20

WIND BUFFETING ..............21

ELECTRONICS

NON-TOUCH-SCREENRADIOS...... 22

NAVIGATION TOUCH-SCREEN RADIO . . .25 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 28 UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

(HOMELINK

POWER OUTLET ............. 30

Uconnect™ Phone ........... 30

VOICECOMMAND .............32

) .............. 28

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION .....33

UTILITY

REAR CRATE 'N GO®STORAGE ......34

REAR CARGO AREA UTILITY RAILS .....34

TAILGATE ..................34

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ........35

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............35

BRAKE/TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK

SYSTEM...................37

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE

- U.S. ONLY ................ 38

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING

LIGHTS .................. 38

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......41

JACKINGANDTIRECHANGING...... 42

JUMP-STARTING ............. 48

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS .........51

TOWINGADISABLEDVEHICLE.......52

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ........53

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......54

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD ............55

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ..........56

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ..........58

MAINTENANCE CHART .......... 60

FUSES................... 62

TIREPRESSURES..............65

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ......65

EXTERIOR BULBS ............. 66

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER

CENTER...................67

CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER...................67

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED..................67

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .........67

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND

WASHINGTON, D.C. ........... 68

TIRE WARRANTY ............. 68

MOPAR ACCESSORIES

MOPAR®ACCESSORIES ..........71

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.

This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

For complete owner information, refer to the DVD in the owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.

Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on our environment.

Vehicles Sold In Canada

With respect to any Vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.

Driving And Alcohol

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

CAUTION!

Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire.

CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light

- Charging System Light**

- Oil Pressure Warning Light**

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**

- Airbag Warning Light**

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

- Transmission Temperature Warning Light

- Seat Belt Reminder Light

BRAKE

- Brake Warning Light**

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**

- SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Indicators

- Turn Signal Indicators

- High Beam Indicator

- Front Fog Light Indicator

- Vehicle Security Indicator*

- TOW/HAUL Indicator

- 4WD LOW Indicator

- Cruise Indicator

- 4WD Indicator

- 4WD LOW Indicator

- Cargo Lamp Indicator

Odometer Messages

door - Door Ajar LoW tirE - Low Tire Pressure gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault noFUSE* - Fuse Fault LoW WASH- Low Washer Fluid CHAngE OIL* - Change Engine Oil

* If equipped ** Bulb Check with Key On

GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors

• Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors.

• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer to Programmable Features in this guide.

WARNING!

Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the key in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

Remote Start

• Press the REMOTE START button START button a third time shuts the engine off.

• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the key in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.

• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition key is placed in the ON/RUN position.

• The vehicle must be started with the key after two consecutive timeouts.

twice within five seconds. Pressing the REMOTE

WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled.

• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.

GETTING STARTED

Panic Alarm

• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.

• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic alarm off.

THEFT ALARM

To Arm

• Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door is open.

To Disarm

• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button and turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

SEAT BELT

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

• Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.

• Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.

GETTING STARTED

Installing The LATCH - Compatible Child Restraint System

• Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren.

Extended Cab

• The Extended Cab front and right rear (if equipped with a rear seat) passenger seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH compatible child seats having flexible, webbing mounted lower attachments.

• Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you can attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages more easily.

• Attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material. You will easily feel the anchorage bars if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces.

Tether Strap at the Front Passenger Seat (Extended Cab)

• Route the child restraint tether strap up and over the front passenger seatback, and under the head restraint.

• Connect the tether strap to the lower anchor located at the bottom rear of the seat.

• Remove the slack in the tether strap so that it is pulled tight.

Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Extended Cab)

• Route the child restraint tether strap through the routing loop, located directly behind the child restraint. The routing loops are located behind the flip-down door on the cab back panel (padded bolster).

• Route the tether strap across to the center tether anchorage. The center tether is located behind the slide door in the center of the vehicle, between the two seating positions.

• Remove the slack in the tether strap so that the anchor strap is pulled tight.

GETTING STARTED

Crew Cab

• The Crew Cab second row seat has lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH compatible child seats having flexible, webbing mounted lower attachments at all three seating positions.

• Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only.

• Never install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower anchorage.

• Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you can attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages more easily.

Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Crew Cab)

• Route the child restraint tether strap over the seatback and under the head restraint (for outboard seating position only) and through the anchor strap outer loop (webbing material loop) located directly behind the child restraint.

• Connect the tether strap hook to the anchor strap inner metal ring in the ADJACENT seating position.

• Remove the slack in the tether strap so that both anchor straps are pulled tight.

GETTING STARTED

NOTE: Two anchors must be used for any of the three seating positions.

1. Inner Anchor Strap Ring(s)

2. Snap Hook

3. Tether Strap

4. Passenger's Side Rear Child Seat

5. Rear Center Child Seat

6. Driver's Side Rear Child Seat

WARNING!

• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.

Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

• To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle.

• Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

• Once you have completed securing the child restraint with the seat belt, secure the top tether strap as described on the previous pages.

WARNING!

Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position.

GETTING STARTED

FRONT SEATS

WARNING!

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 severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.

Manual Seat Adjustment

Forward/Rearward

• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release bar to lock seat at the desired position.

Lumbar Support/Recliner

• Rotate the lumbar knob, located on the left-side of the driver's seat, to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support.

• Lean forward slightly, lift the recline lever located on the outboard side of the seat, then push back to the desired position and release the lever.

• Lean forward and lift the recline lever to return the seatback to its normal position.

WARNING!

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 severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

GETTING STARTED

Six-Way Power Seat Adjuster — Driver's Side Only

• The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the driver's seat cushion.

• The power seat switch controls the forward, backward, up, or down adjustment.

• The two tilt switches control the tilt up or down adjustment.

CAUTION!

DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.

HEATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

• The heated seat switches are located on the center of the instrument panel.

• After turning the ignition ON, press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off.

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.

• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.

GETTING STARTED

CAUTION!

Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and/or degrade the material of the seat.

TILT STEERING COLUMN

• The tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever.

• Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock the steering column.

• With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired.

• Push the lever away from the steering wheel to lock the column firmly in place.

WARNING!

Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the vehicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES

• The following features may be programmed using the Key Fob transmitter or the ignition switch and driver's door lock switch.

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm.

Unlock On First Press

• To unlock either the driver's side, or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button:

• Press and hold the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than

10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button.

• Release both buttons at the same time.

GETTING STARTED

Auto Unlock Doors On Exit

• To have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened:

• Enter your vehicle and close all the doors.

• Fasten your seatbelt.

• Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to

LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).

• Press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. A single chime will

indicate that programming is complete.

Auto Door Lock

• To have the doors lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h):

• Enter your vehicle and close all the doors.

• Fasten your seatbelt.

• Within 10 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back

to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).

• Press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors. A single chime will indicate

that programming is complete.

Sound Horn With Lock

• To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked:

• Press the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 6 seconds. Then,

press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button. A single chime will sound to indicate that this feature has changed.

• Release both buttons at the same time.

Flashing Lights With Lock

• The turn signal lights flashing, when the doors are locked or unlocked, feature can be turned on or off. To turn this feature on or off:

• Press and hold the UNLOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than

6 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button. A single chime will sound to indicate that this feature has changed.

• Release both buttons at the same time.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMS LEVER

T urn Signals/Lane Change Assist

• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off.

Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation

• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.

Washer Operation

• Push the end of the lever inward to the second detent and hold for as long as spray is desired.

High Beams

• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams.

• A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on.

NOTE: For safe driving, turn off high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights

• Rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel, to the first detent for parking lights and to the second detent for headlights.

• Rotate the headlight switch to “A” for AUTO headlights.

• When set to “A” (AUTO), the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.

Instrument Panel Dimmer

• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when the parking lights or headlights are on.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Refer to your Media Center/Radio User Manual on the DVD for display dimming.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.

Cargo Light

• The cargo light is strategically placed lighting that helps illuminate the bed area of the truck. A cargo light symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the light is on.

• Push the button to turn ON/OFF the cargo lighting.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

SPEED CONTROL

Cruise ON/OFF

• Push the ON/OFF switch to activate the Speed Control.

• CRUISE will appear in the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.

• Push the ON/OFF switch a second time to turn the system off.

Set

• With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET switch to set a desired speed.

Accel/Decel

• Push and hold the RESUME/ACCEL switch to accelerate or push and hold the DECEL switch to decelerate the vehicle; release the switch to save the new set speed.

• Once a speed is set, pushing the RESUME/ACCEL switch once or the DECEL switch once will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).

Resume

• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RESUME/ACCEL switch and release.

Cancel

• Push the CANCEL switch, or apply the brakes or clutch, to cancel the set speed and maintain the set speed memory.

• Push the ON/OFF switch to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

CLIMATE CONTROLS

Air Recirculation

• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.

• For window defogging, turn the recirculation off.

• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.

POWER SUNROOF

• The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console.

WARNING!

• Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.

• In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too.

• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.

Opening Sunroof Express

• Press the switch rearward and release. The sunroof will fully open and stop automatically.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Closing Sunroof Express

• Press the switch forward and release. The sunroof will close automatically from any position.

Manual Open/Close

• Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again.

Venting Sunroof

• Press and release the "V" button, and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is called “Express Vent” and will occur regardless of sunroof position. During Express Vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.

Pinch Protection Feature

• This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically return to the open position.

NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed and held during manual opening and closing of the sunroof.

WIND BUFFETING

• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.

• If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window. This will minimize buffeting.

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