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RAM 2011 DAKOTA User Manual

Summary of 2011 DAKOTA

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    User guide user guide 2011 2011 dakota dakota.

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    The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler group llc strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may...

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    Introduction/welcome welcome from chrysler group llc . . . 2 controls at a glance driver cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 getting started key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 theft alarm . . ....

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    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. Your new chrysler group llc vehicle has characteristics ...

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    Warning! • pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury. • always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal caus...

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    Driver cockpit controls at a glance 4.

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    Controls at a glance 5.

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    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 - t...

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    Indicators - turn signal indicators - high beam indicator - front fog light indicator - vehicle security indicator* - tow/haul indicator - cruise indicator - 4wd indicator - 4wd low indicator - cargo lamp indicator odometer messages door - door ajar low tire - low tire pressure gascap - fuel cap fau...

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    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 p...

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    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 r...

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    Warning! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not buckled up properly. 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. Suppl...

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    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 th...

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    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. ...

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    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 installing the child restraint using the vehicle seat belts • to install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the r...

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    Front seats power seat — 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. Manual seat adjustment ...

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    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. Warning! • adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden...

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    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 i...

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    Turn signals/wiper/washer/high beams lever turn 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...

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    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. • with the parking lights or low beam headlights on, push ...

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    Speed control • the speed control switches are located on the steering wheel. 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 •...

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    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. Wind buffeting • wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. I...

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    Non-touch-screen radios media center 130 (sales code res) media center 130 with satellite radio (sales code res + rsc) electronics 21.

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    Media center 230 (sales code req) note: your radio may not be equipped with the uconnect™ voice command and uconnect™ phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the voice command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on ...

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    Audio jack • the audio jack allows a portable device, such as an mp3 player or a cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. • pressing the aux button will change the mo...

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    Steering wheel audio controls • the steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Right switch • press the switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume. • press the button in the center to change modes am/fm/cd/sat. Left switch • press the switch up or ...

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    Phone pairing note: pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone. You will also need to follow the bluetooth ® instructions in your cell phone user guide to complete the phone pairing setup. • press the phone button to begin. • wait for the “ready” prompt and beep. • (after the beep), ...

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    Transfer ongoing call between handset and vehicle • during a call, press the voice command button . • (after the beep), say “transfer call”. Changing the volume • start a dialogue by pressing the phone button , then adjust the volume during a normal call. • use the radio on/off volume rotary knob to...

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    Voice command for text messaging • if equipped with uconnect™ voice command, your media center 430n radio may be able to play incoming sms messages through the vehicle sound system. • it also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre-defined phrases. • not all phones are compatible with th...

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    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 alar...

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    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...

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    Programming a rolling code system • at the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “learn” or “programming” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is not the button normally used to open and close the door). • fir...

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    Power outlet • there are two 12 volt electrical outlets on this vehicle. • the outlet on the front console has power available only when the ignition is in the on/run position. If desired, this outlet can be converted by your authorized dealer to provide power with the ignition switch in the lock po...

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    Four-wheel drive operation • this is an electric-shift transfer case and is operated by the 4wd control switch (transfer case switch), which is located on the instrument panel. • the transfer case provides four mode positions: • two-wheel drive high range (2wd) • four-wheel drive lock range (4wd loc...

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    Warning! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the neutral position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case neutral position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle ...

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    Rear crate 'n go ® storage • the rear crate 'n go ® storage, located under the rear seat lower cushion, consists of two removable, collapsible storage crates. • to open the crates, lift upward on the crate handles and engage the crate end flaps. • to remove the crate, press on the release lever, loc...

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    Two–position tailgate/upper load platform • your tailgate can be opened to the full-open or the partial-open position. The partial-open position is for loading objects longer than the length of the bed (sheets of plywood, etc.) by creating an upper load platform. Installing lumber • place lumber acr...

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    • press the brake pedal and shift the automatic transmission into neutral, or press the clutch pedal to the floor on a manual transmission. • using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press the transfer case neutral button for four seconds. • after the shift is completed and the neutral light comes o...

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    Brake/transmission interlock system • this system prevents you from moving the shift lever out of park and into any gear unless the brake pedal is pressed. • this system is active only when the ignition switch is in the on/run position. Utility 37.

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    24-hour towing assistance - u.S. Only • dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for canadian residents. • provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. • provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling. • briefly describe the nature ...

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    • when the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. Tpms malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the tpms from functi...

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    Warning! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately. - malfunction indicator light (mil) • certain conditions, such as a loose or missi...

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    • if the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or e...

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    If your engine overheats • in any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • on the highways — slow down. • in city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed. Note: there are step...

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    Jacking and tire changing jack location extended cab • the scissor jack and tire changing tools are stowed in a compartment under the rear passenger seat. Crew cab ® • the scissor jack and tire changing tools are accessed by lifting up the rear passenger seat. • the jack is secured in place by turni...

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    Preparations for jacking • park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. • set the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into park. On four-wheel drive vehicles, shift the transfer case to the 4l position. • turn the ignition to lock and turn on the hazard warning flasher....

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    • for rear wheels, place the jack under the axle between the u-bolts attaching the spring to the axle. What to do in emergencies 45.

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    • turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area. • raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. • remove the lug nuts and wheel. • p...

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    Warning! • do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. • getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall o...

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    Jump-starting • if your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. • jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully. No...

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    • connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery. • connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and the fuel injection system. • start...

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    Warning! (continued) • remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured. • batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open...

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    Towing a disabled vehicle model flat t owing (all four wheels on the gr ound) flatbed t owing (all four wheels suspended off the gr ound) fr ont wheels raised, rear wheels on the gr ound rear wheels raised, fr ont wheels on the gr ound t wo-wheel drive not permitted recommended method shift lever mu...

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    Freeing a stuck vehicle • if your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then move the shift lever back and forth between reverse and 1st gear. Using minimal accelerator...

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    Event data recorder (edr) • this vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems pe...

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    Opening the hood • pull the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel. • reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and move the safety latch lever while lifting the hood at the same time. Warning! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driv...

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    Engine compartment 3.7l engine maintaining your vehicle 55.

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    4.7l engine maintaining your vehicle 56.

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    Fluids and capacities component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities engine coolant 3.7l, 4.7l mopar ® antifreeze/coolant five year/100,000 mile formula hoat (hybrid organic additive technology) or equivalent. 13.3 quarts (12.5 liters) includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to ma...

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    Ma intenance chart miles: 8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000 or months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 or kilometers: 13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000 change the engine oil ...

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    Maintenance record odometer date signature, authorized service center 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 6 months 16,000 miles (26,000 km) or 12 months 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 18 months 32,000 miles (52,000 km) or 24 months 40,000 miles (65,000 km) or 30 months 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 36 months 56,0...

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    Fu ses maintaining your vehicle 60

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    Power distribution center (fuses) • the power distribution center located on the left side of the engine compartment. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini fuses and relays. Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description 1 — — spare 2 — — spare 3 30 amp pink electric brake 4 50 amp red power seat ...

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    Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description 30 — — spare 31 30 amp green ignition run/ac/windows 32 30 amp pink front control module (fcm) 1 (ext. Lights # 1) 33 30 amp pink auto shut down (asd) 34 30 amp pink front control module (fcm) 2 (ext. Light # 2) 35 40 amp green hvac blower motor 36 — — spa...

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    Caution! • when installing the integrated power module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the integrated power module and possibly result in a electrical system failure. • when replacing a blown fuse, it i...

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    Wheel and wheel trim care • all wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. • to remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use mopar ® wheel cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-...

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    Chrysler group llc customer center p.O. Box 21–8004 auburn hills, mi 48321–8004 phone: 1–866–726–4636 chrysler canada inc. Customer center p.O. Box 1621 windsor, ontario n9a 4h6 phone: 1–800–465–2001 assistance for the hearing impaired • to assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufac...

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    • click on the "for owners" tab, select "owner/service manuals", then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists. Reporting safety defects in the 50 united states and washington, d.C. • if you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injur...

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    Authentic accessories by mopar ® • the following highlights just some of the many authentic dodge accessories by mopar featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your dodge dakota. • in choosing authentic accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or ex...

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    Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 alarm, panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 anti-lock brake system (abs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,41 arming theft system (security alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 automatic headlights . . . . . ...

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    Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 key fob programmable features . . 28 lane change assist . . . . . . . . . . 17 latch (lower anchors and tether for children) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 lights engine temperature warning . . . 39 four-wheel dri...

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    Uconnect™ phone . . . . . . . . . . 24 voice command . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 washers, windshield . . . . . . . . . 17 wheel and wheel trim care . . . . . 64 wind buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 windshield washers . . . . . . . . . 17 windshield w...

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    Notes 71.

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    Notes 72.

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    Warning! Driving and alcohol: drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. 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...

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    11nd33-926-aa dakota third edition user guide this guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new ram and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your owner’s manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenan...