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RAM DACOTA 2011 Owner's Manual

Summary of DACOTA 2011

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    Dakota user guide 2011.

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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 an accident and personal injury. Chrysler group llc strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 a...

  • Page 4: 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. Your new chrysler group llc vehicle has characteristics ...

  • Page 5: Warning!

    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...

  • Page 6: Driver Cockpit

    Driver cockpit controls at a glance 4.

  • Page 7: Controls At A Glance

    Controls at a glance 5.

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    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...

  • Page 9: Controls At A Glance

    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...

  • Page 10: Key Fob

    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...

  • Page 11: Theft Alarm

    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. • position the ...

  • Page 12: Airbags

    Supplemental restraint system (srs) — airbags • this vehicle has advanced front airbags for both driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The advanced front airbags will not deploy in every type of collision. • advanced front airbags are designed to provide...

  • Page 13: Child Restraints

    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...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    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 t...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    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 ...

  • Page 16: Warning!

    Warning! • in an accident, 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 ...

  • Page 17: Caution!

    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 leve...

  • Page 18: Heated Seats

    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 hea...

  • Page 19: Tilt Steering Column

    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...

  • Page 20: Operating Your Vehicle

    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...

  • Page 21: Headlight Switch

    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 ...

  • Page 22: Speed Control

    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 •...

  • Page 23: Climate Controls

    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...

  • Page 24: Non-Touch-Screen Radios

    Non-touch-screen radios media center 130 (sales code res) media center 130 (sales code res + rsc) electronics 22.

  • Page 25: Electronics

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

  • Page 26: Electronics

    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 to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. • pressing the aux button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the...

  • Page 27: Uconnect™ Phone

    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 ...

  • Page 28: Electronics

    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), s...

  • Page 29: Warning!

    Transfer ongoing call between handset and vehicle • during a call, press the voice command button . • (after the beep), say “transfer call”. Bluetooth streaming audio (media center 430n only) • music can be streamed from your bluetooth mobile phone through uconnect™ phone and played through the vehi...

  • Page 30: Uconnect™ Voice Command

    Uconnect™ voice command • the uconnect™ voice command system allows you to control your am, fm radio, satellite radio, disc player, uconnect™ phone, a memo recorder, and supported portable media devices. The voice command system also provides limited capability to select and play music by artist, so...

  • Page 31: Programmable Features

    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...

  • Page 32: Electronics

    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...

  • Page 33: Warning!

    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...

  • Page 34: Power Outlet

    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...

  • Page 35: Four-Wheel Drive

    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...

  • Page 36: Rear Crate 'N Go

    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, loca...

  • Page 37: Caution!

    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...

  • Page 38: Recreational Towing

    Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) two-wheel drive models • recreational towing of two-wheel drive models is not allowable. Towing the vehicle with the transmission in neutral can cause severe transmission damage. Removal of the driveshaft for towing is not recommended, since this would al...

  • Page 39: Caution!

    Caution! • internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing. • the transfer case must be shifted into neutral for recreational towing. The neutral button is located on the lower left hand corner of the 4wd control switch. Shifts into and ...

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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 ...

  • Page 41: Caution!

    Caution! The tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. Tpms pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type,...

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    • if the mil flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately. - charging system light • this light shows the status of ...

  • Page 43: If Your Engine Overheats

    - transmission temperature warning light • this light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle, with the transmission in neutral, until the light tur...

  • Page 44: Caution!

    Caution! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads hot (h), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on hot (h), and you hear conti...

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    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 turning the jack screw until the jack is secured into place. • a finger-operated helper tool is provided to assist removal and stowage of the jack. This tool mus...

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    Jacking and tire changing instructions • remove the spare tire, jack and tools from their stored location. • loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. • assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle ...

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    • for rear wheels, place the jack under the axle between the u-bolts attaching the spring to the axle. • turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area. What to do in emergencies 45.

  • Page 48: Warning!

    • 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. • position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the cone-sh...

  • Page 49: Warning!

    Warning! (continued) • carefully follow these tire changing procedures to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the ...

  • Page 50: Caution!

    • set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into park and turn the ignition to lock. • turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories. • if using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake an...

  • Page 51: Warning!

    Warning! • when temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above freezing point before attempting a jump-start. • t...

  • Page 52: Ing

    T o w ing a dis a bl ed v ehicl e model flat t owing (all four wheels on the ground) flatbed t owing (all four wheels suspended off the ground) front wheels raised, rear wheels on the ground rear wheels raised, front wheels on the ground t wo- wheel drive not permitted recommended method shift lever...

  • Page 53: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    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...

  • Page 54: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    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...

  • Page 55: Opening The Hood

    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...

  • Page 56: Engine

    Engine comp a r t men t 3. 7l engine maintaining your vehicle 54.

  • Page 57: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    4 .7l engine maintaining your vehicle 55.

  • Page 58: Fluids And Capacities

    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...

  • Page 59: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Rear axle sae 75w-140 synthetic gear lubricant ms-8985. Limited-slip rear axles require mopar® limited-slip additive ms-10111 or equivalent. Whenever a fluid change is made, 4 oz (118 ml) should be added to the gear lubricant. — brake master cylinder mopar® dot 3 and sae j1703 should be used or equi...

  • Page 60: Mai

    Mai nte n an c e c har t 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 11 7,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000 change the...

  • Page 61: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    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...

  • Page 62: Uses

    F uses maintaining your vehicle 60

  • Page 63: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    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 ...

  • Page 64: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description 29 20 amp yellow front control module (fcm) 4 (wipers) 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. ...

  • Page 65: Caution!

    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...

  • Page 66: Tire Pressures

    Tire pressures • check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • the tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “tire and loading information” label located on the driver’s side door o...

  • Page 67: Exterior Bulbs

    Exterior bulbs light bulbs – exterior bulb number backup, tail, stop, turn lamp 3057 center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) 921 fog lamp - if equipped psx24w front park/turn signal 3157na front side marker 3157na headlamp h13 license lamp 168 cargo lamp 921 maintaining your vehicle 65.

  • Page 68: Chrysler Group Llc

    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...

  • Page 69: Reporting Safety

    Note: a street address is required when ordering manuals (no p.O. Boxes). Note: • the owner's manual and user guide electronic files are also available on the chrysler, jeep and dodge websites. • click on the "for owners" tab, select "owner/service manuals", then select your desired model year and v...

  • Page 70: Mopar

    Mopar ® accessories • the following highlights just some of the authentic ram truck accessories by mopar® that have been engineered to customize your dakota. • to see the full line of accessories, stop by your dealer or visit mopar.Com. Chrome: • exhaust tip • tubular side steps • fuel filler door •...

  • Page 71: Index

    Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 alarm, panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 anti-lock brake system (abs) . . . . 40 arming theft system (security alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 automatic headlights . . . . . . . . . 19 automatic transmis...

  • Page 72: Index

    Lights engine temperature warning . . . 39 four-wheel drive indicator . . . . 40 transmission warning . . . . . . . 41 turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 warning (instrument cluster description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . 58 malfunction indicator light (ch...

  • Page 73: Notes

    Notes 71.

  • Page 74: Notes

    Notes 72.

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    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 publi...

  • Page 76: Ramtrucks.Com

    11nd33-926-aa dakota first 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...