RAM 2011 DAKOTA, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE USER GUIDE 2011 2011 DAKOTA DAKOTA...

Page 2: ...e location and stop your vehicle Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving It is always the driver s responsibility to comply with all local laws IMPORT...

Page 3: ...tility 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 Hou...

Page 4: ...ns to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured The User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquai...

Page 5: ...ays apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage Refer to your Owner s Manual on the DVD for further details USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS EL...

Page 6: ...DRIVER COCKPIT CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 4...

Page 7: ...CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 5...

Page 8: ...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 B...

Page 9: ...or 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 Fault noFUSE Fuse Fault LoW WASH...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...he shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from inju...

Page 12: ...rns on while driving have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately Refer to the Owner s Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System SRS WA...

Page 13: ...ving flexible webbing mounted lower attachments Loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you can attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages mo...

Page 14: ...sily feel the anchorage bars if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces The rear seat lower anchors can be readily identified by the symbol located on the...

Page 15: ...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 chi...

Page 16: ...he 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 dri...

Page 17: ...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 r...

Page 18: ...ould cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat TILT STEERING COLUMN The tilt lever is located on the steering column below the turn signal lever Pull the lever toward th...

Page 19: ...ings 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 des...

Page 20: ...trument 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...

Page 21: ...E 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 DE...

Page 22: ...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 If buffeting occu...

Page 23: ...NON TOUCH SCREEN RADIOS Media Center 130 Sales Code RES Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio Sales Code RES RSC ELECTRONICS 21...

Page 24: ...and convenience of you and your passengers Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving The radio sales code i...

Page 25: ...blink turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save the time change To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds Store Radio Presets Press the S...

Page 26: ...fter a couple seconds you will hear a voice prompt If not you will see a message on the radio Uconnect phone not available The Uconnect Phone is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communications...

Page 27: ...e the phone pairing a name each phone paired should have a unique name Next you will be asked to give this new pairing a priority of 1 thru 7 up to seven phones may be paired 1 is the highest and 7 is...

Page 28: ...causing you and others to be severely injured or killed In an emergency to use Uconnect Phone your mobile phone must be turned on paired to Uconnect Phone and have network coverage Uconnect VOICE COMM...

Page 29: ...Voice Command system is speaking The volume setting for Voice Command is different than the audio system For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System VES refer to the Uconnect Voice Command...

Page 30: ...en 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 swi...

Page 31: ...g the indicator light in view Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink button and the hand held transmitter button until the HomeLink indicator flash rate changes from a slow to a rapidl...

Page 32: ...two seconds to complete the programming Using HomeLink To operate simply press and release the programmed HomeLink button and the programmed device will operate Refer to your Owner s Manual on the DVD...

Page 33: ...ly from the battery power available at all times Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and or prevent engine starting NOTE Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts 13 Amps at 12...

Page 34: ...is accomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to the desired position The 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions are designed for loose or slippery road surfaces only Driving in the 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW...

Page 35: ...out 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 to move regardless of the tr...

Page 36: ...ck up bed that can be used to assist in securing cargo Each cleat must be located and tightened down in one of the detents along either rail in order to keep cargo properly secured TAILGATE Tailgate R...

Page 37: ...d Severe turns or rough roads may cause shifting or bouncing of the cargo that may result in vehicle damage Continued CAUTION Continued Ensure the load is securely tied down and is properly identified...

Page 38: ...e NEUTRAL button or are no longer met during the four second timer then the NEUTRAL indicator light will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL button is released The K...

Page 39: ...TERLOCK 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...

Page 40: ...r tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Dri...

Page 41: ...th a TPMS as damage to the sensors may result Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving safely...

Page 42: ...is experiencing a problem with the charging system We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on Have the vehicle serviced immediately Oil Pressure Warning Light This li...

Page 43: ...es 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 transmis...

Page 44: ...ngine cooling system If the temperature reading does not return to normal turn the engine off immediately We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur Have the vehicle...

Page 45: ...must be removed to operate the jack for changing the spare tire Spare Tire Stowage To remove the spare tire remove the jack handle components from the storage compartment and assemble them Attach the...

Page 46: ...heel NOTE Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions Remove the spare tire jack and tools from their stored location Loosen but...

Page 47: ...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...

Page 48: ...e and remove the jack and wheel blocks Finish tightening the lug nuts Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage Alternate nuts until each one has been tightened twice The correct...

Page 49: ...e spare tire from under the vehicle on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the...

Page 50: ...ehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment behind the left headlight assembly Set the parking brake shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK Turn off the...

Page 51: ...the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer CAUTION Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle s battery even when not in use i...

Page 52: ...esulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks they are mounted in the front and the re...

Page 53: ...Rear Wheels Raised Front Wheels on the Ground Two Wheel Drive NOT Permitted Recommended Method Shift lever must be In NEUTRAL the speed less then 30 mph 48 km h and the distance traveled less than 15...

Page 54: ...g between 1st and REVERSE do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph 24 km h or drivetrain damage may result Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and...

Page 55: ...vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non trivial cras...

Page 56: ...r 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 driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could op...

Page 57: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 7L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 55...

Page 58: ...4 7L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 56...

Page 59: ...4 7L Upper Bank FR8TE2 Gap 0 039 in 0 99 mm Lower Bank FR8T1332 Gap 0 051 in 1 30 mm Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF 4 product Transfer Case...

Page 60: ...e front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary X X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X...

Page 61: ...es 52 000 km or 24 Months 40 000 Miles 65 000 km or 30 Months 48 000 Miles 78 000 km or 36 Months 56 000 Miles 91 000 km or 42 Months 64 000 Miles 104 000 km or 48 Months 72 000 Miles 117 000 km or 54...

Page 62: ...FUSES MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 60...

Page 63: ...railer Tow Lt Stop Turn 13 15 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Rt Stop Turn 14 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw IOD 2 15 25 Amp Natural Trans Powertrain Control Module PCM 16 20 Amp Yellow Horn 17 20 Amp Yellow AB...

Page 64: ...Amp Natural Front Control Module FCM 5 T Case 43 10 Amp Red Lt Park Lamps 44 10 Amp Red Rt Park Lamps 45 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Park Lamps 46 10 Amp Red Airbag System 2 47 Spare 48 20 Amp Blue Sunr...

Page 65: ...on the Tire and Loading Information label located on the driver s side door opening NOTE Refer to the Owner s Manual on the DVD for more information regarding tire warnings and instructions WARNING O...

Page 66: ...tle brush or metal polishes Do not use oven cleaner These products may damage the wheel s protective finish Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wh...

Page 67: ...ate of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known t...

Page 68: ...To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Wes...

Page 69: ...line at mopar com CHROME Exhaust Tip Tubular Side Steps Fuel Filler Door 18 Chrome Cast Aluminum Wheel Front Air Deflector Grille EXTERIOR Under the rail Bedliner Tuner style Tail lamps Fender Flares...

Page 70: ...ting 66 Defroster Rear Window 20 Defroster Windshield 20 Dimmer Control 18 Dimmer Switch Headlight 18 Disarming Theft System 9 Driver Cockpit 4 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 19 Electronic Th...

Page 71: ...in Sensitive Wiper System 17 Recreational Towing 35 Remote Starting System 8 Replacement Bulbs 64 Restraints Child 11 Seat Belts 9 Seats 14 Adjustment 14 Heated 15 Power 14 Setting the Clock 23 Shift...

Page 72: ...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 Wipers 17 INDEX 70...

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Page 75: ...cohol 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 Driving after drinking can lead to...

Page 76: ...Manual For complete operational instructions maintenance procedures and important safety messages please consult your Owner s Manual Navigation Media Center Manuals Multimedia User Manual and other W...