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2011 DAKOTA
DAKOTA
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O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
Chrysler Group LLC
11ND33-126-AB First Edition Printed in U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE..............................9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE............................. 81 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL..................................175 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................247 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ............................................. 33
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Introduction ........................... 4 Vehicle Identification Number .............. 6 How To Use This Manual .................. 4 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 7 Warnings And Cautions ................... 6
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction. essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
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INTRODUCTION 5 1
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also containsCAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible
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INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS 1 WARNING! Anymodificationsoralterationstothisvehiclecould seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ................. 12 ▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 17 ▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 12 ▫ Customer Key Programming ............. 17 ▫ Locking Doors With A Key .............. 15 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 18 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ......... 15 ▫ To Arm The System ................... 19 ▫ To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ...... 15 ▫ To Disarm The System .......
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Lock The Doors .................... 22 ▫ Auto-Down — Driver’s Side Only ......... 34 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 23 ▫ Window Lockout Switch ................ 34 ▫ General Information ................... 24 ▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 34 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 24 Occupant Restraints ..................... 35 ▫ Battery Replacement ................... 24 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 36
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System ▫ Child Restraints ...................... 62 (BeltAlert) ......................... 46 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 75 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 47 Safety Tips ........................... 76 2 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 47 ▫ Transporting Passengers ................ 76 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – ▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 76 Airbags .
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle has the Automatic Transmission key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized 1. Place the shift lever in PARK. dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers 2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. and keep them in a safe place. 3. Remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 key to the right slightly, then remove the key as de- scribed. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and 2 stopped, but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattendedchildreninavehicleisdangerousfora number of reasons. A child or others could be seriouslyorf
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Manual Transmission — If Equipped When the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to provide antitheft protection for your vehicle. It may be difficult to turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your vehicle. Move the steering wheel left and r
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Locking Doors With A Key To Release the Steering Wheel Lock You can insert the key into the door lock cylinder with Insert the key in the ignition switch and start the engine. either side up. To lock the driver’s door, turn the key If the key is difficult to turn, move the wheel slightly to rearward. To unlock the driver’s door, turn the key the right or left to disengage the lock. 2 forward. For external door lock lubrication, refer to NOTE: If you
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro- onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as the veh
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Replacement Keys procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle that has never been programmed. electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. 2 Once a Sentry Key is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer be programmed to any other vehicle. System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within do not have a programmed Sentry Key, contact your 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In authorized dealer for details. addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash. NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized Turn the ignition switch to the LOC
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Arm the System The Vehicle Security Alarm will also disarm if the vehicle The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the Sentry Key in inserted into the ignition and turned to power door locks, or use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ON/RUN. If an unprogrammed Sentry Key is used to transmitter to lock the doors. After all the doors are start a vehicle, the engine will run for two seconds and 2 locked and closed, the Vehicle Security Light i
