Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit 2008 Dakota du fabricant Dodge
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE ............................... 9 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...........
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction ........................... 4 m How T o Use This Manual .................. 4 m W arnings And Cautions ................... 6 m V ehicle Identification Number ............... 6 m V ehicle Modifications/Alterations ..
INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepar ed with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a W arranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents.
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W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains W ARNINGS against operating procedur es, which could result in an accident or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures, which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entir e manual, you may miss important information.
VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS/AL TERA TIONS W ARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
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THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m A W or d About Y our Keys .................. 1 2 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ................... 1 2 ▫ Locking Doors W ith The Key .............. 1 4 m Sentry Key ............................ 1 4 ▫ Replacement Keys .
m Illuminated Entry ........................ 2 0 ▫ V ehicles Equipped W ith Power Door Locks .... 2 0 m Remote Keyless Entry ..................... 2 1 ▫ T o Unlock The Doors ................... 2 1 ▫ T o Lock The Doors ..................... 2 2 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm .
▫ Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) ........................... 4 3 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant W omen ............ 4 4 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ...................... 4 4 ▫ Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – Airbags .
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys fr om your dealer . Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal Automatic T ransmission Place the shift lever in P ARK.
in the ignition cylinder . If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly , then remove the key as described. 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 stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.
depress and hold the r elease button located between the ignition switch and the instrument panel. T urn the igni- tion key to LOCK and remove the key . Locking Doors With The Key Y ou can insert the key with either side up. T o lock the door , turn the key rearwar d, to unlock the door , turn the key forward.
NOTE: A key , which has not been programmed, is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the V ehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will turn on for three (3) seconds for a bulb check.
Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that are pr ogrammed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove Sentry Keys from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
seconds, but no longer than 15-seconds. Then, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and remove the first key . 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. T urn the ignition switch to the “ON” position within 15 seconds.
General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interfer ence that may cause undes- ired operation.
Automatic T ransmission Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key fr om being removed unless the shift lever is in P ARK. It also prevents shifting out of P ARK unless the key is in the ACC, or ON positions, and the brake pedal is depressed.
system will shut down until the correct key is used. T o exit alarming mode, press the transmitter Unlock button or start the vehicle with a programmed Sentry Key . The security alarm system is designed to protect your vehicle; however , you can create conditions wher e the system will arm unexpectedly .
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTR Y This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors or activate the panic alarm from distances a minimum of 66 feet (20 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter . The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
3. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. T est the feature while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the transmitter . NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm.
Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 6. If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this featur e, repeat the above steps. Flash Lamps with Lock Programming 1.
Using the Panic Alarm T o activate the Panic mode while the ignition is OFF press and release the P ANIC button on the transmitter once. When the Panic mode is activated, the interior lights will illuminate, the headlamps and parking lights will flash, and the horn will sound.
Programming Additional T ransmitters V ehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants with two transmitters programmed only for that vehicle. A total of eight transmitters can be programmed for your vehicle. Additional transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle through the use of a curr ently programmed fob.
10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to program up to six additional transmitters. 1 1. T urn the ignition to the OFF position. 12. Y our vehicle will remain in pr ogram mode up to 60 seconds from when the original chime was hear d. After 60 seconds, all programmed transmitters function nor - mally .
touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery , clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. T o reassemble the transmitter case, snap the two halves of the case together . Make sure ther e is an even “gap” between the two halves.
The parking lamps will remain illuminated to indicate that the vehicle has remote started and the engine is running. The lamps will turn of f when the ignition is turned to RUN or the remote start is cancelled.
W ARNING! For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. W ARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
locks will not operate. This prevents you fr om acciden- tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to r emove the key .
Auto Unlock On Exit Feature - If Equipped This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when any door is opened. This will occur only after the vehicle has been shifted into the Park position after the vehicle has been driven (shifted out of Park and the doors closed).
Child Protection Door Lock T o provide a safer environment for childr en riding in the rear seat, the r ear doors of your vehicle have the child- protection door lock system. T o use the system, open each rear door , slide the lever UP to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child-protection locks.
WINDOWS Power Windows The control on the left fr ont door has up-down switches that give you finger tip control of all four power win- dows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the passenger doors for passenger window control.
Auto Down (Driver’s Side Only) The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature. Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically . T o cancel the Auto Down movement, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and r elease the switch.
with the rear windows open, open the fr ont and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. OCCUP ANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the r estraint systems.
of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions except the front center seating position (with full bench seat) have combination lap/ shoulder belts.
W ARNING! • W earing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body . These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. W earing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse.
plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” W ARNING! • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly .
4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. T o remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. T o loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.
6. T o release the belt, push the r ed button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary , slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully . W ARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you ar e taller than average, you’ll prefer a higher position. When you r elease the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in the desired position.
3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt r etracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.
Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert) will alert the driver to buckle their seat belt.
The Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert) can be reacti- vated by repeating this pr ocedure. NOTE: Although the Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt W arning Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled.
Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – Airbags This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt r estraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the steering wheel.
W ARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. Y ou may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are no longer functional. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are de- signed to open only when the airbags are inflating.
Here ar e some simple steps you can follow to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appr opriate child restraint. Infants in rear -facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger fr ont airbag.
W ARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly . In some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags.
How the Airbag System W orks • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines if a frontal collision is sever e enough to requir e the airbags to inflate. The front airbag inflators ar e de- signed to provide dif ferent rates of airbag inflation from dir ection provided by the ORC.
NOTE: Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appr opriate child restraint. • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel.
NOTE: At no time should any supplemental restraint system (SRS) component or SRS related component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are appr oved by DaimlerChrysler/Mopar .
irritation continues, see your doctor . If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufac- turer’s instr uctions for cleaning. • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.
NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- ply , See www .dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/per chlorate. Enhanced Accident Response System If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical system remains functional, vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock automatically .
after airbag deployment. EDR data are ONL Y recor ded if an airbag deploys, and are otherwise unavailable. NOTE: Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be recor ded (e.
2. Used in defense of litigation involving a DaimlerChrysler Corporation product 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant 4. Otherwise required by law Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: • Dia.
There ar e differ ent sizes and types of restraints for children fr om newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult seat belt. Always check the child seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child.
in the vehicle by the seatbelt or the LA TCH child restraint anchorage system. (See the LA TCH - Child Seat Anchorage System section.) • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who ar e still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly .
W ARNING! • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint.
belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary . • Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the manufacturer’s instr uctions tell you. • When your child restraint is not in use, secur e it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it fr om the vehicle.
Crew Cab • The Crew Cab second r ow seat has lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LA TCH- compatible child seats having flexible, webbing- mounted lower attachments at all three seating posi- tions. Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only .
Installing the LA TCH-Compatible Child Restraint System — If Equipped W e urge that you carefully follow the dir ections of the manufacturer when installing your child r estraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described her e.
over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material. Then attach the tether strap to the anchor- age located on the back of the seat, being careful to r oute the tether strap to provide the most dir ect path between the anchor and the child restraint.
Installing Child Restraints Using the V ehicle Seat Belt The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch- ing latch plates or automatic locking retractors, which ar e designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it should not be necessary to use a locking clip.
Child Restraint T ether Anchor The Extended Cab model has one routing strap located behind the passenger side rear out- board seating position. The tether anchor itself is located in the center of vehicle, in between the two seating positions.
T ether Strap at the Front Passenger Seat (Extended Cab) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap up and over the front passenger seat back and under the head r estraint. 2. Connect the tether strap to the lower anchor . 3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that it is pulled tight.
2. 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. 3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that the anchor strap is pulled tight.
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W ARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the seat could come loose and allow the child to crash into the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, or even be thrown from the vehicle.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the break-in and is not an indication of dif ficulty . SAFETY TIPS Exhaust System W ARNING! Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an ex- tremely toxic gas that by itself is colorless and odorless.
Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside The V ehicle Heater Defroster Ducts Inspect the heater defroster ducts for pr oper operation. Check for proper air flow thr ough all defroster ducts.
Lights Check the operation of all exterior lights. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, water , oil, or other fluid leaks.
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UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Mirrors ............................... 7 7 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................. 7 7 ▫ Outside Mirrors ....................... 7 7 ▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Featur e — If Equipped .
▫ Adjustable Head Restraints — Front Seating Positions ........................... 1 0 7 ▫ 6 - W ay Power Seat Adjuster — Driver’s Side Only ........................... 1 0 8 ▫ Extended Cab/Crew Cab Rear Seat ........ 1 1 0 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .
▫ T o V ary The Speed Setting ............... 1 2 3 ▫ T o Accelerate For Passing ............... 1 2 4 m Overhead Console ...................... 1 2 5 ▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ................ 1 2 6 m Compass/T emperature Mini-T rip Computer ..
▫ General Information ................... 1 3 8 m Electrical Power Outlets .................. 1 3 8 ▫ Electrical Outlet Use W ith Engine Off (Battery Fed Configuration) .............. 1 3 9 m Floor Console — If Equipped .............. 1 4 0 ▫ Floor Console Features .
MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the r ear window . A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror . Annoying headlight glare can be r educed by moving the small control under the mirr or to the night position (toward r ear of truck).
T o adjust a mirror , turn the control wand towar d the left or right mirror positions indicated. T ilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirr or to move. When finished adjusting the mirror , turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirr or .
W ARNING! V ehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the right side mirror .
• or call 1–877–855–8400 UConnect t allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle, and enables you to mute the system’s micro- phone for private conversation. The UConnect t phone book enables you to store up to 32 names and four numbers per name.
phone supports a differ ent profile (e.g., Headset Pr ofile) you may not be able to use any UConnect t features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufac- turer for details. The UConnect t system is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system.
V oice Command T ree Refer to “V oice T ree” at the end of this section. Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to know your options at any prompt, say 9 Help 9 following the beep. The UConnect t system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help.
• For identification purposes, you will be prompted to give the UConnect t system a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name. • Y ou will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7, 1 being the highest priority .
Call by Saying a Name • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say “Call. 9 • System will prompt you to say the name of the person you want call. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call.
After you are finished adding an entry into the phone book, you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to r eturn to the main menu. The UConnect t system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phone book with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations.
Edit Entries in the UConnect t Phonebook NOTE: Editing names in the phone book is recom- mended when vehicle is not in motion. • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say 9 Phonebook Edit. 9 • Y ou will then be asked for the name of the phone book entry that you wish to edit.
from the list, pr ess the 9 V oice Recognition 9 button while the UConnect t system is playing the desired entry and say 9 Delete. 9 • After you enter the name, the UConnect t system will ask you which designation you wish to delete, home, work, mobile, pager , or all.
• The UConnect t system will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call. • The selected number will be dialed. Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed thr ough the UConnect t system if the feature(s) ar e available on your cellular service plan.
entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progr ess. T o go back to the first call, refer to 9 T oggling Between Calls. 9 T o combine two calls, refer to 9 Confer ence Call. 9 Place/Retrieve a Call from Hold T o put a call on hold, press the 8 Phone’ button until you hear a single beep.
hold may not become active automatically . This is cell phone dependent. T o bring the call back from hold, press and hold the “Phone” button until you hear a single beep. Redial • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say 9 Redial.
UConnect T System Features Language Selection T o change the language that the UConnect t system is using, • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to (English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped).
The UConnect t system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly . Y our phone must be turned on and paired to the UConnect t system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UConnect t system.
service or automated customer service. Some services requir e immediate response selection, in some instances, that may be too quick for use of UConnect t system.
a { , 9 you could press the “V oice Recognition” button and say 9 Pair a Phone 9 to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice pr ompt. T urning Confirmation Prompts On/Off T urning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.
may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progr ess. Once your call is answered, you will hear the audio. Mute/Un-Mute (Mute Off) When you mute the UConnect t system, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party , but the other party will not be able to hear you.
List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Setup Phone Pairing.” • When prompted, say 9 List Phones. 9 • The UConnect t system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in or der from the highest to the lowest priority .
• Y ou can also press the “V oice Recognition” button anytime while the list is being played, and then choose the phone you wish to delete. Things Y ou Should Know About Y our UConnect T System UConnect t T utorial T o hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the “Phone” button and say “UConnect t T utorial.
• Always wait for the beep before speaking. • Speak normally , without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting approximately eight (8) feet away from you. • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period.
• Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported. • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down.
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V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts.
V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) language list names list phones mobile mute mute off new entry no pager pair a phone phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book previous recor d again V oice Comma.
General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesir ed op- eration.
W ARNING! 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 injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
W ARNING! 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 seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
T o lower the head restraint, depress the r elease button located at the base of the head restraint and push down on the head restraint. 6 - W ay Power Seat Adjuster — Driver’s Side Only The 6-way power seat adjuster switches are on the outboard side of the driver’s seat.
The power seat controls ar e on the outboard side of the driver’s seat cushion. Three switches contr ol the seat movement. The four-way switch in the center can be moved forward or backwar ds to get the most comfortable position. The same switch can be moved up and down to control seat height.
Extended Cab/Crew Cab Rear Seat More car go space is available by lifting up on the rear seat cushion. The Crew Cab r ear seat is a 60/40 split cushion and full back. Either cushion can be raised independently . Heated Seats — If Equipped The heated seat switches are located on the center of the instrument panel.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD T o open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel. Then push the safety latch lever up while lifting the grille with your right hand. It is located at the bottom center of the grille.
T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center fr ont edge of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the fr ont doors are opened, when the dimmer contr ol (rotating wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the second upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the key fob.
Battery Saver T o protect the life of your vehicle’s battery , Load Shed- ding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. If the ignition is off and any door is left ajar for 15 minutes or the dimmer control is r otated upwards for 15 minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off.
Y our vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight lenses that are lighter and less susceptible to stone br eakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and ther efore differ ent lens cleaning procedur es must be followed.
Lights-on Reminder If the headlights, parking lights, courtesy lights or cargo lights are left on, after the ignition is turned of f, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened.
Multifunction Control Lever The multifunction control lever is located on the left side of the steering column. T urn Signals Move the lever up or down to signal a right-hand or left-hand turn.
Passing Light Y ou can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer - ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released.
Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction control lever . T urn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed.
NOTE: If the front wiper is operating when the ignition is turned off, the wiper will automatically r eturn to the 9 Park 9 position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wipers will resume operation. Windshield W ashers T o use the washer , push in on the washer knob on the end of the multifunction control lever and hold while spray is desired.
W ARNING! T ilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. W ithout a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.
NOTE: The Electronic Speed Contr ol System has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control switch buttons (i.e. SET and CANCEL) are operated simulta- neously in order to ensur e proper operation. The system can be reactivated by pushing the speed contr ol switch ON/OFF button and re-establishing the desir ed vehicle SET speed.
W ARNING! Leaving the Speed Control ON when not in use is dangerous. Y ou could accidentally set the system to cause it to go faster than you want. Y ou could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the sys- tem OFF when you aren’t using it.
Functions All Engines Engage Speed 30 mph (48 km/h) Minimun RESUME Speed 25 mph (40 km/h) ACCEL Increase 2 mph (3km/h) DECEL Decrease 1 mph (2 km/h) Dropout Speed 25 mph (40 km/h) T o Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally .
W ARNING! Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed. Y our vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy , snow-covered, or slippery .
Courtesy/Reading Lights Near the front of the console ar e two courtesy/reading lights. Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is opened, when the dimmer control is r otated to the courtesy light position (fully upward position), or when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter , if so equipped.
RESET Button Use this button to reset the following displays: • A verage Fuel Economy • T rip Odometer • Elapsed time. Global Reset If the RESET button and STEP button ar e pressed at the same t.
Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the four trip conditions. A verage Fuel Economy (A VG ECO) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. This display mode becomes less sensitive to instantaneous changes in fuel consumption as the number of total vehicle miles since the last reset incr eases.
is reserve fuel capacity , which corresponds to appr oxi- mately 8% of tank volume. This reserve capacity was put in place to prevent the likelihood of customers r unning out of fuel when operating at maximum load conditions in areas wher e there ar en’t many gas stations.
Compass/T emperature Display W ARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy , particularly in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such conditions to prevent an accident and possible per- sonal injury or property damage.
T o Put Into a Calibration Mode T urn on the ignition and set the display to “Compass/ T emperature.” Press and hold the RESET button to change the display between V AR (compass variance) and CAL (compass calibration) modes.
T o set the variance: T urn the ignition ON and set the display to “Compass/T emperature.” Press and hold the RESET button approximately five seconds. The last vari- ance zone number will be displayed. Press the STEP button to select the new variance zone and press the RESET button to resume normal operation.
W ARNING! Y our motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal T ransceiver . Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by federal safety standards.
T o do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds. Release the buttons when the indicators start to flash. It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink t for more ef ficient training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.
4. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink t button. If the indicator(s) blink rapidly for two seconds and then remains constant, continue with next section: Pr ogram- ming A Rolling Code System.
7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink t button twice (holding the button for 2 sec- onds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete. If the device does not activate, press the button a thir d time (for 2 seconds) to complete the training.
Then proceed with Step 4 under “Pr ogramming HomeLink.” earlier in this section. Using HomeLink T T o operate, simply press and release the pr ogrammed HomeLink t button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e. garage door opener , gate operator , security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.
• Press the Learn Button on the Garage Door Opener to complete the training for Rolling Code. • Did you unplug the device for training, and remember to plug it back in? If you are have any pr oblems, or requir e assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or , on the Internet at www .
pops out automatically when ready for use. T o preserve the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position. The instrument panel outlet can be r econfigured by the customer to operat.
FLOOR CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED Floor Console Features The Floor Console between the driver’s and front pas- senger’s seat has the following features: • Miscellaneous storage compartments • 3 cu.
until armrest lid is closed manually by pr essing the lid back into place. T wo pen holders are provided on the inside of the armrest lid. A tissue holder is also pr ovided on the inside of the armrest lid, which holds a pocket size soft pack of tissue.
REAR STORAGE – IF EQUIPPED Rear Convenience Storage Crates W ARNING! Do not sit or stand on this crate. It may collapse causing serious injury . The rear convenience storage crates ar e located under the rear seat lower cushion and consist of two r emovable, collapsible storage crates.
CAUTION! Do not lift up on the “End Flaps” to open the crate, damage to the “End Flaps” may occur . NOTE: The maximum loading capacity for the 40% crate is 30 lbs. and 50 lbs. for the 60% crate. T o open the storage crate, lift upwards on the crate handles, and engage the crate end flaps.
T o install the crate into the base, insert the crate into the inboard slot and push down on the outboar d side of the crate and snap into place. T o collapse the crate, push the crate end flaps inward to disengage. Push the sides inward and snap into the base.
REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Rear Window Defroster – If Equipped CAUTION! Use care when washing the inside of the rear window to prevent damage to heating elements. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Also, keep all objects a safe distance from the window to prevent damaging the heating elements.
Sliding Rear Window – If Equipped A locking device in the center of the window helps to prevent entry fr om the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the lock to release the window . T AILGA TE T ailgate Removal T o simplify mounting a camper unit with an overhang, the tailgate can be removed quickly .
3. Lift the tailgate off of the pivot on the passenger side by pulling upward and r earward at the same time. 4. Slide the tailgate to the passenger side while making sure clearance fr om the box and taillight is maintained. T o reinstall the tailgate, do the following: 1.
2. Secure the tailgate in the partially open position: • Open the tailgate slightly . • Snap the tailgate support cable between the cable guide and the tailgate bumper . Do this on both sides of the tailgate. T o return the tailgate to the full open position: • Lift up on the tailgate.
CAUTION! • Care should always be exercised when operating a vehicle with cargo. V ehicle speeds may need to be reduced. Severe turns or rough roads may cause shifting or bouncing of the cargo that may result in vehicle damage.
T o remove the cleats from the utility rail, r emove the end cap by pushing up on the locking tab, located on the bottom of the end cap. Slide the cleat off the end of the rail.
SLIDE-IN CAMPERS Camper Applications Certain truck models ar e not recommended for slide-in campers. T o determine if your vehicle is excluded, please refer to the Consumer Information T ruck-Camper Load- ing document located in your Owner’s Manual packet or available from your dealer .
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INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS CONTENTS m Instruments And Controls ................. 1 5 6 m Instrument Cluster ...................... 1 5 7 m Instrument Cluster Description ............. 1 5 8 m Electronic Digital Clock .................. 1 6 7 ▫ Clock Setting Procedur e.
m Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Jack) .................. 1 8 2 ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ....... 1 8 3 ▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD And MP3/WMA Audio Play , DVD-V ideo) .
▫ Operating Instructions - V ideo Entertainment System (VES™) (If Equipped) ............. 2 0 6 m Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 206 ▫ Radio Operation ...................... 2 0 7 ▫ CD Player .......................... 2 0 7 m Compact Disc Maintenance .
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 1 — Headlight Switch 6 — Glove Box 1 1 — T ransfer Case Switch* 2 — Air Outlets 7 — Radio 12 — Speed Control Switches 3 — Demister Outlets 8 — Climate Controls.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS 157 4.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. T emperature Gauge The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the cooling system is operat- ing satisfactorily .
left/right turn signal is left on with the engine RPM vehicle speed greater than 15 mph (24 km/h) for mor e than one mile. 4. Low Fuel W arning Light This indicator lights when the fuel gauge reads 1/8 of a tank or less. There is a pointer on the side of this symbol that indicates the side that your fuel filler door is located.
W ARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. Y ou or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. Y ou may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see Section 7 of this manual.
12. Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Light This light indicates that the engine oil pressur e has become too low . For a bulb check, this light will come on momentarily when the ignition is turned On. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible.
Also the cluster will display , replacing the odometer , vehicle warning messages such as: door ajar , low wash, No-fuse, Change Oil and the outside temperature on vehicles that are not equipped with the Over head Con- sole with Compass/T emperature Mini-T rip Computer .
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary r epeat this procedur e.
on for 15 seconds as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer . 20. BRAKE System W arning Light This light will light when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and will remain on for a few seconds.
CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and driveability . If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur . Immediate service is required.
operating properly . The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pr essure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then r emain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
first turned on, or the light stays on or comes on while driving, have the airbag system checked by an autho- rized dealer . 24. 4WD Indicator Indicates when transfer case is in 4WD position. 25. SVC (Service) 4WD Indicator The SVC 4WD lights will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and will stay on for 2 seconds.
When the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position, or when the radio frequency is being displayed, time keep- ing is accurately maintained. On the AM/FM/CD (6-disc) radio the time button alter- nates the location of the time and frequency on the display .
T wo T ypes of Signals There ar e two basic types of radio signals... AM or Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary ... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound.
SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLA YER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio.
to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it.
Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button, until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE control knob. 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink.
Setting the T one, Balance, and Fade Press the r otary TUNE control knob and BASS will display . T urn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decr ease the Bass tones. Press the r otary TUNE control knob a second time and MID will display .
Program T ype 16 Digit-Character Display No program type or un- defined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Foreign Language Language Info.
station with the same selected Music T ype name. The Music T ype function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the Music T ype (Program T ype) mode, the Music T ype mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.
Every time a preset button is used, a corr esponding button number will display . Button s1-6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to push-button memory {12 AM and 12 FM stations}. DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch fr om AM/FM modes to Disc modes.
CAUTION! • This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs only . The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism. • RES is a single CD player .
TIME Button Press this button to change the display fr om a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display . R W/FF Press the R W button to stop the CD at the beginning of the current CD track/title.
files properly and may be unable to play the file nor - mally . UDF and Apple HFS formats ar e not supported. The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders (The radio display of file names and folder names is limited.
rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates. MPEG Specification Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit Rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 1 12, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE control knob.
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day . The time of day will display for 5 seconds (when ignition is off). Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (UConnect™) (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 of this manual.
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Pr ess the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio.
Phone Button (UConnect™ Hands Free Phone) — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hand Fr ee Phone (UConnect™) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Hands-Fr ee Communication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 for more information.
R W/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the r ewind or fast forward button causes the tuner to search for the next fr equency in the direction of the arrows. This featur e operates in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies.
T oggle the Music T ype button to select the following format types: Program T ype 16 Digit-Character Display No program type or un- defined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cl.
station with the same selected Music T ype name. The Music T ype function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the Music T ype (Program T ype) mode, the Music T ype mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.
NOTE: These selections can only be made while playing a DVD. • VES Power - Allows you to turn VES ON and OFF (If Equipped). • VES Lock - Locks out rear VES r emote controls (If Equipped). • VES CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change mode of either the IR1 or IR2, wireless headphones, by pr essing the Audio/Select button (If Equipped).
Subtitle Language — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose a default subtitle language (effective only if language supported by disc).
SET Button (Radio Mode) — T o Set the Push-Button Memory When you are r eceiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory , press the SET button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window . Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and r elease that button.
CAUTION! The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate “Disc Hot” and shut off until a safe temperature is reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD player and other radio internal components.
Press and hold the eject button for 5 seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF . SEEK Button (CD MODE) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD.
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. When reading discs r ecorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor - mally .
frequencies in the following table ar e supported. In addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3/WMA files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates. MPEG Specification Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.
• Number of files and folders - Loading times will increase with mor e files and folders T o increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. T o create a single-session disc, enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc.
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3/WMA player , cassette player , or microphone and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to “Satellite Radio” in this section. Operating Instructions - V ideo Entertainment System (VES t ) (If Equipped) Refer to separate “V ideo Entertainment System (VES t ) Guide.” Dolby Manufactured under license fr om Dolby Laboratories.
NOTE: If your vehicle is not equipped with UConnect t , the unit will respond with a “Featur e Not A vailable” message when selecting controls r elated to this feature.
Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™) (If Equipped) Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions.
Changing Daylight Savings T ime When selected, this feature will display the time of day in daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 1. T urn on the system. 2. T ouch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
6. T o save the new time setting, touch the screen wher e the word “Save” is displayed. Show T ime if Radio is Off When selected, this feature will display the time of day on the touch screen when the system is turned of f. Proceed as follows to change the curr ent setting: 1.
further information, call the toll-free number 888-539- 7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www .sirius.com. Please have the following information available when calling: 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID). 2. Y our V ehicle Identification Number .
Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interr upted due to one of the following reasons: • The vehicle is parked in an undergr ound parking structur e or under a physical obstacle. • Dense tree coverage may interr upt reception in the form of short audio mutes.
3 seconds will make the radio display the Song T itle all of the time (press and hold again to r eturn to normal display). R W/FF Pressing the R W (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arr ows.
Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel and press and r elease that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the channel will continue to play but will not be stored into push-button memory .
The right hand control is a r ocker type switch with a push button in the center . Pressing the top of the switch will increase the volume and pr essing the bottom of the switch will decrease the volume. The button located in the center of the right hand control will switch modes to Radio or CD.
will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play . If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track, three times, it will play the thir d, etc.
SOUND BOX OPERA TION The Sound Box includes one subwoofer , two tweeters and lights that pulsate with the music. The lights can be either be turned off, on constantly or pulse with the beat of the music.
RADIO OPERA TION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being ON in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio.
at the top of the snowflake button shows that the air conditioning is on. Press the button a second time to turn the air conditioning off. Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the air conditioning compressor is on.
Mix Outside air flows in equal proportions thr ough the floor and defroster outlets. Defrost Outside air is primarily directed to the windshield through the defr oster outlets located at the base of the windshield, and the demister outlets located at the edge of each side of the instrument panel.
T emperature Control The rotary knob at the center of the control panel contr ols the temperature of the inte- rior air . Y ou can choose your degree of comfort by r otating the knob. The coldest tem- perature setting is to the ex- treme left (blue r egion) and the warmest setting is to the extreme right (r ed region) of the rotation.
Operating Tips Fast Cooldown For a fast cooldown, open the windows and turn the blower fan rotary knob to the extr eme right position, turn the mode control to the panel fr esh position, press the snowflake button to turn on the air conditioning, and drive with the windows open for the first few minutes.
Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant during summer to pr ovide proper corr osion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against over heating. A 50% concentration of engine coolant to distilled water is recommended.
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ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS m Starting Procedur es ..................... 2 2 1 ▫ Manual T ransmission .................. 2 2 1 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ................ 2 2 1 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... 2 2 2 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start .
▫ NV 244 Generation II T ransfer Case Operating Information / Precautions ............... 2 3 9 ▫ Shifting Procedur e - NV 244 Generation II T ransfer Case ........................ 2 4 3 m Limited-Slip Rear Axle Differ ential — If Equipped .....
▫ T read W ear Indicators .................. 2 6 7 ▫ Life Of T ire ......................... 2 6 7 ▫ Replacement T ires ..................... 2 6 8 ▫ Alignment And Balance ................. 2 6 9 m Supplemental T ire Pressur e Information — If Equipped .
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel V ehicles (E-85) And Gasoline V ehicles ....... 2 8 6 ▫ Starting ............................ 2 8 6 ▫ Cruising Range ....................... 2 8 7 ▫ Replacement Parts ..................... 2 8 7 ▫ Maintenance .
ST ARTING PROCEDURES The starter should not be operated for more than 15 second intervals. W aiting a few seconds between such intervals will protect the starter fr om overheating. W ARNING! Be sure to turn off the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch if you want to rest or sleep in your car .
Normal Starting Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. T urn the key to the ST ART position and r elease when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5 seconds, then repeat the starting pr ocedure.
W ARNING! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. V ehicles equipped with an automatic trans- mission cannot be started this way . Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.
Engine Block Heater — If Equipped The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather . Connect the cord to a standard 1 10-1 15 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, thr ee wire extension cor d.
W ARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or “N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something.
W ARNING! Y our vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in P (Park). Check by trying to move the gearshift lever back and forth without first pulling the lever toward you, after you have set it in P (Park). Make sure it is in Park before leaving the vehicle.
“R” Reverse Use this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. “N” Neutral Shift to Neutral when vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with engine running. Engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle.
Overdrive Operation The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- tronically contr olled fourth and fifth (if equipped) speed (Overdrive). The transmission will automatically shift from Drive.
When T o Use “TOW/HAUL” Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer , carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the “T OW/HAUL” button. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failur e due to excessive shifting.
or response during normal operation in high gear . When the vehicle speed drops below a calibrated speed, or during acceleration, the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages.
Fully depress the clutch pedal befor e shifting gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly depr ess the accelera- tor pedal. When launching a stationary vehicle, keep the engine speed low until the clutch is fully engaged. NOTE: Always launch in first gear .
6 Speed Manual T ransmission Shift Speed in mph (km/h) En- gine Model Axle Accel- eration Rate 1t o 2 2t o 3 3t o 4 4t o 5 5t o 6 3.7L ALL 3.21 & 3.55 ACCEL & CRUISE 15 (24) 10 (16) 24 (39) 19 (31) 34 (55) 27 (44) 47 (76) 37 (60) 56 (90) 41 (66) 4.
CAUTION! Failure to follow the recommended downshifting speeds may cause the engine to over speed and / or damage the clutch disc even if the clutch pedal is depressed.
NOTE: The transfer case Neutral (N) position is to be used for recr eational towing only . See Recreational T ow- ing section for specific procedur es on shifting into and out of Neutral (N). T ransfer Case Position Indicator Lights T ransfer case position indicator lights are located on the instrument cluster .
NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or r ear wheels are spinning. The NV233/243 trans- fer case is not equipped with a synchronizer and ther e- fore the fr ont and rear driveshaft speeds must be equal for the shift to take place.
For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position see the information below: 2WD Rear Wheel Drive High Range - Normal street and highway driving. Dry hard surfaced r oads. 4WD LOCK 4 Wheel Drive Lock (4WD LOCK) Range - Locks the front and rear driveshafts together .
Shifting Procedure - NV233/243 T ransfer Case NOTE: If any of the requir ements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case will not shift, the indicator light for the .
will remain ON. At this time, reduce speed and stop spinning the wheels to complete the shift. There may be a delay up to 10 seconds for the shift to complete after the wheels have stopped spinning. 4WD LOCK to 4WD LOW or 4WD LOW to 4WD LOCK NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW , some gear noise may be heard.
4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not flashing), shift transmission back into gear (release clutch on manual transmissions). NOTE: If steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferr ed or Altern.
roads. This featur e provides the safety , security , and convenience of operating in all-wheel drive at all times regar dless of road conditions. When additional traction is requir ed, the 4WD LOCK a.
W ARNING! Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the ( Service 4WD ( light is illu- minated. Not engaging the parking brake may allow the vehicle to roll which may cause personal injury . NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or r ear wheels are spinning.
W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake.
Shifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation II T ransfer Case NOTE: The 4x4 system will not allow shifts between 4WD/ 4WD LOCK if the rear wheels ar e spinning (no traction). In this situation a position indicator light will flash and the original position indicator light will remain ON.
3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case contr ol switch to the desired position. 4. After the position indicator light has stopped flashing, shift the transmission back into gear . Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. 2.
W ARNING! On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differen- tial, never run the engine with one rear wheel off the ground. The vehicle may drive through the rear wheel remaining on the ground and cause you to lose control of the vehicle. Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations when both rear wheels ar e on a slippery surface.
Flowing/Rising W ater W ARNING! Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow- ing water can wear away the road or path’s surface and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water . Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can carry your vehicle away swiftly .
W ARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’ s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through standing water . • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’ s braking capabilities, which increases stop- ping distances.
before placing the gear shift lever in P ARK; otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of P ARK. NOTE: The instrument cluster brake warning light indicates only that the parking brake is applied.
BRAKE SYSTEM In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for example, repeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function. The ef fort requir ed to brake the vehicle will be significantly more than that requir ed with the power system operating.
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System This Anti-Lock Brake System is designed to aid the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions. The system operates with a separate com- puter to modulate hydraulic pressur e to prevent wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces.
W ARNING! • Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
If for some reason, the power assist is interr upted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers.
TIRE SAFETY INFORMA TION Tire Markings NOTE: • P (Passenger)-Metric tir e sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tir es have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- ample: P215/65R15 95H. • European Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards.
T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standar ds 9 ....blank.... 9 = Passenger car tire based on Eur opean design standards LT = Light T ruck tire based on U.
EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry . H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions.
Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; however , the date code may only be on one side. T ires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire.
Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tir e inflation pressur e is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “B” pillar .
Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Y ou will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loadi.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity . For example, if “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
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W ARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
2. Economy— Improper inflation pr essures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tir e tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tr ead life resulting in a need for earlier tire r eplacement. Under inflation, also increases tire r olling resistance and r esults in higher fuel consump- tion.
check tire pr essure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Radial tir es may look properly inflated even when they ar e under inflated. CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap (if equipped).
T ire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintaining correct tir e inflation pressur e is very important.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emer gency use with radial tires. It is engineer ed to be used on your style vehicle only . Since this tire has limited tread life, the original tire should be r epaired (or r eplaced) and rein- stalled at the first opportunity .
original equipped tire on the fr ont or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited use spare tire af fects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire, replace (or r epair) the original tire and r einstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity .
T read Wear Indicators T read wear indicators are in the original equipment tir es to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced. These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tr ead grooves. They will appear as bands when the tr ead depth becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm).
W ARNING! T ires and spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. Y ou could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
W ARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- pension dimensions and performance characteris- tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle.
Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. V ibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will r educe vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear .
CAUTION! T o avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe the following precautions: • Because of limited chain clearance between tires and other suspension components, it is important that only chains in good condition are used. Broken chains can cause serious vehicle damage.
SNOW TIRES Snow tires should be of the same size and type constr uc- tion as the front tir es. Consult the manufacturer of the snow tire to determine any maximum vehicle speed requir ement associated with the tire. These tir es should always be operated at the vehicle maximum capacity inflation pressur es under any load condition.
Section of this manual. More fr equent rotation is permis- sible if desired. The r easons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to r otation being per- formed.
have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25 kph) to receive this information. For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold (parked for more than 3 hours) placar d of 35 (241 kPa).
CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent mois- ture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the T ire Pressure Monitoring Sensor .
NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to check the tire pr essure in all of your tir es regularly and to maintain the proper pr essure. The T ire Pressur e Monitoring System (TPMS) consists of t.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. NOTE: Y our vehicle is equipped with a non-matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly . 1. This spare tire does not have a tir e pressur e monitor- ing sensor .
General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesir ed op- eration.
Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine. However , continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is requir ed. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations.
NOTE: 4.7L Engine — If Equipped , is now rated for E85 Ethanol use. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. For more information, refer to “Flexible Fuel” in this section. Problems that r esult from using methanol/gasoline or E85 Ethanol blends are not the r esponsibility of the manufacturer .
Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law .
ADDING FUEL NOTE: If fuel is poured fr om a portable container , the container should have a flexible nozzle long enough to extend into the fuel filler tube. CAUTION! T o avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling.
W ARNING! A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle or on a truck bed. Y ou could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while filling. Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door .
FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED E-85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve- hicles only . These vehicles can be identified by the unique fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Un- leaded Gasoline Only .
CAUTION! Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler cap (gas cap) can operate on E-85. ETHANOL FUEL (E-85) E-85 is a mixture of appr oximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. W ARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury .
For best results, a r efueling pattern that alternates be- tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided. When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that • you do not switch when the fuel gaug.
increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations) until the engine is fully warmed up. Cruising Range Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel con- sumption.
VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As requir ed by National Highway T raffic Safety Admin- istration Regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door .
Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) The GA WR is the maximum permissible load on the front and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the car go area so that the GA WR of each axle is not exceeded. Each axle GA WR is determined by the component in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires, or wheels).
then be determined separately to be sure that the load is properly distributed over fr ont and rear axle. W eighing the vehicle may show that the GA WR of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR.
after the vehicle has been weighed both in its ( curb weight ( condition, and in its ( loaded and ready for operation ( condition. Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) 6500 LBS. TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
Gross T railer W eight (GTW) The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its 9 loaded and ready for operation 9 condition. The r ecom- mended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale.
TSC (T railer Sway Control) – If Equipped • T railer Sway Control – Electronic TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize a swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway . The system will reduce engine power and apply individual brakes that will counter act the sway of the trailer .
safety . The addition of a friction / hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and cr osswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability .
Fifth-Wheel Hitch A special high platform with a coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in the tr uck bed. Connects a vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling king pin. Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup truck.
W eight Ratings)” for the website address that contains the necessary information for your specific drivetrain. T railer Hitch Classification Class Max.
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer . • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle.
T owing Requirements T o promote proper br eak-in of your new vehicle driv- etrain components the following guidelines are r ecom- mended: CAUTION! • A void towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805 km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damage your vehicle.
• Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer . Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cr oss the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners. • V ehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
− Check for signs of tire wear or visible tir e damage before towing a trailer . Refer to the T ires–General Information section of this manual on T read W ear Indicators for the proper inspection pr ocedure.
W ARNING! Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys- tem and cause it to fail. Y ou might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident. T owing any trailer will increase your stopping dis- tance.
T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away fr om heavy traffic. If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage.
T owing T ips — T ow/Haul (If Equipped) T o reduce potential for automatic transmission overheat- ing, turn the “TOW HAUL” featur e ON when driving in hilly areas or shift the transmission to Drive position 2 on more sever e grades. T owing T ips — Electronic Speed Control (If Equipped) − Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
SNOWPLOW Snowplow Usage Do not use your vehicle for snowplow applications. W ARNING! Snowplows, winches, and other aftermarket equip- ment should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the front end structure.
RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Recreational T owing 2WD Models Recreational towing of 2WD models is not allowable. T owing the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral can cause severe transmission damage. Removal of the drive- shaft for towing is not recommended, since this would allow fluid to drain from the transmission.
CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in Neutral (N) before recre- ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Shut engine OFF . 3. T urn the ignition key to the ON position but do not start the engine.
1 1. Repeat steps 9 and 10 with the transmission in Drive (D). 12. Shut engine OFF and place ignition key to the unlocked OFF position. 13. Shift automatic transmission into Park (P). Shift Manual transmissions into 4th gear . 14. Attach vehicle to tow vehicle with tow bar .
Returning to Normal Operation Use the following procedur e to prepar e your vehicle for normal usage. 1. Reconnect the negative battery cable. 2. The vehicle must be at a complete stop. 3. Place the ignition if the Off position (if it has been moved or the engine has been started).
during the 1 second time, then all of the mode position indicator lights will flash continuously until all requir e- ments are met or until the Neutral (N) button is r eleased. NOTE: The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable.
CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer case and damage internal parts. EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICA TION PLA TE The equipment Identification Plate is located on the hood inner surface.
WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard W arning Flasher .................. 3 1 2 m Adding Fuel .......................... 3 1 2 m Changing A Flat T ire .................... 3 1 3 ▫ Jack Location ........................ 3 1 3 ▫ Removing The Spare T ire .
HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The flasher switch is on the top of the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. Press the flasher switch and all front and r ear directional signals will flash intermittently . Press the switch a second time to turn of f the emergency flashers.
W ARNING! • Never allow any lit smoking materials near the vehicles while removing the cap or filling the tank. • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is in a vehicle or on a truck bed.
Jack Stowage Location Extended Cab Jack Screw 314 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES.
W ARNING! The jack is designed as a tool for changing tires only . The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes, unless suitable supports are placed under the vehicle as a safety measure. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only .
out from under the vehicle. When the spar e is clear , tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it thr ough the center of the wheel. Steps for Removing the Spare T ire • Remove the jack from the stowage compartment using the supplied finger assist tool.
It is recommended that you stow the flat or spar e to avoid tangling the loose cable. NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only . Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch.
Tire Changing Procedure W ARNING! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Y ou could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
• Block both the front and r ear of the wheel diagonally oppo- site the jacking position. For example, if the right front wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel. • Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
positions shown with the drive tubes extending to the rear . Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. NOTE: Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required.
W ARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle unstable and cause an accident. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off.
W ARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings 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. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
JUMP ST ARTING W ARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or cloth- ing. Don’t lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other . If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the contami- nated area immediately with large quantities of water .
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery . Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery . W ARNING! Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster battery , let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery . 7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above sequence exactly . Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
EMERGENCY T OW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED Y our vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow hooks. W ARNING! Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or death. W ARNING! Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks.
CAUTION! T ow hooks are for emergency use only , to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. Y ou could damage your vehicle. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lifting equipment is r equired to pr event damage to your vehicle.
If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km ) or faster than 30 mph, it must be towed on a flatbed, or with the rear wheels raised and the fr ont wheels on the ground, or with the fr ont end raised and the rear wheels on a towing dolly .
MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m 3.7L Engine Compartment ................ 3 3 2 m 4.7L Engine Compartment ................ 3 3 3 m Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........ 3 3 4 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............ 3 3 5 m Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs .
▫ Power Steering — Fluid Check ............ 3 4 7 ▫ Front Suspension Ball Joints .............. 3 4 8 ▫ Drive Shaft Constant V elocity Joints ........ 3 4 8 ▫ Body Lubrication ..................... 3 4 8 ▫ W indshield W iper Blades .......
▫ License Lamps ....................... 3 8 2 ▫ Fog Lamps .......................... 3 8 3 m Fluids And Capacities ................... 3 8 4 m Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ........ 3 8 5 ▫ Engine ............................. 3 8 5 ▫ Chassis .
3.7L ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 332 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE.
4.7L ENGINE COMP ARTMENT MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 7.
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Y our vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, improp- erly installed, or damaged. A loose fuel filler cap message will be displayed in the instrument cluster . T ighten the gas cap until a 9 clicking 9 sound is heard.
Y our vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the test station. T o check if your vehicle’s OBD system is ready , you must do the following: 1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch. 2. T urn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
REPLACEMENT P ARTS Use of genuine Mopar t parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly r ecommended to in- sure the designed performance. Damage or failur es caused by the use of non-Mopar t parts for maintenance and repairs will not be cover ed by the manufacturer’s warranty .
These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected. Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Level T o assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level.
Change Engine Oil Road conditions and your style of driving affect the interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the following to determine if ANY apply to you: • Day or night temperatures ar e below 32°F (0°C). • Stop and Go driving. • Extensive engine idling.
Dusty Conditions Driving through dust-laden air incr eases the problems of keeping abrasive materials out of the engine. Under these conditions, special attention should be given to the engine air cleaner . The crankcase ventilation system should also be checked periodically .
For information on engine oil filler cap location, see the Engine Compartment illustration in this section. Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi- fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- ber should not be used.
Drive Belts — Check Condition and T ension Belt tension is controlled by means of an automatic tensioner . No belt tension adjustments are r equired. However , belt and belt tensioner condition should be inspected at the specified intervals, and replaced if r e- quired.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at the intervals shown on Schedule “A”. If, however , you drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or sever e con- ditions, the filter element should be inspected periodi- cally and replaced if necessary at the intervals shown on Schedule “B”.
CAUTION! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor- mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly .
T o minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interr upt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
CAUTION! • It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked (+) positive and negative (-) and identified on the battery case.
Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar - bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pr o- tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.
Front Suspension Ball Joints The ball joints and seals should be inspected whenever the vehicle is serviced for other reasons. Damaged seals should be replaced to pr event leakage or contamination of the grease. Drive Shaft Constant V elocity Joints All four wheel drive models are equipped with four constant velocity joints.
Windshield Wiper Blades The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner . This will remove accu- mulations of salt or road film. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades.
After the engine has warmed, operate the defroster for a few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or freezing the fluid on the cold windshield.
Cooling System W ARNING! Y ou or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator . If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, don’t open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled. If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner .
Adding Coolant Y our vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This coolant can be used up to 5 Y ears or 100,000 miles (160 000 km) before r eplacement. T o prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it is important that you use the same coolant throughout the life of your vehicle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. W ARNING! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- caution. Never add coolant when the engine is overheated.
service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory , the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean, also. • Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary , install ONL Y the correct type thermostat.
attempt to clean the oil PCV valve! Check ventilating hose for indication of damage or plugging with deposits. Replace if necessary . Brake System Power Disc Brakes (Front) Disc brakes do not requir e adjustment; however , several hard stops during the br eak-in period are r ecommended to seat the linings and wear off any for eign material.
W ARNING! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from for eign matter or moisture.
W ARNING! W orn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure. Y ou could have an accident. If you see any sign of cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake hoses replaced immediately . Clutch Hydraulic System The clutch hydraulic system is a sealed maintenance free system.
2. The vehicle must be on level ground. 3. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake pedal. 4. Place the gear selector momentarily in each gear position ending with the lever in P (Park). 5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until seated.
T o prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make certain that the dipstick cap is properly r eseated. It is normal for the dipstick cap to spring back slightly from its fully seated position, as long as its seal remains engaged in the dipstick tube.
T ransfer Case Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks. If a fluid leak is evident the transfer case fluid level may be low . Have the transfer case serviced immediately . CAUTION! Damage may result from operation of the vehicle with low transfer case fluid.
differ ential. Rear axle fluid level should be 1/4 9 (6.4mm) below filler plug for 8 1/4”, and 9 1/4 9 axles. Front Axle Front Axle fluid level should be at the bottom of the fill plug.
W ashing • W ash your vehicle regularly . Always wash your ve- hicle in the shade using a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear water . • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu- lated on your vehicle, wash it as soon as possible.
• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel. • Use Mopar t touch up paint on scratches as soon as possible.
Interior Care Use Mopar t Fabric Cleaner to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Use Mopar t V inyl Cleaner to clean vinyl upholstery and trim. Mopar t T otal Clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery . Y our leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth.
Instrument Panel Bezels CAUTION! When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- hicle, read the installation instructions carefully . Some air fresheners will damage the finish of painted or decorated parts if allowed to directly contact any surface.
These power distribution centers house new plug-in “Cartridge” fuses which replace all the in-line fusible links previously used. The power distribution centers also contain “Mini”fuses and plug-in “ISO” relays. These fuses and relays can be obtained fr om your dealer .
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 8 10 Amp Red Cabin Compartment Node (CCN)/Mirror/ 4x4 9 10 Amp Red Airbag System #3 10 Spare 1 1 10 Amp Red AC Clutch 12 15 Amp Blue T T ow Lt Stop/T urn 13.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 23 20 Amp Y ellow Fog Lamps 24 20 Amp Y ellow Powertrain Control Module (PCM) B+ 25 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment Node (CCN) Illumi- nation 26 Spare 27 10 A.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 39 30 Amp Pink Starter Solenoid 40 Spare 41 30 Amp Pink W iper Motor 42 25 Amp Natural Front Contr ol Module (FCM) 5 (T -Case) 43 10 Amp Red Lt Park Lamps 4.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 55 10 Amp Red Cabin Compartment Node (CCN) Acces- sory (ACC) Feed 56 10 Amp Red Heated Seats 57 20 Amp Y ellow Airbag System # 2 58 20 Amp Y ellow Heated Se.
fuse to be disconnected, without removing it fr om the fuse block. Pressing the I.O.D. fuse back into the cavity reconnects it. VEHICLE STORAGE If you are storing your vehicle for mor e than 21 days, we recommend that you take the following steps to mini- mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: • Disconnect the Ignition-Off Draw fuse (I.
BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and T urn Lights CAUTION! This is a halogen bulb. A void touching the glass with your fingers. Reduced bulb life will result. 1. Open the hood 2. Remove the three (3) bolts from the fr ont of the headlight housing.
4. While firmly holding the headlight housing in your hands unlock and disconnect headlight bulb connector . 5. T wist 1/4 turn and remove headlight bulb fr om hous- ing and replace. NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the connector to replace the park/turn signal bulb.
Removing Park/T urn Signal Bulb Disconnecting Park/T urn Signal Connector 376 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE.
Rear Side Marker , T aillamps/Stoplamp, and T urn Signal Bulbs — Replacement 1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bed sheetmetal. 2. Pull the taillamp housing straight out from the body .
3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to from the housing. 4. Pull bulb straight out of socket. Rotating Bulb Socket From Housing Pulling Bulb From Socket 378 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE.
5. Reverse Procedure to install bulb and housing. Place the two raised blocks passed the body . Center High-Mounted Stoplamp And Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown.
2. Remove housing from Cab 3. Remove connector from housing tab for more clear - ance. Removing Housing from Cab Removing Connector from T ab 380 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE.
4. T urn desired bulb socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove socket and bulb from housing. 5. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket. • Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps • Inside Bulb: Center High Mount Stop Lamp 6. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing.
License Lamps 1. Using a screw driver pry black rubber housing fr om the bumper . 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Removing Housing From Bumper Rotating Socket 382 MAINT AINING YOUR VEH.
3. Pull bulb from socket. 4. Reverse procedure for installation. Fog Lamps 1. Disconnect connector from fog lamp by raising wire harness lock tab and pulling on wire harness connector . 2. Rotate fog lamp bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull to remove fr om fog lamp housing.
FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel 3.7L/4.7L, 87 Octane 22 Gal. 83L 4.7L HO, 91 Octane, Recommended Not Required 22 Gal. 83L Engine Oil (with filter) 3.7L, SAE 5W -20, API Certified 5 Qt. 4.7L 4.7L, SAE 5W -20, API Certified 6 Qt. 5.7L 4.7L HO, SAE 5W -20, API Certified 6 Qt.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive T echnology) Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W -20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic T ransmission Mopar t A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid. T ransfer Case Mopar t A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Manual T ransmission (Getrag 238) Mopar t A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance ........ 3 8 8 m Maintenance Schedule ................... 3 8 8 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals .
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type on the following pages must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued pr oper func- tioning of the emission control system.
• Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-r oad for an extended period of time. • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first. Y our dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change.
At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter . • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Check the Manual T ransmission fluid level. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. Required Maintenance Intervals NOTE: ** V ehicles built with the 4.
Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . 6,000 10 000 6 Rotate T ires. 6,000 10 000 6 If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-r oad conditions.
Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Replace the engine air cleaner filter . 30,000 50 000 30 Inspect the transfer case fluid. 30,000 50 000 30 Replace the top row of spark plugs on 4.
Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-r oad or fre- quent trailer towing.
Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the automatic transmission fluid, main sump filter and spin-on cooler return filter (if equipped) if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing (4.
W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .......................... 3 9 8 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 3 9 8 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 3 9 8 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests .
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sur e to have the right papers with you. T ake your warranty folder . All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty , discuss additional charges with the service manager .
technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed corr ectly and in a timely manner . This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first.
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) T o assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (T elecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Center .
W ARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and W ashington D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect, which could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administra- tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer .
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on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor - mance. W ARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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Adding Fuel ........................ 282,312 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 343 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 3 4 6 Air Conditioning ........................ 2 0 9 Air Conditioning, Operating T ips .......... 209,213 Air Conditioning Refrigerant .
Ball Joints ............................. 3 4 8 Battery ............................... 3 4 5 Charging ............................ 3 2 3 Emergency Starting ..................... 3 2 3 Gas Caution .......................... 3 2 3 Keyless T ransmitter Replacement (RKE) .
CD (Compact Disc) Player ................. 1 9 7 Cellular Phone .................. 79,197,199,209 Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 3 7 9 Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ 1 4 1 Certification Label ....................... 2 8 8 Changing A Flat T ire .
Crates Rear Convenience Storage ................ 1 4 2 Cruise Contr ol (Speed Control) .............. 1 2 1 Cup Holder ............................ 1 4 1 Customer Assistance ..................... 3 9 8 Data Recorder , Event ...................... 5 3 Daytime Running Lights .
Jacking ............................. 3 1 8 T ow Hooks .......................... 3 2 6 T owing ............................. 3 2 7 Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 3 8 8 Emission Related Components .............. 3 5 6 Engine Air Cleaner .
Flexible Fuel V ehicles Cruising Range ........................ 2 8 7 Engine Oil ........................... 2 8 6 Fuel Requirements .................. 284,285 Maintenance .......................... 2 8 7 Replacement Parts ..................... 2 8 7 Starting .
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 2 7 8 Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 2 7 9 Gauges Coolant T emperature .................... 1 5 8 Fuel ................................ 1 5 8 Odometer ......................... 161,163 Speedometer .
Hoses ................................ 3 5 6 Ignition ............................... 1 2 K e y ................................. 1 2 Ignition Key Removal ..................... 1 2 Illuminated Entry ........................ 2 0 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) .
Bulb Replacement ................... 373,374 C a r g o .............................. 1 1 6 Center Mounted Stop ................... 3 7 9 Courtesy/Reading ..................... 1 2 6 Cruise .............................. 1 6 7 Daytime Running ........
Lug Nuts ............................. 3 2 1 Lumbar Support ........................ 1 0 7 Maintenance Free Battery .................. 3 4 5 Maintenance Procedur es ................... 3 3 7 Maintenance Schedule .................... 3 8 8 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .
Materials Added to ..................... 3 4 1 Recommendation ................... 340,384 Synthetic ............................ 3 4 1 V iscosity .......................... 340,384 Onboard Diagnostic System .............. 334,335 Opener , Garage Door (HomeLink t ) .
Preparation for Jacking .................... 3 1 8 Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 4 2 Programming T ransmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 2 5 Quad Cab ............................. 1 1 0 Radial Ply T ires ....
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 1 6 2 Restraints, Child ....................... 55,61 Restraints, Occupant ...................... 3 5 Rocking V ehicle When Stuck ................ 3 2 5 Rotation, T ires .......................... 2 7 2 Safety Checks Inside V ehicle .
Service Manuals ........................ 4 0 3 Setting the Clock ................ 168,172,184,199 Shift Speeds ........................... 2 3 1 Shifting Automatic T ransmission ................. 2 2 5 Manual T ransmission ................... 2 3 0 T ransfer Case .
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ........... 1 4 1 Storage, V ehicle ......................... 3 7 3 Stuck, Freeing .......................... 3 2 5 Supplemental T ire Pressur e Information ........ 2 7 0 Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 3 4 1 System, Navigation .
Rotation ............................. 2 7 2 Safety ........................... 253,261 Sizes ............................... 2 5 4 Snow T ires ........................... 2 7 2 Spare T ire ........................... 3 1 5 Spinning ..................
Shifting ............................. 2 3 1 T ransmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 2 6 T ransmitter , Garage Door Opener (HomeLink t ) ........................... 1 3 2 T ransmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) .
Wheel and Wheel T rim .................... 3 6 5 Wheel and Wheel T rim Care ................ 3 6 5 Wheel Changing ........................ 3 1 3 Wheel Mounting ........................ 3 1 8 Wheel Nut T orque ....................... 3 2 1 W ind Buffeting .
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGSAND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/AL TERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STAR TING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KE.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
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Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Dodge 2008 Dakota, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Dodge 2008 Dakota.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Dodge 2008 Dakota. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Dodge 2008 Dakota ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
