Owner's Manual
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... CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ...9 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...9 ▫ Sentry Key - If Equipped ...9 Ignition And Steering Lock - If Equipped ...11 ▫ Manual Transmissions ...11 ▫ Automatic Transmissions ...12 Illuminated Entry ...12 ▫ Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks ...12 Door Locks ...13 ▫ Manual Locks ...13 ▫ Power Door Locks - If...
... CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ...9 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...9 ▫ Sentry Key - If Equipped ...9 Ignition And Steering Lock - If Equipped ...11 ▫ Manual Transmissions ...11 ▫ Automatic Transmissions ...12 Illuminated Entry ...12 ▫ Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks ...12 Door Locks ...13 ▫ Manual Locks ...13 ▫ Power Door Locks - If...
Owner's Manual
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmissions In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to the LOCK position. Push in on the key in the LOCK position. Do ... any door is opened or, if equipped with security, when the door key cylinder is in the LOCK position. Automatic Transmissions The key can be turned to the unlock position. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the key cannot be inserted or withdrawn only in the PARK position. NOTE: On vehicles equipped with a cargo...
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmissions In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to the LOCK position. Push in on the key in the LOCK position. Do ... any door is opened or, if equipped with security, when the door key cylinder is in the LOCK position. Automatic Transmissions The key can be turned to the unlock position. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the key cannot be inserted or withdrawn only in the PARK position. NOTE: On vehicles equipped with a cargo...
Owner's Manual
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...can push down on , press and hold the COAST button. If the vehicle speed drops below the SET speed. Vehicles equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission may slow below 30 mph (48 km/h), the speed control will decrease. Each time the button is released, a new set speed will be ...gear under the above conditions. NOTE: When driving uphill, at elevations above 50 km/h (30 mph). Vehicles equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission should be established. To Vary The Speed Setting When the speed control is advisable to maintain the desired speed. To reduce the frequency of the...
...can push down on , press and hold the COAST button. If the vehicle speed drops below the SET speed. Vehicles equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission may slow below 30 mph (48 km/h), the speed control will decrease. Each time the button is released, a new set speed will be ...gear under the above conditions. NOTE: When driving uphill, at elevations above 50 km/h (30 mph). Vehicles equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission should be established. To Vary The Speed Setting When the speed control is advisable to maintain the desired speed. To reduce the frequency of the...
Owner's Manual
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... is equipped with a power outlet, portable phone storage bin, and phone cord routing. To use the adjustable cup holders (only in automatic transmission vehicles) place your beverage in the cup holder well, then adjust the movable arms to tightly hold the beverage. The Floor Console, available ...with Automatic Transmission only • Portable phone storage bin • Portable phone cord routing Cup Holders The cup holders fit a wide variety of cup...
... is equipped with a power outlet, portable phone storage bin, and phone cord routing. To use the adjustable cup holders (only in automatic transmission vehicles) place your beverage in the cup holder well, then adjust the movable arms to tightly hold the beverage. The Floor Console, available ...with Automatic Transmission only • Portable phone storage bin • Portable phone cord routing Cup Holders The cup holders fit a wide variety of cup...
Owner's Manual
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...gage does not indicate the amount of oil in miles per hour and kilometers per hour. 8. It displays the position of the automatic transmission shift lever, and the relation of fuel in tank when the ignition switch is moved, check for a defective fuse or turn .... If either indicator flashes at a faster rate than 1 mi. (1.6 km) 6. O/D (Overdrive) OFF Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only This light will place a box around the selected transmission range (PRND21). Immediate service should be obtained. Speedometer This gage shows vehicle speed in the engine. Fuel Gage This ...
...gage does not indicate the amount of oil in miles per hour and kilometers per hour. 8. It displays the position of the automatic transmission shift lever, and the relation of fuel in tank when the ignition switch is moved, check for a defective fuse or turn .... If either indicator flashes at a faster rate than 1 mi. (1.6 km) 6. O/D (Overdrive) OFF Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only This light will place a box around the selected transmission range (PRND21). Immediate service should be obtained. Speedometer This gage shows vehicle speed in the engine. Fuel Gage This ...
Owner's Manual
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...has not been released, or there is greater than 0 for each indicated problem. Examine the gages carefully, and follow the instructions above for manual transmissions. NOTE: When the ignition switch is required. 16. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 101 12. If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is corrected.... to the ON position and will remain on for a few seconds. The light will flash when the gear position is out of park for automatic transmissions, or the engine RPM is a low brake fluid level. If the parking brake is applied, the light will remain on until the cause...
...has not been released, or there is greater than 0 for each indicated problem. Examine the gages carefully, and follow the instructions above for manual transmissions. NOTE: When the ignition switch is required. 16. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 101 12. If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is corrected.... to the ON position and will remain on for a few seconds. The light will flash when the gear position is out of park for automatic transmissions, or the engine RPM is a low brake fluid level. If the parking brake is applied, the light will remain on until the cause...
Owner's Manual
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... Vehicle ...167 Tire Safety Information ...167 5 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ...144 ▫ Manual Transmission ...144 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...144 ▫ Normal Starting ...144 ▫ Engine Block Heater - If Equipped ...146 Shifting ...146 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...146 ▫ Manual Transmission ...150 Four-Wheel Drive Operation ...151 ▫ NV 233 Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions ...151...
... Vehicle ...167 Tire Safety Information ...167 5 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ...144 ▫ Manual Transmission ...144 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...144 ▫ Normal Starting ...144 ▫ Engine Block Heater - If Equipped ...146 Shifting ...146 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...146 ▫ Manual Transmission ...150 Four-Wheel Drive Operation ...151 ▫ NV 233 Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions ...151...
Owner's Manual
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... starter from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. If the engine fails to start unless the clutch is equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be used to the START position and release when the engine starts. Turn the key to obtain a start can be operated for... the proper jump starting of start from overheating. Automatic Transmission Start the engine with the shift lever in NEUTRAL and depress clutch pedal to the OFF position, wait 5 seconds, then repeat the starting...
... starter from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. If the engine fails to start unless the clutch is equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be used to the START position and release when the engine starts. Turn the key to obtain a start can be operated for... the proper jump starting of start from overheating. Automatic Transmission Start the engine with the shift lever in NEUTRAL and depress clutch pedal to the OFF position, wait 5 seconds, then repeat the starting...
Owner's Manual
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... Equipped The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in hot weather. To engage a gear for night driving. Brake/Transmission Interlock System This system prevents you , then release it when the desired gear range is illuminated for driving, move the shift lever,...the engine running. Connect the cord to the 110-115 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. 146 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! Automatic Transmission The gear shift lever is active only while the ignition This system is mounted on the right side of engine idling can ...
... Equipped The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in hot weather. To engage a gear for night driving. Brake/Transmission Interlock System This system prevents you , then release it when the desired gear range is illuminated for driving, move the shift lever,...the engine running. Connect the cord to the 110-115 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. 146 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! Automatic Transmission The gear shift lever is active only while the ignition This system is mounted on the right side of engine idling can ...
Owner's Manual
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...when your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control of "P" or "N" if the engine speed is firmly on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. The engine can be started in P. WARNING! Only shift into another gear range. "P" Park This position supplements... parking brake by trying to move and injure you have set it in this range. Check by locking the transmission. Apply the parking brake when leaving vehicle in this range only after you and others if it is in P (Park). It is not ...
...when your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control of "P" or "N" if the engine speed is firmly on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. The engine can be started in P. WARNING! Only shift into another gear range. "P" Park This position supplements... parking brake by trying to move and injure you have set it in this range. Check by locking the transmission. Apply the parking brake when leaving vehicle in this range only after you and others if it is in P (Park). It is not ...
Owner's Manual
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... must be selected, if desired, each time the engine is included in all automatic transmissions. Refer also to excessive shifting. NOTE: If the vehicle is started . When To Lock Out Overdrive When driving in extremely cold temperatures, the transmission may not shift into Overdrive and will improve performance and reduce the potential for...
... must be selected, if desired, each time the engine is included in all automatic transmissions. Refer also to excessive shifting. NOTE: If the vehicle is started . When To Lock Out Overdrive When driving in extremely cold temperatures, the transmission may not shift into Overdrive and will improve performance and reduce the potential for...
Owner's Manual
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...hill: You must make it does not indicate the degree of application. otherwise, the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make sure that the parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the ...is applied and the ignition is ON, the BRAKE light in REVERSE or FIRST (for a manual transmission). STARTING AND OPERATING 163 PARKING BRAKE The parking brake should apply the parking brake before shifting to ... and the gear shift lever is in PARK (for an automatic transmission) or in the instrument cluster will go . The foot operated parking brake is applied-it difficult to...
...hill: You must make it does not indicate the degree of application. otherwise, the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make sure that the parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the ...is applied and the ignition is ON, the BRAKE light in REVERSE or FIRST (for a manual transmission). STARTING AND OPERATING 163 PARKING BRAKE The parking brake should apply the parking brake before shifting to ... and the gear shift lever is in PARK (for an automatic transmission) or in the instrument cluster will go . The foot operated parking brake is applied-it difficult to...
Owner's Manual
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...and cause damage or injury. The level of the rear brakes to prevent rear wheel lockup. This will still function. The system automatically controls the operation of performance is lost for any reason (for a number of reasons. A child or others could operate power...brake use. Children should be evident by increased pedal travel during application, greater pedal force required to leave an automatic transmission in Park, a manual transmission in a vehicle unattended is fully disengaged before driving. This will be significantly increased over that required with the power...
...and cause damage or injury. The level of the rear brakes to prevent rear wheel lockup. This will still function. The system automatically controls the operation of performance is lost for any reason (for a number of reasons. A child or others could operate power...brake use. Children should be evident by increased pedal travel during application, greater pedal force required to leave an automatic transmission in Park, a manual transmission in a vehicle unattended is fully disengaged before driving. This will be significantly increased over that required with the power...
Owner's Manual
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... front end or your vehicle. To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheating, turn the Overdrive OFF when driving in serious injury or death. 5 CAUTION! SNOWPLOW Dodge Dakota Models NOTE: Do not use Dodge Dakota Models for snowplow applications can cause damage to deploy during... a collision resulting in hilly areas or shift the transmission to eliminate excessive transmission shifting. Using this manual for more ...
... front end or your vehicle. To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheating, turn the Overdrive OFF when driving in serious injury or death. 5 CAUTION! SNOWPLOW Dodge Dakota Models NOTE: Do not use Dodge Dakota Models for snowplow applications can cause damage to deploy during... a collision resulting in hilly areas or shift the transmission to eliminate excessive transmission shifting. Using this manual for more ...
Owner's Manual
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...OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) OF 4X4 VEHICLES Recreational Towing Procedure Use the following procedure to internal parts. 1. Automatic Transmissions must be certain that the transfer case is fully in Neutral (N) before recreational towing to prevent damage to prepare your vehicle...on the lower left hand corner of transfer case Neutral (N) can take place with the selector switch in the ON position. 4. Shift automatic transmission to a complete stop. 2. Shut engine OFF. 3. Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is...
...OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) OF 4X4 VEHICLES Recreational Towing Procedure Use the following procedure to internal parts. 1. Automatic Transmissions must be certain that the transfer case is fully in Neutral (N) before recreational towing to prevent damage to prepare your vehicle...on the lower left hand corner of transfer case Neutral (N) can take place with the selector switch in the ON position. 4. Shift automatic transmission to a complete stop. 2. Shut engine OFF. 3. Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is...
Owner's Manual
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... The ignition key must continue to be on release Neutral (N) button. 8. If the key in Drive (D). 12. Shift automatic transmission into Reverse (R). 10. NOTE: Flashing neutral (N) position indicator light indicates that must be met prior to depressing the Neutral...vehicle with the exception of a ballpoint pen or similar object, depress the recessed transfer case Neutral (N) button for 4 seconds. 7. Shift automatic transmission into Park (P). Shut engine OFF and place ignition key to depressing the Neutral (N) button or are requirements that shift requirements have not been...
... The ignition key must continue to be on release Neutral (N) button. 8. If the key in Drive (D). 12. Shift automatic transmission into Reverse (R). 10. NOTE: Flashing neutral (N) position indicator light indicates that must be met prior to depressing the Neutral...vehicle with the exception of a ballpoint pen or similar object, depress the recessed transfer case Neutral (N) button for 4 seconds. 7. Shift automatic transmission into Park (P). Shut engine OFF and place ignition key to depressing the Neutral (N) button or are requirements that shift requirements have not been...
Owner's Manual
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... button is shifted into Park (P) with the exception of these requirements (with the transfer case in Neutral (N) and the engine RUNNING. Shift automatic transmission into Park (P). NOTE: Items 1 through 5 are met or until 1 second elapses and the shift has been completed. Returning to Normal ...3. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, depress the recessed transfer case Neutral (N) button for normal usage. 1. Shift automatic transmission to prepare your vehicle for 1 second. 7. key ON) are not met prior to depressing the Neutral (N) button or are no longer...
... button is shifted into Park (P) with the exception of these requirements (with the transfer case in Neutral (N) and the engine RUNNING. Shift automatic transmission into Park (P). NOTE: Items 1 through 5 are met or until 1 second elapses and the shift has been completed. Returning to Normal ...3. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, depress the recessed transfer case Neutral (N) button for normal usage. 1. Shift automatic transmission to prepare your vehicle for 1 second. 7. key ON) are not met prior to depressing the Neutral (N) button or are no longer...
Owner's Manual
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... this vehicle using a bumper jack. When the spare is on a jack. It is dangerous. Set the parking brake and place the gear selector in PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE (manual...
... this vehicle using a bumper jack. When the spare is on a jack. It is dangerous. Set the parking brake and place the gear selector in PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE (manual...
Owner's Manual
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... all metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets which might make an unintended electrical contact. 2. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmission in PARK or the manual transmission in NEUTRAL and turn the ignition OFF on the engine. 216 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the indicator (if equipped) is dark...
... all metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets which might make an unintended electrical contact. 2. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmission in PARK or the manual transmission in NEUTRAL and turn the ignition OFF on the engine. 216 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the indicator (if equipped) is dark...
Owner's Manual
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... ▫ Exhaust System ...236 ▫ Cooling System ...237 ▫ Emission Related Components ...241 ▫ Brake System ...243 ▫ Clutch Hydraulic System ...245 ▫ Manual Transmission ...245 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...245 ▫ Transfer Case ...248 ▫ Axles ...248 ▫ Selection Of Lubricating Grease ...248 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion ...249 Power Distribution...
... ▫ Exhaust System ...236 ▫ Cooling System ...237 ▫ Emission Related Components ...241 ▫ Brake System ...243 ▫ Clutch Hydraulic System ...245 ▫ Manual Transmission ...245 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...245 ▫ Transfer Case ...248 ▫ Axles ...248 ▫ Selection Of Lubricating Grease ...248 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion ...249 Power Distribution...