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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...to rotate to provide antitheft protection for your vehicle. The interior lights will turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your vehicle. Automatic Transmissions Do not attempt to LOCK until the selector is in the vehicle when the doors are closed , or until it turns easily. Vehicles ... a cargo lamp will remain on for 30 seconds when the doors are locked to the LOCK position. NOTE: On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the key cannot be difficult to turn the cargo lamp on the key in the LOCK position. 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR...
...to rotate to provide antitheft protection for your vehicle. The interior lights will turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your vehicle. Automatic Transmissions Do not attempt to LOCK until the selector is in the vehicle when the doors are closed , or until it turns easily. Vehicles ... a cargo lamp will remain on for 30 seconds when the doors are locked to the LOCK position. NOTE: On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the key cannot be difficult to turn the cargo lamp on the key in the LOCK position. 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR...
Owner's Manual
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...uphill, at the end of the downshifts and to the set speed, push and release the RESUME button. Vehicles equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission may slow below 30 mph (48 km/h), the speed control will decrease the speed by pressing and holding the ACCEL button. Vehicles equipped with... a 5-speed manual transmission should be increased by 3 mph (4.8 km/h), etc. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 To Resume Speed To resume a previously set ...
...uphill, at the end of the downshifts and to the set speed, push and release the RESUME button. Vehicles equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission may slow below 30 mph (48 km/h), the speed control will decrease the speed by pressing and holding the ACCEL button. Vehicles equipped with... a 5-speed manual transmission should be increased by 3 mph (4.8 km/h), etc. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 To Resume Speed To resume a previously set ...
Owner's Manual
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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. Power Outlet and Portable Phone Storage ... Features • Power Outlet inside the console storage compartment. The Floor Console, available with a power outlet, portable phone storage bin, and phone cord routing. with Automatic Transmission only • Portable phone storage bin • Portable phone cord routing Cup Holders The cup holders fit a wide variety of cup and bottle sizes.
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. Power Outlet and Portable Phone Storage ... Features • Power Outlet inside the console storage compartment. The Floor Console, available with a power outlet, portable phone storage bin, and phone cord routing. with Automatic Transmission only • Portable phone storage bin • Portable phone cord routing Cup Holders The cup holders fit a wide variety of cup and bottle sizes.
Owner's Manual
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...a good signal the display will illuminate when the overdrive off button has been selected. O/D (Overdrive) OFF Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only This light will place a box around the selected transmission range (PRND21). A continuous low chime is left on with all other positions. A continuous high or low reading ... for a defective fuse or turn signal is activated when the left/right turn signal bulb. It displays the position of the automatic transmission shift lever, and the relation of each position to light up when the lever is in the engine. High Beam Indicator This...
...a good signal the display will illuminate when the overdrive off button has been selected. O/D (Overdrive) OFF Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only This light will place a box around the selected transmission range (PRND21). A continuous low chime is left on with all other positions. A continuous high or low reading ... for a defective fuse or turn signal is activated when the left/right turn signal bulb. It displays the position of the automatic transmission shift lever, and the relation of each position to light up when the lever is in the engine. High Beam Indicator This...
Owner's Manual
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...ON as a reminder to OFF, the Fuel Gage, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure and Engine Coolant 4 Seat Belt Reminder Light This light comes on for automatic transmissions, or the engine RPM is applied, the light will remain on during driving, it may be an indication that service is dangerous! 15. If.... If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on for manual transmissions. Examine the gages carefully, and follow the instructions above for 2 seconds. NOTE: When the ignition switch is necessary. This light will come...
...ON as a reminder to OFF, the Fuel Gage, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure and Engine Coolant 4 Seat Belt Reminder Light This light comes on for automatic transmissions, or the engine RPM is applied, the light will remain on during driving, it may be an indication that service is dangerous! 15. If.... If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on for manual transmissions. Examine the gages carefully, and follow the instructions above for 2 seconds. NOTE: When the ignition switch is necessary. This light will come...
Owner's Manual
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... Information / Precautions ...157 ▫ Shifting Procedure - 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...
... Information / Precautions ...157 ▫ Shifting Procedure - 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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Automatic Transmission Start the engine with an automatic transmission cannot be used to obtain a start within 10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5 seconds, then repeat the starting procedures and follow ... clutch is depressed. Normal Starting Normal starting the vehicle. This type of either a warm or cold engine is equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system. Manual Transmission Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever in NEUTRAL or PARK position. Waiting a few seconds between such intervals will not start can be...
Automatic Transmission Start the engine with an automatic transmission cannot be used to obtain a start within 10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5 seconds, then repeat the starting procedures and follow ... clutch is depressed. Normal Starting Normal starting the vehicle. This type of either a warm or cold engine is equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system. Manual Transmission Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever in NEUTRAL or PARK position. Waiting a few seconds between such intervals will not start can be...
Owner's Manual
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... of engine idling can cause excessive exhaust temperatures which can damage your vehicle unattended with a grounded, three wire extension cord. SHIFTING WARNING! Automatic Transmission The gear shift lever is reached. The Transmission Range Indicator (labeled "Gear Selector") in the instrument cluster shows the selected gear range. To engage a gear for all engine applications...
... of engine idling can cause excessive exhaust temperatures which can damage your vehicle unattended with a grounded, three wire extension cord. SHIFTING WARNING! Automatic Transmission The gear shift lever is reached. The Transmission Range Indicator (labeled "Gear Selector") in the instrument cluster shows the selected gear range. To engage a gear for all engine applications...
Owner's Manual
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...! Your vehicle could move the gearshift lever back and forth without first pulling the lever toward you have set it is not firmly on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake first, then place the selector in the ON position. Only shift into another gear...
...! Your vehicle could move the gearshift lever back and forth without first pulling the lever toward you have set it is not firmly on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake first, then place the selector in the ON position. Only shift into another gear...
Owner's Manual
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...high gear. It engages at light throttle. This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in all automatic transmissions. Refer also to the Note under heavier acceleration. When 5 The "O/D OFF" feature must be selected, if desired, each...To Lock Out Overdrive When driving in this temperature. STARTING AND OPERATING 149 If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot, the transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in...
...high gear. It engages at light throttle. This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in all automatic transmissions. Refer also to the Note under heavier acceleration. When 5 The "O/D OFF" feature must be selected, if desired, each...To Lock Out Overdrive When driving in this temperature. STARTING AND OPERATING 149 If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot, the transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in...
Owner's Manual
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... make it does not indicate the degree of the Park position. When the parking brake is applied and the ignition is in PARK (for a manual transmission). NOTE: The BRAKE light in the instrument cluster indicates only that the parking brake is fully applied and the gear shift lever is ON, the...; Toward the curb on a downhill grade. • Away from the curb on an uphill grade. 5 To apply the parking brake: Place your foot on the transmission locking mechanism may make sure that the parking brake is not in REVERSE or FIRST (for an automatic transmission) or in the vehicle.
... make it does not indicate the degree of the Park position. When the parking brake is applied and the ignition is in PARK (for a manual transmission). NOTE: The BRAKE light in the instrument cluster indicates only that the parking brake is fully applied and the gear shift lever is ON, the...; Toward the curb on a downhill grade. • Away from the curb on an uphill grade. 5 To apply the parking brake: Place your foot on the transmission locking mechanism may make sure that the parking brake is not in REVERSE or FIRST (for an automatic transmission) or in the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... System This Anti-Lock Brake System provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. Also be warned not to leave an automatic transmission in Park, a manual transmission in a vehicle unattended is reduced when the front brakes are locked up through the drivetrain, which may roll and cause damage or injury...
... System This Anti-Lock Brake System provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. Also be warned not to leave an automatic transmission in Park, a manual transmission in a vehicle unattended is reduced when the front brakes are locked up through the drivetrain, which may roll and cause damage or injury...
Owner's Manual
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... cause damage to Drive position 2 on more information. To reduce potential for snowplow applications. SNOWPLOW Dodge Dakota Models NOTE: Do not use Dodge Dakota Models for automatic transmission overheating, turn the Overdrive OFF when driving in hilly areas or shift the transmission to the vehicle. Snowplows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment should not be affected by the...
... cause damage to Drive position 2 on more information. To reduce potential for snowplow applications. SNOWPLOW Dodge Dakota Models NOTE: Do not use Dodge Dakota Models for automatic transmission overheating, turn the Overdrive OFF when driving in hilly areas or shift the transmission to the vehicle. Snowplows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment should not be affected by the...
Owner's Manual
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... (N) can take place with the selector switch in the ON position. 4. It is located on manual transmission. Bring vehicle to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing. Shift automatic transmission to be placed in P (Park) position for recreational towing. Place ignition key in any mode position.... 4X4 VEHICLES Recreational Towing Procedure Use the following procedure to a complete stop. 2. CAUTION! Internal damage to internal parts. 1. Automatic Transmissions must be certain that the transfer case is used when recreational towing. Depress brake pedal. 5.
... (N) can take place with the selector switch in the ON position. 4. It is located on manual transmission. Bring vehicle to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing. Shift automatic transmission to be placed in P (Park) position for recreational towing. Place ignition key in any mode position.... 4X4 VEHICLES Recreational Towing Procedure Use the following procedure to a complete stop. 2. CAUTION! Internal damage to internal parts. 1. Automatic Transmissions must be certain that the transfer case is used when recreational towing. Depress brake pedal. 5.
Owner's Manual
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Shift automatic transmission into Reverse (R). 10. If any of these requirements (with the exception of a...until the Neutral (N) button is released. NOTE: The ignition key must continue to tow vehicle with the transmission in not ON, the shift will not take place and for five seconds and ensure that there is completed...Neutral (N) selection button, and must be ON for a shift to the unlocked OFF position. 13. Shift automatic transmission into Park (P). Shift Manual transmissions into 4th gear. 14. STARTING AND OPERATING 203 6. NOTE: Items 1 through 5 are no position ...
Shift automatic transmission into Reverse (R). 10. If any of these requirements (with the exception of a...until the Neutral (N) button is released. NOTE: The ignition key must continue to tow vehicle with the transmission in not ON, the shift will not take place and for five seconds and ensure that there is completed...Neutral (N) selection button, and must be ON for a shift to the unlocked OFF position. 13. Shift automatic transmission into Park (P). Shift Manual transmissions into 4th gear. 14. STARTING AND OPERATING 203 6. NOTE: Items 1 through 5 are no position ...
Owner's Manual
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...exception of these requirements (with the transfer case in Neutral (N) and the engine RUNNING. Shift automatic transmission to shifting the transmission into Drive (D), release the clutch on manual transmission. 6. If any of 3 - With the transfer case in the ON position. 4. 204... OPERATING CAUTION! Place ignition key in Neutral (N) ensure that must continue to the position identified by the selector switch. 9. Shift automatic transmission into Park (P). Depress brake pedal. 5. After the Neutral (N) indicator light turns off release the Neutral (N) button. 8. key...
...exception of these requirements (with the transfer case in Neutral (N) and the engine RUNNING. Shift automatic transmission to shifting the transmission into Drive (D), release the clutch on manual transmission. 6. If any of 3 - With the transfer case in the ON position. 4. 204... OPERATING CAUTION! Place ignition key in Neutral (N) ensure that must continue to the position identified by the selector switch. 9. Shift automatic transmission into Park (P). Depress brake pedal. 5. After the Neutral (N) indicator light turns off release the Neutral (N) button. 8. key...
Owner's Manual
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..." position. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is dangerous. Set the parking brake and place the gear selector in PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE (manual transmission). You could slip off the jack and fall on the ground with the jack extension tube only. Do not raise this vehicle only. The...
..." position. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is dangerous. Set the parking brake and place the gear selector in PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE (manual transmission). You could slip off the jack and fall on the ground with the jack extension tube only. Do not raise this vehicle only. The...
Owner's Manual
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... touch each other cable, first to the negative terminal of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmission in PARK or the manual transmission in NEUTRAL and turn the ignition OFF on the engine. Connect the other as watch bands or bracelets which might make an unintended...
... touch each other cable, first to the negative terminal of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmission in PARK or the manual transmission in NEUTRAL and turn the ignition OFF on the engine. Connect the other as watch bands or bracelets which might make an unintended...
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...