2009 Dodge Dakota Owner Manual - Page 128

126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution followed by rinsing. Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses. Daytime Running Lights (Canada - Standard and U.S. Fleet Vehicles) - If Equipped The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the engine is started, the transmission is out of the PARK position and the parking brake is released. This provides a constant Љlights onЉ condition until the ignition is turned OFF. The lights illuminate at less than normal intensity. If the parking brake is applied or the transmission is in the PARK position, the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) will turn off. Lights-on Reminder If the headlights, parking lights, courtesy lights or cargo lights are left on, after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when the driver's door is opened. Fog Lights - If Equipped The Fog Lights are turned on by placing the headlight rotary control in the parking light or headlight position and pushing on the headlight rotary control. The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are on, or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam. An indicator light located in the instrument cluster will illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights will turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, also when the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the high beam is selected. Cargo Light - If Equipped The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on the CARGO button. The cargo lights will also turn on for