Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 2004 Durango 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 .............................. 7 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 ................... 5 m V ehicle Identification Number ............... 5 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.
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.
THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m A W ord About Y our Keys .................. 9 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 9 ▫ Sentry Key — If Equipped ................ 9 m Ignition And Steering Lock ................. 1 2 ▫ Ignition Accessory Delay Feature .
m Security Alarm System — If Equipped ......... 2 4 ▫ T o Set The Alarm ...................... 2 5 ▫ T o Disarm The System ................... 2 5 m Liftgate ............................... 2 6 m W indows ............................. 2 7 ▫ Power W indows .
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The double sided keys may be inserted into the locks with either side up. The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with a bar code label affixed to the front. The bar code can be used to or der duplicate keys from your dealer or a locksmith.
on the remaining transmitters will work. If the vehicle is shifted out of P ARK, all the transmitter buttons are disabled for all keys. NOTE: The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting pr oblems and a loss of security protection.
consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one which has never been programmed and needs to be cut. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key System serviced, bring all vehicle keys to the dealer . Customer Key Programming Y ou can program new keys to the system if you have two valid keys by doing the following: 1.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party r esponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. IGNITION AND STEERING LOCK In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to pr ovide anti-theft protection for your ve- hicle.
NOTE: The steering wheel will lock when the key is removed, and the steering wheel is turned ar ound 1 15 degrees clockwise or 65 degr ees counterclockwise from the center position.
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! When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle.
V ehicles equipped with power door locks can be locked or unlocked from inside by either the use of the door lock switches located on the front doors or by pr essing the LOCK or UNLOCK buttons on the Remote Keyless Entry key fob.
4. W ithin 10 seconds, cycle the key from the OFF position to the ON position four times; ending in the ON position ( Do not start the engine ). 5. W ithin 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch in the LOCK direction. 6. A single chime will be heard to indicate the featur e has been disabled.
2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may be confusing during this program- ming procedur e). 3. Insert the key into the ignition. 4. W ithin 10 seconds, cycle the key from the OFF position to the ON position four times ending in the ON position (do not start the engine) .
T o use the system, open each rear door and slide the control UP to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child-protection locks. When the system on a door is engaged, that door can only be opened by using the outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTR Y This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate 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.
4. T est the feature while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the keyfob. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the keyfob while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound.
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.
General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation.
2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seatbelt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this program- ming procedur e). 3. Place the key into the ignition. 4. T urn the ignition to the ON position ( Do not start the engine ). 5. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the key fob.
Battery Replacement The recommended r eplacement battery is CR2032. 1. If the key fob is equipped with a screw , remove the screw . W ith the transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal.
T o Set the Alarm: The alarm will set when you use the power door locks or use the Keyless Entry transmitter to lock the doors. After all the doors are locked and closed the security light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly to signal that the system is arming.
UNLOCK button or by inserting a programmed Sentry Key into the ignition and turning the key to the ON position. LIFTGA TE Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key . T o open the liftgate, pull out on the outside handle and lift.
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.
ignition is turned OFF or the driver’s door is opened. This feature can be turned of f by your authorized dealer . NOTE: The Power Accessory Delay feature will allow the power windows to operate for ten minutes after the ignition it turned OFF . Auto Down The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature.
window . If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size seat belts, your seat belts or the LA TCH feature (refer to the Child Restraint section in this manual), can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. Please pay close attention to the information in this section.
freely with you under normal conditions. But in a colli- sion, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. W ARNING! It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door . Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt.
W ARNING! • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well.
W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos- sible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt can’t do its job as well.
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front and second r ow outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downwar d to help position the belt away from your neck. Push in on the anchorage release button to r elease the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that serves you best.
Automatic Locking Mode T o convert from the normal emer gency locking mode to the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder belt portion and pull all of the webbing out of the retractor .
Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert) will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt W arning Light for 96 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. The Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert) will be reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women W e recommend that pr egnant women use seat belts throughout their pr egnancies. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug against the hips as possible.
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 be- cause the airbags are not there to protect you. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are de- signed to open only when the airbags are inflating.
airbags work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you pr operly . 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.
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.
• Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pr etensioners • Occupant Classification System (OCS) for the Front Passenger Seat − Occupant Classification Module − Passenger Airbag Disable (P AD) Ind.
light either momentarily or continuously . A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial start up. W ARNING! Ignoring the AIRBAG warning light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision.
a rear -facing infant seat. Relatively light objects like brief cases and grocery bags will also turn on the P AD Indicator Light. The P AD Indicator Light will be off when teenagers, most children and most childr en in forward-facing seats ar e in the front passenger seat.
The OCS classifies an occupant using weight sensors mounted in the base of the front passenger seat. Any weight on the seat will be sensed by the system. Objects hanging on the seat or other passengers pushing down on the seat will also be sensed. The weight of an adult will cause the system to turn the airbag on.
under the seat and interferes with operation of the weight sensors, a fault will occur which turns on both the P AD Indicator Light and the Airbag W arning Light. Once the lodged object is removed, the fault will be automatically cleared after a short period of time.
• The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is lo- cated beneath the front passenger seat. The OCM classifies the occupant into categories based on the measurements made by the seat weight sensors. The OCM communicates with the Occupant Restraint Con- troller (ORC).
• The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger , and position every- one for the best interaction with the front airbag.
W ARNING! Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and the front passenger seat belt retractor assembly , replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Also, have the Occupant Classification System serviced as well.
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 . In addition, approximately 5 seconds after the vehicle has stopped moving, the interior lights will light until the ignition switch is turned off.
Infants and Small Children There ar e different sizes and types of r estraints 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.
• 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 . If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they need a belt-positioning booster seat.
Standards. The manufactur er recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats wher e you will use it before you buy it. • The restraint must be appr opriate for your child’s weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits.
LA TCH - Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildren) Y our vehicle’s second row seat is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LA TCH.
Installing the LA TCH-Compatible Child Restraint System W e urge that you car efully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child r estraint.
were pr ovided with the child restraint system. The rear seat lower anchorages are r ound bars, located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seat back, and ar e just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
W ARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to the LA TCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate fr om the buckle, turn the latch plate around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secur e, try a different seating position or use the locking clip provided with your child r estraint.
Second Row Seat THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 2.
Child Restraints in Third Row Seating (If Equipped) The third seating r ow is not capable of installing child restraints that r equire the use of a tether strap. There ar e no tether anchor provisions for the thir d seating row in your vehicle, the hooks in the rear floor ar e not designed to withstand the forces that may occur during a crash.
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.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDA TIONS A long break-in period is not r equired for the engine in your new vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
• It may be necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for mor e than a short period. If so, adjust your climate control system to for ce outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed and the controls in any position except OFF or RECIRC.
Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Outside The V ehicle: T ires Examine tires for tr ead wear or uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires for pr oper pressure.
UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Mirrors ............................... 7 0 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................. 7 0 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .... 7 0 ▫ Outside Mirrors ....................... 7 1 ▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Featur e — If Equipped .
▫ Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners ........... 8 7 ▫ Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment — If Equipped .......................... 8 8 ▫ Adjustable Head Restraints — All Seating Positions ............................ 8 8 ▫ 8 - W ay Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped .
▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights ..... 1 0 6 ▫ Illuminated Entry ..................... 1 0 7 ▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ..... 1 0 7 ▫ Lights-On Reminder ................... 1 0 7 ▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...........
▫ Reset Button ......................... 1 2 1 ▫ Global Reset ......................... 1 2 1 ▫ Step Button ......................... 1 2 2 ▫ A verage Fuel Economy (A VG ECO) ........ 1 2 2 ▫ Distance T o Empty (DTE) ............... 1 2 2 ▫ T rip Odometer (ODO) .
▫ Electrical Outlet Use W ith Engine Off (Battery Fed Configuration) .............. 1 3 6 m Floor Console ......................... 1 3 7 ▫ Floor Console Features ................. 1 3 7 m Factory Installed Roof Luggage Rack— If Equipped .......
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).
CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror . Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean.
Electric Remote-Control Mirrors The controls for the power mirr ors are located on the driver’s door trim panel. T o adjust a mirror , turn the control wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated. T ilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirr or to move.
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 .
Automatic Dimming Driver’s Exterior Mirror — If Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying light glare fr om vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled by the inside mirror and can be turned of f by pressing the button at the base of the inside mirror .
access the system. The diagram below shows the mirror with the appropriate buttons. Individual button behavior is discussed in the “Operation” Section. The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands Free Pr ofile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone.
Operation V oice commands can be used in the operation of the UConnect™ system and to navigate through the UCon- nect™ menu structur e. V oice commands should be given after each UConnect™ system prompt. Y ou will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options.
• Y ou will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7, 1 having the highest priority . Y ou can connect up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect™ system and the priority allows the UConnect™ system to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the same time.
• Next, enter the number designation (e.g. “Home”, “W ork”, “Mobile”, or “Pager”). This will allow you to have multiple numbers for each phonebook entry .
Delete Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt, say 9 Phonebook Delete 9 . • After you enter the phonebook delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to delete.
• T o call one of the names in the list, press the ’V oice Recognition’ button during the playing of the desired name and say 9 Call 9 . • The UConnect™ system will then prompt you as to number designation you wish to call. • The selected number will be dialed.
Putting a Call on Hold and Retrieving a Call from Hold T o put a call on hold, press the ’Phone’ button until you hear a single beep which will indicate that the call has been placed on hold. T o bring the call back from hold, press the ’Phone’ button.
Advanced Phone Connectivity T ransferring an Active Call between the UConnect™ System and Y our Cellular Phone The UConnect™ system allows ongoing calls to be trans- ferred to your cellular phone or to the UConnect™ system without terminating the call.
List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt, say 9 Setup List Phones 9 and the UConnect™ system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in or der from highest prior- ity to lowest priority .
are pr essing a number on your keypad to navigate through a menu str ucture or to enter a number for a pager . Barge In - Overriding Prompts The ’V oice Recognition’ button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately .
Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad Y ou can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the UConnect™ system. By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth™ cellular phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s ster eo sys- tem.
SEA TS Front Seat Manual Seat Adjustment The adjusting lever is at the front of the seat, near the floor . Lift the lever and move the seat to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat into position. Using body pressur e, move forward and rearwar d on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.
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.
Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment — If Equipped The manual lumbar support adjustment lever is located on the right side of the driver’s seat and on the left side of the passenger’s seat. Moving the lumbar control lever fore and aft incr eases or decreases the lumbar support.
8 - W ay Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped The driver’s power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat lower side trim. The bottom switch controls up/down, forwar d/rearward, and tilt adjustment. The top switch controls the seatback recline adjustment.
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature heats the driver and fr ont passenger seats. The controls for the fr ont heated seats are located on the center of the instrument panel, below the climate con- trols.
then the system will turn off. Thus, a maximum of four hours of operation until the system is reactivated. If the low heat setting is initially selected, the system will operate for two hours and then turn off.
Raising the lever allows third r ow seat passengers to fold the seatbacks and release the latches when exiting the vehicle. Once the seatback is in a folded position continue raising the lever fully to release the cushion latches and tumble the seat. This folding and tumbling action pro- vides easy access to the third r ow seat.
Third Row Seat Bench — If Equipped T o Fold The Seats Folding the third seat occurs in two stages: the cushion is lifted and moved forward then the back is folded. Pull up and forward on either one of the 2 straps at the fr ont of the cushion. The cushion rises on the ends of the U-shaped bracket that pivots on the floor underneath the cushion.
Flat Load Floor Unsnap the flipper panels on the third r ow seats and flip them forward on the back(s) of the second r ow seat(s). 94 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE.
T o Achieve Maximum Cargo Capacity Pull up the release handles and strap on the second r ow seats and fold the seat backs flat. Then fold the third r ow seat flat. Unsnap the flipper panel on the third r ow seat and flip it forward on the backs of the second r ow seats.
Third Seat 50/50 Split Seat — If Equipped T o Fold Down The Seat(s) Folding the third r ow 50/50 seats requires one step. Pull up the release handle and move the seatback forwar d. This can be done from either in fr ont of or behind the third r ow seat.
T o Return The Seat(s) T o An Upright Position Snap the flipper panel(s) on the seat back. Then pull on the pull strap on the seat back to reposition the seat(s) to an upright position. NOTE: Make sure the seatback is pr operly engaged to lock the seatback to a upright position.
preset settings. Y our Remote Keyless Entry transmitters can also be programmed to r ecall the same positions when the UNLOCK button is pressed. Y our vehicle was delivered with two Remote Keyless Entry transmitters. One or both transmitters can be linked to either memory position.
4. Adjust the Automatic T emperatur e Control (A TC) while the A TC is in Auto mode. 5. Press and release the SET (S) button located on the driver’s door .
A recall can be cancelled by pr essing any of the memory buttons on the drivers door during a recall (S, 1, or 2), or pressing any one of the power seat buttons, or pr essing the adjustable pedals button, or pressing either the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry trans- mitter when not in the ignition switch.
control may be r estored by first reaching the r ecently limited or obstructed position, then r elease and reactivate the same button or buttons. Continued seat travel beyond the obstructed position will indicate the r ecently encoun- tered self-limitation has been clear ed.
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 to the right. It is located between the grille openings left of the center .
W ARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving.
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 when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the key fob.
all the way down to the OFF detent will cause all the interior lights to go out. This allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehicle’s battery . The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by r otating the dimmer control up (brighter) or down (dimmer).
Headlight Delay T o aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a headlight delay that will leave the headlights on for 90 seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition is cycled off while the headlight switch is on, and then the headlight switch is cycled off.
Illuminated Entry Headlights turn on for 90 seconds, when the Remote Keyless Entry UNLOCK button is pressed. NOTE: This feature can be activated by your authorized dealer . Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The headlights on your Durango will illuminate when the engine is started.
position and pressing the fog light button. 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.
of the front and r ear turn signal lights. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the switch or indicator lamp is defective. If a defective bulb or wiring circuit is detected for the turn signal system, the arrow indicators will flash at a faster rate.
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.
W ARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. Y ou might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. T o avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather , warm the windshield with defroster before and during wind- shield washer use.
TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH — IF EQUIPPED T raction control monitors the amount of wheel spin in each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, the pressur e to the brake system of the slipping wheel(s) is modulated to provide enhanced acceleration.
T o turn the system back ON, press the switch a second time until the traction control Indicator turns OFF . NOTE: • The traction control Indicator comes on each time the ignition switch is turned ON. This will occur even if you used the switch to turn the system OFF .
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.
Adjustment 1. Position the driver seat so that you are at least 10 inches (254 mm) away from the airbag located in the center of the steering wheel. 2.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over accelerator opera- tion at speeds greater than (r efer to the table below for the speed for your specific engine). The controls ar e mounted on the steering wheel. T o Activate Push the ON/OFF button to the ON position.
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 system OFF when you aren’t using it. T o Resume Speed T o resume a pr eviously set speed, push and release the RESUME button.
Functions 3.7L 4.7L 5.7L Engage Speed 35 mph (56 km/h) 35 mph (56 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) Minimun RESUME Speed 30 mph (50 km/h) 30 mph (50 km/h) 20 mph (32 km/h) ACCEL Increase 2 mph (3km/h) 2 mph (3km.
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 to zer o: A verage Fuel Economy T rip Odometer Elapsed time. Global Reset If the RESET button and STEP button ar e pressed at the same time.
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.
fuel capacity , which corresponds to approximately 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 where ther e aren’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.
free fr om large metal objects or power lines. The CAL symbol will turn off and the compass will function normally . Compass V ariance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas of the country , the differ ence between magnetic and geographic north is great enough to cause the compass to give false r eadings.
T o set the variance: T urn the ignition ON and set the display to “Compass/T emperature.” Pr ess 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.
For additional information on HomeLink t , call 1–800– 355–3515, or on the internet at www .homelink.com. W ARNING! A moving garage door can cause injury to people and pets in the path of the door . People or pets could be seriously or fatally injured.
Programming HomeLink NOTE: When programming a garage door opener , it is advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom- mended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal.
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. A moving door or gate can cause serious injury or death to people and pets or damage to objects.
If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with ( Program- ming ( steps 6-8 to complete the programming of a r olling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the 9 learn 9 or 9 smart 9 button.
If you live in Canada or you are having dif ficulties programming a gate operator by using the 9 Pr ogram- ming 9 procedur es (regardless of wher e you live), replace ( Programming HomeLink ( step 3 w.
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button T o program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button. Do NOT release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds.
HomeLink t is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls, Inc. POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof contr ol is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. Pressing the 9 open 9 end of the r ocker switch once moves the panel to a comfort stop position short of full opening.
W ARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
the rear windows open, open the fr ont and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buf feting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunr oof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window . Sunroof Maintenance Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel.
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF (Battery Fed Configuration) CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery , even when not in use (i.
FLOOR CONSOLE Floor Console Features The Floor Console between the driver’s and front pas- senger’s seat, has the following features: • Miscellaneous storage compartments • Flexible cup holder.
The coin slots are located under the instr ument panel center stack. Cup Holders The Durango has 8 cupholders. Four are located in the center console, two are located in the second r ow armrest, and two are located in the right hand quarter panel for third r ow occupants.
F ACTOR Y INST ALLED ROOF LUGGAGE RACK— IF EQUIPPED The load carried on the roof when equipped with a luggage rack must not exceed 68 kg (150 lbs.), and should be uniformly distributed over the cargo ar ea. The side rails between the stantions should be used to tie down cargo.
CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity . Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately . Long loads which extend over the windshield, such as wood panels or surfboards, should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle.
INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS CONTENTS m Instruments And Contr ols ................. 1 4 4 m Instrument Cluster ...................... 1 4 5 m Instrument Cluster Description ............. 1 4 6 m Radio Reception Information ............... 1 5 4 ▫ AM Reception .
▫ Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD Audio Play) ........... 1 6 5 ▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio Play) ........... 1 6 6 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............. 1 6 8 ▫ Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play) .
m Climate Controls ....................... 1 7 9 ▫ Manual Control ...................... 1 7 9 ▫ Air Conditioning Operation .............. 1 8 0 ▫ Front Blower Contr ol ................... 1 8 0 ▫ Front Mode Contr ol ................... 1 8 1 ▫ Rear T emperature Contr ol — If Equipped .
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 144 INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS.
Instrument Cluster INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS 145 4.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gage The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. T emperature Gage The temperature gage indicates engine coolant temperature. Any r eading 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. 5. High Beam Indicator Indicates that headlights are on high beam.
CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature light is on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle in neutral with the air conditioner turned off until the light turns off. If the if the light remains on, turn the engine off immediately , and call for service.
engine is started. If the light stays on or turns on while driving, it indicates a problem with the char ging system. Immediate service should be obtained. 1 1. Liftgate Open The Gate Open light will illuminate when the liftgate is not properly closed and the ignition is ON.
each position to all other positions. For a good signal the display will place a box around the selected transmission range (PRND21). If the PRNDL displays only the char- acters PRND21 (no boxes) have the system checked by an authorized dealer .
NOTE: Extended heavy use of T raction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the T raction Control indicator . This is to prevent over heating of the brake system and is a normal condition. The system will remain disabled for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled.
light stays on, it may be an indication that the parking brake has not been released, or ther e is a low brake fluid level. If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir , it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction.
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.
The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. T o toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer , press the Odometer/T rip Odometer Button. 29. Odometer/T rip Odometer Button Press this button to toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer display .
Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side T une / Audio control. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side T une / Audio control to set the minutes. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side T une / Audio control.
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 contr ol to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio.
NOTE: In Hands Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the MUTE button mutes the microphone. SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to sear ch for the next listenable station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next.
Press the r otary TUNE control a third time and TREBLE will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decr ease the T reble tones. Press the r otary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers.
Preset Button s1-6 (Radio Mode) These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you commit to push-button memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations}. Operation Instructions - CD Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio.
SCAN Button (CD Mode) Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. T o stop the scan function, press the button a second time. EJECT Button (CD Mode) Press this button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal.
Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone — If Equipped Refer to the HANDS FREE PHONE (UConnect™) section of the Owner’s Manual. SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SA TELLI.
Mode Button (Radio Mode) Press the mode button r epeatedly to select between the Radio, CD player , Hands Free Phone, Satellite, or V ehicle Entertainment System (VES) (if equipped). SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Press and r elease the SEEK button to search for the next station in either AM/FM or Satellite (if equipped) mode.
R W/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the r ewind/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 Satel- lite (if equipped) frequencies. TUNE Control (Radio Mode) T urn the right side rotary contr ol to increase or decrease the frequency .
within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently br oad- cast PTY information. T oggle the PTY button to select the following format types: Prog.
By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Program T ype) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.
begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the disc number , the track number , and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. SEEK Button (CD MODE For CD Audio Play) Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD.
LOAD / EJECT - Eject Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push- button with the corresponding number wher e the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show 9 EJECTING DISC 9 when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to r emove the disc.
RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD MODE For CD Audio Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play . This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to pr ovide an interesting change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track.
• Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator 9 . 9 and a 3-character extension) • Level 2: 31 (including a separator 9 . 9 and a 3-character extension) Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
MPEG Specifi- cation 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.
Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play) SEEK Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the next MP3 File. Pressing the left side of the SEEK button plays the beginning of the MP3 file. Pressing the button within the first ten seconds plays the previous file.
Press the MSG button once mor e to return to 9 elapsed time 9 priority mode. Press and hold the MSG button while in the message display priority mode or elapsed time display priority mode will display the song title for each file. R W/FF (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Press the FF side of the button to move forwar d through the MP3 selection.
Operating Instructions - V ideo Entertainment System (VES t ) (If Equipped) Refer to separate V ideo Entertainment System (VES t ) Guide. SA TELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to r eceiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast.
ESN/SID mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned OFF , or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed. ESN/SID Access W ith RAQ Radios W ith the ignition switch in the ACCESSOR Y position and the radio OFF , press the CD Eject and TIME buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Selecting a Channel Press and r elease the SEEK or TUNE buttons to search for the next channel. Press the top of the button to sear ch up and the bottom of the button to search down. Holding the TUNE button causes the radio to bypass channels until the button is released.
one and stop the search. Pr essing a pre-set memory button during a music type scan, will call up the memory channel and stop the search. PTY Button ( SEEK ( When the desired pr ogram is obtained, press the 9 SEEK 9 button within five seconds. The channel will change to the next channel that matches the program type selected.
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system contr ols are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right hand control is a r ocker type switch with a push button in the center .
The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next pre-set station that you have programmed in the radio pr e-set push-buttons.
NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e. scratched, reflective coating removed, a hair , moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have theft protection encoding. T ry a known good disc before considering disc player service.
Air Conditioning Operation T o turn the air conditioning On or Off perform the following steps: • Position the mode control button to the desir ed airflow setting. • Set the front blower contr ol to any desired speed. • Press the Snowflake (A/C) button which is located to the right of the temperature contr ol slide.
Front Mode Control The mode control allows you to choose from several patterns of air distribution. NOTE: T o improve your selection choices, the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions between the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden- tified by the small dots and give an even blend of both modes.
NOTE: There is a dif ference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives impr oved comfort during sunny but cool conditions. Heat (Floor) Outside air flows primarily through the floor out- lets located under the instrument panel.
T emperature Control The temperature of the air is contr olled by a slide located on the top center of the control panel. Move the slide left or right to change the temperature. The blue ar ea of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the r ed area indicates warmer temperatures.
mode on the front contr ol will give you air from the outlets in the headliner in the rear . Floor mode in the front will give you floor in the r ear . Rear Window Defrosting and Rear Window W asher/Wiper See the “Rear W indow Features” section of this book.
The A TC system uses an infrared sensor located in the overhead console to measur e the temperature of the driver . Based on the sensor input, the system will auto- matically control comfort by varying the temperatur e, fan speed, and mode. This maintains a comfortable tempera- ture, even under changing conditions.
Manual Control (A TC) Y ou also may choose to customize your comfort by selecting the fan speed and mode manually . Pressing the fan speed button or any mode button places the system into manual operation. While in manual operation there ar e six fan speeds available and the choice of any mode.
Manual control of Recir culation is possible only in Panel, Floor , and Bi-Level modes. It will not operate in Mix, or Defrost modes. The r ecirculation symbol will flash three times indicating recir culation is not available in these modes. NOTE: If the interior of the windows begin to fog, press the recir culate button to return to outside air .
the A/C snowflake button has not been pressed. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. Rear T emperature Control (A TC) The “REAR FUNCTIONS” button cycles through the following modes.
Rear Zone Climate Control — If Equipped Headliner air comes from the outlets in the headliner . Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air . Moving the air vane knobs on the outlets to one side will shut off the airflow .
Rear Rotary Blower Control The second row seat occupants have contr ol of the rear blower speed, only when the front contr ol unit is in the “REAR CONTROL” position. The rear blower switch has an “Of f” position and a range of blower speeds. Rotating the rear blower contr ol clock- wise will increase the blower speed.
Front Unit to Rear Unit Chart If the Front Control is selected Rear Airflow will come from Panel Headliner Bi-Level Headliner • Between Bi-Level Floor Bi-Level Floor Floor Mix Floor Defrost Floor Op.
and blower speed to maintain comfort. Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the defrost mode. Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigar ette smoke, perfumes, etc.
Operating Tips Chart INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS 193 4.
REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Rear Window Wiper/W asher A rotating switch located on the climate control panel turns the rear wiper On or Of f. Pressing the rotating switch inwar d activates the rear window washer . Rotating the switch will enable one of five intermittent delay times for the rear wiper .
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned off, the wiper will automatically r eturn to the “Park” position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper will resume operation. Rear Window Defrosting A push-button type switch is located in the climate control panel.
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ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS m Starting Procedur es ..................... 2 0 0 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ................ 2 0 0 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... 2 0 1 ▫ Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ........ 2 0 2 m Automatic T ransmission .
m T ire Safety Information ................... 2 2 1 ▫ T ire Markings ........................ 2 2 1 ▫ T ire Identification Number (TIN) .......... 2 2 5 ▫ T ire Loading And T ire Pressur e ........... 2 2 6 m T ires—General Information ......
▫ Carbon Monoxide W arnings .............. 2 4 8 m Catalytic Converter ..................... 2 4 9 m V ehicle Loading ........................ 2 5 0 ▫ Certification Label ..................... 2 5 0 ▫ Curb W eight ......................... 2 5 2 ▫ Loading .
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. Automatic T ransmission Start the engine with the selector lever in NEUTRAL or P ARK position.
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 AR T position and release 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! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury . After Starting The idle speed is automatically controlled on fuel injected engines and will decrease as the engine warms up.
W ARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 1 10-1 15 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSION Automatic T ransmission The electronic PRNDL on the instrument cluster indicates the transmission gear selected.
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.
“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.
• transmission has reached normal operating tempera- ture. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- peratures, the transmission may not shift into Over drive and will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature.
performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failur e due to excessive shifting. When operating in “TOW/HAUL” mode, 5th gear (if equipped) is disabled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns are modified.
transmission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to the fluid partially draining from the tor que converter into the transmission. This condition is normal and will not cause damage to the transmission. The torque converter will refill within five seconds of shifting fr om Park into any other gear position.
or illuminates during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly and that service is requir ed. W ARNING! Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the ( Service 4WD ( light is illuminated. Not engaging the parking brake may allow the vehicle to roll which may cause personal injury .
4LOCK Four-Wheel-Drive LOCK - Locks the fr ont and rear driveshafts together . Forces the fr ont and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only .
NOTE: Delayed shifting out of 4LOCK may be experi- enced due to uneven tire wear , low tire pr essure, or excessive vehicle loading. NOTE: If any of the requir ements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case will not shift.
vehicle in the 4LOCK position on dry hard surfaced roads. This featur e provides the safety , security , and convenience of operating in all-wheel drive at all times regar dless of road conditions.
W ARNING! Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the ( Service 4WD ( light is illuminated. 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 A WD/ 4LOCK 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.
P ARKING BRAKE The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. T o release the parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle. Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and the gear-shift lever is in P ARK position.
W ARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle, or vehicle may roll and cause damage or injury . Also be certain to leave an automatic transmission in Park. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury .
The system’s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to provide r egulated hydraulic pressure. The pump motor makes a low humming noise during operation, which is normal. The Anti-Lock Brake system includes an amber (ABS) warning light. When the light is illuminated, the Anti- Lock Brake system is not functioning.
W ARNING! • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu- ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be- yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
ROCKING THE VEHICLE If vehicle becomes stuck in snow , sand, or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the gear selector rhythmically between FIRST and REVERSE, while applying slight pressur e to the accelerator .
• European Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standar d have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter 9 P 9 is absent from this tir e size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H • L T(Light T ruck)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.
T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ( ....blank.... ( = Passenger car tire based on European design standards L T = 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: Some vehicles have a “T ire and Loading Infor- mation” placard located on 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.
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer , load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
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W ARNING! Overloading of your tire 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. Underinflation also increases tire rolling r esistance and results in higher fuel consumption.
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 underinflated. 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 pressure is very important.
Radial-Ply Tires W ARNING! Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly . The instability could cause an accident. Al- ways use radial ply tires in sets of four (or 6, in case of trucks with dual rear wheels).
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spar e wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare.
W ARNING! The limited use spare tires are for emergency use only . Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling. W ith this tire, do not drive more than 60 mph (100 km/h). Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on either your tire placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assembly .
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tr ead grooves and will appear as bands when the tr ead depth becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the indicators appear in 2 or more adjacent gr ooves, the tire should be replaced. Many states have laws requiring tir e replacement at this point.
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 suspen- sion dimensions and performance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and brak- ing 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 .
These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- ing link and cable (radial) chains. T ire chain use is permitted only on the rear tir es of Durango trucks. NOTE: The use of class “S” chains is permitted on Durangos with P245/70R17 tires.
TIRE ROT A TION RECOMMENDA TIONS T ires on the front and r ear axles of vehicles operate at differ ent loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat- terns.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS All engines (except 5.7L engines) are de- signed to meet all emissions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when using high quality un- leaded “regular” gasoline having an oc- tane rating of 87. The routine use of pr e- mium gasoline is not recommended.
and durability for your vehicle. W e recommend the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC specifications if they are available. Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country r equire the use of cleaner burning gasoline referr ed to as “Reformulated Gasoline.
MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasolines blended with MMT provide no performance advantage beyond gasolines of the same octane number without MMT . Gasolines blended with MMT reduce spark plug life and reduce emission system performance.
CAUTION! If the Check Engine or Service Engine Soon light is flashing, immediate service is required; see onboard diagnostics system section. Materials Added T o Fuel All gasolines sold in the United States are r equired to contain effective deter gent additives.
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 .
W ARNING! • Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap) slowly to prevent fuel spray from the filler neck which may cause injury . • The volatility of some gasolines may cause a buildup of pressure in the fuel tank that may increase while you drive.
• When pulling a heavy load or driving a fully loaded vehicle when the humidity is low and the temperature is high, use a premium unleaded fuel to help pr event spark knock. If spark knock persists, lighten the load, or engine piston damage may result.
the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repair ed promptly . Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. • Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex- haust gases from entering the vehicle.
vehicle should be stopped, the engine shut off and the vehicle allowed to cool. Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications should be obtained imme- diately . T o minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle.
Rating (GA WR) front and r ear , and V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is included on this label and shows the Month, Day , and Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the bottom of the label is your V ehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Inflation Pressure (Cold) This is the cold tire inflation pr essure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GA WR. Curb Weight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle.
W ARNING! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GA WR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle.
TRAILER TOWING T o maintain warranty coverage, follow the requir ements and recommendations in this manual concerning ve- hicles used for trailer towing.
Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle: • The tongue weight of the trailer . • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle. NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle.
• T railer brakes are r ecommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and requir ed for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs. (907 kg). • Use an approved trailer harness and connector . If a hitch is order ed, the proper wiring will be provided. • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer , do not over- load your vehicle or trailer .
T railer sway control and equalizing hitch ar e required for tongue weights above 350 lbs. (159 kg). Also, there ar e maximum tongue weight ratings that are not to be exceeded, as follows: • Class I.
• T otal weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four (4) ratings are not exceeded: 1. GVWR 2. GTW 3. T ongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight.
outside lamp/bulb failure. Ther efore, an occasional vi- sual check around the vehicle is r ecommended. Once the trailer is removed the above indication will r eturn to the vehicle. W ARNING! The direct connection of hydraulic brake lines from vehicle brake system to trailer system is not accept- able.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector . Refer to the following illustrations.
• Highway Driving Reduce speed. • Air Conditioning T urn off temporarily . • See Cooling System Operating information in the Maintenance section of this manual for more informa- tion.
CAUTION! Using this vehicle for snowplow applications can cause damage to the vehicle. W ARNING! Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could ad- versely affect performance of the airbag system in an accident. Do not expect that the airbag will perform as described earlier in this manual RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.
CAUTION! Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing. NOTE: The NV 244 Generation II transfer case must be shifted into Neutral (N) for recr eational towing. The Neutral (N) selection button is located on the lower left hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch.
7. After shift is completed and the Neutral (N) light comes on release Neutral (N) button. 8. Start engine. 9. Shift automatic transmission into Reverse (R). 10. Release brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 1 1. Repeat steps 9 and 10 with the transmission in Drive (D).
CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- mission is shifted into Park (P) with the transfer case in Neutral (N) and the engine RUNNING.
the 1 second time, then all of the position indicator lights will flash continuously until all requir ements are met or until the Neutral (N) button is released. NOTE: The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable.
TRACTION When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and r oad surface. This is known as hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability . T o reduce this possibility , the following precau- tions should be observed: 1.
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WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard W arning Flasher .................. 2 7 0 m Adding Fuel .......................... 2 7 0 m Changing A Flat T ire .................... 2 7 2 ▫ Jack Location ........................ 2 7 2 ▫ 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! A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is in a vehicle or on a truck bed. Y ou could be burned. Always place gas contain- ers on the ground while filling. W ARNING! Remove the gas cap slowly to prevent fuel spray from the filler neck which may cause injury .
CHANGING A FLA T TIRE Jack Location In the Durango, the scissor jack and tire changing tools are stowed under the second r ow seat. The jack is secured in place with a winged stud and a fixed stud. It is very important to secure the jack tightly in place by engaging the slot in the base to the fixed stud under the middle seat.
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 .
Remove the spare tir e before attempting to jack the truck. 1. Remove the rubber plug from the floor in the cargo area. 2. Engage the jack wrench extension to the spar e tire winch through the hole in the floor . 3. T urn the wrench counter clockwise to lower the spare tire.
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.
When changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube. Place the jack under the axle as close to the tire as posssible with the drive tubes extending to the rear . Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench.
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. 6. 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 con- taminated 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.
W ARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: 1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vent; 2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion; 3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or of immobilized vehicle.
MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Engine Compartment 3.7L V6 .............. 2 8 6 m Engine Compartment 4.7L V -8 .............. 2 8 7 m Engine Compartment 5.7L HEMI V -8 ......... 2 8 8 m Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........ 2 8 9 m Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs .
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............. 3 0 2 ▫ Power Steering — Fluid Check ............ 3 0 3 ▫ Front Suspension Ball Joints .............. 3 0 4 ▫ Drive Shaft Constant V elocity Joints ........ 3 0 4 ▫ Body Lubrication .............
▫ Fog Lights .......................... 3 3 5 m Fluids And Capacities ................... 3 3 5 m Recommended Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ................................ 3 3 7 ▫ Engine ............................. 3 3 7 ▫ Chassis ....
ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 3.7L V6 286 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE.
ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 4.7L V -8 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 287 7.
ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 5.7L HEMI V -8 288 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE.
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.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requir ement to pass an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
the key is turned off. This means that your vehicle’s OBD system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I/M station. b. The MIL light will r emain fully illuminated until the first engine crank or the key is turned off. This means that your vehicle’s OBD system is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. 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 proper equipment.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. T urn Off the engine and allow appr oximately 5 min- utes for the oil to settle to the bottom of the crankcase. 3. Remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 4. W ipe the engine oil level indicator (dipstick) clean.
Frequency Of Oil Change 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.
periodically . Make sure that these units are always clean. This will tend to reduce to a minimum the amount of abrasive material that may enter the engine.
used provided that the oil quality r equirements de- scribed above are met and the r ecommended mainte- nance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed. • Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certification mark or current service symbol and the correct viscosity grade number should not be used.
governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your ar ea. Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine oil change. Engine Oil Filter Selection The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil filter .
due to a faulty spark plug. Check the V ehicle Emissions Control Information label for the pr oper type of spark plug for your vehicle. CAUTION! When replacing plugs, do not overtighten. Y ou could damage them and cause them to leak. Ignition Cables Replace the ignition cables (5.
Engine Fuel Filter A plugged fuel filter can cause stalling, limit the speed at which a vehicle can be driven or cause hard starting. Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fuel tank, frequent filter r eplacement may be necessary . Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter requir es the use of unleaded fuel only .
W ARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn. Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex- haust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact any- thing that can burn.
W ARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con- tain lead and lead compounds. Always wash hands after handling the battery . T o determine the battery charge, check the battery test indicator (if equipped) on top of the battery . Refer to the illustration.
Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an Authorized Dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test.
Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluor ocar- 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.
freezing the fluid on the cold windshield. Mopar t All W eather W indshield W asher Solution used with water as directed on the container , aids cleaning action, reduces freezing point to avoid line clogging, and is not harmful to paint or trim.
bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty , clean the radiator core by gently spraying water from a gar den hose at the back of the core. Check the coolant bottle tubing for condition and tight- ness of connection at coolant bottle and radiator . Inspect the entire system for leaks.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill If the solution is dirty and contains a considerable amount of sediment, it should be cleaned and flushed. See your authorized dealer for proper draining, flushing and refilling of your vehicle’s cooling system.
CAUTION! Mixing of coolants other than specified (non- HOA T), may result in engine damage that may not be covered under the new vehicle warranty , and decreased corrosion protection. If a non-HOA T cool- ant is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency , it should be replaced with the specified coolant as soon as possible.
W ARNING! Never add coolant to the radiator when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove pressure cap to cool overheated engine. The coolant is under pres- sure and severe scalding could result.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so ther e is no need to remove the pr essure cap except checking coolant freeze point or r eplacement with new antifreeze coolant. Y our service attendant should be advised of this. When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle.
swelling suggest deterioration of the rubber . Particular attention should be given to examining hose surfaces nearest to high heat sour ces, such as the exhaust mani- fold. Insure nylon tubing in these ar eas has not melted or collapsed. Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they are secur e and no leaks are present.
Brake System Power Disc Brakes (Front) Disc brakes do not requir e adjustment; however , several hard stops during the br eak-in period are recommended to seat the linings and wear off any for eign material.
W ARNING! Use of brake fluid that may have a lower initial boiling point, or is unidentified, as to specifications may result in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking. Y ou could have an accident. W ARNING! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching on fire.
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 .
5. Remove the dipstick and feel if the fluid is hot or warm. Hot fluid is approximately 180°F (82°C), the normal operating temperature after the vehicle has been driven at least 15 miles (24 km). The fluid cannot be comfortably held between the finger tips.
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.
dipstick cap to spring back slightly from its fully seated position, as long as its seal remains engaged in the dipstick tube. Automatic T ransmission Fluid And Filter Change T o obtain best performan.
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.
Front Axle Front Axle fluid level should be at the bottom of the filler hole plug. Selection of Lubricating Grease The National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) has developed a symbol (Certification Mark) to aid the vehicle owner in the proper selection of gr ease for chassis components.
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion V ehicle body care requir ements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
• A void using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish. CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder , which will scratch metal and painted surfaces.
• If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials ar e well packaged and sealed. • 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.
Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with any commercial household-type glass cleaner . Never use an abrasive type cleaner . Use caution when cleaning inside rear windows equipped with electric defrosters or windshields equipped with a windshield wiper de-icer .
POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (FUSE/RELA Y) Y our vehicle is equipped with two electrical power distribution centers located next to each other in the left side of the engine compartment. Thess power distribution centers house new plug-in “Maxi” fuses which replace all the in-line fusible links previously used.
CAUTION! When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow , it suggests a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS Dome Light ........................ WL212–2 Liftgate Lamp ........................... 5 6 7 Overhead Console Lights ............. P L W214–2A Reading Light ....................... WL212–2 V isor V anity Lights ...........
2. Remove one nut that attaches the headlight to the inner fender panel. Access to the nut is possible by removing the fender panel access door which is located in the wheel liner . 3. Grasp the headlight and pull firmly to disengage the headlight from the fender panel.
Rear Side Marker , T ail Lights, T urn Signals And Backup Lights — Replacement 1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail light housing. MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 7.
2. Rotate the light to the outboard side of the vehicle and remove. 3. Unlock and remove electrical connector . 330 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE.
4. Remove the three screws holding the bulb strip to the back of the tail light lens. 5. Remove the bulb strip from the tail light lens. MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 331 7.
6. Remove bulbs fr om bulb strip by pulling the bulb straight out. 332 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE.
License Lights 1. Remove the two screws securing the lens to the liftgate. 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull bulb from socket. MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 7.
Center High-Mounted Stoplight 1. Remove two screws securing stoplight housing assem- bly to the liftgate. 2. T urn socket 1/4 counterclockwise and fr ee from hous- ing.
Fog Lights 1. Rotate bulb and connector 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 2. Pull bulb off of connector . NOTE: For foglights ensure that the takeout push- fasteners are r elocated back in their positions; one in the foglight molding and the other in the hydroform.
U.S. Metric 3.7L with Rear Heat (Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula) 14.5 Qt. 13.8L 4.7L without Rear Heat (Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula) 13.1 Qt. 12.5L 4.7L with Rear Heat (Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula) 14.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar t Antifr eeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology) P/N 501 1764AB or equivalent. Engine Oil Use SAE 5W -30, API Certified, meeting material standar d 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. Front Axle SAE 75W -90 Multipurpose T ype, GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance ........ 3 4 0 m Emissions T esting ....................... 3 4 0 m Maintenance Schedules ................... 3 4 1 ▫ Schedule “B” ........................ 3 4 3 ▫ Schedule “A” .
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.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES There ar e two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle. First is Schedule “B” . It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule.
CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. At Each Stop for Fuel • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will impr ove the accu- racy of the oil level reading.
Schedule “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions. • Day or night temperatures ar e below 32° F (0° C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions.
Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Rotate tires. X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if neces- sary .
Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (29 000) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Rotate tires. X X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).
Miles 33,000 36,000 39, 000 42,000 45,000 (Kilometers) (53 000) (58 000) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Rotate tires. X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect brake linings.
Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (Kilometers) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000) (91 000) (96 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Rotate tires. X X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect brake linings.
Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000 (Kilometers) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (1 15 000) (120 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X Rotate tires. X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect brake linings.
Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers ) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Rotate tires. X X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).
Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X Rotate tires. X X Flush and replace engine coolant. X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4).
Miles 105,000 108,000 1 1 1,000 1 14,000 1 17,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (168 000) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X XXXX Rotate tires. X X X Change rear axle fluid. X X Change front axle fluid (4X4).
Miles 105,000 108,000 1 1 1,000 1 14,000 1 17,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (168 000) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000) Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid, change filter (3.7L). This applies only if your vehicle is used for police, taxi, fleet, or trailer towing.
Schedule “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000) (48 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Rotate tir es. X X X X X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).
Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54000 60,000 66,000 (Kilometers) (58 000) (67 000) (77 000) (84 000) (96 000) (106 000) [Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X XXXX Rotate tires. X X XXXX Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).
Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 (Kilometers) (1 15 000) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000) [Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Rotate tir es. X X X X X X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).
Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000) [Months] [102] [108] [114] [120] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X Rotate tir es. X X X X Drain and refill tranfer case fluid (4X4). X Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60 mos.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts. 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.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 3 6 0 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 3 6 0 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 3 6 0 ▫ 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 .
The manufacturer has empower ed its dealers to make warranty and repair decisions that ensur e you are not inconvenienced. There is no need for you to wait for a decision from the manufactur er .
In Mexico contact: A v . Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 Sante Fe C.P . 05109 Mexico, D. F . In Mexico (915) 729–1248 or 729–1240 Outside Mexico (525) 729–1248 or 729–1240 Customer Assi.
Contract, and you requir e service after your manufactur- er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please r efer to your contract documents, and contact the person listed in those documents. W e appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased your new vehicle.
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MOP AR T P ARTS Mopar t fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer . They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 3 0 9 Adding Fuel ........................ 245,270 Air Cleaner , Engine ...................... 2 9 8 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 3 0 2 Air Conditioning ........................ 1 8 4 Air Conditioning Controls .
Axle Lubrication ........................ 3 1 9 Ball Joints ............................. 3 0 4 Battery ............................... 3 0 0 Charging ............................ 2 8 0 Emergency Starting ..................... 2 8 0 Gas Caution ......
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 3 3 4 Certification Label ....................... 2 5 0 Changing A Flat T ire ..................... 2 7 2 Charging .............................. 2 8 0 Chart, T ire Sizing ........................ 2 2 3 Child Restraint .
Daytime Running Lights ................... 1 0 7 Dealer Service .......................... 2 9 1 Defroster , Rear W indow ................... 1 9 5 Defroster , W indshield ................ 63,182,187 Delay W ipers ........................... 1 1 0 Diagnostic System, Onboard .
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 62,248 Fails to Start .......................... 2 0 1 Flooded, Starting ...................... 2 0 1 Fuel Requirements ..................... 3 3 5 Jump Starting ......................... 2 8 0 O i l ............
T ransfer Case ......................... 3 1 9 Fog Lights .......................... 107,335 Folding Rear Seat ...................... 91,93 Four Wheel Drive ....................... 2 0 8 Operation ........................... 2 0 8 Four-W ay Hazard Flasher .
Headlights ............................ 3 2 7 Delay .............................. 1 0 6 High Beam ........................... 1 0 9 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 1 0 9 Lights On Reminder .................... 1 0 7 Passing ................
Key , Replacement ........................ 1 0 Key , Sentry .............................. 9 Key-In Reminder ......................... 9 Keyless Entry System ...................... 1 9 Keys .................................. 9 Knee Bolster ...........
T urn Signal ........................ 108,329 W arning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 1 4 6 W asher Fluid ......................... 1 5 3 Loading V ehicle ......................... 2 5 0 T i r e s ............................... 2 2 6 Locks ..
Rearview ............................. 7 0 V anity ............................... 7 3 Modifications/Alterations, V ehicle ............. 6 Mopar Parts ......................... 291,365 Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 1 0 8 New V ehicle Break-In Period .
Pets .................................. 6 1 Pets, T ransporting ........................ 6 1 Phone, Cellular .......................... 7 4 Phone, Hands-Free ....................... 7 4 Placard, T ire and Loading Information ......... 2 2 6 Positive Crankcase V alve .
Reclining Front Seats ...................... 8 7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ............................... 3 3 7 Recreational T owing ...................... 2 6 2 Shifting into T ransfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 2 6 3 Shifting out of T ransfer Case Neutral (N) .
Pretensioners .......................... 3 5 Reminder ............................ 1 4 7 Seats ................................. 8 6 Adjustment ........................... 8 6 Heated .............................. 9 0 Lumbar Support ..................
Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 2 8 0 Engine Block Heater .................... 2 0 2 Engine Fails to Start .................... 2 0 1 Starting Procedur es ...................... 2 0 0 Steering Column Controls ...................... 1 0 8 Column Lock .
Jacking ............................. 2 7 5 Load Capacity ..................... 226,227 Radial .............................. 2 3 4 Replacement ......................... 2 3 7 Rotation ............................. 2 4 1 Safety .......................
Filter ............................... 3 1 8 Fluid ............................ 318,338 Maintenance .......................... 3 1 5 T ransmitter Battery Service .................. 2 4 T ransmitter , Garage Door Opener ............ 1 2 6 T ransmitter Programming .
W indshield Defroster ................ 63,182,187 W indshield W ashers ................ 1 10,1 1 1,305 Fluid ............................ 1 10,305 W indshield W iper Blades .................. 3 0 5 W indshield W ipers ....................... 1 1 0 W iper Blade Replacement .
An important point after buying a device Dodge 2004 Durango (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
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