towing DODGE DURANGO 2005 2.G Owner's Guide

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
There are two maintenance schedules that show the
requiredservice 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.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
coolant every 102,000 miles (163 000 km) or 60 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for ScheduleB.
Second is Schedule“A”. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
uleB.
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Schedule “B”
Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
coolant every 102,000 miles (163 000 km) or 60 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
366 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000
(Kilometers) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000) (91 000) (96 000)
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid,
change filter (3.7L). This applies only if your ve-
hicle is used for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing.X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and
change main sump filter (4.7L/5.7L only). This ap-
plies only if your vehicle is used for police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing.X
Inspect transfer case fluid (4X4).X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, or
102, 000 miles (163 000 km) whichever comes first.
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Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(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 fre-
quent trailer towing.X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid
and change main sump filter and spin-on
cooler return filter if equipped. (4.7L/5.7L
only). This applies only if your vehicle is used
for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow-
ing.X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163
000 km).X
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
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Towing............................. 299
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 362
Emission Related Components.............. 329
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 316
Block Heater......................... 220
Break-In Recommendations................ 64
Compartment......................305,306
Coolant (Antifreeze).................326,359
Cooling............................. 324
Exhaust Gas Caution..................65,266
Fails to Start.......................... 219
Flooded, Starting...................... 219
Fuel Requirements..................... 357
Jump Starting......................... 296
Oil ........................... 311,357,359
Oil Filler Cap......................... 313
Oil Selection.......................... 357
Oil Synthetic......................... 314Overheating.......................... 327
Starting............................. 218
Temperature Gauge..................... 164
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 13
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 284
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 326
Event Data Recorder...................... 52
Exhaust Gas Caution................65,266,324
Exhaust System.......................65,323
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 37
Exterior Lighting........................ 123
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 316
Engine Fuel.......................... 316
Engine Oil........................314,359
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 314
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 286
398 INDEX

Odometer........................... 168
Speedometer......................... 166
Tachometer.......................... 167
Gear Ranges........................... 221
Glass Cleaning.......................... 340
Grease............................... 336
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 269
Gross Cargo Weight...................... 268
GVWR............................268,271
Hands-Free Phone........................ 78
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 286
Headlights............................ 349
Delay.............................. 122
High Beam........................... 126
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 126
Lights On Reminder.................... 124
Passing............................. 125
Replacing............................ 349Heated Mirrors.......................... 77
Heated Seats........................... 105
Heater............................... 197
Heater, Engine Block..................... 220
High Beam Indicator..................... 165
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 126
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 275
Homelink Transmitter.................... 142
Hood Release.......................... 118
Hoses................................ 329
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 9
Lock................................ 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 13
Infant Restraint........................54,55
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 257
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 74
400 INDEX

Radio Broadcast Signals................... 172
Radio Operation...................173,179,197
Radio Reception........................ 172
Radio, Satellite.......................... 191
Radio (Sound Systems).................173,179
Rear Axle............................. 335
Rear Window Defroster................... 213
Rear Window Features.................... 212
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 212
Rearview Mirrors........................ 74
Reception, Radio........................ 172
Reclining Front Seats..................... 103
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 359
Recorder, Event Data...................... 52
Recreational Towing...................... 280
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 281
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 282
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 261Refrigerant............................ 320
Release, Hood.......................... 118
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 36
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 19
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 194
Replacement Keys........................ 10
Replacement Parts....................... 309
Replacement Tires....................... 255
Reporting Safety Defects................... 389
Restraints, Child.......................54,59
Restraints, Occupant...................... 28
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 239
Roof Type Carrier....................... 155
Rotation, Tires.......................... 259
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 66
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 66
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 389
Safety Information, Tire................... 239
INDEX 405
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Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 243
Tire Markings.......................... 239
Tire Safety Information.................... 239
Tires ...............................66,248
Air Pressure.......................... 248
Alignment........................... 256
Chains.............................. 257
Changing............................ 288
Compact Spare........................ 252
General Information.................... 248
High Speed.......................... 251
Inflation Pressures..................... 249
Jacking............................. 291
Load Capacity.....................244,245
Radial.............................. 252
Replacement......................... 255
Rotation............................. 259
Safety...........................239,248
Sizes............................... 241Snow Tires........................... 258
Spare Tire........................... 289
Spinning............................ 254
Tread Wear Indicators................... 254
Wheel Mounting....................... 291
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 294
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 274
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 225
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 298
Towing............................... 271
Disabled Vehicle....................... 299
Guide.............................. 275
Recreational.......................... 280
Weight.............................. 275
Traction.............................. 284
Traction Control......................128,168
Traction Control Switch................... 128
Trailer Towing.......................... 271
Cooling System Tips.................... 278
408 INDEX

Hitches............................. 275
Minimum Requirements................. 276
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 274
Wiring.............................. 277
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 275
Trailer Weight.......................... 275
Transaxle............................. 221
Automatic........................... 221
Operation........................... 221
Transfer Case........................... 335
Fluid............................... 360
Transmission........................221,332
Automatic........................221,332
Filter............................... 334
Fluid............................334,360
Maintenance.......................... 332
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 142
Transmitter Programming................... 22Tread Wear Indicators.................... 254
Trip Computer.......................... 136
Trip Odometer.......................... 168
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 172
Turn Signals......................125,164,350
Underhood Fuses........................ 345
Universal Transmitter..................... 142
Unlock, Auto........................... 16
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 329
Vanity Mirrors........................... 77
Variance, Compass....................... 141
Vehicle Identification Number................ 5
Vehicle Loading......................245,268
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 381
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 164
INDEX 409
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Warnings and Cautions..................... 5
Warranty Information..................... 387
Washers, Windshield..................... 127
Washing Vehicle......................... 337
Weight Load Carrying.................... 268
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 256
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 338
Wheel Changing........................ 288
Wheel Mounting........................ 291
Wheel Nut Torque....................... 294
Wind Buffeting......................... 150
Window Fogging........................ 209
Windows.............................. 27
Power............................... 27
Windshield Defroster................66,200,205
Windshield Washers................126,127,322
Fluid............................126,322
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 322
Windshield Wipers....................... 126Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 322
Wiper, Rear............................ 212
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 126
Wrecker Towing......................... 299
410 INDEX