engine overheat DODGE DURANGO 2006 2.G User Guide

Adding Coolant
When adding coolant, or refilling the system, a minimum
solution of 50% recommended HOAT ethylene glycol
engine coolant (antifreeze) and distilled water should be
used. Use higher concentrations (not to exceed 70%) if
temperatures below34°F (37°C) are anticipated.
Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized
water when mixing the water/engine coolant solution.
The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of
corrosion protection in the engine cooling system.
Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
NOTE:Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the
engine coolant and will require more frequent coolant
changes.WARNING!
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.
Coolant Pressure Cap
The coolant pressure cap must be fully tightened to
prevent loss of coolant, and to insure that coolant will
return to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle.
The pressure cap should be inspected and cleaned if there
is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing
surfaces.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357
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Jacking............................. 320
Overheating.......................... 357
Tow Hooks.......................... 327
Towing............................. 328
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 390
Emission Related Components.............. 359
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 346
Block Heater......................... 244
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Compartment......................335,336
Coolant (Antifreeze).................356,386
Cooling............................. 354
Exhaust Gas Caution................33,75,290
Fails to Start.......................... 243
Flooded, Starting...................... 243
Fuel Requirements..................... 385
Jump Starting......................... 325
Oil ...........................340,385,386Oil Filler Cap......................... 343
Oil Selection.......................... 385
Oil Synthetic......................... 344
Overheating.......................... 357
Starting............................. 242
Temperature Gauge..................... 183
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 14
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 313
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 356
Event Data Recorder...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution..............33,75,290,354
Exhaust System.......................75,353
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 47
Exterior Lighting........................ 134
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 346
Engine Fuel.......................... 346
Engine Oil........................344,386
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Change Interval....................... 342
Dipstick............................. 340
Disposal............................ 344
Filter............................344,386
Filter Disposal........................ 344
Identification Logo..................... 343
Materials Added to..................... 344
Recommendation...................343,385
Synthetic............................ 344
Viscosity..........................343,385
Onboard Diagnostic System..............337,338
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 162
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 85
Overdrive..........................186,247
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 247
Overhead Console....................155,156
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 156
Overheating, Engine...................185,357
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 416Panic Alarm............................ 23
Parking Brake.......................... 258
Parking On Hill......................... 258
Passing Light........................... 136
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 141
Pets.................................. 74
Pets, Transporting........................ 74
Phone, Cellular.......................... 88
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............. 88
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 269
Positive Crankcase Valve.................. 360
Power
Brakes.............................. 360
Distribution Center..................370,373
Door Locks.........................14,16
Lift Gate............................. 31
Mirrors.............................. 86
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 170
Steering..........................262,350
430 INDEX