jacking DODGE DURANGO 2009 2.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 378
Jacking Instructions.................... 379
▫Jack Location....................... 379
▫Removing The Spare Tire............... 380
▫Tire Changing Procedure............... 381
Jump-Starting Procedures................ 388Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................. 390
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped...... 391
Towing A Disabled Vehicle............... 391
▫Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles.............. 392
▫Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles.............. 392
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JACKING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
•Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put 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. If you
need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
Jack Location
The scissor jack and tire changing tools are stowed under
the second row 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. The winged stud inserts through
the eyelet in the end of the jack’s worm screw.
Jack Location
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Preparations
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Place the shift lever in PARK (automatic transmission).
On 4-wheel drive vehicles, shift the transfer case to the
“4L” position.4. Turn the ignition OFF.
5. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite the jacking
position. For example, if the right front
wheel is being changed, block the left
rear wheel.
NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
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1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage.
2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove,
the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one
turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
3. When changing a front wheel, place the jack under the
frame rail behind the wheel. Locate the jack as far
forward as possible on the straight part of the frame
(prior to inboard transition). Operate the jack using the
jack drive tube and the wheel wrench; the tube extension
may be used but is not required.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 possible with the drive tubes extending to the
rear. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench.
Jack Warning Label
Front Jacking Location
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Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that
the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and
adjust the jack position as required.
4. Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clock-
wise, until the wheel just clears the surface.
Left Rear Jacking LocationRight Rear Jacking Location
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WARNING!
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.
•Apply the parking brake firmly before jacking.
•Never start the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is downward. Slide
the wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and
position it properly across the wheel opening.
For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow
with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle.
Rotate the winch mechanism until the wheel is drawn
into place against the underside of the vehicle. Continue
to rotate until you feel the winch mechanism slip or click
two times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the
tire several times to be sure it is firmly in place.
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Electronic Brake Control System............. 312
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 312
Brake Assist System.................... 313
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 314
Electronic Stability Program............... 315
Traction Control System................. 313
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 314
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 155
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)......... 211,315
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................163,167
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 390
Jacking............................. 381
Tow Hooks.......................... 391
Towing............................. 391
Emission Control System Maintenance......399,448
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 403Block Heater......................... 291
Break-In Recommendations................ 71
Compartment......................396,397
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 444
Exhaust Gas Caution................38,73,351
Fails to Start.......................... 290
Flooded, Starting...................... 290
Fuel Requirements..................... 443
Jump Starting......................... 388
Oil ...........................401,443,444
Oil Filler Cap................395,396,397,402
Oil Selection.......................402,443
Oil Synthetic......................... 403
Starting............................. 289
Temperature Gauge.................... 203
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Event Data Recorder...................... 60
Exhaust Gas Caution..............38,73,351,408
Exhaust System.......................73,408
478 INDEX

Passing............................. 150
Replacing........................... 435
Heated Mirrors.......................... 85
Heated Seats........................... 124
Heater............................... 269
Heater, Engine Block..................... 291
High Beam Indicator..................... 204
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 150
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 363
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 175
Hood Release.......................... 141
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................62,63Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 337
Information Center...................... 167
Information Center, Vehicle................. 167
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 82
Instrument Cluster....................... 203
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 201
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 425
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 432
Interior Appearance Care.................. 423
Interior Fuses.......................... 426
Interior Lighting........................ 146
Interior Lights.......................... 146
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 151
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter Outlet (115V)..................... 187
Jack Operation.......................379,381
Jacking Instructions...................... 383
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Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........5,469
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear................... 158
Parking Brake.......................... 308
Parking On Hill......................... 308
Passing Light........................... 150
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 154
Personal Settings........................ 170
Pets.................................. 71
Pets, Transporting........................ 71
Phone, Cellular.......................... 86
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect)............... 86
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 325
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses).......395,396,397,429
Door Locks.........................20,29
Lift Gate............................. 36
Mirrors.............................. 83Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......184,187
Steering..........................306,307
Steering Filler Cap................395,396,397
Sunroof............................. 182
Windows............................. 33
Power Steering Fluid..................... 445
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 50
Preparation for Jacking.................... 382
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 48
Programmable Electronic Features............ 170
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Radial Ply Tires......................... 332
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)....... 411,413
Radio Operation........................ 268
Radio, Satellite (uconnect gps)............260,265
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 420
INDEX 485
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Theft System Arming...................... 18
Theft System Disarming.................... 19
Tilt Steering Column..................... 153
Tire and Loading Information Placard......325,337
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 324
Tire Markings.......................... 320
Tire Safety Information.................... 320
Tires ............................74,329,470
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 335
Air Pressure.......................... 329
Chains.............................. 337
Changing............................ 379
Compact Spare........................ 332
General Information.................... 329
High Speed.......................... 331
Inflation Pressures..................... 330
Jacking............................. 381
Life of Tires.......................... 335
Load Capacity........................ 325Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 340
Pressure Warning Light.................. 212
Quality Grading....................... 470
Radial.............................. 332
Replacement......................... 336
Rotation............................ 339
Safety...........................320,329
Sizes............................... 322
Snow Tires........................... 339
Spare Tire........................... 380
Spinning............................ 334
Tread Wear Indicators................... 334
Wheel Mounting...................... 381
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 386
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 364
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 297
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 391
Towing............................... 360
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 101
INDEX 489
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