Fuel DODGE DURANGO 2012 3.G User Guide

•Memory 2 profile set
•Memory system unavailable — Not in Park
•Memory system unavailable — Seatbelt buckled
•Memory 1 profile recall
•Memory 2 profile recall
•Wrong Key
•Damaged Key
•Key not programmed
•Park Assist Disabled
•Automatic high beams on
•Automatic high beams off
•Service All Wheel Drive System
•All Wheel Drive System in neutral
•ECO — Fuel Saver Indicator
•To Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift Procedure in
Owners Manual
•AWD AUTO
•LOW RANGE
•SERV AWD
•For AWD Low Slow Below 5 MPH or 8 KPH Put Trans
in N Press 4 Low
•For AWD High Slow Below 5 MPH or 8 KPH Put Trans
in N Press 4 Low
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EVIC Amber Telltale Lights
This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell-
tales. These telltales include:
•Low Fuel LightWhen the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal
(11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until
fuel is added.
•Loose Gascap Indicator If the vehicle diagnostic system determines
that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly
installed, or damaged, a loose gascap indicator
will display in the telltale display area. Tighten
the fuel filler cap properly and press the SELECT button
to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the
message will appear the next time the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
•Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator This light will turn on to indicate the wind-
shield washer fluid is low.
•SERV AWD
The SERV AWD light monitors the electric shift AWD
system. If the SERV AWD light stays on or comes on
during driving, it means that the AWD system is not
functioning properly and that service is required.
EVIC Red Telltale Lights
This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These
telltales include:
•Door Ajar This light will turn on to indicate that one or
more doors may be ajar.
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Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to
the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Cycle the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do
not start the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.Fuel Economy
Press and release the UP/DOWN buttons until one of the
following Fuel Economy Functions displays in the EVIC:
•Average Fuel Economy/Fuel Saver Mode
•Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode — If
Equipped
This feature shows the average fuel economy since the
last reset. To reset the average fuel economy display,
press and release the SELECT button once while average
fuel economy is highlighted. Once reset, the history
information will be erased, and the averaging will con-
tinue from the last fuel average reading before the reset.
The FUEL SAVER MODE message will display above the
average fuel economy in the EVIC display. This message
will appear whenever the Multi-Displacement System
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(MDS) (if equipped) allows the engine to operate on four
cylinders, or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner.
This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving
in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify
driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.Distance To Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel
tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the SELECT
button.
NOTE:Significant changes in driving style or vehicle
loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.
When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change
to a “LOW FUEL” message. This display will continue
until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant
amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the “LOW
FUEL” message and a new DTE value will display.
Fuel Saver Mode — On
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▫Replacement Tires .................... 496
 Tire Chains (Traction Devices) ............. 497
 Snow Tires .......................... 498
 Tire Rotation Recommendations ........... 499
 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ....... 500
▫ Base System ........................ 503
▫ Premium System – If Equipped .......... 505
▫ General Information .................. 510
 Fuel Requirements ..................... 511
▫ 3.6L Engine – If Equipped .............. 511
▫ 5.7L Engine – If Equipped .............. 511
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................ 512
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 512▫
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ...... 512
▫ MMT In Gasoline .................... 513
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ............... 514
▫ Fuel System Cautions ................. 514
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ............ 515
 Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) —
If Equipped .......................... 515
▫ E-85 General Information ............... 515
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ................... 517
▫ Fuel Requirements ................... 517
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ...... 518
▫ Starting ........................... 518
▫ Cruising Range ...................... 518
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▫Replacement Parts ................... 519
▫ Maintenance ........................ 519
 Adding Fuel ......................... 519
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .............. 519
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 522
 Vehicle Loading ...................... 523
▫ Certification Label ................... 523
 Trailer Towing ........................ 525
▫ Common Towing Definitions ............ 525
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification .............. 530
▫ Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ........ 531
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ............. 532▫
Towing Requirements ................. 533
▫ Towing Tips ........................ 538
 Snow Plow .......................... 539
 Recreational Towing
(Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ................ 540
▫ Towing This Vehicle
Behind Another Vehicle ................ 540
▫ Recreational Towing – Rear-Wheel Drive
Models ........................... 541
▫ Recreational Towing – All-Wheel Drive
Models (Single-Speed Transfer Case) ....... 541
▫ Recreational Towing – All-Wheel Drive
Models (Two-Speed Transfer Case) ........ 542
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•Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time
to change the ignition switch to the RUN position
(EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE RUN”),
•Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time
to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC
displays “IGNITION MODE OFF”).
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a
booster battery or the battery in another vehicle.
This type of start can be dangerous if done improp-
erly. Refer to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
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Clearing A Flooded Engine
(Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weatherproce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, press
and hold the brake pedal, push the accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and hold it, then press and release the
ENGINE START/STOP button once. The starter motor
will engage automatically, run for 10 seconds, and then
disengage. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal
and the brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat
the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Clearing A Flooded Engine
(Using Fob With Integrated Key)
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor
will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this
occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec-
onds before trying again.
After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the heater cord to
a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
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WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe
practices that limit your response to changing traffic
or road conditions. You might lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other
reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can result
in severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recre-
ational Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and
“Towing A Disabled Vehicle” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
DRIVE
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-
shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission
automatically upshifts through underdrive first, second,
and third gears, direct fourth gear and overdrive fifth
gear. The DRIVE position provides optimum driving
characteristics under all normal operating conditions.
When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as
when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi-
tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or
while towing heavy trailers), use the Electronic Range
Select (ERS) feature (refer to “Electronic Range Select
(ERS)” in this section) to select a lower gear range. Under
these conditions, using a lower gear range will improve
performance and extend transmission life by reducing
excessive shifting and heat buildup.
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•With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever
will not move out of PARK.
REVERSE
This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into
REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop.
NEUTRAL
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged
periods with engine running. The engine may be started
in this range. Set the parking brake and shift the trans-
mission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe
practices that limit your response to changing traffic
or road conditions. You might lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other
reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can result
in severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recre-
ational Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and
“Towing A Disabled Vehicle” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
DRIVE
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-
shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission
automatically upshifts through underdrive first and sec-
ond gears, direct third gear and overdrive fourth and
fifth gears. The DRIVE position provides optimum driv-
ing characteristics under all normal operating conditions.
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