tires DODGE DURANGO 2012 3.G Workshop Manual

144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
144,000 miles (234 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
662 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control). . 208
Adding Fuel ........................... 519
Additives, Fuel ......................... 514
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 590
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 593
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 594
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 594
Air Conditioning System .................. 408
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 416
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ................ 414
Air Filter .............................. 590
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 489
Airbag .............................. 67,76
Airbag Deployment ....................... 77
Airbag Light ................... 74,75,80,99,305
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 79
Airbag, Side ...................... 70,73,75,76
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........71,73,76
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................20,305Alarm, Panic
............................ 26
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................... 450
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 361
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 468
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 302
Anti-Theft System ....................... 305
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 632
Appearance Care ........................ 614
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 474
Assistance Towing ....................... 137
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 43
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 110
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 36
Automatic Headlights .................... 189
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 408
Automatic Transmission .............432,440,611
Adding Fluid ....................... 613
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 611
664 INDEX

Speedometer........................ 304
Tachometer ......................... 299
Gear Ranges ........................ 433,441
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 573
General Information ............20,29,153,229,510
Glass Cleaning .......................... 618
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............523,526
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............523,525
GVWR ............................... 523
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 123
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 551
Headlights ............................ 627
Bulb Replacement .................... 627
Cleaning ........................... 618
High Beam ......................... 303
On With Wipers ..................... 189
Replacing .......................... 627
Heated Mirrors ......................... 113 Heater, Engine Block
..................... 429
Hill Descent Control ..................... 304
Hill Start Assist ......................... 474
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 530
Holder, Cup ........................... 270
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 250
Hood Release .......................... 186
Ignition ............................... 16
Key ............................. 14,16
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 16
Illuminated Entry ........................ 23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 18
Infant Restraint ........................ 81,82
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 489
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 309
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 110
Instrument Cluster .................... 298,299
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INDEX 671

Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 297
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 619
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 620
Interior Appearance Care .................. 617
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 199
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter, Power ......................... 268
Jack Location ........................... 553
Jack Operation ....................... 552,559
Jacking Instructions ...................... 559
Jump Starting .......................... 567
Key-In Reminder ......................... 18
Key, Programming ........................ 20
Key, Replacement ........................ 19
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 18
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ................38,326,425
Keyless Entry System ...................... 24 Keyless Go
.......................... 14,326
Keys ................................. 14
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 52
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren) ......................... 85,87
Latches ............................... 101
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... 511
Leaks, Fluid ........................... 101
Life of Tires ............................ 495
Liftgate ................................ 45
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 282
Light Bulbs ............................ 101
Lights ............................. 101,188
Airbag .................... 74,75,80,99,305
Anti-Lock .......................... 302
Automatic Headlights ................. 189
Back-Up ........................... 630
Brake Assist Warning .................. 477
Brake Warning ...................... 305
672 INDEX

Bulb Replacement.................... 627
Cargo ............................. 280
Center Mounted Stop .................. 631
Daytime Running .................... 191
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 188
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator. . 477
Exterior ........................... 101
Fog ............................ 303,628
Fuses ............................. 620
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 551
Headlights ......................... 627
Headlights On With Wipers ............. 189
High Beam Indicator .................. 303
Illuminated Entry ..................... 23
Low Fuel .......................... 319
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 300
Map Reading ....................... 194
Reading ........................ 194,248
Rear Servicing ....................... 630 Rear Tail
........................... 630
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 307
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 305
Service ............................ 627
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 300
Side Marker ........................ 630
SmartBeams ........................ 190
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 299
Traction Control ..................... 477
Turn Signal ................ 101,188,628,630
Vanity Mirror ....................... 114
Loading Vehicle ......................... 523
Tires .............................. 484
Locks ................................. 34
Automatic Door ...................... 36
Child Protection ...................... 36
Door .............................. 34
Power Door ......................... 35
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Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 484
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 615
Power Door Locks ......................... 35
Inverter ........................... 268
Lift Gate ........................... 46
Mirrors ............................ 112
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 263
Seats ........................... 158,160
Steering ........................ 461,464
Sunroof ........................... 259
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ......... 203
Windows ........................... 42
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 66
Preparation for Jacking .................... 558
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 60
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 330Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)
.................... 24
Quadra-Trac ........................... 450
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 491
Radio Operation ........................ 408
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ 201
Rear Air Conditioning .................... 414
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 609
Rear Camera ........................... 245
Rear Cross Path ......................... 120
Rear Cupholder ......................... 270
Rear Heater ............................ 414
Rear Park Sense System ................... 237
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 174,177
Rear Window Defroster ................... 283
Rear Window Features .................... 282
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 282
676 INDEX

Rearview Mirrors........................ 110
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 164
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 80
Recreational Towing ...................... 540
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 543
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .... 546
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 512
Refrigerant ............................ 594
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 65
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 24
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 406
Remote Starting System .................... 29
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 626
Replacement Keys ........................ 19
Replacement Parts ....................... 585
Replacement Tires ....................... 496
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 658 Restraints, Child
......................... 81
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 48
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 280
Roll Over Warning ........................ 5
Roof Type Carrier ....................... 284
Rotation, Tires .......................... 499
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 99
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 101
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 658
Safety Information, Tire ................... 478
Safety Tips ............................. 98
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..................... 48,98
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 361
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 638
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 65
Seat Belts ............................ 52,99
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 57
And Pregnant Women .................. 66
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INDEX 677

Shoulder Belts........................... 52
Side Airbag ............................. 75
Signals, Turn ................... 101,303,628,630
SmartBeams ........................... 190
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 497
Snow Plow ............................ 539
Snow Tires ............................ 498
Spare Tire ....................... 492,493,554
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 511
Oil ............................... 588
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........205,208
Speedometer ........................... 304
Starting ............................. 29,424
Automatic Transmission ................ 424
Cold Weather .................... 428,429
Engine Block Heater .................. 429
Engine Fails to Start .................. 428
Remote ............................ 29 Starting and Operating
.................... 424
Starting Procedures ...................... 424
Steering Power .......................... 461,464
Tilt Column ...................... 202,203
Wheel, Heated ...................... 204
Wheel, Tilt ...................... 202,203
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 406
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 406
Storage ............................... 625
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 417,625
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 625
Sun Roof .............................. 259
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 114
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 250
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 67
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 474
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