jacking DODGE DURANGO 2013 3.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........574
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............574
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........576
▫ Jack Location ....................... .576
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ....................577
▫ Spare Tire Removal ....................578
▫ Preparations For Jacking ................581
▫ Jacking Instructions ...................582
▫ Road Tire Installation ...................590 
JUMP-STARTING ...................... .590
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............591
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................593
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............594
 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED . .596
 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ................597
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...........598
▫ Without The Key Fob ...................600
▫ Rear-Wheel Drive Models ................600
▫ All-Wheel Drive Models .................601
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
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.
• 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. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
on a jack.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•The jack is designed to be used 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-type jack and tire changing tools are located
in rear cargo area, below the load floor.
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Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, away fromtraffic.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle closest to moving traffic, pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
2. Place the transmission in PARK, set the parking brake and activate the Hazard Warning flashers.
3. Block the diagonally opposite wheel. NOTE:Passengers should not remain
in the vehicle when the vehicle is
being jacked.
Releasing Protective Plate6
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Jacking Instructions
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.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set the automatic
transmission in PARK.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•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. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for
lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
• 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.
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left, one turn, while the wheel is
still on the ground. 2. Assemble the jack and jacking tools.
Jack Warning Label
Jack And Tool Assembly
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5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise.Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire.
Lift Point On Sill MoldingRear Jacking Location6
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Electronic Brake Control System...............486
Brake Assist System .....................488
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............489
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........218
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............490
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......315
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ...............594
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................574
Jacking ............................. .576
Jump Starting ........................ .590
Tow Hooks .......................... .596
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........608
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .614
Block Heater ......................... .446
Break-In Recommendations ................108
Compartment ........................ .605
Compartment Identification ...............605Cooling
............................. .625
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................48
Fails to Start ......................... .444
Flooded, Starting ...................... .444
Fuel Requirements ..................... .533
Jump Starting ........................ .590
Oil .................................611
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .613
Oil Selection ......................... .612
Overheating ......................... .574
Starting ............................. .440
Temperature Gauge .....................321
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .613
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................613
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............78
Entry System, Illuminated ....................23
Ethanol ............................... .534
Event Data Recorder ........................82
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................48
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Hazard Warning Flasher....................574
Headlights ............................. .652
Bulb Replacement ..................... .652
Cleaning ............................ .642
High Beam .......................... .315
On With Wipers ....................... .201
Passing ............................. .209
Replacing ........................... .652
Heated Mirrors .......................... .123
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .446
Hill Descent Control ...................... .316
Hill Start Assist .......................... .494
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .553
Holder, Cup ............................ .282
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) .............262
Hood Release ........................... .198Ignition
.................................16
Key .................................14
Ignition Key Removal .......................16
Illuminated Entry ..........................23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................19
Infant Restraint ...........................83
Information Center, Vehicle ..................322
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................120
Instrument Cluster ........................311
Instrument Panel and Controls ................309
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............643
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............643
Interior Appearance Care ....................641
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............211
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter, Power .......................... .280
Jacking Instructions ....................... .582
Jack Location ........................... .576
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Viscosity............................ .613
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .614
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................607
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ............262
Operating Precautions ..................... .607
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............6
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................120
Overdrive .............................. .457
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .457
Overhead Console ........................ .260
Overheating, Engine ...................... .321
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............6
Paint Care ............................. .638
Panic Alarm ..............................26
Parking Brake ........................... .483
Park Sense System, Rear ....................248
Passing Light ........................... .209
Personal Settings ......................... .343Pets
.................................. .107
Pets, Transporting ........................ .107
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........505
Power Door Locks ............................35
Inverter ............................. .280
Lift Gate ..............................46
Mirrors ............................. .122
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..........275
Seats ............................... .170
Steering ............................ .480
Sunroof ............................. .271
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ...........216
Windows .............................42
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................67
Preparation for Jacking .....................581
Pretensioners Seat Belts .............................61
Programmable Electronic Features .............343
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Sunglasses Storage....................... .262
Sun Roof .............................. .271
Sun Visor Extension ...................... .124
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........68
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .493
System, Remote Starting .....................29
Tachometer ..............................311
Telescoping Steering Column .................215
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........423
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............321
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................293
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .215
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........504
Tire Markings ........................... .498
Tires ..................................112 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................517
Air Pressure ......................... .509
Chains ............................. .520Changing
........................... .576
Compact Spare ....................... .514
General Information .....................509
High Speed .......................... .512
Inflation Pressures ..................... .510
Jacking ............................. .576
Life of Tires .......................... .517
Load Capacity ........................ .504
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ...........522
Pressure Warning Light ..................311
Quality Grading ...................... .675
Radial .............................. .512
Replacement ......................... .518
Rotation ............................ .521
Safety .............................. .498
Sizes ............................... .500
Snow Tires .......................... .513
Spare Tire ........................... .577
Spinning ............................ .516
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