weight DODGE DURANGO 2017 3.G Owner's Manual

NOTE:
•The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of
the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety
Information” in “Starting And Operating” for further
information. The addition of passengers and cargo may
require reducing trailer tongue load and Gross Trailer
Weight (GTW). Redistributing cargo (to the trailer) may
be necessary to avoid exceeding Rear Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) of 3,900 lbs (1 769 kg).
• Vehicles not factory equipped with trailer tow package
are limited to 3,500 lbs (350 lbs tongue weight).
Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal — If
Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a trailer hitch receiver
cover, this must be removed to access the trailer hitch
receiver (if equipped). This cover is located at the bottom
center of the rear fascia. 1. Turn the two locking retainers located at the bottom of
the hitch receiver cover a 1/4 turn counterclockwise and
pull bottom of the hitch receiver cover outward (to-
wards you).
2. Pull the bottom of the cover outward (towards you) then downwards to disengage the tabs located at the top of
the hitch receiver cover to remove.Hitch Receiver Cover Retainers
1 — Hitch Receiver Cover
2 — Locking Retainers
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To reinstall the cover after towing repeat the procedure in
reverse order.
NOTE:Be sure to engage all tabs of the hitch receiver cover
in the bumper fascia prior to installation.
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your trailer hitch or the weights specified in “Trailer
Towing Weights Table”.
Consider the following items when computing the weight
on the rear axle of the vehicle:
• The tongue weight of the trailer
• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put
in or on your vehicle
• The weight of the driver and all passengers
NOTE:
Remember that everything put into or on the trailer
adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-
installed options or dealer-installed options must be consid-
ered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to “Tire
Safety Information/Tire and Loading Information Placard”
in “Starting And Operating” for further information.Hitch Receiver Cover
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WARNING!(Continued)
PARK. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure the
transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always, block or
chockthe trailer wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
• Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized.
Towing Requirements — Tires
• Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
• Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting And Operat-
ing” for proper tire inflation procedures.
• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures
before trailer usage. •
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before
towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General Information”
in “Starting And Operating” for the proper inspection
procedure.
• When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Informa-
tion” in “Starting And Operating” for the proper tire
replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s
GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
• Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible per-
sonal injury.
• An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically actu-
ated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a
hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
•
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs
(453 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs
(907 kg).
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Octane Rating.......................... .444
Requirements .......................... .545
Specifications .......................... .547
Tank Capacity .......................... .545
Fueling ................................. .449
Fuses .................................. .533
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ...............196
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .445
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... .444
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .445
Gear Ranges ............................. .389
General Information ........................ .444
Glass Cleaning ........................... .532
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................454
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................453
GVWR ................................. .451
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .474
Headlights .............................. .542
Automatic ............................ .136
Bulb Replacement ....................... .542
Cleaning .............................. .532
On With Wipers ........................ .136
Passing ............................... .142Replacing
............................. .542
Heated Mirrors ........................ .101, 223
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .385
Hill Start Assist ........................... .409
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .456
Holder, Cup ..............................211
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............196
Hood Release ............................ .133
Ignition Key ...................................11
Illuminated Entry ...........................18
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................14
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................94
Instrument Cluster ............235,
241, 243, 253, 254
Instrument Cluster Display DID Display ........................... .259
DID Menu Items ........................ .259
Driver Information Display (DID) .............259
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .....259
EVIC Display .......................... .259
EVIC Menu Items ....................... .259
Information Display ...................... .259
Instrument Cluster Display ..................25910
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Wheel Mounting........................ .487
Tire Safety Information ...................... .417
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................459
Tow Hooks, Emergency ..................... .492
Towing ............................. .453, 496
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .496
Guide ................................ .457
Recreational ........................... .466
Weight ............................... .457
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............466
Traction Control ...........................411
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................416
Trailer Towing ............................ .453
Cooling System Tips ..................... .464
Hitches ............................... .456
Minimum Requirements ....................460
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................459
Wiring ............................... .462
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .457
Trailer Weight ............................ .457
Transfer Case ............................ .527
Electronically Shifted ..................... .395
Fluid ................................ .549
Maintenance ........................... .527
Transmission ............................. .388Automatic
......................... .388, 527
Fluid ................................ .549
Maintenance ........................... .527
Shifting .............................. .386
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ......196
Transporting Pets ...........................83
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .435
Turn Signals ....................... .254, 543, 544
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ..........26, 285
Operation ............................. .314
Scr
een Activated Features ...................19
Uconnect Settings ...................20, 26, 285
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV ...................... .372
Uconnect Access Vehicle Health Alert ...................... .364
Uconnect Settings ........................ .19, 20
Customer Programmable Features .....28, 30, 36, 283
Passive Entry Programming .........28, 30, 36, 283
Uconnect Settings ..................... .36, 283
Uconnect Voice Command ....................354
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................563
Universal Transmitter ....................... .196
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