tire pressure DODGE DURANGO 2005 2.G Owner's Manual

WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, fol-
low the preceding safety tips.
Cooling System
Inspection
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh
coolant. Check face of radiator for any accumulation of
bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean the radiator core by gently
spraying water from a garden hose at the back of the core.Check the coolant bottle tubing for condition and tight-
ness of connection at coolant bottle and radiator. Inspect
the entire system for leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the coolant pressure cap for proper
vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of coolant
from the radiator drain cock. If the cap is sealing prop-
erly, the coolant will begin to drain from the coolant
bottle. Do not remove the pressure cap when the cooling
system is hot.
324 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspen-
sion components.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 365
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............167,236
Adding Fuel........................262,286
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 316
Air Conditioner Maintenance............198,319
Air Conditioning........................ 197
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 209
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone................ 201
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............319,320
Air Conditioning System................197,319
Air Filter.............................. 316
Air Pressure, Tires....................249,257
Airbag.............................38,171
Airbag Light............................ 51
Alarm..............................24,167
Alarm, Panic............................ 21
Alignment and Balance................... 256
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 6
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 194
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........326,327,357Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 236
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 167
Anti-Theft System.....................24,167
Appearance Care........................ 337
Arming Theft System...................... 25
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 16
Automatic Dimming Mirror...............74,78
Automatic Door Locks..................... 15
Automatic Headlights.................... 122
Automatic Transaxle...................... 221
Automatic Transmission.............218,221,332
Adding Fluid......................... 333
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 334
Fluid Level Check...................... 332
Fluid Type........................334,360
Gear Ranges.......................... 221
Special Additives...................... 334
Torque Converter...................... 225
Axle Fluid............................. 360
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Cargo Organizer....................... 156
Cargo Organizer........................ 156
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 268
Catalytic Converter....................266,317
CD Player..........................173,179
Cellular Phone........................78,197
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 355
Certification Label....................... 268
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 288
Charging.............................. 296
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 241
Child Restraint........................54,55
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............57,63
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 35
Child Seat.............................. 59
Circuit Breakers......................... 341
Climate Control......................... 197
Climate Control, Rear Zone..............201,207
Clock................................ 172Compact Disc Maintenance................. 196
Compact Spare Tire...................... 252
Compass.............................. 140
Compass Calibration..................... 140
Compass Variance....................... 141
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 136
Console, Floor.......................... 153
Console, Overhead....................... 135
Contract, Service........................ 386
Converter, Catalytic...................... 266
Coolant............................... 328
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 327
Cooling System......................... 324
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 327
Coolant Capacity...................... 357
Coolant Level......................... 328
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 325
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 325
Inspection........................... 324
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Odometer........................... 168
Speedometer......................... 166
Tachometer.......................... 167
Gear Ranges........................... 221
Glass Cleaning.......................... 340
Grease............................... 336
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 269
Gross Cargo Weight...................... 268
GVWR............................268,271
Hands-Free Phone........................ 78
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 286
Headlights............................ 349
Delay.............................. 122
High Beam........................... 126
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 126
Lights On Reminder.................... 124
Passing............................. 125
Replacing............................ 349Heated Mirrors.......................... 77
Heated Seats........................... 105
Heater............................... 197
Heater, Engine Block..................... 220
High Beam Indicator..................... 165
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 126
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 275
Homelink Transmitter.................... 142
Hood Release.......................... 118
Hoses................................ 329
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 9
Lock................................ 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 13
Infant Restraint........................54,55
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 257
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 74
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Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 75
Overdrive..........................167,223
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 223
Overhead Console....................135,136
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 136
Overheating, Engine...................166,327
Owner’s Manual........................ 390
Panic Alarm............................ 21
Parking Brake.......................... 234
Parking On Hill......................... 234
Passing Light........................... 125
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 130
Pets.................................. 64
Pets, Transporting........................ 64
Phone, Cellular.......................... 78
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 78
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 245
Positive Crankcase Valve.................. 330Power
Brakes.............................. 330
Distribution Center..................341,345
Door Locks.........................13,14
Mirrors.............................. 76
Outlet.............................. 151
Steering..........................238,320
Sunroof............................. 149
Windows............................. 27
Power Steering Fluid..................... 360
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 37
Preparation for Jacking.................... 291
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 35
Programmable Electronic Features.........144,148
Programming Transmitters............22,144,148
Radial Ply Tires......................... 252
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 327
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Shoulder Belts........................... 29
Signals, Turn.....................125,164,350
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 257
Snow Plow............................ 279
Snow Tires............................ 258
Spare Tire..........................252,253
Spark Plugs............................ 315
Speed Control.......................... 132
Speedometer........................... 166
Starting............................... 218
Automatic Transmission................. 218
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 296
Engine Block Heater.................... 220
Engine Fails to Start.................... 219
Starting Procedures...................... 218
Steering
Column Controls...................... 124
Column Lock.......................... 12
Power...........................238,320Wheel, Tilt........................... 129
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 194
Storage, Vehicle......................... 381
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 239
Sun Roof.............................. 149
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 257
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 314
Tachometer............................ 167
Taillights.............................. 350
Temperature Control, Automatic............. 202
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 164
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 57
Theft System Arming...................... 25
Theft System Disarming.................... 25
Thermostat............................ 329
Tilt Steering Column..................... 129
Tire and Loading Information Placard....244,245,257
INDEX 407
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Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 243
Tire Markings.......................... 239
Tire Safety Information.................... 239
Tires ...............................66,248
Air Pressure.......................... 248
Alignment........................... 256
Chains.............................. 257
Changing............................ 288
Compact Spare........................ 252
General Information.................... 248
High Speed.......................... 251
Inflation Pressures..................... 249
Jacking............................. 291
Load Capacity.....................244,245
Radial.............................. 252
Replacement......................... 255
Rotation............................. 259
Safety...........................239,248
Sizes............................... 241Snow Tires........................... 258
Spare Tire........................... 289
Spinning............................ 254
Tread Wear Indicators................... 254
Wheel Mounting....................... 291
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 294
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 274
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 225
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 298
Towing............................... 271
Disabled Vehicle....................... 299
Guide.............................. 275
Recreational.......................... 280
Weight.............................. 275
Traction.............................. 284
Traction Control......................128,168
Traction Control Switch................... 128
Trailer Towing.......................... 271
Cooling System Tips.................... 278
408 INDEX