air condition DODGE DURANGO 2005 2.G Owner's Guide

Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.The most common causes are:
•Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
•Stone and gravel impact.
•Insects, tree sap and tar.
•Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
•Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
Washing
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Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-
hicle in the shade using a mild car wash soap, and
rinse the panels completely with clear water.
•If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu-
lated on your vehicle, wash it as soon as possible.
•Use Moparauto polish to remove road film and
stains and to polish your vehicle. Take care never to
scratch the paint.
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F19 15 Amp BlueHeating & Air
Conditioning
w/ATC Only
Battery Feed
F20 25 Amp NaturalAmplifier Bat-
tery Feed
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
Cavity Fuse/Color Description
1 40 Amp
GreenHVAC Blower
2 30 Amp Pink Power Outlets
3 30 Amp Pink Rr Wiper/Ign R/O
4 30 Amp Pink ABS Pump
5 50 Amp Red Cabin Htr 1 (Diesel Only)
6 50 Amp Red ASD
7 30 Amp Pink Rr HVAC (XK)
Cavity Fuse/Color Description
8 40 Amp
GreenAcc Delay/Seats
9 Spare
10 40 Amp
GreenStarter/JB Power
11 30 Amp Pink Cig Ltr/T-Tow
12 40 Amp
GreenEBL/Htd Mirror
13 40 Amp
GreenJB Power
14 50 Amp Red Cabin Htr 2 (Diesel Only)
15 50 Amp Red Cabin Htr 3 (Diesel Only)
16 25 Amp
NaturalIPM/Coils
17 Spare
18 20 Amp Yel-
lowTCM/AC Clutch
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed inbold
typeon the following pages must be done at the times or
mileages specified to assure the continued proper func-
tioning of the emission control system. These, and all
other maintenance services included in this manual,
should be done to provide best vehicle performance and
reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for
vehicles in severe operating conditions such as dusty
areas and very short trip driving.
Inspection and service also should be done any time a
malfunction is suspected.
NOTE:Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis-
sion control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual using any automotive part which has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of Califor-
nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.
EMISSIONS TESTING
In some localities, it may be or will become a legal
requirement to ensure that all emissions components and
systems are functioning properly as a part of the test
procedure. The test center accomplishes this by checking
the On Board Diagnostic System (OBD) system with an
electronic scan tool. If your vehicle has recently been
serviced, the OBD system may have been reset to anot
readycondition because the OBD system has not had
sufficient time since the servicing to reconfirm that
emissions components are operating properly. In most
cases, a reasonable mix and amount of normal city and
highway driving and at least one overnight-off period
will be required to prepare your vehicle for this check;
however your dealer has the equipment and procedures
required to make certain that the OBD system of your
vehicle is ready for the required testing.
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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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