fuel DODGE DURANGO 2006 2.G Service Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
There are two maintenance schedules that show the
requiredservice for your vehicle.
First is Schedule“B”. It is for vehicles that are operated
under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000 km) or 60 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for ScheduleB.
Second is Schedule“A”. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
uleB.
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Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
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Schedule “B”
Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000 km) or 60 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............186,260
Adding Fuel........................287,316
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 346
Air Conditioner Maintenance............223,349
Air Conditioning........................ 222
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 234
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone................ 226
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............349,350
Air Conditioning System................222,349
Air Filter.............................. 346
Air Pressure, Tires....................274,282
Airbag.............................48,191
Airbag Light............................ 61
Alarm, Panic............................ 23
Alarm (Security Alarm).................26,185
Alignment and Balance................... 281
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 219
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........356,357,385
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............146,260Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 186
Anti-Theft System.....................26,185
Appearance Care........................ 366
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 27
Automatic Dimming Mirror...............84,88
Automatic Door Locks..................... 17
Automatic Headlights.................... 133
Automatic Transaxle...................... 245
Automatic Transmission.............242,245,362
Adding Fluid......................... 362
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 363
Fluid Level Check...................... 362
Fluid Type........................363,387
Gear Ranges.......................... 245
Special Additives...................... 364
Torque Converter...................... 249
Axle Fluid............................. 387
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 365
420 INDEX

Ball Joints............................. 351
Battery............................... 348
Charging............................ 325
Emergency Starting..................... 325
Gas Caution.......................... 325
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 132
Belts, Drive............................ 345
Belts, Seat.............................. 37
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 351
B-Pillar Location........................ 269
Brake Assist System...................139,147
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 146
Brake Fluid............................ 387
Brake System........................260,360
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................146,260
Disc Brakes.......................... 360
Fluid Check.......................... 360
Hoses.............................. 361Master Cylinder....................... 360
Parking............................. 258
Warning Light.....................186,189
Brakes............................... 260
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 245
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 74
Bulb Replacement....................... 377
Bulbs, Light............................ 376
Calibration, Compass..................... 159
Capacities, Fluid........................ 385
Caps, Filler
Fuel.............................287,288
Oil (Engine).......................... 343
Power Steering........................ 350
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 354
Car Washes............................ 367
Carbon Monoxide Warning............75,163,290
Cargo Management System................. 176
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Jacking............................. 320
Overheating.......................... 357
Tow Hooks.......................... 327
Towing............................. 328
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 390
Emission Related Components.............. 359
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 346
Block Heater......................... 244
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Compartment......................335,336
Coolant (Antifreeze).................356,386
Cooling............................. 354
Exhaust Gas Caution................33,75,290
Fails to Start.......................... 243
Flooded, Starting...................... 243
Fuel Requirements..................... 385
Jump Starting......................... 325
Oil ...........................340,385,386Oil Filler Cap......................... 343
Oil Selection.......................... 385
Oil Synthetic......................... 344
Overheating.......................... 357
Starting............................. 242
Temperature Gauge..................... 183
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 14
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 313
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 356
Event Data Recorder...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution..............33,75,290,354
Exhaust System.......................75,353
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 47
Exterior Lighting........................ 134
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 346
Engine Fuel.......................... 346
Engine Oil........................344,386
424 INDEX

Engine Oil Disposal.................... 344
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 316
Turn Signal.....................136,183,378
Flat Tire Stowage.....................319,325
Flooded Engine Starting................... 243
Floor Console.......................... 172
Fluid, Brake.........................360,387
Fluid Capacities......................... 385
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 362
Brake............................... 360
Cooling System....................... 354
Engine Oil........................... 340
Power Steering........................ 350
Transfer Case......................... 364
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 386
Fog Lights..........................135,384
Folding Rear Seat..................... 117,120Four Wheel Drive....................... 250
Operation........................... 250
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 316
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 264
Front Axle (Differential)................... 365
Fuel................................. 285
Adding............................. 287
Filter............................... 346
Gauge.............................. 183
Octane Rating......................285,386
Requirements......................285,385
Tank Capacity........................ 385
Fueling............................... 287
Fuses...........................172,370,371
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 162
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............288,337
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge)................... 183
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 285
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Gasoline, Reformulated................... 286
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 183
Fuel................................ 183
Odometer........................... 187
Speedometer......................... 185
Tachometer.......................... 186
Gear Ranges........................... 245
Glass Cleaning.......................... 369
Grease............................... 365
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............293,297
Gross Cargo Weight...................... 292
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 296
GVWR............................293,295
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 88
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 316
Headlights............................ 377
Delay.............................. 133High Beam........................... 137
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 137
Lights On Reminder.................... 135
Passing............................. 136
Replacing............................ 377
Heated Mirrors.......................... 87
Heated Seats........................... 115
Heater............................... 222
Heater, Engine Block..................... 244
High Beam Indicator..................... 184
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 137
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 298
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 162
Hood Release.......................... 129
Hoses................................ 359
Ignition............................... 13
Key ................................. 10
426 INDEX

Bulb Replacement...................376,377
Center Mounted Stop................... 383
Courtesy/Reading..................... 155
Cruise.............................. 191
Daytime Running...................... 134
Door Ajar........................... 188
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................151,189
Fog ..........................135,184,384
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 316
Headlights........................... 134
High Beam........................... 137
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 137
Instrument Cluster..................134,183
Interior..........................132,155
License............................. 382
Lights On Reminder.................... 135
Low Fuel.........................183,184
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 190Park............................... 134
Passing............................. 136
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 184
Service.............................. 376
Traction Control....................... 151
Turn Signal........................136,378
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 183
Washer Fluid......................... 189
Loading Vehicle......................... 292
Tires ............................... 269
Locks................................. 15
Automatic Door........................ 17
Child Protection........................ 19
Door................................ 15
Ignition.............................. 13
Keys................................ 10
Power Door........................... 16
Steering Wheel......................... 13
428 INDEX

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 67
Lubricating Oil......................... 365
Lubrication, Body....................... 351
Lug Nuts............................. 323
Luggage Carrier......................... 174
Lumbar Support........................ 113
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 348
Maintenance Procedures................... 340
Maintenance Schedule.................... 391
Schedule “A”......................... 405
Schedule “B”......................... 394
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 190,338
Manual, Service......................... 416
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection..................... 387
Map/Reading Lights..................... 155
Memory Seat........................... 125Mirrors................................ 84
Automatic Dimming...................84,88
Electric Powered....................... 86
Heated.............................. 87
Memory............................. 125
Outside.............................. 85
Rearview............................. 84
Trailer Towing........................ 307
Vanity............................... 87
Mopar Parts.........................339,415
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 135
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 74
Occupant Classification System (OCS).......... 52
Occupant Restraints....................... 36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 285
Oil, Engine.........................340,386
Capacity............................ 385
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