flat tire DODGE DURANGO 2007 2.G Owner's Manual

2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).
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 the
Tires–General Information section of this manual on
Tire Pressures for proper tire inflation procedures.
Also, 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 the Tires–General
Information section of this manual on Tread Wear
Indicators for the proper inspection procedure.
When replacing tires refer to the Tires–General Infor-
mation section of this manual on Replacement Tires for
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

Donotinterconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
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It is recommended that you stow the flat or spare to
avoid tangling the loose cable.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or
other power tools is not recommended and can
damage the winch.
Tire Changing Procedure
WARNING!
Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never get any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run
the engine while the vehicle 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.
Do not raise this vehicle using a bumper jack. The scissor
jack is designed as a tool for changing tires on this vehicle
only. It is not recommended that the jack be used for
service purposes or to lift more than one wheel at a time.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 347
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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.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
raised.
•Apply the parking brake firmly before jacking.
•Never start the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
•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.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated.
•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 value stem facing
the ground.
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the
wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and
position it properly across the wheel opening.
For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow
with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle.
Rotate the winch mechanism until the wheel is drawn
into place against the underside of the vehicle. Continue
to rotate until you feel the winch mechanism slip or click
2 times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire
several times to be sure it is firmly in place.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 455
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Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 344
Turn Signal.....................135,185,409
Flat Tire Stowage.....................346,352
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 319
Engine Oil........................... 318
Fuel Requirements..................317,318
Maintenance.......................... 319
Replacement Parts..................... 319
Starting............................. 318
Flooded Engine Starting................... 252
Floor Console.......................172,174
Fluid, Brake.........................387,419
Fluid Capacities......................... 417
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 389
Brake............................... 387
Engine Oil........................... 367Power Steering........................ 377
Transfer Case......................... 391
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 418
Fog Lights..........................135,415
Folding Rear Seat..................... 117,120
Four Wheel Drive....................... 259
Operation........................... 259
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 344
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 284
FrontAxle(Differential) ................... 392
Fuel................................. 310
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 314
Filter ............................... 372
Gauge.............................. 185
Octane Rating......................310,418
Requirements......................310,417
Tank Capacity........................ 417
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution..................... 316
INDEX 463
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Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 328
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 160
Hood Release.......................... 129
Hoses................................ 386
Ignition............................. 12,13
Key ................................. 12
Lock................................ 13
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 19
Infant Restraint........................ 62,63
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 303
Information Center...................... 152
Information Center, Vehicle................. 152
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 79
Instrument Cluster....................... 185
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 183
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 397Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 405
Interior Appearance Care.................. 395
Interior Fuses.......................... 398
Interior Lighting........................ 131
Interior Lights.......................... 131
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 138
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter Outlet (115V)..................... 170
Jack Location........................... 345
Jack Operation.......................345,347
Jacking Instructions...................... 348
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 19
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 51
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Tire Safety Information.................... 284
Tires ............................ 73,293,454
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 300
Air Pressure.......................... 293
Alignment........................... 302
Chains.............................. 303
Changing............................ 346
Compact Spare........................ 297
General Information.................... 293
High Speed.......................... 296
Inflation Pressures..................... 294
Jacking............................. 347
LifeofTires .......................... 300
Load Capacity.....................289,290
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 306
Pressure Warning Light.................. 193
Quality Grading....................... 454
Radial.............................. 297
Replacement......................... 301Rotation............................. 305
Safety...........................284,293
Sizes ............................... 286
Snow Tires........................... 304
Spare Tire........................... 346
Spinning ............................ 299
Tread Wear Indicators................... 300
Wheel Mounting....................... 347
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 350
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 329
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 258
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 355
Towing ............................... 323
Disabled Vehicle....................... 356
Guide .............................. 329
Recreational.......................... 337
Weight .............................. 329
Traction .............................. 268
Traction Control......................190,277
INDEX 473
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