oil pressure DODGE DURANGO 2011 3.G User Guide

referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy 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.
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 the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission
(5.7L only) and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 529

Disposal of Used Coolant............... 497
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 495
Inspection .......................... 494
Points to Remember .................. 498
Pressure Cap ........................ 497
Radiator Cap ....................... 497
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......495,524
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 166
Cupholders ............................ 222
Customer Assistance ..................... 545
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 81
Daytime Running Lights ................... 149
Dealer Service .......................... 480
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 229
Defroster, Windshield ................... 98,324
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 477Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission ................ 505
Oil (Engine) ........................ 481
Power Steering ...................... 364
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 469
Disposal Engine Oil ......................... 484
Used Engine Fluids ................... 484
Door Locks ............................. 33
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 35
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 206
Driving ............................... 358
Off-Pavement ....................... 358
Off-Road .......................... 358
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 268
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 315
E-85 Fuel ............................. 414
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 109
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Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 67
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 373
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 483
System, Remote Starting .................... 29
Tachometer ............................ 244
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 160
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 319
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 252
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 86
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 227
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 160
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 383
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 381
Tire Markings .......................... 378
Tire Safety Information .................... 378
Tires ........................... 100,387,551
Air Pressure ........................ 388
Chains ............................ 397 Changing
.......................... 449
Compact Spare ...................... 391
General Information .................. 387
High Speed ......................... 390
Inflation Pressures .................... 388
Jacking ............................ 449
Life of Tires ........................ 395
Load Capacity .................... 383,384
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 399
Pressure Warning Light ................ 244
Quality Grading ..................... 551
Radial ............................ 390
Replacement ........................ 395
Rotation ........................... 398
Safety ............................. 378
Sizes ............................. 379
Snow Tires ......................... 398
Spare Tire .......................... 451
Spinning ........................... 394
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