tow DODGE DURANGO 2012 3.G Owner's Manual
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a groundconnection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)of the discharged battery.
The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could
result in personal injury.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS
• If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front.
NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to
minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off-road. Do
not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could damage
your vehicle. Tow straps are recommended when towing the vehicle; chains may
cause vehicle damage.
WARNING!
• Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged, causing serious injury.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing ConditionWheels OFF the Ground RWD ModelsAWD MODELS
Flat Tow NONE
• Transmission inNEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h)
• 15 miles (24 km) max
distance • Trans in
PARK
• T/case in NEUTRAL
• Tow in Forward
direction
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow
Front
Rear OK
NO
Flatbed ALLBEST METHOD BEST METHOD
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 3.6L
Engine – Without Trailer
Tow Package MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 10 Quarts (9.8 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 3.6L
Engine – With Trailer Tow
Package MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 11 Quarts (10.4 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 3.6L
Engine – Front and Rear
Heat Without Trailer Tow
Package MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 11.5 Quarts (10.8 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 3.6L
Engine – Front and Rear
Heat With Trailer Tow
Package MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 12 Quarts (11.4 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 5.7 Liter
Engine – Front and Rear
Heat Without Trailer Tow
Package MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 16 Quarts (15.2 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 5.7 Liter
Engine – Front and Rear
Heat With Trailer Tow
Package MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 17 Quarts (16.2 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L API certified 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil
filler cap for correct SAE
grade.6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7L API certified 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil
filler cap for correct SAE
grade.7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.6L,
5.7L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter
or equivalent. —
Spark Plug 3.6L RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap
0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Spark Plug 5.7L LZFR5C–11G (Gap
0.043 in [1.09 mm]) —
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before scheduled mainte-
nance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X XXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Inspect the transfer case fluid and change if neces-
sary. XXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four wheel disc brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if neces-
sary. XXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot
seals, for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage,
wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if nec-
essary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner. X X X
Replace the spark plugs (5.7L engine) XXX
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L engine) X
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Integrated Power Module (fuses)
The integrated power module is located on the right side of the engine compartment.
This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuse and
component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each
fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini FuseDescription
J01 40 Amp Green –
J02 30 Amp Pink Power Liftgate Module
J03 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow
J04 25 Amp Natural Driver Door Node
J05 25 Amp Natural Passenger Door Node
J06 40 Amp Green Antilock Brakes Pump/Stability
Control System
J07 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes Valve/Stability Control
System
J08 40 Amp Green Power Seat
J09 30 Amp Pink E-Brake
J10 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Wash Relay Contact
J11 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control Module
J12 30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster
J13 60 Amp Yellow Main Ignition Off Draw (IOD)
J14 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Lamps/Park Lamps
J15 40 Amp Green Front Cabin Fan/Blower
J17 40 Amp Green Starter Motor Solenoid
J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module/Powertrain
Control Module Transmission Range
J19 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan Motor HI/Radiator Fan
Motor Low
J20 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper
J21 20 Amp Blue Front/Rear Washer Control
J22 25 Amp Natural Sunroof Module
M1 15 Amp Blue Stop Lamp
M2 20 Amp Yellow –
M3 20 Amp Yellow Liftgate Unlock/DRL Relay/Third Row
Headrest
M5 25 Amp Natural 115V AC Power Inverter
M6 20 Amp Yellow Rain Sensor/Cigar Lighter
M7 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (Switchable)
M8 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat & Steering Wheel
M9 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats
M10 15 Amp Blue Video/Universal Garage Door
Opener/Hands Free/Vanity Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Overheating, Engine.......... 92
Panic Alarm ............... 8
Park Sense Sensors, Cleaning .... 36
Park Sense System, Rear ....... 36
Phone (Pairing) ............. 70
Phone (Uconnect) ........... 70
Pinch Protection Feature ....... 38
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information .............. 121
Power Folding Third Row Head
Restraints ............... 23
Glass Sunroof ............ 38
Inverter ................ 80
LiftGate ................ 8
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................ 81
Seats ................. 19
Steering ............ 113,114
Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column ................ 26
Preparation for Jacking ........ 97
Programmable Electronic Features . . 77
Radio Operation .......... 46,55
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ..... 28
RearCamera .............. 37
RearCrossPath ............ 37
Rear Heated Seats ........... 24
Rear Park Sense System ..... 36,37
RearSeat,Folding ........... 21
RecreationalTowing .......... 87 Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .............. 87
Remote Starting System ........ 10
Removal, Start/Stop Button ..... 8,12
ReplacementBulbs .......... 122
Reporting Safety Defects ...... 124
Restraints, Child ............ 16
RollOverWarning ............ 3
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ...... 85
Seat Belts ................ 14
Child Restraint ............ 18
Seats ................... 19 Adjustment .............. 20 Fold and Tumble Rear
...... 21,22
Folding Front Passenger ...... 21
Heated ................ 23
Lumbar Support ........... 19
Memory ................ 19
Power ................. 19
RearFolding ........... 21,22
Ventilated ............... 24
Seek Button .......... 42,43,45
Setting the Clock ...... 42,44,47,55
Shift Lever Override ......... 106
Short Message Service (SMS) ..... 73
Signals, Turn .............. 28
SIRIUS Travel Link ........... 67
SmartBeams .............. 27
SpareTire ................ 94
Spark Plugs .............. 113
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............. 30
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ....... 31
Cancel ................ 30
Distance Setting (ACC Only) . . 30,31
Mode Setting (ACC Only) ...... 31
Resume ................ 31
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .... 30
Start/Stop Button Removal ..... 8,12
Starting Remote ................ 10
Steering Tilt Column .............. 26
Wheel, Heated ............
25
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .... 68
Store Radio Presets ........ 43,45
SunRoof ................ 38
Supplemental Restraint
System - Airbag ............. 15
Temperature Control, Automatic
(ATC) ................... 35
Temperature Gauge, Engine
Coolant ................. 93
Text Messaging ............. 73
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..... 14
Theft System Arming ......... 14
Theft System Disarming ........ 14
Tilt Steering Column .......... 26
Tires AirPressure ............. 121
INDEX
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Changing ............... 94
Jacking................ 94
Pressure Warning Light ....... 89
SpareTire ............... 94
Tow Hooks, Emergency ........ 105
Tow/Haul ................ 87
Towing .................. 86 24-Hour Towing Assistance ..... 89
Disabled Vehicle .......... 107
Recreational ............. 87
Towing Vehicle Behind a
Motorhome ............... 87
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ..... 86
Trailer Weight .............. 86
Transfer Case Electronically Shifted ........ 83
Fluid ................. 113
Transmission Fluid .............. 113,114
TurnSignals ............... 28 Uconnectâ„¢ Phone
........... 70
Uconnectâ„¢ Voice Command ..... 72
Ventilated Seats ............ 24
Video Entertainment Systemâ„¢
(Rear Seat Video System) ....... 74
Voice Commands ............ 72
WarningLights ............. 89
Warning,RollOver ............ 3
Washer Rear .................. 29
Washers, Windshield .......... 28
WheelandWheelTrimCare ..... 122
Wind Buffeting ............. 39
Windshield Washers .......... 28
Windshield Wipers ........... 28
Wiper,Rear ............... 29
Wipers, Intermittent .......... 28
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ......... 29
INDEX
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 16
• How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 19
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
• How does the Electronic Range Select (ERS) operate? pg. 34
ELECTRONICS
• Which radio is in my vehicle? pg. 42, 44, 46, 55
• How do I activate the Audio Jack? pg. 43, 46, 49, 58
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 42, 44, 47, 55
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 52, 61
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth
®with the UConnect™ Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 70
• How do I use my iPod
®?pg.68
• How do I use my USB port to listen to audio through my touch-screen radio? pg. 68
• What does the ECO message mean on the EVIC display? pg. 76
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 77
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
• How do I shift into different four-wheel drive selections? pg. 83
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Durango? pg. 86
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 89
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 94
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 103
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 118
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 113
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 115
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 121
FAQ (How To?)
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If you are the first
registered retail owner of
your vehicle, you may obtain a
complimentary printed copy
of the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Media Center
Manuals or Warranty Booklet
by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.S.)
or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or
by contacting your dealer.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the
vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler
Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme
caution when using any device or feature that may take their
attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices such as cell
phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other
devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous
and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is
also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is
moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention
to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and
stop your vehicle. Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of
cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the
driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important
features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s
Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire
Warranty and 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehicles
purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles
purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you find it
useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com. Copyright 2012 Chrysler Group LLC.
IMPORTANT
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your
perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and
your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking.
Never drink and then drive.
WARNING!
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes
of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously
impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal
minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a
designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or
use public transportation.
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