engine DODGE DURANGO 2013 3.G Service Manual

NOTE:In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level
mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head-
liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets.
Operating Tips
Window Fogging
Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside
the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool
temperatures when it’s rainy or humid. In most cases,
turning the air conditioning (pressing the A/C button) on
will clear the fog. Adjust the temperature control, air
direction, and blower speed to maintain comfort.
As the temperature gets colder, it may be necessary to
direct air onto the windshield. Adjust the temperature
control and blower speed to maintain comfort. Higher blower speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on
the windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the
Defrost mode.
Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a
non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works
very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette
smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows.
Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging.Summer Operation
NOTE:
In some cases during high temperature trailer
tow operation the Air Conditioning system performance
may be reduced. This is to help protect the engine from
overheating during the high load condition.
Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an
automatic recirculation system. When the system senses
a heavy load or high heat conditions, it may use partial
Recirculation A/C mode to provide additional comfort.
432 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................440
▫ Automatic Transmission ................440
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ..................441
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .442
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or 29°C) ................444
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................444
▫ After Starting ....................... .446
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .446 
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............447
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............448
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .449
▫ Five-Speed Automatic Transmission
(3.6L Engine) — If Equipped .............449
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ .458
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
(5.7L Engine) — If Equipped .............457
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ .458
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ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ..........468
▫ Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions
(3.6L Engine) – If Equipped ..............468
▫ Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-
Position Switch) (5.7L Engine) – If Equipped . .469
▫ Shifting Procedure .....................473
 ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................475
 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................476
▫ When To Use LOW Range – If Equipped .....476
▫ Driving Through Water .................476
▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ..........478
▫ Hill Climbing ....................... .478
▫ Traction Downhill .....................479
▫ After Driving Off-Road .................479 
POWER STEERING .....................480
▫ 3.6L Engine ......................... .480
▫ 5.7L Engine ......................... .482
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ..............482
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY (IF EQUIPPED) —
5.7L ENGINE ONLY .....................483
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .483
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .486
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............486
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............487
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............488
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..........489
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........490
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▫Life Of Tire ........................ .517
▫ Replacement Tires .....................518
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......520
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....521
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .522
▫ Base System ........................ .525
▫ Premium System – If Equipped ............527
▫ General Information ...................532
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................533
▫ 3.6L Engine – If Equipped ...............533
▫ 5.7L Engine – If Equipped ...............533
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................534
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............534▫
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......534
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................535
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................536
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................536
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............537
 FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .538
▫ E-85 General Information ...............538
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ....................539
▫ Fuel Requirements ....................539
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles .............540
▫ Starting ........................... .541
▫ Cruising Range ...................... .541
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated
Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The
starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage
automatically when the engine is running. If the engine
fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10
seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate the ignition switch with the push
of a button, as long as the ENGINE
START/STOP button is installed and
the Remote Start/Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ FOBIK is in the passenger
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Installing And Removing The ENGINE
START/STOP Button
Installing The Button
1. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch.
2. Insert the ENGINE START/STOP button into theignition switch with the lettering facing up and read-
able.
3. Press firmly on the center of the button to secure it into position.
Removing The Button
1. The ENGINE START/STOP button can be removed from the ignition switch for key fob use.
2. Insert the metal part of the emergency key under the chrome bezel at the 6 o’clock position and gently pry
the button loose. NOTE:
The ENGINE START/STOP button should only
be removed or inserted with the ignition in the OFF
position (OFF position for Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
Normal Starting
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button again.
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
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To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button
1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and releasethe ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle
speed must be below 5 mph (8 km/h) before the
engine will shut off. The ignition switch position will
remain in the ACC position until the shift lever is in
PARK and the button is pressed twice to the OFF
position. If the shift lever is not in PARK and the
ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed once, the
EVIC (if equipped) will display a “Vehicle Not In
Park” message and the engine will remain running.
Never leave a vehicle out of the PARK position, or it
could roll. NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN
(engine not running) position and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30
minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Functions – With Driver ’s
Foot OFF The Brake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (In PARK
Or NEUTRAL Position)
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four positions, OFF, ACC, RUN
and START. To change the ignition switch positions
without starting the vehicle and use the accessories
follow these steps.
• Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position:
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to
change the ignition switch to the ACC position (EVIC
displays “IGNITION MODE ACCESSORY”),5
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•Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time
to change the ignition switch to the RUN position
(EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE RUN”),
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to
return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC
displays “IGNITION MODE OFF”).
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or 29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.
• If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster
cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster
battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type
of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer
to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” for further information.
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Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button)
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weatherproce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
3. Press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
The starter motor will engage automatically, run for 10
seconds, and then disengage. Once this occurs, release
the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal, wait 10 to 15
seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Clearing A Flooded Engine
(Using Fob With Integrated Key)
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel:
1. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages.
The starter motor will disengage automatically in 10
seconds. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal,
turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to
15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
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