towing DODGE DURANGO 2013 3.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . . 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT................6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .............8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB .....................10
REMOTE START.................12
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ............13
THEFT ALARM .................16
SEATBELT ...................16
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS)—AIRBAGS ................17
CHILD RESTRAINTS ..............18
FRONT SEATS ..................21
REARSEATS ..................23
POWER FOLDING THIRD ROW HEAD
RESTRAINTS ..................25
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS .........26
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ..........27
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . . 27
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . 29
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ..............29
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/
HIGH BEAM LEVER ...............30
AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS ........31
SPEED CONTROL ...............32
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS) . . . 36
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC) ................37
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST ......38
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA ....39
BLIND SPOT MONITORING ...........39
POWER SUNROOF ...............40
WIND BUFFETING ................41
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ......42
Uconnect® 130 .................44
Uconnect® 130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITE
RADIO ......................46
Uconnect® 430/430N .............48
Uconnect® 730N ................58
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK . . 69
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS .....72
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ..........72
Uconnect® Phone ................74
Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND .........76
Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO ........79
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES™) . . . 79
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) .................80
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .........81UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink®)
..................82
POWER INVERTER ...............84
POWER OUTLET ................85
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ........87
UTILITY
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK.............89
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . . . 90
TOW/HAUL MODE ...............91
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .........91
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE............93
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS . . 93
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .........97
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........98
BATTERY LOCATION ..............107
JUMP-STARTING ...............107
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS ..........109
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ...........110
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........111
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .........112
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........113
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD..............114
FUEL DOOR RELEASE .............114
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...........116
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ...........118
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .........120
MAINTENANCE RECORD ...........123
FUSES .....................124
TIRE PRESSURES ...............127
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ......128
EXTERIOR BULBS ..............128
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER....................129
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ....................129
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ...................129
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ..........129
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES ................130
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® . . . 131
INDEX....................132
FAQ (How To?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......135
TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control system on when not in use isdangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you
want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic or
Adaptive Speed Control system off when you are not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for active driving involvement. Pay attention to road, traffic, and weather conditions,
vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle ahead, and brake operation to ensure safe
operation of the vehicle under all road conditions. Your attention is always required
while driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings
can result in a collision or serious personal injury.
The ACC system:
• Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, and stationary objects (i.e., a
stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
• Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions into account, and may be limited
upon adverse sight distance conditions.
• Does not predict the lane curvature or the movement of preceding vehicles and will
not compensate for such changes.
• Does not always fully recognize complex driving conditions, which can result in
wrong or missing distance warnings.
• Can only apply a maximum of 25% of the vehicle’s braking capability, and will not
bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
You should switch off the ACC system:
• When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving
situations (i.e., in highway construction zones).
• When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; when driving on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, slippery, or have steep uphill or downhill slopes; and
when towing a trailer.
• When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.
• Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision.
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own. The
driver has the responsibility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking
and steering. Failure to follow this warning could lead to serious injury or death.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)
•Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows you to
limit the highest available transmission
gear, and can be activated during any driv-
ing condition. When towing a trailer, using
ERS shift control will help you maximize
both performance and engine braking.
• To switch from DRIVE mode to ERS mode, tap the shift lever to the left (-) once. The
instrument cluster will display the current
gear and the transmission will not upshift
beyond that gear. Tapping the shift lever
to the left (-) or right (+) will decrease or
increase the top available gear. To disable
ERS, simply hold the shift lever to the
right (+) until “D” is again displayed in the
instrument cluster.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine Model GCWR (Gross Combined Wt.Rating)Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross
Trailer Wt.)Max. Trailer Tongue
Wt. (See Note)
3.6L RWD 11,600 lbs (5 262 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 6,200 lbs (2 812 kg) 620 lbs (281 kg)
3.6L AWD 11,600 lbs (5 262 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 6,200 lbs (2 812 kg) 620 lbs (281 kg) 5.7L RWD 13,100 lbs (5 942 kg) 60 sq ft (5.57 sq m) 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg) 720 lbs (327 kg)
5.7L AWD 13,100 lbs (5 942 kg) 60 sq ft (5.57 sq m) 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg) 720 lbs (327 kg) Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the
weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The addition of passengers and cargo may require reducing trailer tongue load and Gross Trailer Weight (GTW). Redistributing cargo (to the trailer) may be necessary to avoid exceeding Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 3,900 lbs (1 769 kg).
• If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing hitch to ensure stable handling of yourvehicle.
NOTE:
Vehicles not factory equipped with trailer tow package are limited to 3,500 lbs (350 lbs tongue weight).
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TOW/HAUL MODE
• When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequenttransmission shifting occurs, press the TOW/HAUL switch to select TOW/HAUL mode.
This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or
failure due to excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/HAUL mode, transmission
upshifts are delayed, and the transmission will automatically downshift (for engine
braking) during steady braking maneuvers.
•
The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illumi-
nate in the instrument cluster to indicate
that TOW/HAUL mode has been activated.
Pressing the switch a second time restores
normal operation. If the TOW/HAUL mode
is desired, the switch must be pressed each
time the engine is started.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Rear-Wheel Drive Models
• Recreational towing is not allowed.
All-Wheel Drive Models (Single-Speed Transfer Case)
• Recreational towing is not allowed. This model does not have a NEUTRAL position in the
transfer case.
All-Wheel Drive Models (Two-Speed Transfer Case)
NOTE:
The transfer case must be in the NEUTRAL position, and the transmission must be in the
PARK position for recreational towing.
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Shifting Into NEUTRAL
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing.
• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift the transmission to PARK.
• Turn the engine off.
• For vehicles with Keyless Enter-N-Go, remove the Keyless Enter-N-Go button and use theKey Fob to complete this procedure.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine.
• Press and hold the brake pedal and shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
• Press and hold the transfer case N (Neutral) button for four seconds, until the light next to the N symbol starts to blink, indicating shift in progress. The light will stop blinking
(stay on solid) when the shift to N (Neutral) is complete.
• Start the engine and shift the transmission into REVERSE.
• Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement.
• Turn the engine off and firmly apply the parking brake.
• Shift the transmission into PARK and remove the Key Fob.
• Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar and release the parking brake.
CAUTION!
•Towing with the rear wheels on the ground will cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or
transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing.
• It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case
in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case
NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain
and will allow the vehicle to move even if the transmission is in PARK. The parking brake
should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
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•When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing
one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires
and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature
change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the
Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals
1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates
a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake
System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on
through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally
and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend
you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
• If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains
on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilome-
ters) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we recommend you drive to the nearest
service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
•
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” starts to flash as soon as the tires lose
traction and the ESC system becomes active. If the light begins to flash during acceleration,
ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your
speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. The light also flashes when TCS is
active. To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it
may be desirable to switch the ESC system to Partial Off mode by momentarily pressing the
ESC Off
switch located below the climate controls, on the switch panel.
- Charging System Light
•
This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light
remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes
when this light turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the
PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is flashing when the
engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced
performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
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WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged batterymay freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or
explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the
freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen
gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the
battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection
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, causingserious injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps may become
disengaged, causing serious injury.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing Condition Wheels OFF theGround RWD Models
AWD Models
Flat Tow NONE• Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h)
• 15 miles (24 km) maxdistance • Transmission in
PARK
• T/case in NEUTRAL
• To w i n Forward direction
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow Front
Rear OK
NO
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
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