coolant temperature DODGE DURANGO 2014 3.G User Guide

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the
appropriate action:
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL, but do not increaseengine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — GASOLINE ENGINE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator
system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This
means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent short-
trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will influence
when the “Oil Change Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause
the change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Instru-
ment Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your Owners
Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road
environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering andtransmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) ............35
AddingFuel ...............155
Airbag...................16
Air Bag AdvanceFrontAirBag ........16
AirBags................16
AirBagWarningLight ......16,135
Driver Knee Air Bag ..........16
FrontAirBag .............16
Rollover ................16
Side Impacts .............16
Air Conditioning ...........42,43
Alarm Arm The System ...........14
Disarm The System ..........15
Vehicle Security Alarm ........14
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........14
AllWheelDrive(AWD)..........123
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .....135
Arming System (Security Alarm) .....14
Assistance Towing ............131
Automatic Dimming Mirror ........33
Automatic Headlights ..........30
Automatic High Beams ..........31
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)...42
SYNC Temperature Button ......44
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ..............159
AxleFluid..............159,160
Back-UpCamera.............45
Battery ..................147
Charging System Light .......134
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........46
BrakeFluid.............159,160
Brake System WarningLight ............132
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............30
BulbReplacement............169
Calibration, Compass ..........116
Caps, Filler Fuel .................153 Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier ...........125
Change Oil Indicator ...........136
ChangingAFlatTire...........138
Charging System Light .........134
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .....133
Child Restraints CarSeat................17
Child Restraints ............17
Child Seat Installation .......18,19
Installing Child Restraints Using
he Vehicle Seat Belt ..........19
Lower Anchors And Tethers
For Children ..........17, 18, 19
Using The Top Tether Anchorage . . .19
ChildSeat.................18
Climate Control ..............42
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights AirBagWarningLight ........135
Brake Warning Light .........132
Compass Calibration ...........116
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........159
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......33
Cruise Light ................33
Customer Assistance ..........170
Customer Programmable Features . . .116
Defects, Reporting ............171
DimmerControl..............31
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........31
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........131
Disarming, Security System .......15
Discharged Battery ...........147
Driver Cockpit ...............7
ECO....................116
Economy (Fuel) Mode ...........41
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case. . .123
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ................165
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . .48, 49
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............33
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