maintenance schedule DODGE DURANGO 2015 3.G User Guide

•Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in
the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti-
freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant
expansion bottle must also be protected against freez-
ing.
•If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
•Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion
protection of your engine which contains aluminum
components.
•Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
•Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze)
performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis-
sions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
CONTENTS
!MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.............648▫Maintenance Chart.....................650
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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 ser-
vice 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.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals 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 and power steering, and fill as needed.
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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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 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.
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Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints.XXXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rodends, and replace if necessary.XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axlefluid, change if using your ve-hicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parkingbrake function.XXX X X X X
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Inspect transfer case fluid.XXXX
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter.XXXXX
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X XXXXX
Replace spark plugs (3.6L en-gine).**X
Replace spark plugs (5.7L en-gine).**X
Flush and replace the enginecoolant at 10 years or 150,000miles (240,000 km) whichevercomes first.
XX
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Change transfer case fluid.X
Inspect and replace PCV valve ifnecessary.X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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Security Alarm.........................292
Service...............................636
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .292
Side Marker...........................639
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............292
Traction Control........................470
Turn Signal............................112
Vanity Mirror..........................130
Loading Vehicle..........................518
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..478
Locks..................................31
Child Protection.........................33
Door.................................31
Power Door............................32
Lubrication, Body.........................601
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)...................276
Lug Nuts...............................549
Maintenance Free Battery....................595
Maintenance Procedures....................590
Maintenance Schedule......................648
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......292
Manual, Service..........................662
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)...............164
Memory Seat............................164
Memory Seats and Radio....................164
Methanol...............................508
Mirrors................................120
Electric Powered........................128
Electric Remote.........................128
Exterior Folding........................128
Heated...............................129
Outside..............................120
Rearview.............................120
Vanity...............................130
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................498
MOPAR® Parts...........................589
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Schedule, Maintenance.....................648
Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage......57
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)...........59
Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode.......62
Energy Management Feature................59
Engage The Automatic Locking Mode.........61
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation................54
Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................52
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...............56
Pregnant Women........................58
Seat Belt Extender.......................58
Seat Belt Pretensioner.....................59
Seat Belt Reminder.......................51
Seat Belt Maintenance......................624
Seat Belt Reminder.........................51
Seat Belts................................50
Adjustable Shoulder Belt...................57
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.........57
Child Restraint..........................82
Extender..............................58
Front Seat.............................50
Inspection............................110
Operating Instructions....................54
Pregnant Women........................58
Pretensioners...........................59
Rear Seat..............................52
Reminder.............................292
Untwisting Procedure.....................56
Seats..................................140
Adjustment...........................145
Easy Entry............................168
Memory..............................164
Power...............................143
Rear Folding..........................156
Reclining.............................146
Security Alarm............................19
Arm The System........................19
680 INDEX