oil dipstick DODGE DURANGO 2015 3.G Owners Manual

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 Weather#proce-
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. Push 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.
After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one
hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine.
The engine block heater cord is located:
•3.6L Engine — Coiled and strapped to the engine oil
dipstick tube.
•5.7L Engine — Bundled and fastened to the injector
harness.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 427

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)6 — Air Cleaner Filter2 — Engine Oil Dipstick7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir3 — Engine Oil Fill8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator)4—BrakeFluidReservoir9—EngineCoolantReservoir5 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Remote Jump Start Terminals6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir2—EngineOilFill7—EngineOilDipstick3 — Air Cleaner Filter8 — Coolant Pressure Cap4—BrakeFluidReservoir9—EngineCoolantReservoir5 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir10 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check
the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the
top of the safe zone on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591

Defroster, Windshield......................110
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)...........................591
Power Steering.........................455
Disabled Vehicle Towing....................578
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................611
Door Locks..............................31
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors......33
Door Locks............................31
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Remote...............................31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................31
Door Opener, Garage.......................242
Driver Information Display
DID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..305
Instrument Cluster Display................305
Driving................................448
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™)......357
E-85 Fuel...............................511
Economy (Fuel) Mode......................430
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)........254
Electric Rear Window Defrost.................275
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................128
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.............441
Electronic Brake Control System...............460
Brake Assist System.....................461
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..............462
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........191
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............463
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................572
Hazard Warning Flasher..................548
Jacking...............................551
Jump Starting..........................567
Tow Hooks............................573
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MTBE/ETBE............................508
Multi-Function Control Lever.................171
New Vehicle Break-In Period.................107
Occupant Restraints........................49
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................506
Odometer...............................292
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..292
Oil, Engine..............................305
Capacity.............................640
Change Interval........................592
Dipstick..............................591
Disposal..............................594
Filter................................594
Filter Disposal.........................594
Identification Logo......................592
Materials Added to......................594
Recommendation.......................592
Viscosity.............................593
Oil Filter, Selection........................594
Onboard Diagnostic System..................587
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®)............242
Operating Precautions......................587
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............6
Outside Rearview Mirrors...................120
Overhead Console.........................239
Overheating, Engine.......................548
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............6
Paint Care..............................619
Panic Alarm..............................24
Parking Brake............................456
ParkSense® System, Rear....................228
Passing Light............................181
Passive Entry.............................35
Pets...................................107
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........479
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