coolant temperature DODGE DURANGO 2015 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:
•Onthehighways—slowdown.
•Incitytraffic—whilestopped,shiftthetransmissiontoNEUTRAL,butdonotincrease
engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
•Ifyourairconditioner(A/C)ison,turnitoff.TheA/Csystemaddsheattotheengine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•Youcanalsoturnthetemperaturecontroltomaximumheat,themodecontroltofloor
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!
Yo u o r o t h e r s c a n b e b a d l y b u r n e d b y h o t e n g i n e c o o l a n t ( a n t i f r e e z e ) o r s t e a m f r o m y o u r
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.
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Main-
tenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or applicable
supplement on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e o i l c h a n g e
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).
Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h e
scheduled oil change.
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
•ChangeEngineOilat4000miles(6,500km)ifthevehicleisoperatedinadustyand
off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Checkengineoillevel
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel
•Checkthetireinflationpressuresandlookforunusualwearordamage
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder and power steering,
and fill as needed.
•Checkfunctionofallinteriorandexteriorlights
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Access
Uconnect®..............67
Access, Uconnect®...........67
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)..201
Adding Fuel..............210
Adding Washer Fluid..........201
Air Bag
Advanced Front Air Bag.......16
Advance Front Air Bag.......16Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Air Bag Warning Light . . . . .16, 172Driver Knee Air Bag.........18Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .16Passenger Knee Air Bag.......18Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Side Air Bags............18Side Impact Curtains........18Side Impacts.............16Air Bag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Air Cleaner, Engine(Engine Air Cleaner Filter).....201Air Conditioner Maintenance.....201Air Conditioning...........55,58Air Conditioning Refrigerant......201Air Conditioning System........201AlarmArm The System...........15Disarm The System.........15Vehicle Security Alarm.......15Alarm (Security Alarm)......15,173All Wheel Drive (AWD).........157Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .198, 201Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)....172APPUconnect®Access..........70Appearance Care............201Arming System (Security Alarm)....15Assistance Towing...........168Automatic Dimming Mirror.......51Automatic Headlights..........41Automatic High Beams.........41Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)...55SYNC Temperature Button.....59Automatic TransmissionFluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Back-Up Camera............61Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186, 201Charging System Light......171Blind Spot Monitoring..........61Body Mechanism Lubrication.....201Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200Brakes.................201Brake System.............201Master Cylinder..........201Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . .169Break-In Recommendations,New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Bulb Replacement...........214
Calibration, Compass.........148Capacities, Fluid............198Caps, FillerFuel................192Oil (Engine)............201Cargo CompartmentLuggage Carrier..........160Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201Change Oil Indicator..........174Changing A Flat Tire..........176Charging System Light.........171Check Engine Light(Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .170Child Restraint...........19,20Arm Rest Tether . . . . . . . . . . .22Child RestraintsCenter Seat LATCH.........21Child Restraints...........20Child Tether Anchorage Locations...22Locating The LATCH Anchorages...20Lower Anchors And TethersFor Children . . . . . . . . . .19, 20CleaningWheels...............201Windshield Wiper Blades.....201Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Clock Setting...............84Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAir Bag Warning Light . . . . . . .172Brake Warning Light . . . . . . . .169
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