Throttle DODGE DURANGO 2018 User Guide

NOTE:Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must
be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Refer to the “Tire And Loading Information” placard for
the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for
your vehicle.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain
components, the following guidelines are recommended.
CAUTION!
• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle
or other parts could be damaged.
• Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a trailer
is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do
not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine
and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier
loads.
Perform the maintenance listed in the “Scheduled Servic-
ing”. Refer to “Scheduled Servicing” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for the proper maintenance intervals. When
towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR or GCWR ratings.
WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these
guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as
possible:
•
Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have a collision.
• When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance or damage
to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, sus-
pension, chassis structure or tires.
• Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains
under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for
turning corners.
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Cybersecurity............................ .486
Daytime Running Lights ......................73
Dealer Service ............................ .417
Defroster, Windshield ........................254
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................167
Disable Vehicle Towing ..................... .401
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................435
Disturb ................................. .562
Door Ajar ............................ .157, 159
Door Ajar Light ........................157, 159
Door Locks ............................ .31, 39
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......39
Door Opener, Garage ........................114
Doors ....................................31
Drag And Drop Menu .......................485
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt .....................40, 41
Driving ................................. .361
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) .........530
Economy (Fuel) Mode .......................272
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .........128
Electric Brake Control System ..................173
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................172 Electronic Roll Mitigation
...............176, 180
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................70
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ..............281
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........290
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............177
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........158
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................400
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................366
Jacking ............................383, 441
Jump Starting .......................... .394
Emission Control System Maintenance ............168
Engine ................................. .414
Air Cleaner ............................ .420
Block Heater ............................267
Br

eak-In Recommendations .................268
Compartment ........................414, 415
Compartment Identification ..............414, 415
Cooling ...............................432
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................253, 476
Fails To Start ............................266
Flooded, Starting ........................ .266
Fuel Requirements ....................473, 477
Jump Starting .......................... .394
Oil ...............................418, 477
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