hood open DODGE DURANGO 2018 User Guide

In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and
abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the
vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool. Service,
including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications,
should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage:
•Do not interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in
gear and the vehicle is in motion.
• Do not try to start the vehicle by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any ignition components
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough idle
or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Cooling System
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,
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WARNING! (Continued)
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
• Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry away from
the radiator cooling fan when the hood is raised. The
fan starts automatically and may start at any time,
whether the engine is running or not.
• When working near the radiator cooling fan, discon-
nect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition to the
OFF mode. The fan is temperature controlled and can
start at any time the ignition is in the ON mode.
Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where appli-
cable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the system
should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT
coolant (conforming to MS.90032) by an authorized dealer.
Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumula-
tion of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying
water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the
condenser.
432 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Fuses.................................. .376
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ...............114
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .474
Gasoline, (Fuel) ............................473
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .474
Gear Ranges ............................. .274
Glass Cleaning ............................468
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................344
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................344
GVWR ................................. .342
Hazard Warning Flashers .....................366
Headlights ...............................373
Automatic ..............................74
Bulb Replacement ........................374
Cleaning ...............................465
On With Wipers ..........................75
Passing ................................74
Replacing ............................. .374
Head Restraints ............................60
Heated Mirrors .............................71
Heater, Engine Block ........................267
Hill Start Assist ............................174 Hitches
Trailer Towing .......................... .346
Holder, Cup ............................. .126
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............114
Hood Prop ...............................108
Hood Release ............................ .108
Ignition ..................................22
Key Fob Battery Low Or Dead ................22
Key Fob Not Detected ......................22
Keyless Ignition ..........................22
Keyless Push Button .......................22
Push Button Ignition .......................22
Switch .................................22
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................28
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................68, 366
Instrument Cluster ..........................142
Descriptions ............................166
Display ............................144, 149
Instr

ument Panel Lens Cleaning ................467
Interior And Instrument Lights ..................77
Interior Appearance Care .....................466
Interior Lights ..............................77
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............81
Introduction ................................4
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INDEX 579

Synthetic Engine Oil........................419
System, Remote Starting ......................25
Telescoping Steering Column ................65, 66
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............98
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ......................112
Tilt Steering Column ..................... .65, 66
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............446
Tire Markings ............................ .441
Tires......................... .255, 450, 457, 463
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .454
Air Pressure ............................450
Chains ............................... .461
Changing .......................383, 393, 441
Compact Spare ..........................458
Flat Changing .......................... .393
General Information ...................450, 457
High Speed ............................ .452
Inflation Pressure ........................451
Jacking ............................... .441
Life Of Tires ............................454
Load Capacity .......................446, 447
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........161, 192
Quality Grading ........................ .463
Radial ............................... .452Replacement
........................ .393, 455
Rotation ...............................462
Safety ............................ .441, 450
Sizes .................................442
Snow Tires ............................ .457
Spare Tires ..................... .384, 457, 459
Spinning ...............................453
Trailer Towing .......................... .351
Tread Wear Indicators .....................453
Wheel Mounting ........................ .393
Wheel Nut Torque ........................471
Tire Safety Information .......................441
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Weight/Trailer Weight .................349
To Open Hood ............................108
Towing ............................. .343, 401
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .401
Guide .................................347
Recreational ............................355
Weight ............................... .347
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................355
Traction Control .......................... .176
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................180
Trailer Towing ............................ .343
Cooling System Tips ..................... .354
Hitches ............................... .346
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