automatic transmission DODGE DURANGO 2018 Owner's Manual

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.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid. Refer
to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications”
for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain the
transmission fluid at the correct level using the recom-
mended fluid.
NOTE: No chemical flushes should be used in any trans-
mission; only the approved lubricant should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
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CAUTION! (Continued)
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Techni-
cal Specifications” for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any
special additives in the transmission. Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its perfor-
mance may be impaired by supplemental additives. There-
fore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission.
Avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely
affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
438 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid
may affect the function or performance of your transmis-
sion.
Transfer Case – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use Shell Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
Transfer Case – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid.
Axle Differential (Front-Rear) We recommend you use Mopar GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubri-
cant SAE 75W-85.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE
J1703. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then
DOT 4 is acceptable.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 481

Setting NameSelectable Options
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped On
Off
Flash Lights With Lock OnOff
Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch-
screen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Auto Door Locks On Off
NOTE:
When the “Auto Door Locks” feature is selected, all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of
12 mph (20 km/h). Auto Unlock On Exit On Off
NOTE:
When this feature is selected, all doors unlock when the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is in the PARK or NEU-
TRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. Flash Lights With Lock On Off
Sound Horn With Lock Off1st Press 2nd Press
518 MULTIMEDIA

Blu-ray Disc Player
Play A Blu-ray Disc
The Blu-ray disc player is located in the center console.
1. Insert a Blu-ray disc into the VES disc player with thelabel facing as indicated on the Blu-ray player. The radio
automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and displays the menu screen, the lan-
guage screen, or starts playing the first track.
2. To watch a Blu-ray disc on Rear 1 for driver’s side rear passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone
switch is on Rear 1.
3. To watch a Blu-ray disc on Rear 2 for passenger side rear passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone
switch is on Rear 2.
NOTE:
• To view a Blu-ray disc on the radio, press the “Media”
button on the touchscreen, and then press the “Disc”
button. Press the “Play” button, and then the “full
screen” button.
• Viewing a Blu-ray disc on the radio screen is not
available in all states/provinces. The vehicle must be
stopped, and the gear selector must be in the PARK
position for vehicles with automatic transmission.
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Anti-Lock Warning Light.....................163
Apple CarPlay ............................564
Arming System Security Alarm ...........................29
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .174
Audio Systems (Radio) .......................485
Auto Down Power Windows ..................103
Automatic Headlights ........................74
Automatic High Beams .......................74
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............98
Automatic Transmission ..................262, 273
Adding Fluid .......................... .439
Fluid And Filter Change ...................439
Fluid Change .......................... .439
Fluid Level Check .....................438, 439
Fluid Type ..........................438, 481
Special Additives ........................ .438
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ........278
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........128
Auxiliary Power Outlet ..................... .128
Axle Fluid ...............................481
Battery ...............................157, 416
Charging System Light ....................157
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................19Belts, Seat
............................... .253
Blind Spot Monitoring .......................181
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................425
B-Pillar Location .......................... .446
Brake Assist System ........................ .174
Brake Control System, Electronic ................173
Brake Fluid .......................... .437, 481
Brake System ..........................436, 471
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .471
Fluid Check ............................437
Master Cylinder ........................ .437
Parking ...............................268
Warning Light .......................... .156
Brake/T ransmission

Interlock..................272
Bulb Replacement .......................372, 373
Bulbs, Light ............................. .256
Camera, Rear ............................ .337
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .477
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .414, 419
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................435
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................253, 476
Cargo Area Cover .......................111,112
Cargo Compartment .........................111
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Security Alarm..........................29, 160
Arm The System ..........................30
Disarm The System ........................30
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................28
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................28
Sentry Key Replacement ....................22, 28
Service Assistance ..........................568
Service Contract .......................... .570
Service Manuals .......................... .572
Shifting .................................270
Automatic Transmission ................270, 273
Shoulder Belts ............................ .202
Signals, Turn ....................166, 256, 374, 375
Siri .................................... .560
SiriusXM Guardian Vehicle Health Alert .......................558
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................461
Snow Plow ...............................355
Snow Tires ...............................457
Spare Tires .....................384, 457, 458, 459
Spark Plugs .......................... .479, 481
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................ .291, 292
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ...................298 Cancel
............................... .292
Resume ...............................292
Set ...................................291
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..........289, 290, 293
Starting ............................25, 261, 263
Button .................................22
Cold Weather .......................... .267
Engine Block Heater ..................... .267
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .266
Remote ................................25
Starting And Operating ...................261, 263
Starting Procedures ..................... .261, 263
Steering ..................................65
Power ............................... .286
T ilt

Column .......................... .65, 66
Wheel, Heated ...........................67
Wheel, Tilt .......................... .65, 66
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................527
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .527
Storage, Vehicle ........................100, 464
Storing Your Vehicle ........................464
Sunglasses Storage ..........................133
Sun Roof ............................... .105
Sun Visor .................................72
Sway Control, Trailer ........................180
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Minimum Requirements....................350
Tips ................................. .354
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................349
Wiring ............................... .352
Trailer Towing Guide ........................347
Trailer Weight ............................ .347
Transfer Case ............................ .440
Electronically Shifted ..................... .281
Fluid .................................481
Maintenance ............................440
Transmission ............................. .273
Automatic ..........................273, 438
Fluid .................................481
Maintenance ............................438
Shifting ...............................270
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (Homelink) .......114
Transporting Pets ..........................252
Tread Wear Indicators .......................453
Turn Signals ........................166, 374, 375
Uconnect Uconnect Settings ........................500
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features ........33, 39, 500
Passive Entry Programming ............33, 39, 498 Uniform Tire Quality Grades
..................463
Universal Transmitter ........................114
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .473
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................205
Vanity Mirrors .............................71
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............470
Vehicle Loading ........................342, 447
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................6
Vehicle Security Alarm ........................29
Vehicle Storage ........................ .100, 464
Viscosity, Engine Oil .....................418, 419
Voice Command .......................... .548
Voice Recognition System (VR) .................548
Warning Flashers, Hazard ....................366
W arning

Lights (Instrument Cluster Descriptions) . . . .161
Warnings And Cautions .......................6
Warnings, Roll Over ..........................5
Warranty Information .......................571
Washers, Windshield ..................... .80, 416
Washing Vehicle .......................... .465
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care ...................460
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim ...................460
Wind Buffeting ........................ .105, 107
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