spare tire DODGE DURANGO 2019 Owner's Manual

Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the collapsible spare wheel, since the
wheel is designed specifically for the collapsible spare tire.
WARNING!
Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive
more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares
have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire
needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings,
which apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result
in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only.
This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare
tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to
the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size spare
tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as your
original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original
equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use
only. This tire is identified by a label located on the limited
use spare wheel. This label contains the driving limitations
for this spare. This tire may look like the original equipped
tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. Since it is not the same as your original equip-
ment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire
and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only. Instal-
lation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the
speed listed on the limited use spare wheel. Keep
inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on
your Tire and Loading Information Placard located on
the driver ’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver ’s
side door. Replace (or repair) the original equipment
tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your
vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle
control.8
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Observe the traction device manufacturer ’s instruc-
tions on the method of installation, operating speed,
and conditions for use. Always use the suggested
operating speed of the device manufacturer ’s if it is
less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire.
Tire Rotation Recommendations
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at
different loads and perform different steering, handling,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The
benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggres-
sive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road type tires.
Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud,
snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth,
quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” for the proper mainte-
nance intervals. More frequent rotation is permissible if
desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should
be corrected prior to rotation being performed. NOTE:
The premium Tire Pressure Monitor System will
automatically locate the pressure values displayed in the
correct vehicle position following a tire rotation.
The suggested rotation method is the “rearward-cross”
shown in the following diagram.
Tire Rotation
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Cargo Area Cover.......................113,114
Cargo Compartment ........................113
Light .................................113
Luggage Carrier ........................ .135
Cargo Light ...............................113
Cargo Tie-Downs ...........................114
Car Washes .............................. .473
Cellular Phone ........................... .551
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............382
Chains, Tire ............................. .469
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .448
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .450
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .171
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............254
Checks, Safety ............................ .254
Child Restraint ........................... .228
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .231
Child Seat Installation .....................248
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........244
Infant And Child Restraints .................230
Locating The LATCH Anchorages .............238
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......234
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........230
Seating Positions ........................ .233Child Safety Locks
..........................40
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .482
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .468
Climate Control ............................86
Automatic ..............................87
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .268
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................571
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .466
Contract, Service .......................... .576
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............443
Cooling System ........................... .440
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................442
Coolant Level .......................... .443
Cooling Capacity ........................ .486
Disposal

Of Used Coolant ..................443
Drain, Flush, And Refill ................... .441
Inspection ......................... .440, 443
Points To Remember ..................... .444
Pressure Cap ........................... .443
Radiator Cap .......................... .443
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......441, 486, 487
Corrosion Protection ....................... .472
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............291, 294
Cruise Light .......................... .168, 169
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Seats............................ .41, 52, 54, 59
Adjustment ..................... .41, 42, 52, 54
Easy Entry ..............................58
Heated ............................. .58, 59
Memory ................................55
Rear Folding ......................... .41, 45
Reclining ...............................43
Seatback Release ..........................42
Tilting .............................. .41, 42
Vented .................................61
Ventilated ...............................61
Security Alarm ......................... .31, 163
Arm The System ..........................31
Disarm The System ........................31
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................30
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................29
Sentry Key Replacement ................... .23, 30
Service Assistance ......................... .574
Service Contract .......................... .576
Service Manuals .......................... .577
Shifting ................................ .272
Automatic Transmission ................272, 274
Shoulder Belts ............................ .203
Signals, Turn ................... .169, 257, 381, 382Siri
.................................... .566
SiriusXM Guardian Vehicle Health Alert .......................564
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................469
Snow Plow .............................. .359
Snow Tires .............................. .465
Spare Tires .....................392, 465, 466, 467
Spark Plugs .......................... .487, 489
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................ .292, 293
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ...................299
Cancel ............................... .294
Resume .............................. .294
Set .................................. .292
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..........291,292,
294
Starting ........................... .26, 263, 264
Button .................................24
Cold Weather ....................... .268, 269
Engine Block Heater ..................... .269
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .268
Remote ................................26
Starting And Operating .................. .263, 264
Starting Procedures ..................... .263, 264
Steering ..................................67
Power ............................... .287
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Tilt Column.......................... .67, 68
Wheel, Heated ...........................69
Wheel, Tilt .......................... .67, 68
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................532
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .532
Storage ................................. .122
Door ................................ .122
Storage, Vehicle ....................... .102, 472
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .472
Sunglasses Storage ......................... .135
Sun Roof ............................ .107, 109
Sunshade Operation ........................ .109
Sun Visor .................................73
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .182
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .427
System, Remote Starting ......................26
Telescoping Steering Column ................67, 68
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........101
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ......................114
Tilt Steering Column ..................... .67, 68
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............454
Tire Markings ............................ .449
Tires......................... .257, 458, 465, 471
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .462Air Pressure
........................... .458
Chains ............................... .469
Changing .......................390, 401, 448
Compact Spare ......................... .466
Flat Changing .......................... .401
General Information .................. .458, 465
High Speed ............................ .460
Inflation Pressure ....................... .459
Jacking ............................... .448
Life Of Tires ........................... .462
Load Capacity .......................454, 455
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........164, 194
Quality Grading ........................ .471
Radial ............................... .460
Replacement ........................ .401,

463
Rotation .............................. .470
Safety ............................ .449, 458
Sizes ................................ .450
Snow Tires ............................ .465
Spare Tires ..................... .392, 465, 467
Spinning .............................. .461
Trailer Towing .......................... .352
Tread Wear Indicators .....................462
Wheel Mounting ........................ .401
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .479
592 INDEX