check oil DODGE DURANGO 2021 User Guide

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE285
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 Úpage 323. It is important to
maintain the transmission fluid at the correct level
using the recommended fluid.
NOTE:No chemical flushes should be used in any trans -
mission; only the approved lubricant should be
used.
FRONT/REAR AXLE FLUID
For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are
not required. When the vehicle is serviced for other
reasons the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly
should be inspected. If gear oil leakage is
suspected inspect the fluid level.
Front Axle Fluid Level Check
The front axle oil level needs to be no lower than
1/8 inch (3 mm) below the bottom of the fill hole.
The front axle fill and drain plugs should be
tightened to 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m).
Rear Axle Fluid Level Check
The rear axle oil level needs to be no lower than
1/8 inch (3 mm) below the bottom of the fill hole.
The rear axle fill and drain plugs should be
tightened to 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m).
Selection Of Lubricant
Use only the manufacturer's recommended fluid
Ú page 323.
TRANSFER CASE
Fluid Level Check
For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are
not required. When the vehicle is serviced for other
reasons the exterior surfaces of the transfer case
assembly should be inspected. If oil leakage is
suspected inspect the fluid level.
Adding Fluid
With the vehicle in a level position, fill the transfer
case to bottom edge of fill plug opening.
Drain
First remove fill plug, then remove drain plug.
Recommended tightening torque for drain and fill
plugs is 15 to 25 ft lbs (20 to 34 N·m).
Selection Of Lubricant
Use only the manufacturer's recommended fluid
Úpage 323.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer recommended fluid may cause
deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or
torque converter shudder Ú page 323.
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the plugs as it could damage
them and cause them to leak.
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the plugs as it could damage
them and cause them to leak.
CAUTION!
When installing plugs, do not overtighten. You
could damage them and cause them to leak.
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Battery
.................................................... 92, 270Charging System Light................................. 92Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 15Battery Saver Feature...................................... 52Belts, Seat..................................................... 239Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 195Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 276B-Pillar Location............................................. 300Brake Assist System...................................... 190Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 190Brake Fluid.......................................... 283, 323Brake System...................................... 283, 317Anti-Lock (ABS).......................................... 317Fluid Check............................................... 283Master Cylinder......................................... 283Parking...................................................... 105Warning Light.............................................. 91Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 107Bulb Replacement............................... 293, 294Bulbs, Light.................................................... 241
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Camera, Rear................................................ 139Capacities, Fluid............................................ 321Caps, Filler Oil (Engine)................................................ 268Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 282Car Washes................................................... 314
Carbon Monoxide Warning................... 241, 242Cargo Area Cover............................................. 76Cargo Compartment........................................ 76Light............................................................ 76Luggage Carrier........................................... 77Cargo Light....................................................... 76Cargo Tie-Downs.............................................. 77Cellular Phone.............................................. 188Center High Mounted Stop Light................... 295Certification Label......................................... 141Chains, Tire................................................... 310Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 296Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)......................... 100Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 239Checks, Safety.............................................. 239Child Restraint.............................................. 223Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 225Child Seat Installation.............................. 236How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.............................................. 233Infant And Child Restraints....................... 224Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 229Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children................................................ 226Older Children And Child Restraints......... 225Seating Positions...................................... 226
Child Safety Locks............................................26Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 319CleaningWheels...................................................... 309Climate Control................................................55Automatic....................................................55Cold Weather Operation................................ 104Compact Spare Tire...................................... 307Contract, Service........................................... 325Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 282Cooling System............................................. 280Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 281Cooling Capacity....................................... 321Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 282Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 281Inspection................................................. 281Points To Remember................................ 283Pressure Cap............................................ 282Radiator Cap............................................. 282Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 281, 321, 322Corrosion Protection..................................... 313Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 119, 121Cruise Light............................................... 97, 98Customer Assistance.................................... 324Cybersecurity................................................ 158
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Daytime Running Lights
................................... 49Defroster, Windshield.................................... 240De-Icer, Remote Start...................................... 21Diagnostic System, Onboard........................... 99Dipsticks Oil (Engine)................................................ 270Disabled Vehicle Towing................................ 261DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 282Door Ajar................................................... 92, 93Door Ajar Light.......................................... 92, 93Door Locks............................................... 22, 26Child-Protection Door Lock —Rear Doors.............................................. 26Doors............................................................... 22Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.............................. 29, 30Driving........................................................... 156DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 178
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Economy (Fuel) Mode.................................... 107Electric Brake Control System....................... 190Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 189Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 191, 194Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 44Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)......... 68Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 120Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................191Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........ 92
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case............. 112Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 257Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 260Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 243Jacking..................................................... 247Jump Starting........................................... 255Emission Control System Maintenance........ 100Engine........................................................... 268Air Cleaner................................................ 272Block Heater............................................. 104Break-In Recommendations..................... 104Checking Oil Level.................................... 270Compartment.................................. 268, 269Compartment Identification............. 268, 269Cooling..................................................... 280Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 241, 242Fails To Start............................................ 103Flooded, Starting...................................... 103Fuel Requirements.......................... 318, 321Jump Starting........................................... 255Oil.................................................... 271, 321Oil Filler Cap............................................. 268Oil Filter.................................................... 272Oil Selection........................... 271, 321, 322Oil Synthetic............................................. 272Overheating.............................................. 258Starting..................................................... 101Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 221, 263
Ethanol.......................................................... 319Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 241, 242Exhaust System................................... 241, 279Exterior Lights............................... 48, 241, 293
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 272Air Conditioning........................ 63, 273, 274Engine Oil................................................. 272Engine Oil Disposal................................... 272Flashers........................................................ 243Hazard Warning........................................ 243Turn Signals.............................. 98, 241, 294Flash-To-Pass...................................................50Flooded Engine Starting................................ 103Fluid Capacities............................................ 321Fluid Leaks.................................................... 241Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 283Engine Oil................................................. 270Fluids And Lubricants.................................... 323Fog Lights..................................................... 294Fog Lights, Service........................................ 294Fold-Flat Seats.................................................29Folding Rear Seats...........................................31Forward Collision Warning............................ 199Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 243Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 260Front Axle (Differential)................................. 285

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Jack Location
................................................. 248Jack Operation............................................... 251Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions......... 247Jacking Instructions....................................... 251Jump Starting................................................ 255
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Key Fob........................................................... 14Arm The System.......................................... 21Disarm The System..................................... 21Programming Additional Key Fobs.............. 16Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................................... 15Key Fob Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)................................... 16Keyless Enter 'n Go™ Passive Entry............................................... 23Passive Entry Programming......................... 23Keys................................................................. 14Replacement............................................... 16Sentry (Immobilizer).................................... 16
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Lane Change Assist......................................... 51LaneSense.................................................... 136Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 206Latches.......................................................... 241Hood........................................................... 74Lead Free Gasoline........................................ 318
Leaks, Fluid.................................................. 241Life Of Tires................................................... 305Liftgate............................................................ 75Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer....................... 55Light Bulbs.................................................... 241Lights............................................................ 241Adaptive Cruise Control............................... 97Air Bag...................................... 91, 211, 240All Wheel Drive............................................ 97Automatic Headlights.................................. 50Brake Assist Warning............................... 193Brake Warning............................................. 91Bulb Replacement........................... 293, 294Cargo........................................................... 76Center Mounted Stop............................... 295Cruise................................................... 97, 98Daytime Running......................................... 49Dimmer Switch, Headlight........................... 48Electric Power Steering Fault....................... 92Electronic Stability Control........................... 94Electronic Stability Program(ESP)Indicator.................................................. 93Exterior...............................................48, 241Fog.....................................................97, 294Forward Collision Warning........................... 97Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 243Headlights On With Wipers.......................... 50High Beam................................................... 98High Beam/Low Beam Select...................... 49Hood Open.................................................. 93
Interior.........................................................52LaneSense............................................ 97, 98Lights On Reminder.....................................51Low Fuel......................................................96Low Washer Fluid........................................95Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........94NEUTRAL.....................................................97Oil Temperature...........................................93Park......................................................50, 97Passing........................................................50Reading.......................................................52Rear Servicing.......................................... 294Rear Tail Lamps........................................ 294Seat Belt Reminder.....................................91Security Alarm.............................................94Service............................................. 293, 294Service Adaptive Cruise Control...................96Service AWD................................................96Service Forward Collision Warning...............96Service Stop Start System...........................96Side Marker.............................................. 294Snow Mode..................................................97Sport Mode..................................................98Stop Start Active..........................................98Tow Mode....................................................98Traction Control........................................ 193Trailer Brake Disconnected.........................93Transmission Temperature..........................93Turn Signals....................... 48, 98, 241, 294Vanity Mirror................................................43

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Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions
.... 93Load Shed Battery Saver Mode....................... 89Load Shed Battery Saver On............................ 89Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction.............. 89Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor.............. 89Loading Vehicle............................................. 141Tires.......................................................... 300Locks Child Protection........................................... 26Manual........................................................ 22Power Door.................................................. 23Lubrication, Body........................................... 276Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 317Luggage Carrier............................................... 77
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Maintenance................................................... 74Maintenance Free Battery............................. 270Maintenance Schedule.................................. 264Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)....................................... 94, 100ManualService...................................................... 327Memory Feature (Memory Seats).................... 28Memory Seat................................................... 28Memory Seats And Radio................................ 28Methanol....................................................... 319Mirrors............................................................. 42Electric Remote........................................... 44Exterior Folding........................................... 44
Heated......................................................... 44Outside........................................................ 43Rearview......................................42, 43, 243Vanity.......................................................... 43Modifications/AlterationsVehicle......................................................... 10Monitor, Tire Pressure System...................... 201Mopar Parts.................................................. 326Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 48
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New Vehicle Break-In Period......................... 104
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Occupant Restraints..................................... 204Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)..................... 318Oil Change Indicator........................................ 85Reset........................................................... 85Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 272Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 272Oil Pressure Light............................................. 93Oil, Engine..................................................... 271Capacity.................................................... 321Checking................................................... 270Dipstick.................................................... 270Disposal................................................... 272Filter......................................................... 272Filter Disposal........................................... 272Identification Logo.................................... 272Materials Added To.................................. 272
Pressure Warning Light................................93Recommendation............................ 271, 321Synthetic................................................... 272Viscosity.................................................... 321Onboard Diagnostic System.............................99Operating Precautions.....................................99Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 327Outside Rearview Mirrors.................................43Overheating, Engine...................................... 258
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Paint Care..................................................... 313Parking Brake............................................... 105ParkSense System, Rear............................... 130Passive Entry....................................................23Pets............................................................... 239Pinch Protection...............................................74Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 300PowerBrakes...................................................... 317Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 287Door Locks...................................................23Inverter........................................................70Liftgate........................................................75Mirrors.........................................................44Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).................68Seats...........................................................35Steering........................................... 117, 323Sunroof........................................................73
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