automatic transmission DODGE DURANGO 2021 Owner's Manual

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS323
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only Mopar® ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid or
equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or
performance of your transmission.
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 Transmission Fluid.
Axle Differential (Front-Rear) We recommend you use Mopar® GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar® DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703.
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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes......................................... 317Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control).................................... 119, 121Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 281Adding Fuel.................................................... 140Additives, Fuel............................................... 319AdjustDown.................................................... 35, 37Forward................................................ 35, 37Rearward.............................................. 35, 37Up......................................................... 35, 37Air BagAir Bag Operation...................................... 214Air Bag Warning Light...................... 211, 214Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 218Enhanced Accident Response......... 221, 263Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 263Front Air Bag............................................. 214If Deployment Occurs................................ 221Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 218Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 222Maintenance............................................. 222Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............212
Side Air Bags............................................ 218Transporting Pets..................................... 239Air Bag Light.................................. 91, 211, 240Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)............................. 272Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 273Air Conditioner Refrigerant.................. 273, 274Air Conditioner System................................. 273Air ConditioningRear............................................................. 60Air Conditioning Filter.................... 63, 273, 274Air Conditioning System................................... 62Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 62Air Filter........................................................ 272Air PressureTires......................................................... 303AlarmArm The System................................... 21, 22Disarm The System..................................... 21Rearm The System...................................... 22Security Alarm............................................. 94Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 21All Wheel Drive (AWD)................................... 112
Alterations/ModificationsVehicle.........................................................10Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).................. 281, 321Disposal.................................................... 282Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)....................... 189Anti-Lock Warning Light...................................96Assist, Hill Start............................................. 193Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 158Auto Down Power Windows..............................72Automatic Headlights.......................................50Automatic High Beams.....................................50Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............62Automatic Transmission....................... 101, 108Adding Fluid.............................................. 284Fluid And Filter Change............................. 284Fluid Change............................................. 284Fluid Level Check...................................... 284Fluid Type........................................ 285, 323Special Additives...................................... 284Automatic Transmission Limp
Home Mode.................................................. 111Auxiliary Driving Systems.............................. 195Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)..........68Auxiliary Power Outlet......................................68Axle Fluid....................................................... 323

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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
C
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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Jack Location
................................................. 248Jack Operation............................................... 251Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions......... 247Jacking Instructions....................................... 251Jump Starting................................................ 255
K
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
L
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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Seat Belt Pretensioner
.............................. 209Untwisting Procedure................................ 208Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 315Seats.......................................... 29, 35, 37, 38Adjustment............................. 29, 30, 35, 37Easy Entry................................................... 36Heated................................................. 37, 38Memory....................................................... 28Rear Folding......................................... 29, 31Reclining..................................................... 30Seatback Release....................................... 30Tilting................................................... 29, 30Vented......................................................... 38Ventilated.................................................... 38Security Alarm Arm The System.......................................... 21Disarm The System..................................... 21Security System........................................ 21, 94Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 16Sentry Key Replacement................................. 16Service Assistance......................................... 324Service Contract............................................ 325Service Manuals............................................ 327Shifting.......................................................... 106Automatic Transmission.................. 106, 108Shoulder Belts............................................... 206Signals, Turn..................................98, 241, 294Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................. 310Snow Tires..................................................... 307Spare Tires................................. 249, 307, 308
Speed Control Accel/Decel........................... 120Accel/Decel (ACC Only)............................. 125Cancel...................................................... 121Resume.................................................... 121Set............................................................ 120Speed Control (Cruise Control)... 119, 120, 121Starting......................................................... 101Button......................................................... 17Cold Weather............................................ 104Engine Block Heater................................. 104Engine Fails To Start................................. 103Remote........................................................ 18Starting And Operating.................................. 101Starting Procedures...................................... 101Steering........................................................... 27Power....................................................... 117Tilt Column.................................................. 27Wheel, Heated............................................. 27Wheel, Tilt.................................................... 27Steering Wheel Audio Controls..................... 178Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls............................................ 178Storage............................................................ 64Storage, Vehicle......................................63, 313Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 313Sun Roof................................................... 73, 74Sun Visor......................................................... 43Sunglasses Storage......................................... 65Sunshade Operation........................................ 73Sway Control, Trailer..................................... 195
Symbol Glossary...............................................10Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 272SystemVehicle Security...........................................21System, Remote Starting.................................18
T
Telescoping Steering Column...........................27Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).............62Tie Down Hooks, Cargo....................................77Tilt Steering Column.........................................27Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 300Tire Markings................................................ 295Tire Safety Information.................................. 295Tires.................................. 241, 303, 307, 312Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 305Air Pressure.............................................. 303Chains...................................................... 310Changing.................................................. 247Compact Spare......................................... 307General Information........................ 303, 307High Speed............................................... 304Inflation Pressure..................................... 303Life Of Tires.............................................. 305Load Capacity.................................. 300, 301Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)........................................... 95, 201Quality Grading......................................... 312Radial....................................................... 304Replacement............................................ 306
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336 Rotation
.................................................... 312Safety.............................................. 295, 303Sizes.......................................................... 296Snow Tires................................................. 307Spare Tires............................. 249, 307, 308Spinning.................................................... 305Trailer Towing............................................ 148Tread Wear Indicators............................... 305Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 317To Open Hood.................................................. 74Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight....................... 147Tow N Go....................................................... 115Towing................................................. 142, 261Disabled Vehicle........................................ 261Guide......................................................... 145Recreational.............................................. 153Weight....................................................... 145Towing Behind A Motorhome......................... 153Traction Control............................................. 194Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 195Trailer Towing................................................ 142Hitches...................................................... 145Minimum Requirements............................ 147Tips........................................................... 152Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 147Wiring........................................................ 151Trailer Towing Guide...................................... 145Trailer Weight................................................ 145Transfer Case................................................ 285Electronically Shifted................................. 112
Fluid......................................................... 323Maintenance............................................ 285Transmission................................................ 108Automatic........................................ 108, 284Fluid......................................................... 323Maintenance............................................ 284Shifting..................................................... 106Transporting Pets.......................................... 239Tread Wear Indicators.................................. 305Turn Signals............................................98, 294
U
Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features
...... 23, 26Passive Entry Programming.................. 23, 26Uniform Tire Quality Grades.......................... 312Unleaded Gasoline....................................... 318Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................... 208
V
Vanity Mirrors.................................................. 43Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............. 317Vehicle Loading................................... 141, 301Vehicle Maintenance.................................... 271Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.................... 10Vehicle Security System................................... 21Vehicle Storage.......................................63, 313Voice Command............................................... 41Voice Recognition System (VR)........................ 41
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Warning Flashers, Hazard............................. 243Warning lightRed..............................................................91Yellow..........................................................94Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Descriptions)....................95Warning Lights and Messages.........................91Warnings, Roll Over............................................ 9Warranty Information.................................... 326Washers, Windshield............................. 53, 270Washing Vehicle............................................ 314Wheel And Wheel Tire Care........................... 309Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim........................... 309Wind Buffeting.................................................73Window Fogging...............................................63Windows..........................................................71Power...........................................................71Reset Auto-Up..............................................72Windshield Defroster.................................... 240Windshield Washers.............................. 53, 270Fluid.......................................................... 270Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 276Windshield Wipers...........................................53Wipers Blade Replacement........................... 276Wipers, Intermittent.........................................53Wipers, Rain Sensitive.....................................54Wireless Charging Pad.....................................71

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