engine DODGE DURANGO 2021 Owners Manual

The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving w\
hile distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident and
personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution whe\
n using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road.
Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, p\
ortable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous and could lead to a serious accident. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while th\
e vehicle is moving. If you find yourself
unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull off the \
road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of
cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’\
s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared to help you get acquainted with your new Dodg\
e brand vehicle and to provide a convenient reference source
for common questions.
Not all features shown in this manual may apply to your vehicle. For add\
itional information, visit www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local
Dodge brand dealer.
Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels
far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend or use
public transportation.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower and your judg\
ment is impaired
when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
WARNING!
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway \
motor vehicle can expose you to
chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lea\
d, which are known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash\
your hands frequently
when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual m\
ay also include
a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or \
were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment desc\
ribed in this
manual that are not on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the right to ma\
ke changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvemen\
ts to its products
without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products \
previously manufactured.
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall b\
e deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution theref\
ore.
This Owner’s Manual is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. Your most up-to-date Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect manuals and
Warranty Booklet can be found by visiting the website on the back cover.
U.S. Residents: If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you ma\
y obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-423-6343
or by contacting your dealer. Replacement kits can be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com.
Canadian Residents: If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you ma\
y obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Warranty Booklet or purchase a
replacement kit by calling 1-800-387-1143 or by contacting your dealer.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS.................................................. 48 Multifunction Lever ..........................................48
Headlight Switch ..............................................48
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) ......................49
High/Low Beam Switch....................................49
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ..............50
Flash-To-Pass ..................................................50
Automatic Headlights ......................................50
Parking Lights And Panel Lights ......................50
Automatic Headlights With Wipers..................50
Headlight Delay ................................................51
Lights-On Reminder..........................................51
Fog Lights — If Equipped ..................................51
Turn Signals ......................................................51
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..................51
Automatic Headlight Leveling —
If Equipped........................................................52
Battery Saver ....................................................52
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................. 52
Courtesy Lights .................................................52
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .............. 53
Windshield Wiper Operation ...........................53
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ...............54
Rear Window Wiper/Washer ..........................55
CLIMATE CONTROLS ............................................. 55
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions And
Functions ..........................................................55
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........62
Climate Voice Recognition ...............................62
Operating Tips .................................................62 INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............... 64
Storage..............................................................64
USB/AUX Control .............................................67
Electrical Power Outlets .................................68
Power Inverter — If Equipped ..........................70
Wireless Charging Pad —
If Equipped .......................................................71
WINDOWS ..............................................................71
Power Windows ................................................71
Wind Buffeting .................................................73
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ...................... 73
Opening And Closing The Sunroof...................73
Sunshade Operation ........................................73
Pinch Protect Feature ......................................74
Venting Sunroof................................................74
Sunroof Maintenance ......................................74
Ignition Off Operation.......................................74
HOOD .......................................................................74
Opening The Hood............................................74
Closing The Hood .............................................75
LIFTGATE ................................................................. 75
Power Liftgate — If Equipped ...........................75
Cargo Area Features .......................................76
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ............... 77
Deploying The Crossbars .................................78
Stowing The Crossbars ....................................80
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ........................................ 82Instrument Cluster Descriptions ..................... 83
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........................ 83
Location And Controls...................................... 83
Engine Oil Life Reset ....................................... 85
Display And Messages ..................................... 86
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items ........ 87
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped ...................................... 89
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................... 91
Red Warning Lights ..........................................91
Yellow Warning Lights ...................................... 94
Yellow Indicator Lights ..................................... 97
Green Indicator Lights ..................................... 97
White Indicator Lights ...................................... 98
Blue Indicator Lights ........................................ 98
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ........ 99
Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ...................................... 99
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS .......................................................... 100

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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ....................................... 101
Automatic Transmission ............................... 101
Normal Starting ............................................ 101
AutoPark ........................................................ 102If Engine Fails To Start ................................. 103Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ............................ 104
After Starting.................................................. 104
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ......... 104
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ........ 104
PARKING BRAKE ................................................ 105
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ........................... 106 Ignition Park Interlock ................................... 107Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System ........................................................... 107Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode ........................... 107
8-Speed Automatic Transmission ................ 108
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED ............................ 112
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION .........................112
Single-Speed Operating Instructions/
Precautions — If Equipped ........................... 112
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case —
If Equipped..................................................... 112
Shifting Procedure......................................... 114 TOW N GO — IF EQUIPPED ................................. 115
Guidelines For Track Use.............................. 115
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 116
POWER STEERING .............................................. 117
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ............. 117
Autostop Mode .............................................. 117
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop......................................................... 118
To Start The Engine While In Autostop
Mode .............................................................. 118
To Manually Turn Off The
Stop/Start System......................................... 118
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start
System ........................................................... 119
System Malfunction ...................................... 119
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................... 119
Cruise Control — If Equipped ....................... 119
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped .................................................. 121 PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .................................... 130
ParkSense Sensors ....................................... 131
ParkSense Display ........................................ 131
ParkSense Warning Display ......................... 134
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense.............. 134
Operation With A Trailer................................ 134Service The ParkSense Park Assist
System ........................................................... 135
Cleaning The ParkSense System ................. 135
ParkSense System Usage Precautions........ 135
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED .............................. 136
LaneSense Operation ................................... 136
Turning LaneSense On Or Off....................... 137
LaneSense Warning Message...................... 137
Changing LaneSense Status ........................ 139
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA .............. 139
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................... 140
VEHICLE LOADING ............................................... 141
Certification Label ......................................... 141

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ........................ 243
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED...... 243
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........................ 247 Preparations For Jacking ............................ 247
Jack Location ................................................. 248
Spare Tire Stowage ....................................... 249
Spare Tire Removal ....................................... 249
Jacking Instructions ..................................... 251
JUMP STARTING .................................................. 255
Preparations For Jump Start......................... 255Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 256
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY –
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 257
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............................ 258
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ................................... 258
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 260
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .........................261
Rear Wheel Drive Models ............................. 262
All Wheel Drive Models ................................. 263
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 263
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......................... 263
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................... 264
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 265
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 268
3.6L Engine ................................................... 268
5.7L Engine ................................................... 269
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 270
Adding Washer Fluid .................................... 270
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 270Pressure Washing ......................................... 271
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE..................................... 271
Engine Oil ...................................................... 271
Engine Oil Filter ............................................ 272
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................ 272
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................... 273
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 275Body Lubrication .......................................... 276
Windshield Wiper Blades ............................. 276
Exhaust System ............................................ 279
Cooling System .............................................. 280
Brake System ............................................... 283
Automatic Transmission ............................... 284
Front/Rear Axle Fluid ................................... 285Transfer Case ............................................... 285
Fuses.............................................................. 286
Bulb Replacement......................................... 293 TIRES ..................................................................... 295
Tire Safety Information ................................. 295
Tires — General Information ........................ 303Tire Types....................................................... 306Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................ 307
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........................ 309Snow Traction Devices ................................. 310
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................ 312
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES .................... 312
Treadwear...................................................... 312
Traction Grades ............................................. 313Temperature Grades..................................... 313
STORING THE VEHICLE .................................... 313
BODYWORK .......................................................... 313 Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 313
Body And Underbody Maintenance ............. 314
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 314
INTERIORS ........................................................... 315
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................. 315
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 315
Leather Surfaces........................................... 316
Glass Surfaces ............................................. 316

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)......... 317
BRAKE SYSTEM ................................................... 317
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 317Torque Specifications ................................... 317
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ........................................ 318
3.6L Engine ................................................... 3185.7L Engine.................................................... 318
Reformulated Gasoline ................................ 319
Materials Added To Fuel .............................. 319Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ........................ 319
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel
Vehicles .......................................................... 319
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ...... 319
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline...................... 320Fuel System Cautions ................................... 320
FLUID CAPACITIES .............................................. 321
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ..................322
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................ 323
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE ........................................... 324
Prepare For The Appointment ...................... 324Prepare A List ................................................ 324Be Reasonable With Requests..................... 324
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ................................ 324
FCA US LLC Customer Center....................... 324
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center............... 324
Mexico ............................................................ 325
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands................ 325
Customer Assistance For The Hearing
Or Speech Impaired
(TDD/TTY) ...................................................... 325
Service Contract ........................................... 325 WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................ 326
MOPAR® PARTS ................................................. 326
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS .......................... 326
In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C............................................ 326
In Canada ...................................................... 326
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS .......................... 327
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................... 327

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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Dodge vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and perform tasks that are not intended for conventional passenger vehicles. It handles and maneuvers
differently from many passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road, so take time to become familiar with your vehicle. If equipped, the two-wheel drive version
of this vehicle was designed for on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road driving or use in other severe conditions suited for a four-wheel drive vehicle.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for braking, steering,
transmission, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve with experience. When driving
off-road, or working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics. Always observe federal, state, provincial
and local laws wherever you drive. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a collision Úpage 156.
This Owner's Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle. It is supplemented by customer-oriented documents. Within this information, you will find a description of the services that FCA US LLC offers to its
customers as well as the details of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read all of these publications carefully before
driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the instructions, recommendations, tips, and important warnings in this manual will help ensure safe and
enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
This Owner's Manual describes all versions of this vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are not expressly indicated in the
text. Therefore, you should only consider the information that is related to the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced
throughout the Owner's Information, which may or may not be applicable to your vehicle, will be identified with the wording "If Equipped". All data contained in
this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US LLC aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For
this reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For further information, contact an authorized
dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that authorized dealers know your Dodge best, have factory-trained technicians, genuine Mopar® parts, and care about
your satisfaction.

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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
SYMBOL GLOSSARY
Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating
precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important to
follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for the definition of
each symbol Úpage 91.
NOTE:Warning and Indicator lights are different based upon equipment options and
current vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and may not appear.
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its
roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious
injury or death.
Red Warning Lights
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
Úpage 91
Air Bag Warning Light Úpage 91
Brake Warning Light Úpage 91
Battery Charge Warning Light
Úpage 92
Door Open Warning Light Úpage 92
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault Warning Light Úpage 92
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Úpage 92
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Úpage 93
Hood Open Warning Light Úpage 93
Liftgate Open Warning Light Úpage 93
Oil Pressure Warning Light Úpage 93
Red Warning Lights

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Oil Temperature Warning Light Úpage 93
Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light Úpage 93
Transmission Temperature Warning Light Úpage 93
Vehicle Security Warning Light Úpage 94
Yellow Warning Lights
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
Úpage 94
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light Úpage 94
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light Úpage 95
Red Warning Lights
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
Úpage 95
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light Úpage 95
Low Fuel Warning Light Úpage 96
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Úpage 96
Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Light Úpage 96
Service Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Warning Light Úpage 96
Service AWD Warning Light Úpage 96
Service Stop/Start System Warning Light Úpage 96
Yellow Warning Lights
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16GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Key Fob Battery Replacement

3. Remove the back cover to access and replace the battery. When replacing the battery, match
the (+) sign on the battery to the (+) sign on the
inside of the battery clip, located on the back
cover. Avoid touching the new battery with your
fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterio -
ration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves together.
Programming And Requesting Additional
Key Fobs
Programming the key fob may be performed by an
authorized dealer.
NOTE:
Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be repurposed and reprogrammed to
another vehicle.
Only key fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start and
operate the vehicle. Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an
authorized dealer. This procedure consists of
programming a blank key fob to the vehicle
electronics.
NOTE:
When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer system
serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.
Keys must be ordered to the correct key cut to
match the vehicle locks.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents
unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the
engine. The system does not need to be armed or
activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of
whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
WARNING!
The integrated key fob contains a coin cell
battery. Do not ingest the battery; there is a
chemical burn hazard. If the coin cell battery is
swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns
in just two hours and can lead to death.
If you think a battery may have been swal-
lowed or placed inside any part of the body,
seek immediate medical attention.
Keep new and used batteries away from chil
-
dren. If the battery compartment does not
close securely, stop using the product and
keep it away from children.
WARNING!
Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle
unattended.
For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter ‘n
Go™ Ignition, always remember to place the
ignition in the OFF position.

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The system uses a key fob, keyless push button
ignition and a Radio Frequency (RF) receiver to
prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore,
only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle
can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The
system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an
incorrect key fob is used to start the engine.
After placing the ignition in the ON/RUN position,
the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three
seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on
after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a
problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light
begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates
that someone used an invalid key fob to start the
engine. Either of these conditions will result in the
engine being shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than
10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the
electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle
serviced as soon as possible by an authorized
dealer. All of the key fobs provided with your new vehicle
have been programmed to the vehicle electronics
Ú
page 327.
IGNITION SWITCH
KEYLESS ENTER ‘N GO™ IGNITION
This feature allows the driver to operate the
ignition switch with the push of a button as long as
the key fob is in the passenger compartment.
The START/STOP ignition button has several
operating modes that are labeled and will
illuminate when in position. These modes are OFF,
ACC, ON/RUN, and START.

START/STOP Ignition Button
The push button ignition can be placed in the
following modes:
OFF
The engine is stopped
Some electrical devices (e.g. power locks,
alarm, etc.) are still available
ACC
Engine is not started
Some electrical devices are available
(e.g. power windows)
ON/RUN
Driving position
All electrical devices are available
(e.g. climate controls, etc.)
START
The engine will start (when foot is on the brake
pedal)
NOTE:If the ignition position does not change with a push
of the ignition button, and the instrument cluster
display message “Key Fob Not Detected” is being
displayed, the key fob may have a low or depleted
battery. In this situation, a back up method can be
used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose
side of the key fob (side opposite of the emergency
key) against the START/STOP ignition button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
CAUTION!
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not
compatible with some aftermarket remote
starting systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and loss of
security protection.
1 — OFF
2 — ACC
3 — ON/RUN
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