differential DODGE DURANGO 2023 Owners Manual

150STARTING AND OPERATING
7. When the N (Neutral) indicator light turns off, release the N (Neutral) button.
8. After the N (Neutral) button has been released, the transfer case will shift to the position
indicated by the selector switch.
9. Shift the transmission into PARK and turn the
engine off.
10. Release the brake pedal.
11. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle.
12. Start the engine.
13. Press and hold the brake pedal.
14. Release the parking brake.
15. Shift the transmission into REVERSE or DRIVE, release the brake pedal, and check that the
vehicle operates normally.
DRIVING TIPS
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a
narrower track to make them capable of
performing in a wide variety of off-road
applications. Specific design characteristics give
them a higher center of gravity than conventional
passenger cars. An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a
better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate
problems. They are not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as conventional passenger cars
any more than sports cars are designed to perform
satisfactorily in off-road conditions. Avoid sharp
turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles
of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover.
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
When To Use 4WD Low — If Equipped
When off-road driving, shift to 4WD Low for
additional traction. This range should be limited to
extreme situations such as deep snow, mud, or
sand where additional low speed pulling power is
needed. Vehicle speeds in excess of 25 mph
(40 km/h) should be avoided when in 4WD Low.
Driving Through Water
Although your vehicle is capable of driving through
water, there are a number of precautions that
must be considered before entering the water.
Driving through water more than a few inches/
centimeters deep will require extra caution to
ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
If you must drive through water, try to determine
the depth and the bottom condition (and location
of any obstacles) prior to entering. Proceed with
caution and maintain a steady controlled speed
less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in deep water to
minimize wave effects.
WARNING!
Do not drive in 4WD Low on dry pavement;
driveline damage may result. 4WD Low locks
front and rear drivelines together and does not
allow for differential action between the front to
rear driveshafts. Driving in 4WD Low on
pavement will cause driveline binding; use only
on wet or slippery surfaces.
CAUTION!
When driving through water, do not exceed
5 mph (8 km/h). Always check water depth
before entering as a precaution, and check all
fluids afterward. Driving through water may
cause damage not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.

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182SAFETY
The parking brake must be off.
The driver door must be closed.
The vehicle must be on a sufficient grade.
The gear selection must match vehicle uphill
direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward
gear; vehicle backing uphill is in REVERSE gear).
HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all forward
gears. The system will not activate if the trans -
mission is in PARK or NEUTRAL. For vehicles
equipped with a manual transmission, if the
clutch is pressed, HSA will remain active.
Disabling And Enabling HSA
This feature can be turned on or turned off. To
change the current setting see Ú page 153.
Towing With HSA
HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll
back while towing a trailer.
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
RBS may improve braking performance in wet
conditions. It will periodically apply a small amount
of brake pressure to remove any water buildup on
the front brake rotors. It functions when the
windshield wipers are in LO or HI speed. When Rain
Brake Support is active, there is no notification to
the driver and no driver interaction is required.
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
RAB may reduce the time required to reach full
braking during emergency braking situations. It
anticipates when an emergency braking situation
may occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is
released by the driver. The Electronic Brake
Controller (EBC) will prepare the brake system for
a panic stop.
Traction Control System (TCS)
The TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of
each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is
detected, the TCS may apply brake pressure to the
spinning wheel(s) and/or reduce engine power to
provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A
feature of the TCS, Brake Limited Differential (BLD)
functions similarly to a limited slip differential and
controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one
wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the
other, the system will apply the brake of the
WARNING!
There may be situations where the Hill Start
Assist (HSA) will not activate and slight rolling
may occur, such as on minor hills or with a
loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer. HSA is
not a substitute for active driving involvement. It
is always the driver’s responsibility to be
attentive to distance to other vehicles, people,
and objects, and most importantly brake
operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle
under all road conditions. Your complete
attention is always required while driving to
maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to
follow these warnings can result in a collision or
serious personal injury.
WARNING!
If you use a trailer brake controller with your
trailer, the trailer brakes may be activated and
deactivated with the brake switch. If so, there
may not be enough brake pressure to hold
both the vehicle and the trailer on a hill when
the brake pedal is released. In order to avoid
rolling down an incline while resuming accel -
eration, manually activate the trailer brake or
apply more vehicle brake pressure prior to
releasing the brake pedal.
HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when exiting your vehicle.
Also, be certain to place the transmission in
PARK.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in a
collision or serious personal injury.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS307
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend using Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
(240,000 km) Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meeting the
requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 3.6L & 5.7L Engine
We recommend using Mopar® SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil which
meets the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395.
Equivalent full synthetic SAE 0W-20 engine oil can be used but must have the
API Starburst trademark Ú
page 256.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane (R+M)/2 Method , 0-15% Ethanol (Do not use E-85).
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 89 Octane Recommended - 87 Octane Acceptable (R+M)/2 Method, 0-15%
Ethanol (Do not use E-85).
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 We recommend using Mopar® ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Axle Differential (Front-Rear) – Without Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
(ELSD) We recommend using Mopar® GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
Axle Differential (Rear) – With Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (ELSD) We recommend using Mopar® GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85
with integrated friction modifier.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend using Mopar® DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703.
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Door Locks
............................................... 21, 25Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors.... 25Doors............................................................... 21Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 28Driving........................................................... 150
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Economy (Fuel) Mode.................................... 104Electric Brake Control System....................... 178Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 177Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 179, 182Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 41Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)......... 65Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 116Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................180Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........ 89Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.... 108, 109Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 242Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck...................... 245Hazard Warning Flasher............................ 229Jacking...................................................... 232Jump Starting............................................ 239Emission Control System Maintenance........... 96
Engine........................................................... 253Air Cleaner................................................ 257Break-In Recommendations..................... 101Checking Oil Level.................................... 255Compartment.................................. 253, 254Compartment Identification............. 253, 254Cooling..................................................... 265Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 228Fails To Start............................................ 101Flooded, Starting...................................... 101Fuel Requirements.......................... 303, 306Jump Starting........................................... 239Oil.................................................... 256, 306Oil Filler Cap............................................. 253Oil Filter.................................................... 257Oil Selection........................... 256, 306, 307Oil Synthetic............................................. 257Starting........................................................ 98Engine Oil Life Reset
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Enhanced Accident Response Feature...209, 248
Ethanol......................................................... 304Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 228Exhaust System................................... 228, 264Exterior Lights............................... 45, 227, 278
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 257Air Conditioning........................ 60, 257, 259Engine Oil................................................. 257Engine Oil Disposal................................... 257Flashers........................................................ 229Hazard Warning........................................ 229Turn Signals.............................. 95, 227, 280Flash-To-Pass...................................................47Flooded Engine Starting................................ 101Fluid Capacities............................................ 306Fluid Leaks.................................................... 228Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 268Engine Oil................................................. 255Fluids And Lubricants.................................... 307Fog Lights..................................................... 280Fog Lights, Service........................................ 280Fold-Flat Seats.................................................28Folding Rear Seats...........................................30Forward Collision Warning............................ 186Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 229Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 245Front Axle (Differential)................................. 269
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Power Seats Down
........................................................... 34Forward....................................................... 34Rearward..................................................... 34Up................................................................ 34Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................197Preparation For Jacking................................. 232PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 197
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 290Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 267Radio Operation............................................ 176Radio Remote Controls.................................. 176Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 52Rear Air Conditioning....................................... 58Rear Axle (Differential)................................... 269Rear Camera................................................. 134Rear Cross Path............................................. 185Rear ParkSense System................................ 125Rear Seat Reminder Alert.............................. 178Rear Seats, Folding......................................... 30Rear Wiper/Washer......................................... 53Reclining Front Seats...................................... 29Recreational Towing...................................... 146Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 148Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N).. 149
Reformulated Gasoline................................. 304Refrigerant........................................... 258, 259Release, Hood................................................. 71Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 192Remote ControlStarting System........................................... 17Remote Keyless Entry...................................... 13Arm The Alarm............................................. 20Disarm The Alarm........................................ 20Programming Additional Key Fobs............... 15Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 176Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 19Remote Starting System.................................. 17Replacement Bulbs...................................... 278Replacement Keys........................................... 15Replacement Tires........................................ 292Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 311Restraints, Child........................................... 210Restraints, Head.............................................. 36Retractable Cargo Area Cover.......................... 73Roll Over Warning.............................................. 8Roof Type Carrier............................................. 74Rotation, Tires.............................................. 297
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 226Safety Checks Outside Vehicle..................... 227Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 311
Safety Information, Tire................................. 281Safety Tips.................................................... 225Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 228Schedule, Maintenance................................ 249Seat Belt Reminder..........................................88Seat Belts............................................ 192, 226Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 196Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 196
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage.. 196
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 197Child Restraints........................................ 210Energy Management Feature................... 197Extender................................................... 196Front Seat............................... 192, 193, 195Inspection................................................. 226Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 195Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 195Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 193Operating Instructions.............................. 195Pregnant Women...................................... 197Pretensioners........................................... 197Rear Seat.................................................. 193Reminder.................................................. 192Seat Belt Extender.................................... 196Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 197Untwisting Procedure................................ 195Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 30011

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