towing DODGE DURANGO SRT 2019 Service Manual

Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and sparetires.Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the
load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will
not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to
the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation
pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information
placard in “Vehicle Loading” in the “Starting And Operat-
ing” section of this manual.
NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross
axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear axles
must not be exceeded.
For further information on GAWRs, vehicle loading, and
trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle Loading” in the “Starting
And Operating” section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The
combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer
tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the
weight referenced here.
Tire And Loading Information Placard
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Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750
(5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consultthis manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and there will
be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-
340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
•
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The following
table shows examples on how to calculate total load,
cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle
with varying seating configurations and number and
size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes
only and may not be accurate for the seating and load
carry capacity of your vehicle.
• For the following example, the combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
(392 kg).
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Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a
“mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire sidewall.If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the origi-
nal equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling
of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not
be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).
For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original
equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended
safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation
pressures.
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and
traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer
than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit stud-
ded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked before
using these tire types.
Spare Tires — If Equipped
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead
of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit” in “In Case
Of Emergency” for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact or limited use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.
Refer to the “Towing Requirements - Tires” in “Starting
And Operating” for restrictions when towing with a spare
tire designated for temporary emergency use.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And
Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel
equivalent in look and function to the original equipment
tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for
your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an
authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation
pattern.
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NOTE:Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Full-Off can be
activated by pushing and holding the ESC Off button on
the instrument panel switch bank for five seconds.
Sport Mode
Selecting “Sport” within the head unit activates the con-
figuration for typical enthusiast driving. The Transmission, Stability Control, All-Wheel Drive, Steering, and Suspen-
sion systems are all set to their “Sport” settings highlighted
in orange. The Paddle Shifters are enabled.
Tow Mode
Selecting “Tow” within the head unit will activate the
configuration for towing a trailer. Once in this mode, trailer
Drive Modes (Sport)Drive Modes (Tow)
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MULTIMEDIA 501

Materials Added........................ .457
Methanol ............................. .458
Octane Rating ....................... .457, 461
Specifications .......................... .461
Tank Capacity .......................... .460
Fueling ................................. .331
Fuses .................................. .364
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ...............109
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .457
Gasoline, (Fuel) ........................... .457
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .457
Gear Ranges ............................. .270
Glass Cleaning ........................... .451
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................336
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................335
GVWR ................................. .333
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ......................... .350
Hazard Warning Flashers .....................354
Headlights .............................. .361
Automatic ..............................72
Bulb Replacement ....................... .362Cleaning
.............................. .448
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........71
Lights On Reminder .......................73
On With Wipers ..........................73
Passing ................................72
Replacing ............................. .362
Head Restraints ............................59
Heated Mirrors .............................69
Heated Seats ...............................56
Heated Steering Wheel .......................65
Hill Start Assist ........................... .172
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .337
Holder, Cup ............................. .121
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............109
Hood Prop .............................. .104
Hood Release ............................ .104
Ignition ..................................

25
Key Fob Battery Low Or Dead ................25
Key Fob Not Detected ......................25
Keyless Ignition ..........................25
Keyless Push Button .......................25
Push Button Ignition .......................25
Switch .................................25
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ParkSense System, Rear...................306, 315
Passive Entry ..............................35
Performance ............................. .147
Pets ................................... .250
Pinch Protection .......................... .102
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........429
Power Brakes ............................... .455
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................365
Door Locks ..............................35
Inverter .............................. .127
Liftgate ............................... .105
Mirrors ................................68
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............122
Seats ..................................49
Steering .............................. .281
Sunroof .............................. .101
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ..............64
Windows ...............................98
Power Seats Down .............................. .50, 52
Forward ............................ .50, 52
Rearward ........................... .50, 52
Up ................................ .50, 52
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................206Preparation For Jacking
..................... .375
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .206
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .435
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............418
Radio Frequency General Information ................24, 30, 31, 40
Radio Operation .......................... .530
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .512
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................81
Rear Air Conditioning ........................91
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .422
Rear Camera ............................. .329
Rear Cross Path ........................... .185
Rear Cupholders .......................... .121
Rear

ParkSense System ...................306, 315
Rear Seats, Folding ..........................42
Rear Wiper/Washer ..........................82
Recreational Towing ........................ .349
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .457
Refrigerant .............................. .404
Release, Hood ............................ .104
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .199
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Power............................... .281
Tilt Column .............................64
Wheel, Heated ...........................65
Wheel, Tilt ..............................64
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................512
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .512
Storage ..................................115
Door .................................115
Storage, Vehicle .............................96
Sunglasses Storage ......................... .128
Sun Roof ............................ .101, 103
Sunshade Operation ........................ .102
Sun Visor .................................69
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .179
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .402
System, Remote Starting ......................27
Telescoping Steering Column ...................64
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............94
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ..................... .108
Tilt Steering Column .........................64
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............429
Tire Markings ............................ .424
Tires......................... .253, 433, 440, 445
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .437Air Pressure
........................... .433
Chains ............................... .444
Changing ...................... .371, 381, 423
Compact Spare ......................... .441
Flat Changing .......................... .381
General Information ...................433, 440
High Speed ............................ .435
Inflation Pressure ....................... .434
Jacking ............................... .423
Life Of Tires ........................... .437
Load Capacity ...................... .429, 430
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........160, 191
Quality Grading ........................ .445
Radial ............................... .435
Replacement ........................ .381,
438
Rotation .............................. .444
Safety ............................ .424, 433
Sizes ................................ .425
Snow Tires ............................ .440
Spare Tires ..................... .372, 440, 442
Spinning .............................. .436
Trailer Towing .......................... .342
Tread Wear Indicators .....................436
Wheel Mounting ........................ .381
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .455
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Tire Safety Information...................... .424
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................340
To Open Hood ........................... .104
Towing ................................. .335
Behind A Motorhome ..................... .349
Guide ................................ .338
Recreational ........................... .349
Weight ............................... .338
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................349
Traction ................................ .349
Traction Control .......................... .174
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................179
Trailer Towing ............................ .335
Cooling System Tips ..................... .348
Hitches ............................... .337
Minimum Requirements ....................341
Tips ................................. .347
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................340
Wiring ............................... .346
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .338
Trailer Weight ............................ .338
Transfer Case ............................ .423
Electronically Shifted ..................... .281
Maintenance ........................... .423
Transmission ............................. .269Automatic
......................... .269, 421
Maintenance ........................... .421
Shifting .............................. .267
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (Homelink) ......109
Transporting Pets ......................... .250
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .436
Turn Signals ....................... .163, 362, 363
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features ...........35, 40
Passive Entry Programming ...............35, 40
Uniform

Tire Quality Grades ..................445
Universal Transmitter ....................... .109
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................204
Vanity Mirrors .............................69
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............454
Vehicle Loading ....................... .333, 430
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................6
Vehicle Security Alarm ........................32
Vehicle Storage .............................96
Vehicle User Guide In Vehicle Help ...........................17
Navigation ..............................17
Operating Instructions ......................17
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