2004 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end of
the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged
battery.
WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then to the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have
a good contact on the engine.
WARNING!
Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the
discharge battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode.
During cold weather when temperatures are below
freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery
may freeze. Do not attempt jump starting because
the battery could rupture or explode. The battery
temperature must be brought up above freezing
point before attempting jump start.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
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WARNING!
Any procedure other than above could result in:
1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting
out the battery vent;
2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion;
3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
of immobilized vehicle.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use of safety chains is recom-
mended.Attach towing device to main structural mem-
bers of the vehicle Ð not to bumpers or associated
brackets. State and local laws applying to vehicles
under tow must be observed.
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels
off the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle
on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised and the
opposite end on a towing dolly.
Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Provided that the transmission is operable, tow with the
transmission in Neutral and the ignition key in the OFF
position along with the front wheels raised and the rear
wheels on the ground. The speed must not exceed 30
mph (50 km/h) and the distance must not exceed 15
miles (25 km).
If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km ),
it must be towed on a flatbed, or with the rear wheels
raised and the front wheels on the ground, or with the
front end raised and the rear wheels on a towing dolly.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mEngine Compartment 3.7L V6..............286
mEngine Compartment 4.7L V-8..............287
mEngine Compartment 5.7L HEMI V-8.........288
mOnboard Diagnostic System Ð OBD II........289
mEmissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................290
mReplacement Parts......................291
mDealer Service.........................291
mMaintenance Procedures..................292NEngine Oil..........................292
NEngine Oil Filter......................297
NDrive Belts Ð Check Condition And Tension . . 297
NSpark Plugs.........................297
NIgnition Cables.......................298
NEngine Air Cleaner Filter................298
NEngine Fuel Filter.....................299
NCatalytic Converter....................299
NMaintenance-Free Battery................300
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NAir Conditioner Maintenance.............302
NPower Steering Ð Fluid Check............303
NFront Suspension Ball Joints..............304
NDrive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints........304
NBody Lubrication.....................304
NWindshield Wiper Blades................305
NWindshield Washers...................305
NExhaust System......................306
NCooling System.......................306
NEmission Related Components............311
NBrake System........................313
NAutomatic Transmission................315
NTransfer Case........................319NAxles..............................319
NSelection Of Lubricating Grease...........320
NAppearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................321
mPower Distribution Center (Fuse/Relay).......325
mFuse Block............................325
mVehicle Storage........................326
mReplacement Light Bulbs.................327
mBulb Replacement......................327
NHeadlights/Parking/Turn Signal..........327
NRear Side Marker, Tail Lights, Turn Signals And
Backup Lights Ð Replacement............329
NLicense Lights........................333
NCenter High-Mounted Stoplight...........334
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NFog Lights..........................335
mFluids And Capacities...................335
mRecommended Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine
Parts................................337NEngine.............................337
NChassis............................338
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.7L V6
286 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.7L V-8
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 287
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.7L HEMI V-8
288 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE