2004 DODGE DURANGO ECU

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
Jack Location
In the Durango, the scissor jack and tire changing tools
are stowed under the second row seat.
The jack is secured in place with a winged stud and a
fixed stud. It is very important to secure the jack tightly
in place by engaging the slot in the base to the fixed stud
under the middle seat. The winged stud inserts through
the eyelet in the end of the jack's worm screw.
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WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
²Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.
²Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
raised.
²Apply the parking brake firmly before jacking.
²Never start the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
²Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
²Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
²Only use the jack in the positions indicated.
²If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
²To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated are securely
stowed, spares must be stowed with the value stem
facing the ground.
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the
wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and
position it properly across the wheel opening.
For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow
with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle.
Rotate the winch mechanism until the wheel is drawn
into place against the underside of the vehicle. Continue
to rotate until you feel the winch mechanism slip or click
2 times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire
several times to be sure it is firmly in place.
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swelling suggest deterioration of the rubber. Particular
attention should be given to examining hose surfaces
nearest to high heat sources, such as the exhaust mani-
fold.
Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collapsed.
Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they
are secure and no leaks are present.
NOTE:Fluids such as oil, power steering fluid, and
brake fluid are used during assembly plant operations to
ease the assembly of hoses to couplings. Therefore, oil
wetness at the hose-coupling area is not necessarily an
indication of leakage. Actual dripping of hot fluid when
systems are under pressure (during vehicle operation),
should be noted before hose is replaced based on leakage.
You are urged to use only the manufacturer's specified
hoses and clamps, or their equivalent in material andspecification, in any fuel system servicing. It is manda-
tory to replace all clamps that have been loosened or
removed during service. Care should be taken in install-
ing new clamps to insure they are properly torqued.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve
Proper operation of the crankcase ventilation system
requires that the PCV valve be free of sticking or plug-
ging because of deposits. Deposits can accumulate in the
PCV valve and passage with increasing mileage. Have
the PCV valve, hoses, and passages checked for proper
operation at the intervals specified. If the valve is
plugged or sticking, replace with a new valve ±Do not
attempt to clean the oil PCV valve!Check ventilating
hose for indication of damage or plugging with deposits.
Replace if necessary.
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License Lights
1. Remove the two screws securing the lens to the
liftgate.2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
3. Pull bulb from socket.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplight
1. Remove two screws securing stoplight housing assem-
bly to the liftgate.
2. Turn socket 1/4 counterclockwise and free from hous-
ing.3. Pull bulb straight from socket to remove.
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Pretensioners.......................... 35
Reminder............................ 147
Seats................................. 86
Adjustment........................... 86
Heated.............................. 90
Lumbar Support........................ 88
Memory............................. 97
Reclining............................. 87
Security Alarm.......................24,149
Selection of Coolant...................... 337
Selection of Oil......................... 295
Sentry Key.............................. 9
Sentry Key Programming................... 11
Service and Maintenance.............292,340,341
Service Assistance....................... 360
Service Contract......................... 362
Service Manuals........................ 366
Setting the Clock........................ 155Shifting
Automatic Transmission................. 203
Transfer Case......................... 208
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................... 263
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................... 265
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 34
Shoulder Belts........................... 29
Signals, Turn.....................108,146,329
Snow Chains........................... 239
Snow Plow............................ 261
Snow Tires............................ 240
Spare Tire..........................234,235
Spark Plugs............................ 297
Speed Control.......................... 116
Speedometer........................... 148
Starting............................... 200
Automatic Transmission................. 200
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