2004 DODGE DURANGO battery

CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspen-
sion components.
²Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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Axle Lubrication........................ 319
Ball Joints............................. 304
Battery............................... 300
Charging............................ 280
Emergency Starting..................... 280
Gas Caution.......................... 280
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 24
Saving Feature........................ 105
Belts, Drive............................ 297
Belts, Seat.............................. 29
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 304
B-Pillar Location........................ 226
Brake Fluid............................ 338
Brake System........................218,313
Anti-Lock........................... 218
Disc Brakes.......................... 313
Fluid Check.......................... 313
Hoses.............................. 314Master Cylinder....................... 313
Parking............................. 217
Warning Light.....................149,151
Brakes............................... 218
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 203
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 62
Bulb Replacement....................... 327
Bulbs, Light............................ 327
Calibration, Compass..................... 124
Capacities, Fluid........................ 335
Caps, Filler
Power Steering........................ 303
Car Washes............................ 321
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 248
Cargo ................................ 250
Catalytic Converter....................249,299
CD Player..........................155,161
Cellular Phone........................74,179
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Turn Signal........................108,329
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 146
Washer Fluid......................... 153
Loading Vehicle......................... 250
Tires ............................... 226
Locks................................. 13
Auto Unlock.......................... 16
Automatic Door........................ 15
Child Protection........................ 17
Door................................ 13
Ignition.............................. 12
Keys................................. 9
Power Door........................... 14
Steering Wheel......................... 12
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 54
Lubricating Oil......................... 320
Lubrication, Body....................... 304
Lug Nuts............................. 278
Luggage Carrier......................... 139Lumbar Support......................... 88
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 300
Maintenance Procedures................... 292
Maintenance Schedule.................... 341
Schedule9A9......................... 353
Schedule9B9.......................... 343
Malfunction Indicator Light..............152,290
Manual, Service......................... 366
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection..................... 338
Map/Reading Lights..................... 120
Memory Seat........................... 97
Mirrors................................ 70
Automatic Dimming...................70,74
Electric Powered....................... 72
Heated.............................. 73
Memory............................. 97
Outside.............................. 71
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Filter............................... 318
Fluid............................318,338
Maintenance.......................... 315
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 126
Transmitter Programming................... 22
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 236
Trip Computer.......................... 120
Trip Odometer.......................... 153
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 154
Turn Signals......................108,146,329
Universal Transmitter..................... 126
Unlock, Auto........................... 16
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.................. 311
Vanity Mirrors........................... 73
Variance, Compass....................... 125
Vehicle Identification Number................ 5Vehicle Loading......................227,250
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 326
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 146
Warnings and Cautions..................... 5
Warranty Information..................... 363
Washers, Windshield..................... 111
Washing Vehicle......................... 321
Weight Load Carrying.................... 250
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 238
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 322
Wheel Changing........................ 272
Wheel Mounting........................ 275
Wheel Nut Torque....................... 278
Wind Buffeting......................... 134
Window Fogging........................ 191
Windows.............................. 27
Power............................... 27
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