2004 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 309
Adding Fuel........................245,270
Air Cleaner, Engine...................... 298
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 302
Air Conditioning........................ 184
Air Conditioning Controls................. 184
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............302,303
Air Conditioning System................179,302
Air Filter.............................. 298
Air Pressure, Tires....................231,239
Airbag.............................38,153
Airbag Light............................ 50
Alarm..............................24,149
Alarm, Panic............................ 21
Alignment and Balance................... 238
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 6
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 176
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............308,335
Anti-Lock Brake System................... 218Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 149
Anti-Theft System.....................24,149
Appearance Care........................ 321
Arming Theft System...................... 25
Auto Unlock............................ 16
Automatic Dimming Mirror...............70,74
Automatic Door Locks..................... 15
Automatic Headlights.................... 106
Automatic Temperature Control............. 184
Automatic Transaxle...................... 203
Automatic Transmission.............200,203,315
Adding Fluid......................316,317
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 318
Fluid Level Check...................315,316
Fluid Type........................318,338
Gear Ranges.......................... 203
Special Additives...................... 318
Torque Converter...................... 207
Axle Fluid............................. 338
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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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Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 334
Certification Label....................... 250
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 272
Charging.............................. 280
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 223
Child Restraint......................50,51,61
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............54,60
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 35
Child Seat.............................. 55
Circuit Breakers......................... 325
Climate Control......................... 179
Clock................................ 154
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 178
Compact Spare Tire...................... 234
Compass.............................. 124
Compass Calibration..................... 124
Compass Variance....................... 125
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 120
Console, Floor.......................... 137Console, Overhead....................... 119
Contract, Service........................ 362
Converter, Catalytic...................... 249
Coolant............................... 310
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 310
Cooling System......................... 306
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 309
Coolant Capacity...................... 335
Coolant Level......................... 310
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 308
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 308
Inspection........................... 306
Points to Remember.................... 311
Radiator Cap......................... 310
Selection of Coolant...............308,335,337
Temperature Gauge..................... 146
Cruise Control.......................... 116
Cup Holder............................ 138
Customer Assistance..................... 360
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Daytime Running Lights................... 107
Dealer Service.......................... 291
Defroster, Rear Window................... 195
Defroster, Windshield................63,182,187
Delay Wipers........................... 110
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 289
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 147
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 316
Oil (Engine).......................... 292
Power Steering........................ 303
Disarming, Theft System................... 25
Disc Brakes............................ 313
Disposal
Used Coolant......................... 308
Door Ajar Light......................... 151
Door Locks............................. 13
Door Opener, Garage..................... 126
Drive Belts............................ 297Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 304
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 72
Electrical Power Outlets................... 135
Electronic Speed Control................... 116
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 221
Jacking............................. 275
Overheating.......................... 310
Towing............................. 282
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 340
Emission Related Components.............. 311
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 298
Block Heater......................... 202
Break-In Recommendations................ 62
Compartment......................287,288
Coolant..........................308,337
Cooling............................. 306
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Exhaust Gas Caution..................62,248
Fails to Start.......................... 201
Flooded, Starting...................... 201
Fuel Requirements..................... 335
Jump Starting......................... 280
Oil ...........................292,335,337
Oil Selection.......................... 335
Oil Synthetic......................... 296
Overheating.......................... 310
Starting............................. 200
Temperature Gauge..................... 146
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 295
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 13
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 267
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 308
Exhaust Gas Caution................62,248,306
Exhaust System.......................62,306
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 37
Exterior Lighting........................ 106Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 298
Engine Fuel.......................... 299
Engine Oil........................297,337
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 296
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 270
Turn Signal.....................108,146,329
Flat Tire Stowage.....................273,279
Flooded Engine Starting................... 201
Floor Console.......................... 137
Fluid, Brake........................... 338
Fluid Capacities......................... 335
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 316
Brake............................... 313
Cooling System....................... 306
Engine Oil........................... 292
Power Steering........................ 303
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Transfer Case......................... 319
Fog Lights..........................107,335
Folding Rear Seat......................91,93
Four Wheel Drive....................... 208
Operation........................... 208
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 270
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 221
Front Axle............................. 320
Fuel................................. 242
Adding............................. 245
Filter............................... 299
Gauge.............................. 146
Octane Rating......................242,337
Requirements......................242,335
Tank Capacity........................ 335
Fueling............................... 245
Fuses................................ 325
Garage Door Opener..................... 126GasCap .............................. 246
Gas Gauge............................ 146
Gasoline.............................. 242
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 243
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 146
Fuel................................ 146
Odometer........................... 153
Speedometer......................... 148
Tachometer.......................... 149
Gear Ranges........................... 203
Glass Cleaning.......................... 324
Grease............................... 320
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 251
Gross Cargo Weight...................... 250
GVWR............................251,253
Hands-Free Phone........................ 74
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 270
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Headlights............................ 327
Delay.............................. 106
High Beam........................... 109
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 109
Lights On Reminder.................... 107
Passing............................. 109
Replacing............................ 327
Heated Mirrors.......................... 73
Heated Seats............................ 90
Heater.............................179,184
Heater, Engine Block..................... 202
High Beam Indicator..................... 147
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 109
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 257
Homelink Transmitter.................... 126
Hood Release.......................... 102
Hoses................................ 311Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 9
Lock................................ 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 13
Infant Restraint........................50,51
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 239
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 70
Instrument Cluster....................... 146
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 144
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 324
Interior Appearance Care.................. 323
Interior Lighting........................ 104
Interior Lights.......................... 104
Intermittent Wipers...................... 110
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Operation.......................272,275
Jacking Instructions...................... 276
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