2004 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

Key, Replacement........................ 10
Key, Sentry.............................. 9
Key-In Reminder......................... 9
Keyless Entry System...................... 19
Keys.................................. 9
Knee Bolster............................ 38
Lane Change and Turn Signals.........108,146,329
Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................29,34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 54
Liftgate................................ 26
Lights..............................64,103
Airbag............................50,153
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 149
Automatic Headlights................... 106
Back-Up............................. 329
Brake Warning........................ 151
Bulb Replacement...................... 327
Center Mounted Stop................... 334Courtesy/Reading..................... 120
Cruise.............................. 153
Daytime Running...................... 107
Door Ajar........................... 151
Fog ..........................107,147,335
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 270
Headlights........................... 106
High Beam........................... 109
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 109
Instrument Cluster..................106,146
Interior..........................104,120
License............................. 333
Lights On Reminder.................... 107
Low Fuel.........................146,147
Malfunction Indicator................... 152
Park............................... 106
Passing............................. 109
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 147
Service.............................. 327
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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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Rearview............................. 70
Vanity............................... 73
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 6
Mopar Parts.........................291,365
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 108
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 62
Occupant Classification System............... 42
Occupant Restraints....................... 28
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 242
Oil, Engine.........................292,337
Capacity............................ 335
Change Interval....................... 294
Dipstick............................. 292
Disposal............................ 296
Filter............................297,337
Filter Disposal........................ 296
Identification Logo..................... 295Materials Added to..................... 296
Recommendation...................295,335
Synthetic............................ 296
Viscosity..........................295,335
Onboard Diagnostic System..............289,290
Opener, Garage Door..................... 126
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 71
Overdrive..........................149,205
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 205
Overhead Console.................... 119,120
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 120
Overheating, Engine...................148,310
Owner's Manual........................ 366
Panic Alarm............................ 21
Parking Brake.......................... 217
Parking On Hill......................... 217
Passing Light........................... 109
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 114
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Pets.................................. 61
Pets, Transporting........................ 61
Phone, Cellular.......................... 74
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 74
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 226
Positive Crankcase Valve.................. 312
Power
Brakes.............................. 313
Distribution Center..................... 325
Door Locks.........................13,14
Mirrors.............................. 72
Outlet.............................. 135
Steering..........................220,303
Sunroof............................. 133
Windows............................. 27
Power Steering Fluid..................... 338
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 37
Preparation for Jacking.................... 275Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 35
Programmable Electronic Features.........128,132
Programming Transmitters............22,128,132
Radial Ply Tires......................... 234
Radiator Cap........................... 310
Radio.............................155,161
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 154
Radio Operation...................155,161,179
Radio Reception........................ 154
Radio, Satellite.......................... 173
Rear Axle............................. 319
Rear Window Defroster................... 195
Rear Window Features.................... 194
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 194
Rearview Mirrors........................ 70
Reception, Radio........................ 154
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Reclining Front Seats...................... 87
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 337
Recreational Towing...................... 262
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 263
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 265
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 243
Refrigerant............................ 303
Release, Hood.......................... 102
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 35
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 19
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 177
Replacement Keys........................ 10
Replacement Parts....................... 291
Replacement Tires....................... 237
Reporting Safety Defects................... 365
Restraints, Child.......................50,55
Restraints, Occupant...................... 28
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 221Roof Type Carrier....................... 139
Rotation, Tires.......................... 241
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 63
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 64
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 365
Safety Information, Tire................... 221
Safety Tips............................. 62
Satellite Radio.......................... 173
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 176
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 341
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 324
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 35
Seat Belts............................28,29
And Pregnant Women................... 37
Child Restraint.......................50,61
Extender............................. 37
Front Seat............................ 29
Inspection............................ 63
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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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Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 280
Engine Block Heater.................... 202
Engine Fails to Start.................... 201
Starting Procedures...................... 200
Steering
Column Controls...................... 108
Column Lock.......................... 12
Power...........................220,303
Wheel, Tilt........................... 113
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 177
Storage, Vehicle......................... 326
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 221
Sun Roof.............................. 133
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 239
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 296
Tachometer............................ 149
Taillights.............................. 329Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 146
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 54
Theft System Arming...................... 25
Theft System Disarming.................... 25
Thermostat............................ 311
Tilt Steering Column..................... 113
Tire and Loading Information Placard......226,239
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 225
Tire Markings.......................... 221
Tire Safety Information.................... 221
Tires ...............................64,230
Air Pressure.......................... 230
Alignment........................... 238
Chains.............................. 239
Changing............................ 272
Compact Spare........................ 234
General Information.................... 230
High Speed.......................... 233
Inflation Pressures..................... 231
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Jacking............................. 275
Load Capacity.....................226,227
Radial.............................. 234
Replacement......................... 237
Rotation............................. 241
Safety...........................221,230
Sizes............................... 223
Snow Tires........................... 240
Spare Tire........................... 273
Spinning............................ 236
Tread Wear Indicators................... 236
Wheel Mounting....................... 275
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 278
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 256
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 207
Towing............................... 254
Disabled Vehicle....................... 282
Guide.............................. 258
Recreational.......................... 262Weight.............................. 258
Traction.............................. 267
Traction Control...................... 112,150
Traction Control Switch................... 112
Trailer Towing.......................... 254
Cooling System Tips.................... 260
Hitches............................. 257
Minimum Requirements................. 258
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 256
Wiring.............................. 259
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 258
Trailer Weight.......................... 258
Transaxle............................. 203
Automatic........................... 203
Operation........................... 203
Transfer Case........................... 319
Fluid............................... 338
Transmission........................203,315
Automatic........................203,315
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