2004 DODGE DURANGO hood release

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Then push the safety latch lever to the right. It is located
between the grille openings left of the center.To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the
hood to ensure that both latches engage. Never drive
your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both
latches engaged.
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Front Suspension Ball Joints
The ball joints and seals should be inspected whenever
the vehicle is serviced for other reasons. Damaged seals
should be replaced to prevent leakage or contamination
of the grease.
Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints
All four wheel drive models are equipped with four
constant velocity joints. Periodic lubrication of these
joints is not required. However, the joint boot should be
inspected for external leakage or damage periodically. If
external leakage or damage is evident, the joint boot and
grease should be replaced immediately. Continued op-
eration could result in failure of the joint due to water
and dirt contamination of the grease. This would require
complete replacement of the joint assembly. Refer to the
Service Manual for the detailed replacement procedure.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors,liftgate and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be
wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MopartLock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
376 INDEX

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
INDEX 381
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