2005 DODGE DURANGO fuel cap

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light.” It will
also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your dealer for service as soon as
possible.CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indica-
tor Light” on could cause further damage to the
emission control system. It could also affect fuel
economy and driveability. The vehicle must be
serviced before any emissions tests can be per-
formed.
•If the “Malfunction Indicator Light” is flashing
while the engine is running, severe catalytic con-
verter damage and power loss will soon occur.
Immediate service is required.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly
installed, or damaged. A loose fuel filler cap message will
be displayed in the instrument cluster. Tighten the gas
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temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy. Refer to
your engine oil filler cap for the recommended engine
oil viscosity for your vehicle.
For information on engine oil filler cap location, see the
Engine Compartment illustration in this section.
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Synthetic Engine Oils
There are a number of engine oils being promoted as
either synthetic or semi-synthetic. If you chose to use
such a product, useonlythose oils that meet the Ameri-
can Petroleum Institute (API) and SAE viscosity stan-
dard. Follow the service schedule that describes your
driving type.
Materials Added to Engine Oils
The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi-
tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and
it’s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad-
ditives.
Disposing of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your dealer, service station, or
governmental agency for advice on how and where used
oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area.
Engine Oil Filter
The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine
oil change.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel
3.7L/4.7L, 87 Octane 27 Gal. 102L
5.7L, 89 Octane 27 Gal 102L
Engine Oil (with filter)
3.7L, SAE 5W-30, API Certified 5 Qt. 4.7L
4.7L, SAE 5W-30, API Certified 6 Qt. 5.7L
5.7L, SAE 5W-20, API Certified 7 Qt. 6.6L
Cooling System (includes 2.1 Qts./2L for coolant
bottle
3.7L without Rear Heat (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)13.5 Qt. 12.9L
3.7L with Rear Heat (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)14.5 Qt. 13.8L
4.7L without Rear Heat (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)13.1 Qt. 12.5L
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Axle Lubrication........................ 335
Ball Joints............................. 321
Battery............................... 318
Charging............................ 296
Emergency Starting..................... 296
Gas Caution.......................... 296
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 24
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 121
Belts, Drive............................ 315
Belts, Seat.............................. 29
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 321
B-Pillar Location........................ 244
Brake Fluid............................ 360
Brake System........................236,330
Anti-Lock........................... 236
Disc Brakes.......................... 330
Fluid Check.......................... 331
Hoses.............................. 332Master Cylinder....................... 331
Parking............................. 234
Warning Light.....................167,169
Brakes............................... 236
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 221
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 64
Bulb Replacement....................... 349
Bulbs, Light............................ 348
Calibration, Compass..................... 140
Capacities, Fluid........................ 357
Caps, Filler
Fuel.............................262,263
Oil (Engine).......................... 313
Power Steering........................ 320
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 324
Car Washes............................ 337
Carbon Monoxide Warning............65,144,266
Cargo Management System................. 156
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Towing............................. 299
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 362
Emission Related Components.............. 329
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 316
Block Heater......................... 220
Break-In Recommendations................ 64
Compartment......................305,306
Coolant (Antifreeze).................326,359
Cooling............................. 324
Exhaust Gas Caution..................65,266
Fails to Start.......................... 219
Flooded, Starting...................... 219
Fuel Requirements..................... 357
Jump Starting......................... 296
Oil ........................... 311,357,359
Oil Filler Cap......................... 313
Oil Selection.......................... 357
Oil Synthetic......................... 314Overheating.......................... 327
Starting............................. 218
Temperature Gauge..................... 164
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 13
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 284
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 326
Event Data Recorder...................... 52
Exhaust Gas Caution................65,266,324
Exhaust System.......................65,323
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 37
Exterior Lighting........................ 123
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 316
Engine Fuel.......................... 316
Engine Oil........................314,359
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 314
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 286
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Turn Signal.....................125,164,350
Flat Tire Stowage.....................289,295
Flooded Engine Starting................... 219
Floor Console.......................... 153
Fluid, Brake.........................331,360
Fluid Capacities......................... 357
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 332
Brake............................... 331
Cooling System....................... 324
Engine Oil........................... 311
Power Steering........................ 320
Transfer Case......................... 335
Fog Lights..........................124,356
Folding Rear Seat.....................106,109
Four Wheel Drive....................... 226
Operation........................... 226
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 286
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 239Front Axle............................. 336
Fuel................................. 260
Adding............................. 262
Filter............................... 316
Gauge.............................. 164
Octane Rating......................260,359
Requirements......................260,357
Tank Capacity........................ 357
Fueling............................... 262
Fuses.............................152,341
Garage Door Opener..................... 142
GasCap ...........................263,307
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge)................... 164
Gasoline.............................. 260
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 261
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 164
Fuel................................ 164
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