2005 DODGE DURANGO ECU

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
Jack Location
In the Durango, the scissor jack and tire changing tools
are stowed under the second row seat.
The jack is secured in place with a winged stud and a
fixed stud. It is very important to secure the jack tightly
in place by engaging the slot in the base to the fixed stud
under the middle seat. The winged stud inserts through
the eyelet in the end of the jack’s worm screw.
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WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge
of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
raised.
•Apply the parking brake firmly before jacking.
•Never start the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated.
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of
motor traffic.
•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated are securely
stowed, spares must be stowed with the value stem
facing the ground.
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the
wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and
position it properly across the wheel opening.
For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow
with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle.
Rotate the winch mechanism until the wheel is drawn
into place against the underside of the vehicle. Continue
to rotate until you feel the winch mechanism slip or click
2 times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire
several times to be sure it is firmly in place.
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D. Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT ethyl-
ene glycol engine coolant (minimum) and distilled water
for proper corrosion protection of your engine.
E. Make sure that the radiator and coolant bottle over-
flow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
F. Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean also.
G. The thermostat should not be changed for summer or
winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory cooling performance.
Emission Related Components
Fuel System Hoses And Vapor/Vacuum Harnesses
When the vehicle is serviced for scheduled maintenance,
inspect surface of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of
heat and mechanical damage. Hard and brittle rubber,cracking, checking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessive
swelling suggest deterioration of the rubber. Particular
attention should be given to examining hose surfaces
nearest to high heat sources, such as the exhaust mani-
fold.
Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collapsed.
Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they
are secure and no leaks are present.
NOTE:Fluids such as oil, power steering fluid, and
brake fluid are used during assembly plant operations to
ease the assembly of hoses to couplings. Therefore, oil
wetness at the hose-coupling area is not necessarily an
indication of leakage. Actual dripping of hot fluid when
systems are under pressure (during vehicle operation),
should be noted before hose is replaced based on leakage.
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License Lights
1. Remove the two screws securing the lens to the
liftgate.
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2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
3. Pull bulb from socket.Center High-Mounted Stoplight
1. Remove two screws securing stoplight housing assem-
bly to the liftgate.
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Safety Tips............................. 65
Satellite Radio.......................... 191
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 194
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 363
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 340
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 36
Seat Belts............................28,29
And Pregnant Women................... 37
Child Restraint.......................54,55
Extender............................. 37
Front Seat............................ 29
Inspection............................ 66
Pretensioners.......................... 35
Reminder............................ 165
Seats................................. 102
Adjustment.......................... 102
Heated............................. 105
Lumbar Support....................... 103
Memory............................. 114Reclining............................ 103
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............24,167
Selection of Coolant...................... 359
Selection of Oil......................... 313
Sentry Key.............................. 9
Sentry Key Programming................... 11
Service and Maintenance.............310,362,363
Service Assistance....................384,385
Service Contract......................... 386
Service Manuals........................ 390
Setting the Clock........................ 172
Shifting
Automatic Transmission................. 221
Transfer Case......................... 226
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................... 281
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................... 282
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 34
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