2006 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels
OFFthe ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the
vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised
and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Provided that the transmission is operable, tow with the
transmission in Neutral and the ignition key in the OFF
position along with the front wheels raised and the rear
wheels on the ground. The speed must not exceed 30
mph (50 km/h) and the distance must not exceed 15
miles (25 km).If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km )
or faster than 30 mph, it must be towed on a flatbed, or
with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the
ground, or with the front end raised and the rear wheels
on a towing dolly.
NOTE:Towing the vehicle, with the rear wheels on the
ground, at more than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for more than
15 miles (25 km ) can cause severe transmission damage.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 329
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment 3.7L V6..............334
Engine Compartment 4.7L V-8..............335
Engine Compartment 5.7L HEMI V-8.........336
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II........337
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message............337
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................338
Replacement Parts......................339
Dealer Service.........................340Maintenance Procedures..................340
▫Engine Oil..........................340
▫Engine Oil Filter......................344
▫Drive Belts — Check Condition And
Tensioner...........................345
▫Spark Plugs.........................345
▫Ignition Cables.......................346
▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter................346
▫Engine Fuel Filter.....................346
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▫Catalytic Converter....................347
▫Maintenance-Free Battery................348
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............349
▫Power Steering — Fluid Check............350
▫Front Suspension Ball Joints..............351
▫Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints........351
▫Body Lubrication.....................351
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................352
▫Windshield Washers...................352
▫Exhaust System......................353
▫Cooling System.......................354
▫Emission Related Components............359
▫Brake System........................360▫Automatic Transmission................362
▫Transfer Case........................364
▫Axles..............................365
▫Selection Of Lubricating Grease...........365
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................366
Power Distribution Center (Fuse/Relay).......370
Fuse Block............................371
▫Interior Fuses........................371
▫Underhood Fuses
(Power Distribution Center)..............373
▫Underhood Fuses
(Integrated Power Module)..............375
Replacement Light Bulbs.................376
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Bulb Replacement......................377
▫Headlights/Parking/Turn Signal..........377
▫Rear Side Marker, Tail Lights, Turn Signals
And Backup Lights — Replacement........378
▫License Lights........................382
▫Center High-Mounted Stoplight...........383▫Fog Lights..........................384
Fluids And Capacities...................385
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts........386
▫Engine.............................386
▫Chassis............................387
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.7L V6
334 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.7L V-8
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 335
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.7L HEMI V-8
336 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE