2006 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............186,260
Adding Fuel........................287,316
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 346
Air Conditioner Maintenance............223,349
Air Conditioning........................ 222
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 234
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone................ 226
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............349,350
Air Conditioning System................222,349
Air Filter.............................. 346
Air Pressure, Tires....................274,282
Airbag.............................48,191
Airbag Light............................ 61
Alarm, Panic............................ 23
Alarm (Security Alarm).................26,185
Alignment and Balance................... 281
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 219
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........356,357,385
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............146,260Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 186
Anti-Theft System.....................26,185
Appearance Care........................ 366
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 27
Automatic Dimming Mirror...............84,88
Automatic Door Locks..................... 17
Automatic Headlights.................... 133
Automatic Transaxle...................... 245
Automatic Transmission.............242,245,362
Adding Fluid......................... 362
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 363
Fluid Level Check...................... 362
Fluid Type........................363,387
Gear Ranges.......................... 245
Special Additives...................... 364
Torque Converter...................... 249
Axle Fluid............................. 387
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 365
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Ball Joints............................. 351
Battery............................... 348
Charging............................ 325
Emergency Starting..................... 325
Gas Caution.......................... 325
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 132
Belts, Drive............................ 345
Belts, Seat.............................. 37
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 351
B-Pillar Location........................ 269
Brake Assist System...................139,147
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 146
Brake Fluid............................ 387
Brake System........................260,360
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................146,260
Disc Brakes.......................... 360
Fluid Check.......................... 360
Hoses.............................. 361Master Cylinder....................... 360
Parking............................. 258
Warning Light.....................186,189
Brakes............................... 260
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 245
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 74
Bulb Replacement....................... 377
Bulbs, Light............................ 376
Calibration, Compass..................... 159
Capacities, Fluid........................ 385
Caps, Filler
Fuel.............................287,288
Oil (Engine).......................... 343
Power Steering........................ 350
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 354
Car Washes............................ 367
Carbon Monoxide Warning............75,163,290
Cargo Management System................. 176
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Cargo Organizer....................... 176
Cargo Organizer........................ 176
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 292
Catalytic Converter....................291,347
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............193,200
Cellular Phone........................88,222
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 383
Certification Label....................... 292
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 317
Charging.............................. 325
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 266
Child Restraint........................64,65
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............67,73
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 42
Child Seat.............................. 69
Circuit Breakers......................370,371
Climate Control......................... 222
Climate Control, Rear Zone..............226,232
Clock........................192,195,202,215Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 221
Compact Spare Tire...................... 277
Compass.............................. 159
Compass Calibration..................... 159
Compass Variance....................... 160
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 156
Console, Floor.......................... 172
Console, Overhead....................... 155
Contract, Service........................ 414
Converter, Catalytic...................... 291
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 358
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 357
Cooling System......................... 354
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 357
Coolant Capacity...................... 385
Coolant Level......................... 358
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 355
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 355
Inspection........................... 354
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Points to Remember.................... 358
Radiator Cap......................... 357
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......356,385,386
Temperature Gauge..................... 183
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 142
Cup Holder............................ 173
Customer Assistance..................... 412
Data Recorder, Event...................... 62
Daytime Running Lights................... 134
Dealer Service.......................... 340
Defroster, Rear Window................... 238
Defroster, Windshield................76,225,230
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 137
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 337
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 184
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 362
Oil (Engine).......................... 340Power Steering........................ 350
Disarming, Theft System................... 27
Disc Brakes............................ 360
Disposal
Used Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 355
Door Ajar Light......................... 188
Door Locks............................. 15
Door Opener, Garage..................... 162
Drive Belts............................ 345
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 351
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 215
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 86
Electrical Power Outlets................... 170
Electronic Brake Control System............. 146
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 142
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)......139,150,189
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 264
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Jacking............................. 320
Overheating.......................... 357
Tow Hooks.......................... 327
Towing............................. 328
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 390
Emission Related Components.............. 359
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 346
Block Heater......................... 244
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Compartment......................335,336
Coolant (Antifreeze).................356,386
Cooling............................. 354
Exhaust Gas Caution................33,75,290
Fails to Start.......................... 243
Flooded, Starting...................... 243
Fuel Requirements..................... 385
Jump Starting......................... 325
Oil ...........................340,385,386Oil Filler Cap......................... 343
Oil Selection.......................... 385
Oil Synthetic......................... 344
Overheating.......................... 357
Starting............................. 242
Temperature Gauge..................... 183
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 14
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 313
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 356
Event Data Recorder...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution..............33,75,290,354
Exhaust System.......................75,353
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 47
Exterior Lighting........................ 134
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 346
Engine Fuel.......................... 346
Engine Oil........................344,386
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