2007 DODGE DURANGO maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTIONPAGE
1INTRODUCTION.............................................................3
2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE..............................9
3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE..............................75
4INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS.........................................179
5STARTING AND OPERATING.................................................247
6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES..............................................343
7MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...............................................357
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES..................................................421
9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE.........................................447
10INDEX....................................................................457
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INTRODUCTION
This manual has been prepared with the assistance of
service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with
the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is
supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and
various customer oriented documents. You are urged to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
Roll Over Warning
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over rate
than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher
ground clearance, higher center of gravity, and narrower
track than many passenger cars. It is capable of perform-
ing better in a wide variety of off-road applications.
Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can be caused to
go out of control. Because of the higher center of gravity
and the narrower track, if this vehicle is out of control it
may roll over when some other vehicles may not.Do not attempt sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle
control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in an accident, roll over of the vehicle, and severe or fatal
injury. Drive carefully.
Roll Over Warning Label
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Overhead Console With Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped.....151
▫Dome/Reading Lights..................151
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If
Equipped...........................152
▫Compass/Temperature Button............158

Garage Door Opener — If Equipped.........160
▫Programming HomeLink................162
▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 164
▫Using HomeLink.....................165
▫Erasing HomeLink Buttons..............165
▫Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button . . . 165
▫Security............................166

Power Sunroof — If Equipped.............167▫Express Open Feature..................167
▫Wind Buffeting.......................168
▫Sunroof Maintenance...................169

Electrical Power Outlets..................169
▫115V Inverter Outlet – If Equipped.........170
▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off (Battery
Fed Configuration)....................171

Floor Console.........................172
▫Floor Console Features.................172
▫Rear Floor Console Features – If Equipped . . . 174

Factory Installed Roof Luggage Rack.........175

Cargo Management System—If Equipped......177
78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
This vehicle has three auxiliary power outlets that can
provide up to 20 Amps of current for accessories de-
signed for use with the standard power outlet adapters.
The outlet located in the lower portion of the instrument
panel has a snap on plastic cap so that it can be covered
when not in use. As a safety precaution, the outlet in the
instrument panel only operates with the ignition switch
ON. When the optional Cigar Lighter heating element isused, it heats when pushed in and pops out automati-
cally when ready for use.To preserve the heating
element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position.
There are two additional 12 V/(20 total Amps for both
outlets) power outlets, one located in the storage bin of
the center console and another located in the right rear
cargo area. These outlets can be reconfigured by the
customer to operate only when the ignition is ON
(switched battery fed) or with the ignition ON or OFF
(battery fed) to allow for cellular telephone charging and
or operation while the ignition is off.
NOTE:All accessories connected to these outlets should
be removed or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in use
to protect the battery against discharge (unless the cus-
tomer has reconfigured the fuse block to switched battery
feed).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169
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▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......226
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button (If
Equipped)..........................226
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................226
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................226
▫Satellite Antenna......................226
▫Reception Quality.....................227

Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 227
▫Radio Operation......................228
▫CD Player..........................228

Compact Disc Maintenance................229

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........229

Climate Controls.......................230▫Manual Control......................230
▫Air Conditioning Operation..............230
▫Front Blower Control...................231
▫Front Mode Control...................231
▫Rear Temperature Control — If Equipped....234
▫Rear Window Defrosting And Rear Window
Washer/Wiper.......................234
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped...........................235
▫Automatic Control....................235
▫Level Of Automatic Control..............236
▫Manual Control (ATC)..................237
▫Rear Zone Climate Control — If Equipped . . . 240
▫Rear Rotary Temperature Control..........241
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 181
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24. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires are significantly under-inflated. Ac-
cordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible,
and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over-
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation alsoreduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will illumi-
nate in the instrument cluster, and an audible chime will
be activated when one or more tire pressures is low. The
Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will flash on and
off for 60 seconds when a system fault is detected. The
flash cycle will repeat every ten minutes or until the fault
condition is removed and reset.
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 193
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COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE
To keep the compact discs in good condition, take the
following precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge.
3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-
ing the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners,
or antistatic sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.NOTE:If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e. scratched, reflective
coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)
oversized, or have theft protection encoding. Try a
known good disc before considering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being ON in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition
is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance
does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
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▫Maintenance.........................319

Vehicle Loading........................320
▫Certification Label.....................320
▫Curb Weight.........................321
▫Loading............................321

TrailerTowing .........................323
▫Common Towing Definitions.............323
▫Trailer Hitch Classification...............328
▫Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings)......................329▫Trailer And Tongue Weight..............329
▫Towing Requirements..................330
▫TowingTips .........................334

Snowplow............................336
▫Dodge Durango Or Chrysler Aspen Models . . 336

Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . 337
▫Recreational Towing 2WD Models.........337
▫Recreational Towing 4WD Models.........337

Equipment Identification Plate.............341
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