2008 DODGE DURANGO light

Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
²Check the Manual Transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
NOTE:** Vehicles built with the 4.7L engine are
equipped with sixteen spark plugs, one set is located on
the top of the engine under the coils and the second set is
located on the side of the engine.
The spark plugs located under the coils are a standard
plug and must be change every 30,000 miles (50 000 km)
The spark plugs located on the side of the engine are a
premium plug and must be changed every 102,000 miles
(170 000 km).
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer
Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1±800±380±CHRY.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for your
vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-
pected repairs after your manufacturer's new vehicle
limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-
hind only the manufacturer's Service Contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer's Service Contract, you will
receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card
in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery
date. If you have any questions about your servicecontract, call the manufacturer's Service Contract Na-
tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer's Service Contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer's Service Contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer's Service
Contract, and you require service after your manufactur-
er's new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to
your contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has
also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
your ownership experience. You'll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............195,291
Adding Fuel........................... 336
Adjustable Pedals....................... 148
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 395
Air Conditioner Maintenance............252,399
Air Conditioning........................ 251
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 263
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone................ 255
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............399,400
Air Conditioning System................251,399
Air Filter.....................384,385,386,395
Air Pressure, Tires....................314,322
Airbag.............................53,203
Airbag Light..........................61,76
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,195
Alignment and Balance................... 321
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 248Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........404,405,439
Disposal............................ 407
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............291,295
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 195
Anti-Theft System.....................18,195
Appearance Care........................ 415
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 19
Audio Systems (Radio).................206,236
Auto Unlock, Doors...................... 162
Automatic Dimming Mirror...............83,87
Automatic Door Locks..................30,162
Automatic Headlights.................... 140
Automatic Transaxle....................12,276
Automatic Transmission.............273,276,411
Adding Fluid......................... 412
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 413
Fluid Level Check...................... 411
Fluid Type........................... 441
Gear Ranges.......................... 276
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Special Additives...................... 413
Torque Converter...................... 280
Axle Fluid............................. 441
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 414
Ball Joints............................. 400
Battery.......................384,385,386,397
Charging............................ 375
Emergency Starting..................... 375
Gas Caution.......................... 375
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 139
Belts, Drive............................ 394
Belts, Seat.............................. 40
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 401
B-Pillar Location........................ 309
Brake Assist System...................... 296
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 295
Brake Fluid............................ 441Brake System........................291,410
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................291,295
Disc Brakes.......................... 410
Fluid Check.......................... 410
Hoses.............................. 411
Master Cylinder....................... 410
Parking............................. 290
Warning Light.....................195,199
Brakes............................... 291
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 276
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 74
Bulb Replacement....................... 430
Bulbs, Light............................ 430
Calibration, Compass..................... 166
Camera, Rear........................... 156
Capacities, Fluid........................ 439
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 336
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Oil (Engine).......................... 393
Power Steering........................ 399
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 406
Car Washes............................ 416
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............75,336
Cargo Management System................. 185
Cargo Organizer....................... 185
Cargo Organizer........................ 185
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 343
Catalytic Converter...................... 396
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............206,236
Cellular Phone..................87,236,237,251
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 437
Certification Label....................... 343
Charging.............................. 375
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 306
Child Restraint........................64,65
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............68,73
Child Seat.............................. 70Circuit Breakers......................... 420
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 417
Climate Control......................... 251
Climate Control, Rear Zone..............255,261
Clock.....................204,207,210,222,237
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 250
Compact Spare Tire...................... 317
Compass Calibration..................... 166
Compass Variance....................... 167
Connector
UCI ................................ 240
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 240
Console, Floor.......................181,182
Console, Overhead....................158,159
Contract, Service........................ 454
Coolant Pressure Cap
(Radiator Cap).................384,385,386,406
Cooling System......................... 403
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Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 405
Coolant Capacity...................... 439
Coolant Level......................403,407
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 407
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 404
Inspection........................... 407
Points to Remember.................... 407
Pressure Cap......................... 406
Radiator Cap......................... 406
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......404,439,440
Temperature Gauge..................... 193
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 149
Cup Holder............................ 181
Customer Assistance..................... 452
Data Recorder, Event...................... 62
Daytime Running Lights................... 141
Dealer Service.......................... 390
Defroster, Rear Window................... 267Defroster, Windshield.............76,254,259,260
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 144
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 387
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........206,236
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 194
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 411
Oil (Engine).......................... 391
Power Steering........................ 399
Disarming, Theft System................... 19
Disc Brakes............................ 410
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 407
Door Locks............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 162
Door Opener, Garage..................... 168
Drive Belts............................ 394
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 401
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Oil ...........................391,439,440
Oil Filler Cap.................384,385,386,393
Oil Selection.......................393,439
Oil Synthetic......................... 394
Starting............................. 273
Temperature Gauge..................... 193
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 364
Event Data Recorder...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution..............39,75,336,403
Exhaust System.......................75,402
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 52
Exterior Lighting........................ 140
Fabric Care............................ 417
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 395
Engine Fuel.......................... 396
Engine Oil........................394,440Engine Oil Disposal.................... 394
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 366
Turn Signal.....................142,193,432
Flat Tire Stowage.....................368,374
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 342
Engine Oil........................... 341
Fuel Requirements..................339,340
Maintenance.......................... 342
Replacement Parts..................... 342
Starting............................. 341
Flooded Engine Starting................... 274
Floor Console.......................181,182
Fluid, Brake.........................410,441
Fluid Capacities......................... 439
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 411
Brake............................... 410
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Engine Oil........................... 391
Power Steering........................ 399
Transfer Case......................... 414
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 440
Fog Lights..........................141,438
Folding Rear Seat.....................123,126
Four Wheel Drive....................... 281
Operation........................... 281
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 366
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 377
Front Axle (Differential)................... 415
Fuel................................. 332
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................336,338
Filter............................... 396
Gauge.............................. 193
Octane Rating......................332,440
Requirements......................332,439
Tank Capacity........................ 439
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel VehiclesFuel System Caution..................... 338
Fuses.....................180,420,421,424,427
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 168
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............336,338,388
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge)................... 193
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 332
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 333
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 193
Fuel................................ 193
Odometer.........................196,198
Speedometer......................... 195
Tachometer.......................... 196
Gear Ranges........................... 276
General Information.................16,114,332
Glass Cleaning.......................... 419
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............344,347
Gross Cargo Weight...................... 343
468 INDEX