2008 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

Operating Tips Chart
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
A rotating switch located on the climate control
panel turns the rear wiper On or Off. Pressing the
rotating switch inward activates the rear window
washer. Rotating the switch will enable one of five
intermittent delay times for the rear wiper. The delay
times range from 20 to 1 second.
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If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned
off, the wiper will automatically return to the ªParkº
position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper will
resume operation.
Rear Window Defrosting
A push-button type switch is located in the climate
control panel. Press the switch and the rear win-
dow defroster and electric remote control heated mirrors
(if equipped) will turn On. An amber indicator on the
push-button will light when the defroster is turned On.
An symbol will be displayed when the defroster is turned
on with an ATC control. Push again to turn Off prior to
time-out. The defroster will automatically turn Off after
fifteen minutes. For ten more minutes of operation, push
the button again. To prevent excessive battery drain, use
the defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Use care when washing the inside of the rear window
to prevent damage to heating elements. Use a soft
cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Also, keep all objects a safe
distance from the window to prevent damaging the
heating elements.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
mStarting Procedures.....................273
NAutomatic Transmission................273
NNormal Starting......................273
mEngine Block Heater ± If Equipped..........276
mAutomatic Transmission..................276
NAutomatic Transmission................276
mFour-Wheel Drive Operation...............281
NNV 140 Transfer Case Operating
Information/Precautions ± If Equipped......281NNV 244 Generation II Transfer Case Operating
Information / Precautions...............282
NShifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation II
Transfer Case........................286
mDriving On Slippery Surfaces..............287
mDriving Through Water..................288
NFlowing/Rising Water..................288
NShallow Standing Water.................288
mParking Brake.........................290
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mBrake System..........................291
NFour-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . 291
mPower Steering........................294
mElectronic Brake Control System............295
NABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............295
NBAS (Brake Assist System)...............296
NTCS (Traction Control System)............298
NERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)..........298
NESP (Electronic Stability Program).........299
mMulti Displacement System (MDS) Ð 5.7L
Engine Only..........................304
mTire Safety Information...................305
NTire Markings........................305NTire Identification Number (TIN)..........308
NTire Loading And Tire Pressure...........309
mTires Ð General Information...............313
NTire Pressure.........................313
NTire Inflation Pressures.................314
NRadial-Ply Tires......................316
NCompact Spare Tire Ð If Equipped.........317
NLimited Use Spare Ð If Equipped.........317
NTire Spinning........................318
NTread Wear Indicators..................319
NLife Of Tire.........................319
NReplacement Tires.....................320
NAlignment And Balance.................321
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mSupplemental Tire Pressure Information Ð If
Equipped............................322
mTire Chains...........................322
mSnow Tires...........................323
mTire Rotation Recommendations............324
mTire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Ð If
Equipped............................325
NBase System ± If Equipped...............327
NPremium System ± If Equipped...........329
NGeneral Information...................332
mFuel Requirements......................332
NReformulated Gasoline.................333
NGasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............333
NMMT In Gasoline.....................334NMaterials Added To Fuel................335
NFuel System Cautions..................335
NCarbon Monoxide Warnings..............336
mAdding Fuel..........................336
NFuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)...............336
NLoose Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Message....338
mFlexible Fuel Ð If Equipped...............339
NE-85 General Information................339
NEthanol Fuel (E-85)....................340
NFuel Requirements....................340
NSelection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles.......341
NStarting............................341
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NCruising Range.......................342
NReplacement Parts.....................342
NMaintenance.........................342
mVehicle Loading........................343
NCertification Label.....................343
NCurb Weight.........................344
NLoading............................344
mTrailer Towing.........................346
NCommon Towing Definitions.............346
NTrailer Hitch Classification...............351NTrailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings).........352
NTrailer And Tongue Weight..............352
NTowing Requirements..................353
NTowing Tips.........................357
mSnowplow............................359
mRecreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . 360
NRecreational Towing 2WD Models.........360
NRecreational Towing 4WD Models.........360
mEquipment Identification Plate.............364
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