2008 DODGE DURANGO emergency towing

Emergency Assistance
If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is
reachable:
²Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.
If the phone is not reachable and the UConnectŸ system
is operational, you may reach the emergency number as
follows:
²Press the ªPhoneº button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Emergency9and the UConnectŸ system will instruct
the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num-
ber. This feature is only supported in the USA.
NOTE:The emergency number dialed is based on the
Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA and
Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not
be applicable with the available cellular service and area.The UConnectŸ system does slightly lower your chances
of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell
phone directly.
Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon-
nectŸ system to allow use of this vehicle feature in
emergency situations when the cell phone has network
coverage and stays paired to the UConnectŸ system.
Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance,
²Press the ªPhoneº button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Towing Assistance.9
NOTE:The Towing Assistance number dialed is based
on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-
528-2069 for USA, 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico
City in Mexico).
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flasher..................366
mJacking And Tire Changing................367
NJack Location........................367
mJacking Instructions.....................368
NRemoving The Spare Tire................368
NTire Changing Procedure................370mJump Starting Procedures.................375
mFreeing A Stuck Vehicle..................377
mEmergency Tow Hooks Ð If Equipped........377
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle................378
NFour-Wheel Drive Vehicles...............379
NTwo-Wheel Drive Vehicles...............379
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WARNING!
Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck
vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or
death.
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks.
Tow straps and chains may break, causing serious
injury.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use of safety chains is recom-
mended.Attach towing device to main structural mem-
bers of the vehicle Ð not to bumpers or associated
brackets. State and local laws applying to vehicles
under tow must be observed.
378 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 288
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 244
E-85 Fuel............................. 339
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 85
Electrical Power Outlets................... 177
Electronic Brake Control System............. 295
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 295
Brake Assist System.................... 296
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 298
Electronic Stability Program............... 299
Traction Control System................. 298
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 298
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 149
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).........200,299
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................156,159Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 377
Jacking............................. 370
Tow Hooks.......................... 377
Towing............................. 378
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 444
Emission Related Components.............. 409
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 395
Block Heater......................... 276
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Compartment......................385,386
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 440
Exhaust Gas Caution................39,75,336
Fails to Start.......................... 274
Flooded, Starting...................... 274
Fuel Requirements..................... 439
Jump Starting......................... 375
Multi-Displacement..................... 304
466 INDEX

Tires ............................77,313,458
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 319
Air Pressure.......................... 313
Alignment........................... 321
Chains.............................. 322
Changing............................ 368
Compact Spare........................ 317
General Information.................... 313
High Speed.......................... 316
Inflation Pressures..................... 314
Jacking............................. 370
Life of Tires.......................... 319
Load Capacity.....................309,310
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 325
Pressure Warning Light.................. 201
Quality Grading....................... 458
Radial.............................. 316
Replacement......................... 320
Rotation............................. 324Safety...........................305,313
Sizes............................... 306
Snow Tires........................... 323
Spare Tire........................... 368
Spinning............................ 318
Tread Wear Indicators................... 319
Wheel Mounting....................... 370
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 373
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 352
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 280
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 377
Towing............................... 346
Disabled Vehicle....................... 378
Guide.............................. 352
Recreational.......................... 360
Weight.............................. 352
Traction.............................. 287
Traction Control......................198,298
Trailer Towing.......................... 346
478 INDEX

INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD
ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalLocking Doors With The KeySENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationIGNITION AND STEERING LOCK Ignition Accessory Delay FeatureSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
To Set the AlarmTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY Vehicles Equipped With Power Door LocksREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY To unlock the doors and liftgateTolock the doors and liftgateUsing the Panic AlarmGeneral InformationProgramming Additional Transmitters
Battery ReplacementREMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED DOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksChild Protection Door LockWINDOWS Power Windows Auto DownAuto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection (Drivers and Front Passenger Door
Only)Window Lockout SwitchLIFTGATE Power Liftgate - If EquippedOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageSecond Row Center Seat BeltAutomatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If EquippedRear 60/40 Seat Third Row
Center Three Point Belt - If EquippedSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) Seat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderDriver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)-Airbags Event Data Recorder
(EDR)Child RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Exhaust SystemSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehicleSafety Checks YouShould Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night MirrorAutomatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedOutside MirrorsExterior Mirrors Folding Feature - If EquippedElectric Remote-Control MirrorsIlluminated Vanity Mirrors - If EquippedHeated Mirrors - If EquippedAutomatic Dimming Drivers Exterior Mirror - If
EquippedHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call FeaturesUConnect System FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your UConnect SystemGeneral InformationSEATS Front Seat Manual Seat
AdjustmentFront Seats Manual Seat ReclinersManual Lumbar Support Adjustment - If EquippedAdjustable Head Restraints - All Seating Positions8 - Way Drivers Power Seat - If Equipped4 - Way Passengers Power Seat - If EquippedHeated Seats - If EquippedSecond
Row Bucket Seats - Fold and TumbleSecond Row 40/20/40 Seat - Fold and TumbleThird Row Seat Bench - If EquippedThird Row 60/40 Folding - If Equipped DRIVER MEMORY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter to MemoryMemory Position RecallTo Disable A Transmitter Linked to MemorySelf-Limiting ControlDriver Easy Exit and Easy Entry ControlTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Interior Lights Battery SaverHeadlight DelayAutomatic Headlights - If Equipped
Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel LightsIlluminated EntryDaytime Running Lights (Canada Only)Lights-on ReminderFog Lights - If Equipped Multifunction Control LeverWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wipers Windshield WashersTILT STEERING
COLUMN DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED AdjustmentELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED To ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed SettingTo Accelerate For PassingREAR PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED REAR CAMERA - IF EQUIPPED OVERHEAD CONSOLE Courtesy/Reading LightsOVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED Dome/Reading LightsElectronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) - If Equipped Compass/Temperature ButtonGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming a Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral Information
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Express Open FeatureWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS 115V Inverter Outlet - If EquippedElectrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF (Battery Fed Configuration)FLOOR CONSOLE Floor Console Features
Rear Floor Console Features - If EquippedFACTORY INSTALLED ROOF LUGGAGE RACK CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM-IF EQUIPPED INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Instrument Cluster INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DESCRIPTION ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK Clock Setting ProcedureRADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast SignalsTwo Types of SignalsElectrical DisturbancesAM ReceptionFM ReceptionSALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)Clock SettingProcedureSALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio
ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX
JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)Notes On Playing MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)SALES CODE
RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Satellite RadioOperating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)Clock Setting ProcedureUNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED Connecting the iPod
Controlling the iPod using Radio ButtonsPlay ModeList or Browse ModeVIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) - IF EQUIPPED SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)Selecting
Satellite Mode in REF, RAQ, and RAK RadiosSelecting a ChannelStoring and Selecting Pre-Set ChannelsUsing the PTY (Program Type) Button - If EquippedPTY Button SCANPTY Button SEEKSatellite AntennaReception QualityREMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS
- IF EQUIPPED Right-Hand Switch FunctionsLeft-Hand Switch Functions for Radio OperationLeft-Hand Switch Functions for Media (i.e. CD) OperationCOMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Control
Air Conditioning OperationFront Blower ControlFront Mode ControlRear Temperature Control - If EquippedRear Window Defrosting and Rear Window Washer/WiperAutomatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If EquippedAutomatic ControlLevel Of Automatic ControlManual
Control (ATC)Rear Zone Climate Control - If Equipped Rear Rotary Temperature ControlFront Unit to Rear Unit ChartOperating TipsOperating Tips Chart REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer Rear Window DefrostingSTARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic TransmissionNormal StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Automatic TransmissionFOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION NV 140 Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions - If
EquippedNV 244 Generation II Transfer Case Operating Information / PrecautionsShifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES DRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing WaterPARKING BRAKE
BRAKE SYSTEM Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)POWER STEERING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)BAS (Brake AssistSystem) TCS (Traction Control System)ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)ESP (Electronic Stability
Program)MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L Engine Only TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading andTire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresRadial-Ply Tires
Compact Spare Tire - If EquippedLimited Use Spare - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment And BalanceSUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE
INFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED TIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED Base System - If EquippedPremium System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS
Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT In GasolineMaterials Added To FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUELFuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) MessageFLEXIBLE FUEL - IF EQUIPPED E-85 General InformationETHANOL FUEL (E-85)Fuel RequirementsSelection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline VehiclesStartingCruising RangeReplacement PartsMaintenanceVEHICLE LOADING Certification LabelCurb WeightLoadingTRAILER TOWING
Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsSNOWPLOW RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Recreational Towing 2WD
ModelsRecreational Towing 4WD ModelsEQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationJACKING INSTRUCTIONS Removing The Spare TireTire Changing
ProcedureJUMP STARTING PROCEDURES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS - IF EQUIPPED TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Four-Wheel Drive VehiclesTwo-Wheel Drive VehiclesMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3.7L V6 ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.7L V-8 ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.7L HEMI V-8 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterDrive Belts - Check Condition and TensionSpark PlugsEngine Air Cleaner FilterEngine Fuel FilterCatalytic ConverterMaintenance Free BatteryPower Steering - Fluid CheckAir Conditioner MaintenanceFront
Suspension Ball JointsDrive Shaft Constant Velocity JointsBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesWindshield and Rear Window WashersExhaust SystemCooling SystemEmission Related ComponentsBrake SystemAutomatic TransmissionTransfer CaseAxlesAppearance
Care and Protection from CorrosionFUSE BLOCK Fuses (Interior)Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Fuses (Integrated Power Module) VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Headlights/Parking/Turn SignalRear Side Marker, Tail Lights,
Turn Signals And Backup Lights - ReplacementLicense LightsCenter High-Mounted StoplightFog Lights FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU
NEED ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction Grades
Temperature GradesINDEX