2009 DODGE DURANGO steering

ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 5.7L
1 — Battery 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Integrated Power Module
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 11 — Coolant Pressure Cap
6 — Power Distribution Center 12 — Air Cleaner FilterMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3977

Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission MOPARATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Transfer Case MOPARATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Front Axle SAE 75W-90 Multipurpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
Rear Axle SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
Brake Master Cylinder MOPARDOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recom-
mended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MOPARPower Steering Fluid +4, MOPARATF+4 Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445
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oil if it has been 6 months since your last oil change
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED – If Equipped” under “System Status (EVIC
Displays)” in Section 3, or under “Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” under “Instrument Cluster Description” in Sec-
tion 4.At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 449
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Axle Fluid............................. 445
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 420
Battery.......................395,396,397,404
Charging............................ 388
Emergency Starting..................... 388
Gas Caution.......................... 388
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 147
Belts, Seat............................40,74
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 406
B-Pillar Location........................ 325
Brake Assist System...................... 313
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 312
Brake Fluid............................ 445
Brake System........................... 416
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................309,312
Fluid Check.......................... 416
Master Cylinder....................... 416Parking............................. 308
Warning Light.....................205,210
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 293
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 71
Bulb Replacement....................... 435
Bulbs, Light..........................74,434
Calibration, Compass..................... 174
Camera, Rear........................... 163
Capacities, Fluid........................ 443
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 355
Oil (Engine).......................... 402
Power Steering........................ 307
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 413
Car Washes............................ 421
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............73,351
Cargo Management System................. 191
Cargo Organizer....................... 191
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Inspection........................... 414
Points to Remember.................... 415
Pressure Cap......................... 413
Radiator Cap......................... 413
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...... 411,443,444
Temperature Gauge.................... 203
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 155
Cupholders............................ 190
Customer Assistance..................... 465
Data Recorder, Event...................... 60
Daytime Running Lights................... 148
Dealer Service.......................... 400
Defroster, Rear Window................... 194
Defroster, Windshield.............74,271,276,277
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 151
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 398
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 204Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 417
Oil (Engine).......................... 401
Power Steering........................ 307
Disarming, Theft System................... 19
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 414
Door Locks............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 170
Door Opener, Garage..................... 175
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 406
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 304
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™).... 266
E-85 Fuel............................. 352
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 83
Electrical Power Outlets................... 184
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Extender, Seat Belt........................ 50
Exterior Lights.......................... 74
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 403
Engine Oil........................403,444
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 403
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 378
Turn Signal...................74,149,203,437
Flat Tire Stowage.....................380,387
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range....................... 355
Engine Oil........................... 354
Fuel Requirements..................352,353
Replacement Parts..................... 355
Starting............................. 354
Flooded Engine Starting................... 290
Floor Console.......................189,190Fluid, Brake.........................416,445
Fluid Capacities......................... 443
Fluid Leaks............................. 75
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 417
Brake.............................. 416
Engine Oil........................... 401
Power Steering........................ 307
Transfer Case......................... 419
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 444
Fog Lights..........................148,442
Folding Rear Seat.....................128,132
Four Wheel Drive....................... 298
Operation........................... 298
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 378
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 390
Front Axle (Differential)................... 420
Fuel................................. 347
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................355,357
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Low Fuel............................ 203
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 212
Passing............................. 150
Reading............................. 166
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 204
Service............................. 434
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 212
Traction Control....................... 316
Turn Signal......................74,149,437
Voltage............................. 205
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 203
Loading Vehicle......................... 358
Tires ............................... 325
Locks................................. 28
Automatic Door........................ 29
Child Protection........................ 32
Door................................ 28
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 29Steering Wheel......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 65
Lubrication, Body....................... 406
Lug Nuts............................. 386
Luggage Carrier......................... 195
Lumbar Support........................ 122
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 404
Maintenance Procedures................... 401
Maintenance Schedule.................... 448
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 212,399
Manual, Service......................... 469
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection..................... 445
Map/Reading Lights..................165,166
Memory Seat........................... 136
Mirrors................................ 82
Automatic Dimming...................82,85
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Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........5,469
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear................... 158
Parking Brake.......................... 308
Parking On Hill......................... 308
Passing Light........................... 150
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 154
Personal Settings........................ 170
Pets.................................. 71
Pets, Transporting........................ 71
Phone, Cellular.......................... 86
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect)............... 86
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 325
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses).......395,396,397,429
Door Locks.........................20,29
Lift Gate............................. 36
Mirrors.............................. 83Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......184,187
Steering..........................306,307
Steering Filler Cap................395,396,397
Sunroof............................. 182
Windows............................. 33
Power Steering Fluid..................... 445
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 50
Preparation for Jacking.................... 382
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 48
Programmable Electronic Features............ 170
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Radial Ply Tires......................... 332
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)....... 411,413
Radio Operation........................ 268
Radio, Satellite (uconnect gps)............260,265
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 420
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