2011 DODGE DURANGO tire pressure

Towing Requirements – Tires

Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for proper
inspection procedure.
When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s
GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes

Do
not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
An electronically-actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically-
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge-actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (454 kg), and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
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•You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT
(H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous
chimes, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.(Continued)
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 449

Cooling System
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for anyaccumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at
the coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the
entire system for leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock.
If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti-
freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery
bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE
CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity CartridgeFuseMini
Fuse Description
M16 10 Amp
Red Occupant Restraint
Controller
M19 25 Amp
Natural Automatic Shutdown
1 and 2
M20 15 Amp
Blue Instrument Cluster
M21 20 Amp
Yellow Automatic Shutdown
3
M22 10 Amp
Red Horns (Low/High) –
Right
M23 10 Amp
Red Horns (Low/High) –
Left
M24 25 Amp
Natural Rear Wiper
M25 20 Amp
Yellow Fuel Pump Motor
Output/Diesel Lift
Pump (Export Only)Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini
Fuse Description
M26 10 Amp
Red Driver Door Switch
Bank
M27 10 Amp
Red Ignition Switch/
Wireless Control
Module/Keyless En-
try Module
M28 15 Amp
Blue Powertrain
Controller/
Transmission Control-
ler
M29 10 Amp
Red Tire Pressure Monitor
M30 15 Amp
Blue J1962 Diag Connector
M31 20 Amp
Yellow Backup Lamps
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referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
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 the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission
(5.7L only) and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 529

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 166
Adding Fuel........................... 418
Additives, Fuel ......................... 413
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 484
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 487
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 488
Air Conditioning System .................. 319
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 328
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ................ 326
Air Filter .............................. 484
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 388
Airbag .............................. 67,77
Airbag Deployment ....................... 78
Airbag Light ................... 75,76,81,98,250
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 80
Airbag, Side ...................... 71,74,76,77
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........72,74,77
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................20,250
Alarm, Panic ............................ 26 All Wheel Drive (AWD)
................... 350
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 305
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 368
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 247
Anti-Theft System ....................... 250
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 524
Appearance Care ........................ 506
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 374
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 43
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 108
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 35
Automatic Headlights .................... 147
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 319
Automatic Transmission ................343,503
Adding Fluid ....................... 506
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 503
Fluid Level Check ................. 504,505
Fluid Type ......................... 503
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Gear Ranges........................... 343
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 468
General Information ...............20,29,186,409
Glass Cleaning .......................... 511
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............422,425
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............422,425
GVWR ............................... 422
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 119
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 448
Headlights ............................ 518
Bulb Replacement .................... 519
Cleaning ........................... 510
High Beam ......................... 248
On With Wipers ..................... 147
Replacing .......................... 519
Heated Mirrors ......................... 110
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 341
Hill Descent Control ..................... 249 Hill Start Assist
......................... 374
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 429
Holder, Cup ........................... 222
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 206
Hood Release .......................... 144
Ignition ............................... 16
Key ............................. 14,16
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 16
Illuminated Entry ........................ 23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 18
Infant Restraint ........................ 82,83
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 388
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 254
Inside Rearview Mirror ................... 107
Instrument Cluster .................... 243,244
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 242
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 511
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INDEX 561

Center Mounted Stop.................. 523
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ...... 262
Daytime Running .................... 149
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 146
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 377
Exterior ........................... 100
Fog ............................ 248,520
Fuses ............................. 511
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 448
Headlights ...................... 518,519
Headlights On With Wipers ............. 147
High Beam Indicator .................. 248
Illuminated Entry ..................... 23
Low Fuel .......................... 263
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 245
Map Reading ....................... 152
Reading ........................ 152,204
Rear Servicing ....................... 521
Rear Tail ........................... 521 Seat Belt Reminder
................... 252
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 250
Service ............................ 518
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 245
Side Marker ........................ 521
SmartBeams ........................ 148
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 244
Traction Control ..................... 377
Turn Signal ................ 100,146,519,521
Vanity Mirror ....................... 110
Loading Vehicle ......................... 422
Tires .............................. 383
Locks ................................. 33
Automatic Door ...................... 35
Child Protection ...................... 36
Door .............................. 33
Power Door ......................... 34
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