2011 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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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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Special Additives..................... 504
Torque Converter .................... 349
Autostick ............................. 345
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 216
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 216
B-Pillar Location ........................ 383
Battery ............................... 485
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 27
Belts, Seat ............................ 52,98
Blind Spot Monitoring .................... 111
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 488
Brake Assist System ...................... 369
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 368
Brake Fluid ............................ 500
Brake System ........................... 499
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 368
Fluid Check ........................ 500
Master Cylinder ..................... 500 Parking
........................... 365
Warning Light ....................... 250
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 343
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 95
Bulb Replacement ..................... 517,518
Bulbs, Light ............................ 100
Calibration, Compass ..................... 273
Camera, Rear ........................... 202
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 524
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 418
Power Steering ...................... 364
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 497
Car Washes ............................ 507
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............97,414
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 422
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 226
Cargo Area Features ...................... 225
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INDEX 555

Cargo Compartment...................... 225
Light ............................. 226
Luggage Carrier ..................... 230
Cargo Light ............................ 226
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 227
Cellular Phone ....................... 1 19,319
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 523
Certification Label ....................... 422
Chains, Tire ............................ 397
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 449
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 379
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............262,478
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 96
Checks, Safety ........................... 96
Child Restraint .................... 82,83,88,90
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............86,88
Child Safety Locks ........................ 36
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 411 Climate Control
......................... 319
Clock ............................. 285,294
Cold Weather Operation ................... 339
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 318
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 391
Compass .............................. 271
Compass Calibration ..................... 273
Compass Variance ....................... 272
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 269
Connector UCI .............................. 308
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 308
Conserving Fuel ........................ 268
Console, Overhead ....................... 204
Contract, Service ........................ 547
Cooling System ......................... 494
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 496
Coolant Capacity ..................... 524
Coolant Level ....................... 498
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Disposal of Used Coolant............... 497
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 495
Inspection .......................... 494
Points to Remember .................. 498
Pressure Cap ........................ 497
Radiator Cap ....................... 497
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......495,524
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 166
Cupholders ............................ 222
Customer Assistance ..................... 545
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 81
Daytime Running Lights ................... 149
Dealer Service .......................... 480
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 229
Defroster, Windshield ................... 98,324
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 477Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission ................ 505
Oil (Engine) ........................ 481
Power Steering ...................... 364
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 469
Disposal Engine Oil ......................... 484
Used Engine Fluids ................... 484
Door Locks ............................. 33
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 35
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 206
Driving ............................... 358
Off-Pavement ....................... 358
Off-Road .......................... 358
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 268
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 315
E-85 Fuel ............................. 414
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 109
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INDEX 557

Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 216
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 368
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 368
Brake Assist System ................... 369
Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 370
Traction Control System ................ 368
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 370
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....163,166
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 370
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 248,254
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........... 351
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 448
Jacking ............................ 449
Jump Starting ....................... 463
Tow Hooks ......................... 467
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 478Engine
Air Cleaner ......................... 484
Block Heater ........................ 341
Break-In Recommendations .............. 95
Compartment .................... 475,476
Compartment Identification ..........475,476
Cooling ........................... 494
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............48,97,414
Fails to Start ........................ 340
Flooded, Starting ..................... 340
Fuel Requirements ................. 410,524
Jump Starting ....................... 463
Multi-Displacement ................... 365
Oil ............................ 481,524
Oil Change Interval ................... 482
Oil Disposal ........................ 484
Oil Filter ........................... 484
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 484
Oil Selection ..................... 482,524
558 INDEX