2011 DODGE DURANGO engine

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.
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Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located
under the passengers front seat. There
are remote locations under the hood to
assist in jump starting.
• Set the parking brake, shift the
automatic transmission into PARK and
turn the ignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all
unnecessary electrical accessories.
• Remove the protective cover over the
remote positive (+) battery post. Pull
upward on the cover to remove it.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the
jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
• Connect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable to the remote positive(+)post of
the discharged vehicle.
• Connect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper cable to the positive(+)post
of the booster battery.
• Connect the negative end(-)of the jumper cable to the negative(-)post of the
booster battery.
• Connect the opposite end of the negative(-)jumper cable to the remote negative
(-)post of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
• Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a
few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
• Disconnect the negative(-)jumper cable from the remote negative(-)post of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
• Disconnect the negative end(-)of the jumper cable from the negative(-)post of
the booster battery.
• Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper cable from the positive(+)
post of the booster battery.
• Disconnect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable from the remote positive(+)
post of the discharged vehicle.
• Reinstall the protective cover over the remote positive(+)battery post of the
discharged vehicle.
• If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the
battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
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CAUTION!
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a
system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging
system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power
from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge
sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could
rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be
brought above freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can
start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan
blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might
make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground
connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property
damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post(-)of the discharged battery.
The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could
result in personal injury.
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EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS
• If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front and the
rear.
NOTE:For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to
minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle.
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. Tow straps are recommended when towing the vehicle; chains may
cause vehicle damage.
WARNING!
• Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break,
causing serious injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps may become
disengaged, causing serious injury.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift
lever cannot be moved out of the PARK
position, you can use the following
procedure to temporarily move the shift
lever:
• To access the shift lever override,
remove the rubber cupholder liner to
the right of the shift lever.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC
or ON position without starting the
engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on
the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the
access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT3.6L ENGINE
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5.7L Engine
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
3.6L Engine MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent10.4 Quarts (9.9 Liters)
5.7 Liter Engine – Without
Trailer Tow PackageMOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent15.4 Quarts (14.6 Liters)
5.7 Liter Engine – With
Trailer Tow PackageMOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent16 Quarts (15.2 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L API certified 5W-30 engine
oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil
filler cap for correct SAE
grade.6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7L API certified 5W-20 engine
oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil
filler cap for correct SAE
grade.7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Fuel Selection 3.6L, 5.7L 87 Octane acceptable.
89 Octane recommended
for 5.7L.24 Gallons (91 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.6L,
5.7LMOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter
or equivalent.—
Spark Plug 3.6L RER8ZWYCB4
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])—
Spark Plug 5.7L LZFR5C–11G
(Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm])—
Automatic Transmission MOPAR
®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product.—
Transfer Case (MP2010
Single Speed Only)MOPAR®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product.—
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Transfer Case (MP3023
Two Speed Only)MOPAR
®NV 247/245
Transfer Case Lubricant or
equivalent.—
Axle Differential
(Front/Rear)We recommend you use
MOPAR
®GL-5 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
SAE 75W-85.—
Axle Differential (Rear)
5.7L Engine With
Electronic Limited-Slip
Differential (ELSD)We recommend you use
MOPAR
®GL-5 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
SAE 75W-85 with friction
modifier additive.—
Axle Differential (Rear)
5.7L Engine Without
Electronic Limited-Slip
Differential (ELSD)We recommend you use
MOPAR
®GL-5 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
SAE 75W-85.—
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR
®DOT 3 and SAE
J1703 should be used or
equivalent. If DOT 3 is not
available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only
recommended brake fluids.—
Power Steering Reservoir –
3.6L EngineMOPAR
®Hydraulic Fluid or
equivalent meeting
MS-11655, such as Fuchs
EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin
CHF 11s.—
Power Steering Reservoir –
5.7L EngineMOPAR
®Power Steering
Fluid +4, MOPAR®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid meeting MS-9602 or
equivalent licensed
ATF+4
®product.—
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