2012 DODGE DURANGO service

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660 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 661

Cargo Area Features...................... 279
Cargo Compartment ...................... 279
Light ............................. 280
Luggage Carrier ..................... 284
Cargo Light ............................ 280
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 281
Cellular Phone ....................... 123,408
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 631
Certification Label ....................... 523
Chains, Tire ............................ 497
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 552
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 480
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 584
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 98
Checks, Safety ........................... 98
Child Restraint .................... 81,84,87,91
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............85,87
Child Safety Locks ........................ 36 Clean Air Gasoline
....................... 512
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 616
Climate Control ......................... 408
Clock ............................. 341,350
Cold Weather Operation ................... 428
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 407
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 492
Compass .............................. 327
Compass Calibration ..................... 329
Compass Variance ....................... 328
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 325
Connector UCI .............................. 364
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 364
Conserving Fuel ........................ 323
Console, Overhead ....................... 248
Contract, Service ........................ 657
666 INDEX

Cooling System......................... 601
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 603
Coolant Capacity ..................... 632
Coolant Level ....................... 605
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 605
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 602
Inspection .......................... 601
Points to Remember .................. 606
Pressure Cap ........................ 604
Radiator Cap ....................... 604
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......602,632
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 208
Cupholders ............................ 270
Customer Assistance ..................... 655
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 80
Daytime Running Lights ................... 191
Dealer Service .......................... 586
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 283 Defroster, Windshield
.................. 100,413
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 583
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 613
Oil (Engine) ........................ 587
Power Steering ...................... 464
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 574
Disposal Engine Oil ......................... 590
Used Engine Fluids ................... 590
Door Locks ............................. 34
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 36
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 250
Driving ............................... 457
Off-Pavement ....................... 457
Off-Road .......................... 457
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 323
E-85 Fuel ............................. 515
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INDEX 667

Engine Oil......................... 587
Power Steering ...................... 464
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 634
Fog Light Service ........................ 628
Fog Lights .......................... 303,628
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 174,177
Forward Collision Warning ...........232,318,337
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 551
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 571
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 609
Fuel ................................. 511
Additives .......................... 514
Clean Air .......................... 512
Conserving ......................... 323
Ethanol ........................... 512
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............519,522
Gasoline ........................... 511
Gauge ............................ 305
Light ............................. 319 Materials Added
..................... 514
Methanol .......................... 512
Requirements ....................... 632
Saver Mode ........................ 323
Tank Capacity ....................... 632
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 323
Fuel Saver ............................. 323
Fuel System Caution ..................... 521
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 515
Fuses ................................ 620
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 250
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............519,522,583
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 511
Conserving ......................... 323
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 512
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 512
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 308
Fuel .............................. 305
670 INDEX

Bulb Replacement.................... 627
Cargo ............................. 280
Center Mounted Stop .................. 631
Daytime Running .................... 191
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 188
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator. . 477
Exterior ........................... 101
Fog ............................ 303,628
Fuses ............................. 620
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 551
Headlights ......................... 627
Headlights On With Wipers ............. 189
High Beam Indicator .................. 303
Illuminated Entry ..................... 23
Low Fuel .......................... 319
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 300
Map Reading ....................... 194
Reading ........................ 194,248
Rear Servicing ....................... 630 Rear Tail
........................... 630
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 307
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 305
Service ............................ 627
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 300
Side Marker ........................ 630
SmartBeams ........................ 190
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 299
Traction Control ..................... 477
Turn Signal ................ 101,188,628,630
Vanity Mirror ....................... 114
Loading Vehicle ......................... 523
Tires .............................. 484
Locks ................................. 34
Automatic Door ...................... 36
Child Protection ...................... 36
Door .............................. 34
Power Door ......................... 35
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INDEX 673

Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH)..................... 85,87
Lubrication, Body ....................... 595
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 284
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 591
Maintenance Procedures ................... 586
Maintenance Schedule .................... 638
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) ....................... 300,584
Manual, Service ......................... 659
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 182
Memory Seat ........................... 182
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 182
Methanol ............................. 512
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 325
Mirrors ............................... 110
Automatic Dimming .................. 110
Electric Powered ..................... 112 Electric Remote
...................... 112
Exterior Folding ..................... 112
Heated ............................ 113
Outside ........................... 111
Rearview .......................... 110
Vanity ............................ 114
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 323
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 500
Mopar Parts ......................... 585,658
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 512
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 465
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 188
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 97
Occupant Restraints ................... 48,73,77
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........70,71,73,76
674 INDEX

Child Restraint................... 81,82,91
Extender ........................... 66
Front Seat .......................... 52
Inspection .......................... 99
Maintenance ........................ 619
Pretensioners ........................ 60
Reminder .......................... 307
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ................ 57
Untwisting Procedure .................. 56
Seats ................................. 158
Adjustment ......................... 163
Cleaning ........................... 617
Easy Entry ......................... 185
Memory ........................... 182
Power .......................... 158,160
Rear Folding ..................... 174,177
Reclining .......................... 164
Security Against Theft ..................... 20
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............20,305Selection of Oil
......................... 588
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 18
Sentry Key Programming ................... 20
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 19
Service Assistance ....................... 655
Service Contract ......................... 657
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 300
Service Manuals ........................ 659
Setting the Clock ..................... 341,350
Settings, Personal ........................ 330
Shift Lever Override ...................... 573
Shifting ............................... 430
Automatic Transmission ................ 430
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N) ..................... 543
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ......................... 546
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 145
678 INDEX