2012 DODGE DURANGO key battery

If the vehicle’s battery is discharged refer to “Shift Lever
Override” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for instruc-
tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the
PARK position for towing.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck,
do not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only
approved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Rear-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheelsOFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEU-
TRAL. Speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) and the
distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
CAUTION!
Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than
15 miles (24 km) with rear wheels on the ground can
cause severe damage to the transmission. Such dam-
age is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Fluid Level Check................. 612,613
Fluid Type ......................... 611
Special Additives ..................... 611
Autostick ........................... 439,447
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 263
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 263
B-Pillar Location ........................ 484
Battery ............................... 591
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 27
Belts, Seat ............................ 52,99
Blind Spot Monitoring .................... 115
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 595
Brake Assist System ...................... 469
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 467
Brake Fluid ............................ 607
Brake System ........................... 607
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 468
Fluid Check ........................ 607 Master Cylinder
..................... 607
Parking ........................... 465
Warning Light ....................... 305
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 432
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 97
Bulb Replacement ..................... 626,627
Bulbs, Light ............................ 101
Calibration, Compass ..................... 329
Camera, Rear ........................... 245
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 632
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 519
Power Steering ...................... 464
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 604
Car Washes ............................ 615
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............98,515
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 523
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 280
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Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 532
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 573
Towing ............................ 525,574
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 137
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 574
Guide ............................. 531
Recreational ........................ 540
Weight ............................ 531
Towing Assistance ....................... 137
Traction Control ......................... 468
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 474
Trailer Towing .......................... 525
Cooling System Tips .................. 539
Hitches ............................ 530
Minimum Requirements ................ 533
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 532
Wiring ............................ 536
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 531
Trailer Weight .......................... 531 Transfer Case
........................... 610
Electronically Shifted .................. 450
Maintenance ........................ 610
Transmission Automatic .................... 432,440,611
Maintenance ........................ 611
Shifting ........................... 430
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 27
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) .......................... 250
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 24
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 494
Turn Signals ...................... 303,628,630
UCI Connector ......................... 364
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 123
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