2012 DODGE DURANGO fuel additives

Materials Added To Fuel
All gasoline sold in the United States is required to
contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional
detergents or other additives is not needed under normal
conditions and they would result in additional cost.
Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the
fuel.
Fuel System Cautions
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
performance:
•The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.
Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor-
mance and damage the emissions control system.(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune
or malfunctioning and may require immediate
service. Contact your authorized dealer for service
assistance.
•The use of fuel additives, which are now being
sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended.
Most of these products contain high concentra-
tions of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle
performance problems resulting from the use of
such fuels or additives is not the responsibility of
the manufacturer.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions con-
trol system can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
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•Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline
additive, such as MOPARInjector Cleanup or
Techron may be used.
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included
in MOPAR engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting
Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer re-
quires engine oils that are API Certified and meet the
requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395
contains additional requirements, developed during ex-
tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to
Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR or an
equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
Starting
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the
range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an
increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and
a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations)
until the engine is fully warmed up.
NOTE: Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) is
beneficial for E-85 startability when the ambient tempera-
ture is less than 32°F (0°C).
Cruising Range
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter
than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel
consumption. You can expect your miles per gallon
(mpg)/miles per liter and your driving range to decrease
by about 30%, compared to gasoline operation.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control). . 208
Adding Fuel ........................... 519
Additives, Fuel ......................... 514
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 590
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 593
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 594
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 594
Air Conditioning System .................. 408
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 416
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ................ 414
Air Filter .............................. 590
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 489
Airbag .............................. 67,76
Airbag Deployment ....................... 77
Airbag Light ................... 74,75,80,99,305
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 79
Airbag, Side ...................... 70,73,75,76
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........71,73,76
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................20,305Alarm, Panic
............................ 26
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................... 450
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 361
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 468
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 302
Anti-Theft System ....................... 305
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 632
Appearance Care ........................ 614
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 474
Assistance Towing ....................... 137
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 43
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 110
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 36
Automatic Headlights .................... 189
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 408
Automatic Transmission .............432,440,611
Adding Fluid ....................... 613
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 611
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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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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
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