2012 DODGE DURANGO battery

BATTERY LOCATION
• The battery in your vehicle is located under the passenger's front seat. Remotebattery posts are located on the right side of the engine compartment for
jump-starting.
JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set ofjumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery
booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating
instructions and precautions.
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 OFF.
• 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.
• Remove the protective cap from the negative jump post. 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.
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• Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle afew 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. Replace the protective cap.
• 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.
CAUTION!
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with asystem 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 dischargedbattery 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.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a groundconnection 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.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS
• If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front.
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.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)................. 30
Air Conditioning ............ 35
Airbag .................. 15
AirbagLight ............... 92
Alarm, Panic ............... 8
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ......... 83
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .... 91
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm) ............ 14
Audio Settings . . . 42,43,44,46,49,58
Automatic Dimming Mirror ...... 29
Automatic Headlights ......... 27
Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) .............. 35
Air Recirculation ........... 35
Automatic Operation ........ 35
Rear Temperature Control ...... 35
SYNC Temperature Button ..... 36
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............. 113
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks . . 75
AxleFluid ............ 113,114
Back-UpCamera ............ 37
Battery Charging System Light ....... 91
Belts, Seat ............... 14
Blind Spot Monitoring ......... 37
BrakeFluid ........... 113,114
Brake System WarningLight ............ 90
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ............... 27
Bulb Replacement .......... 122
Button, Start/Stop Removal ..... 8,12
Calibration, Compass ......... 76
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ........... 85
Change Oil Indicator .......... 92
Changing A Flat Tire .......... 94
Charging System Light ......... 91
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light) ............. 90
Child Restraint ............. 16
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 16
ClimateControl ............. 35 Clock Setting
........ 42,44,47,55
Compass Calibration .......... 76
Cooling System Coolant Capacity .......... 113
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 30
CruiseLight ............... 30
Customer Assistance ......... 123
Defects, Reporting .......... 124
Dimmer Control ............. 28
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 28
Disarming, Theft System ....... 14
E-85Fuel ............... 114
ECO ................... 76
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .... 34
Electronic Speed Control
(CruiseControl) ............. 30
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . 91
Electronic Throttle Control
WarningLight .............. 91
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................ 76,77
Electronically Shifted Transfer
Case ................... 83
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System .... 40
Emergency Key .............. 8
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ................ 94
Overheating ............. 92
Engine Break-In Recommendations .... 27
Compartment ............

111
Coolant (Antifreeze) ........ 113
Malfunction Indicator
(CheckEngine) ............ 90
Oil .................. 113
Oil Filter .............. 113
Oil Selection ............ 113
Overheating ............. 92
Starting ................ 13
Stopping ............... 13
EventDataRecorder ......... 108
Exterior Lights ............ 122
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ........ 114
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