2012 DODGE DURANGO tow

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
• The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located in rear cargo area, belowthe load floor.
• Rotate the plastic thumb screw on the end of the jack to remove the jack from the bracket.
Spare Tire Stowage
• The spare tire is stowed under the rearof the vehicle by means of a cable
winch mechanism. To remove or stow
the spare, use the jack handle/lug
wrench connected to the square socket
extension to rotate the “spare tire
drive” nut. The nut is located under a
plastic cover at the center-rear of the
cargo floor area, just inside the liftgate
opening.
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Spare Tire Removal
1. Remove the jack tools from the bag.
2. Raise the protective rubber matcovering the storage compartment
floor and remove the plug to access
the winch drive.
3. Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut. Use the lug wrench handle
and extension to completely lower the
spare tire. Keep turning the handle
until the winch STOPS.
NOTE: Do not use power tools to operate the winch.
4. Slide the tire out from under the vehicle and rotate it vertically behind
the rear bumper.
5. Spread the retaining tabs on the plastic plate and pull the metal
stamping toward you to release it from
the plastic plate.
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15. Reinstall the plastic plug into the floor of the cargo area. Roll up and store theJack, Tool Kit and Tire Changing Instructions. Reinstall the cover for the jack in
the rear storage bin.
NOTE: The plastic thumb screw being on the right and the position of the lug wrench
before the velcro straps go around the fully closed jack.
16. Remove the blocks/rocks from the opposite tire.
17. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as soon as possible and
properly secure the spare tire, jack
and tool kit.
Road Tire Installation
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with thecone shaped end of the nut toward
the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug
nuts.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut
has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 110 ft/lbs
(150 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
CAUTION!
• Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down. Impact type tools candamage the winch mechanism.
• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
• Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
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WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to movingtraffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle,
take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set the automatic transmission in PARK.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only
enough to remove the tire.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the wheel nuts until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning
may result in personal injury.
• Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down. Impact-type tools may damage the winch mechanism.
• A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is lowered to the ground.
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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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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing ConditionWheels OFF the Ground RWD ModelsAWD MODELS
Flat Tow NONE
• Transmission inNEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h)
• 15 miles (24 km) max
distance • Trans in
PARK
• T/case in NEUTRAL
• Tow in Forward
direction
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow
Front
Rear OK
NO
Flatbed ALLBEST METHOD BEST METHOD
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 3.6L
Engine – Without Trailer
Tow Package MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 10 Quarts (9.8 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 3.6L
Engine – With Trailer Tow
Package MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 11 Quarts (10.4 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 3.6L
Engine – Front and Rear
Heat Without Trailer Tow
Package MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 11.5 Quarts (10.8 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 3.6L
Engine – Front and Rear
Heat With Trailer Tow
Package MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 12 Quarts (11.4 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 5.7 Liter
Engine – Front and Rear
Heat Without Trailer Tow
Package MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 16 Quarts (15.2 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 5.7 Liter
Engine – Front and Rear
Heat With Trailer Tow
Package MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 17 Quarts (16.2 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
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)
Engine Oil Filter 3.6L,
5.7L MOPAR
®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]) —
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before scheduled mainte-
nance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X XXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Inspect the transfer case fluid and change if neces-
sary. XXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four wheel disc brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if neces-
sary. XXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot
seals, for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage,
wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if nec-
essary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner. X X X
Replace the spark plugs (5.7L engine) XXX
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L engine) X
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