2012 DODGE DURANGO wheel

4. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forwardof the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill
molding). Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle
just enough to remove the flat tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
7. Install the temporary spare wheel/tire and lightly tighten the lug nuts prior
to lowering to prevent the vehicle from
moving on the jack.
8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove
the jack.
9. 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 wheel nut tightness
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 at a
service station.
Mounting Spare Tire
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10. Remove the Dodge center cap using a jack tool from inside the aluminum roadwheel and snap on the protective plastic plate.
NOTE: The plastic plate will prevent the road wheel from being scratched when sliding
it under the vehicle.
11. Stand the wheel up against the bumper with the plastic plate facing
you.
12. Slide the cable end, spring and metal tube through the wheel and
plastic plate. Rotate the stamping on
the cable and push it through the
wheel and plastic plate. Snap the
stamping into place.
13. Slide the road wheel on the ground using the protective plate until it is
directly under the winch and
between the rear bumper and
exhaust system heat shields. Raise
the tire by turning the lug wrench on
the winch extension clockwise until
it clicks/skips three times to make
sure the cable is tight.
NOTE:
Double check to ensure the tire is
snug against the underbody of the vehicle.
Damage to the winch cable may result if
the vehicle is driven with the tire loose.
14. Lower the jack to the fully closed position. Return the tools to the
proper positions in the tool bag. Fold
the flap on the tool bag under the
tools and roll the tools in the bag
underneath the others. Use the
Velcro straps to secure the tool bag
to the jack with the lug wrench on
the forward side of the jack. Expand
the jack on the bracket by turning
the thumb screw clockwise until it is
tight to prevent rattles.
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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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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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OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the hood release lever locatedbelow the steering wheel at the base of
the instrument panel.
• Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and move the safety
latch lever while lifting the hood at the
same time.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not
fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
FUEL DOOR RELEASE
• The fuel door release button is locatedon the instrument panel below the
headlight switch.
• Push the button once and release to open the fuel door.
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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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Integrated Power Module (fuses)
The integrated power module is located on the right side of the engine compartment.
This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuse and
component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each
fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini FuseDescription
J01 40 Amp Green –
J02 30 Amp Pink Power Liftgate Module
J03 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow
J04 25 Amp Natural Driver Door Node
J05 25 Amp Natural Passenger Door Node
J06 40 Amp Green Antilock Brakes Pump/Stability
Control System
J07 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes Valve/Stability Control
System
J08 40 Amp Green Power Seat
J09 30 Amp Pink E-Brake
J10 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Wash Relay Contact
J11 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control Module
J12 30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster
J13 60 Amp Yellow Main Ignition Off Draw (IOD)
J14 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Lamps/Park Lamps
J15 40 Amp Green Front Cabin Fan/Blower
J17 40 Amp Green Starter Motor Solenoid
J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module/Powertrain
Control Module Transmission Range
J19 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan Motor HI/Radiator Fan
Motor Low
J20 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper
J21 20 Amp Blue Front/Rear Washer Control
J22 25 Amp Natural Sunroof Module
M1 15 Amp Blue Stop Lamp
M2 20 Amp Yellow –
M3 20 Amp Yellow Liftgate Unlock/DRL Relay/Third Row
Headrest
M5 25 Amp Natural 115V AC Power Inverter
M6 20 Amp Yellow Rain Sensor/Cigar Lighter
M7 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (Switchable)
M8 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat & Steering Wheel
M9 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats
M10 15 Amp Blue Video/Universal Garage Door
Opener/Hands Free/Vanity Lamps
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