2012 DODGE DURANGO flat tire

24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE
• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival.If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent,
we will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when coldand inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
• IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR
PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD
OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. NOTE: AFTER
INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE
FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
• Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue each time the vehicle is
restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
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• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able todetect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function properly.
NOTE: Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air
temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage,
especially in the Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside
temperature is 32°F (0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by
3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside
temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels.
TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped
on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result
when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or
style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant
from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as
damage to the sensors may result.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied,
it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake
system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a
collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will
drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We
recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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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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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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CAUTION!
• When installing the integrated power module cover, it is important to ensurethe cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow
water to get into the integrated power module and possibly result in a
electrical system failure.
• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse
continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected.
TIRE PRESSURES
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthlyand inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
• The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE: Refer to the Owner's Manual on the
DVD for more information regarding tire
warnings and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe
cracking, component separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s
ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause
damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can cause steering
problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or
under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly,
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
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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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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 16
• How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 19
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
• How does the Electronic Range Select (ERS) operate? pg. 34
ELECTRONICS
• Which radio is in my vehicle? pg. 42, 44, 46, 55
• How do I activate the Audio Jack? pg. 43, 46, 49, 58
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 42, 44, 47, 55
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 52, 61
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth
®with the UConnect™ Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 70
• How do I use my iPod
®?pg.68
• How do I use my USB port to listen to audio through my touch-screen radio? pg. 68
• What does the ECO message mean on the EVIC display? pg. 76
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 77
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
• How do I shift into different four-wheel drive selections? pg. 83
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Durango? pg. 86
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 89
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 94
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 103
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 118
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 113
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 115
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 121
FAQ (How To?)
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