2012 DODGE DURANGO transmission oil

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light*
- SERV (Service) AWD Indicator Light
(See page 89 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmissionand axle) in your vehicle.
• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated
climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the
recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles
(kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and
not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage
may result.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking
Lights/Headlights
• Rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel, to the first detent for
parking lights
andtothe
second detent for headlights.
• With the parking lights or low beam headlights on, push the headlight
switch once for fog lights.
• Rotate the headlight switch to “AUTO” for AUTO headlights.
• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on
or off based on ambient light levels.
SmartBeams™
• This system automatically controls the use of the headlight high beams. Refer toProgrammable Features in Electronics for further details.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have thevehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as Check Gascap) appears, tighten the gas capuntil a “clicking” sound is heard.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
Oil Change Indicator
Message
• If an “oil change” message (shown as Oil Change Due) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ • Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
• Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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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