2013 DODGE DURANGO jump start

NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and
precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located under the passen-
ger’s front seat. There are remote locations located under
the hood to assist in jump-starting.
Remote Battery Posts
1 — Remote Positive (+)Post (covered with protective cap)
2 — Remote Negative (-)Post
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 591

WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever 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 seriously 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.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- cal accessories. 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive
(+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove
it.
4. 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.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
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Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this procedure could result in per-
sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex-
plosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the
remote positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the booster battery. 3. Connect the negative end
(-)of the jumper cable to the
negative (-)post of the booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable to the remote negative (-)post of the vehicle with
the discharged battery.
WARNING!
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.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then
start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 593

Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in
the reverse sequence:
6. Disconnect the negative(-)jumper cable from the
remote negative (-)post of the discharged vehicle.
7. Disconnect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable
from the negative (-)post of the booster battery.
8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
9. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the remote positive (+)post of the discharged
vehicle.
10. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote posi- tive (+)battery post of the discharged vehicle.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.CAUTION!
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.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator. Use
the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will
maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine.
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Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPARengine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom-
mended.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
WARNING!
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water. Refer to
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
• Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615

Electronic Brake Control System...............486
Brake Assist System .....................488
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............489
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........218
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............490
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......315
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ...............594
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................574
Jacking ............................. .576
Jump Starting ........................ .590
Tow Hooks .......................... .596
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........608
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .614
Block Heater ......................... .446
Break-In Recommendations ................108
Compartment ........................ .605
Compartment Identification ...............605Cooling
............................. .625
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................48
Fails to Start ......................... .444
Flooded, Starting ...................... .444
Fuel Requirements ..................... .533
Jump Starting ........................ .590
Oil .................................611
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .613
Oil Selection ......................... .612
Overheating ......................... .574
Starting ............................. .440
Temperature Gauge .....................321
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .613
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................613
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............78
Entry System, Illuminated ....................23
Ethanol ............................... .534
Event Data Recorder ........................82
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................48
682 INDEX

Jack Operation.......................... .576
Jump Starting ........................... .590
Key-In Reminder ..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................37
Keyless Entry System .......................24
Keyless Go ...............................14
Key, Programming .........................20
Key, Replacement ..........................20
Keys ...................................14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................19
Lane Change Assist ....................... .209
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................53
Latches ................................112
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .533
Leaks, Fluid .............................112
Life of Tires ............................ .517
Liftgate .................................45 Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer
...............294
Light Bulbs ..............................112
Lights .................................112
Airbag ...............................76
Anti-Lock ........................... .314
Automatic Headlights ...................201
Back-Up ............................ .654
Brake Assist Warning ....................497
Brake Warning ........................ .318
Bulb Replacement ..................... .652
Cargo .............................. .292
Center Mounted Stop ....................655
Daytime Running ..................... .203
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................200
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . .497
Exterior ..............................112
Fog ................................ .315
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................574
Headlights .......................... .652
686 INDEX