2013 DODGE DURANGO brakes

Towing Requirements – Tires
•Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
• Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the
proper inspection procedure.
• When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for the proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s
GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
•
Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
• An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
• Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
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CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
WARNING!
•Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have a
collision.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing you should allow for addi-
tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Failure to do so could result in a
collision.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-
pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har-
ness and connector.
NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
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The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.
Four-Pin Connector
1 — Female Pins4 — Park
2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn
3 — Ground 6 — Right Stop/Turn
Seven-Pin Connector
1 — Battery5 — Ground
2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn
3 — Right Stop/Turn 7 — Running Lamps
4 — Electric Brakes
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WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Fluid Level Check – Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under the hood service, or immedi-
ately if the brake system warning lamp indicates system
failure.
The brake master cylinder has a plastic reservoir. On the
outboard side of the reservoir, there is a “MAX” dot and
a “MIN” dot. The fluid level must be kept within these
two dots. Do not add fluid above the MAX mark, because
leakage may occur at the cap.With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as
the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in
fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check
should be conducted.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
•
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 631

cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover
that corresponds to the following chart.Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini
Fuse Description
J01 40 Amp Green Air Suspension
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/StabilityControl System
Totally Integrated Power Module
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Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini
Fuse Description
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 DefrosterCavity Car-
tridgeFuse Mini
Fuse Description
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 Sole-
noid
J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control
Module/Powertrain Control Module/
Transmission Range
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Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini
Fuse Description
M29 10 Amp
Red Tire Pressure Moni-
tor – If Equipped
M30 15 Amp
Blue J1962 Diag Connec-
tor
M31 20 Amp
Yellow Backup Lamps
M32 10 Amp
Red Occupant Restraint
Controller
M33 10 Amp
Red Powertrain
Controller/
Transmission Con- trollerCavity Car- tridgeFuse Mini
Fuse Description
M34 10 Amp
Red Park Assist
Module/Climate Control System
Module/Infra Red Sensor/Compass Module
M35 15 Amp
Blue Left Rear
Parklamps
M36 20 Amp
Yellow Power Outlet
M37 10 Amp
Red Antilock Brakes/
Stability Control System Module
M38 25 Amp
Natural All Door Lock
&Unlock
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 649