2013 DODGE DURANGO fuel

highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button
until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing
that the setting has been selected.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
When this feature is selected, the HSA system is active.
Refer to “Electronic Brake Control System” in “Starting
And Operating” for system function and operating infor-
mation. To make your selection, press and release the
SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the
feature showing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the system has been
deactivated.
Display Fuel Saver — If Equipped
The “ECO” message is located in the Compass/
Temperature display; this message can be turned on or
off. To make your selection, press and release the SELECT
button until a check-mark appears next to the setting,
showing that the setting has been selected.
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry)
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s
door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter lock
or unlock buttons. To make your selection, press and
release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears
next to the feature showing the system has been activated
or the check-mark is removed showing the system has
been deactivated. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ” in
“Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”.
Gauge Glow Rings
The gauge glow rings that illuminate the tachometer and
speedometer in the instrument cluster can be turned on
or off. To make your selection, press and release the
SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the
feature showing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the system has been
deactivated.
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ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ..........468
▫ Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions
(3.6L Engine) – If Equipped ..............468
▫ Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-
Position Switch) (5.7L Engine) – If Equipped . .469
▫ Shifting Procedure .....................473
 ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................475
 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................476
▫ When To Use LOW Range – If Equipped .....476
▫ Driving Through Water .................476
▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ..........478
▫ Hill Climbing ....................... .478
▫ Traction Downhill .....................479
▫ After Driving Off-Road .................479 
POWER STEERING .....................480
▫ 3.6L Engine ......................... .480
▫ 5.7L Engine ......................... .482
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ..............482
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY (IF EQUIPPED) —
5.7L ENGINE ONLY .....................483
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .483
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .486
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............486
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............487
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............488
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..........489
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........490
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▫Life Of Tire ........................ .517
▫ Replacement Tires .....................518
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......520
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....521
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .522
▫ Base System ........................ .525
▫ Premium System – If Equipped ............527
▫ General Information ...................532
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................533
▫ 3.6L Engine – If Equipped ...............533
▫ 5.7L Engine – If Equipped ...............533
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................534
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............534▫
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......534
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................535
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................536
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................536
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............537
 FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .538
▫ E-85 General Information ...............538
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ....................539
▫ Fuel Requirements ....................539
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles .............540
▫ Starting ........................... .541
▫ Cruising Range ...................... .541
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▫Replacement Parts ....................541
▫ Maintenance ....................... .541
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .542
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............542
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............545
 VEHICLE LOADING ....................545
▫ Certification Label ....................545
 TRAILER TOWING .....................548
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............548
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...............553
▫ Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) .........554▫
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............555
▫ Towing Requirements ..................556
▫ Towing Tips ........................ .561
 SNOW PLOW ........................ .562
 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...................563
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .563
▫ Recreational Towing – Rear-Wheel Drive
Models ............................ .564
▫ Recreational Towing – All-Wheel Drive Models
(Single-Speed Transfer Case) ..............564
▫ Recreational Towing – All-Wheel Drive Models
(Two-Speed Transfer Case) ...............565
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•Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time
to change the ignition switch to the RUN position
(EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE RUN”),
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to
return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC
displays “IGNITION MODE OFF”).
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or 29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.
• If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster
cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster
battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type
of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer
to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” for further information.
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Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button)
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weatherproce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
3. Press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
The starter motor will engage automatically, run for 10
seconds, and then disengage. Once this occurs, release
the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal, wait 10 to 15
seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Clearing A Flooded Engine
(Using Fob With Integrated Key)
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel:
1. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages.
The starter motor will disengage automatically in 10
seconds. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal,
turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to
15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
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DRIVE
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-
shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission
automatically upshifts through underdrive first, second,
and third gears, direct fourth gear and overdrive fifth
gear. The DRIVE position provides optimum driving
characteristics under all normal operating conditions.
When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as
when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi-
tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or
while towing heavy trailers), use the AutoStickshift
control (refer to “AutoStick” in this section) to select a
lower gear. Under these conditions, using a lower gear
will improve performance and extend transmission life
by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup.
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is monitored electronically for
abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could
result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home
Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains
in direct gear regardless of which forward gear is se-
lected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to
operate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be
illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be
driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam-
aging the transmission.
In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission
can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the
following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position.
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DRIVE
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-
shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission
automatically upshifts through underdrive first and sec-
ond gears, direct third gear and overdrive fourth and
fifth gears. The DRIVE position provides optimum driv-
ing characteristics under all normal operating conditions.
To access all six available gears, you must use the
Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control (refer to “Elec-
tronic Range Select (ERS) Operation” in this section).
When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as
when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi-
tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or
while towing heavy trailers), use the Electronic Range
Select (ERS) shift control (refer to “Electronic Range
Select (ERS) Operation” in this section) to select a lower
gear range. Under these conditions, using a lower gearrange will improve performance and extend transmission
life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup.
If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operat-
ing limits, the powertrain controller will modify the
transmission shift schedule and expand the range of
torque converter clutch engagement. This is done to
prevent transmission damage due to overheating.
If the transmission becomes extremely hot or is in danger
of overheating, the “Transmission Temperature Warning
Light” may illuminate and the transmission may operate
differently until the transmission cools down.
NOTE:
Use caution when operating a heavily loaded
vehicle at low speeds (such as towing a trailer up a steep
grade, or in stop-and-go traffic) during hot weather. In
these conditions, torque converter slip can impose a
significant additional heat load on the cooling system.
Downshifting the transmission to the lowest possible
gear (when climbing a grade), or shifting to NEUTRAL
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