2013 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

Towing
Condition Wheels OFF
the Ground RWD MODELS AWD MODELS
Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable:
•Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max
speed
• 15 miles (24 km) maxdis-
tance
See instructions in “Recreational Tow- ing” under “Starting and Operating”
• Transmission in PARK
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
• To w i n forward direction
Wheel Lift or
Dolly Tow Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALLBEST METHOD BEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed. If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
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If the vehicle’s key fob is unavailable or battery is
discharged refer to “Shift Lever Override” in “What To
Do In Emergencies” for instructions on shifting the
automatic transmission out of PARK for towing.
CAUTION!
Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
Without The Key Fob
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only
approved method of towing without the key fob is with
a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
Rear-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheelsOFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEU-
TRAL. Speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) and the
distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
CAUTION!
Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than
15 mi (24 km) with rear wheels on the ground can
cause severe engine or transmission damage. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15
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miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheelsOFFthe ground.
Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed,
or with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on a
towing dolly, or (when using a suitable steering wheel
stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight position)
with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the
ground.
All-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels
OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the
vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and
the opposite end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer
case is operable, the vehicles with a two-speed transfer
case may be towed (in the forward direction, with ALLwheels on the ground),
IFthe transfer case is in NEU-
TRAL and the transmission is in PARK. Refer to “Recre-
ational Towing” in “Starting and Operating” for detailed
instructions.
Vehicles equipped with a single-speed transfer case have
no NEUTRAL position, and therefore mustbe towed will
all four wheels OFFthe ground.CAUTION!
•Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal
damage to the transmission damage or transfer case
will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when
towing.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........605
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ..........606
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) . . .607
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............607
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .608
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................609
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .609
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........610
▫ Engine Oil ..........................611 ▫
Engine Oil Filter ..................... .614
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................614
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............615
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............616
▫ Body Lubrication .....................619
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............619
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................621
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .622
▫ Cooling System ..................... .625
▫ Brake System ....................... .630
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▫Front/Rear Axle Fluid ..................632
▫ Transfer Case ....................... .633
▫ Automatic Transmission ................634
▫ Appearance Care And Protection
From Corrosion ..................... .638
 FUSES ............................. .643
▫ Totally Integrated Power Module ..........643
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................650
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................651
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................652
▫ High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) – If
Equipped .......................... .652
▫ Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped .........652▫
Front Turn Signal .....................653
▫ Front Fog Lamps .....................653
▫ Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And
Backup Lamps ...................... .654
▫ Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp ..........655
▫ Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . .655
▫ Rear License Lamp ....................655
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................656
 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND
GENUINE PARTS ..................... .657
▫ Engine ............................ .657
▫ Chassis ............................ .658
604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses)6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator)
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
5 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses)6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator)
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
5 — Air Cleaner Filter 606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE