2013 DODGE DURANGO emergency towing

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........574
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............574
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........576
▫ Jack Location ....................... .576
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ....................577
▫ Spare Tire Removal ....................578
▫ Preparations For Jacking ................581
▫ Jacking Instructions ...................582
▫ Road Tire Installation ...................590 
JUMP-STARTING ...................... .590
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............591
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................593
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............594
 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED . .596
 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ................597
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...........598
▫ Without The Key Fob ...................600
▫ Rear-Wheel Drive Models ................600
▫ All-Wheel Drive Models .................601
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be
one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the
vehicle. The rear hook will be located on the driver’s side
of the vehicle.NOTE:
For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use
both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of
damage to the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle.
Chains may break, causing serious injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged, caus-
ing serious injury.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle.
596 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Trailer Towing........................ .558
Tread Wear Indicators ...................517
Tire Safety Information .....................498
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................555
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................596
Towing ............................... .548
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................147
Disabled Vehicle ...................... .598
Guide .............................. .554
Recreational ......................... .563
Weight ............................. .554
Towing Assistance ........................ .147
Traction Control ......................... .487
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................493
Trailer Towing .......................... .548
Cooling System Tips ....................562
Hitches ............................. .553
Minimum Requirements ..................556
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................555 Wiring
............................. .559
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .554
Trailer Weight ........................... .554
Transfer Case ........................... .633
Electronically Shifted ....................469
Maintenance ......................... .633
Transmission Automatic ........................... .449
Maintenance ......................... .634
Shifting ............................. .447
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .27
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . . .262
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .24
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........24
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .517
Turn Signals ............................ .315
UCI Connector .......................... .380
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................675
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