2013 DODGE DURANGO ethanol

▫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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Reformulated Gasoline
Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner
burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.”
Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe-
cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-
prove air quality.
The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso-
lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro-
vide excellent performance and durability of engine and
fuel system components.
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy-
genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates
may be used in your vehicle.
CAUTION!
DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso-
line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these
blends may result in starting and driveability prob-
lems, damage critical fuel system components, cause
emissions to exceed the applicable standard, and/or
cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light” to illumi-
nate. Pump labels should clearly communicate if a
fuel contains greater than 10% Ethanol.
Problems that result from using gasoline containing
Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol
are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may
not be covered under warranty.
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain-
ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol
content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
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Materials Added To Fuel
All gasoline sold in the United States is required to
contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional
detergents or other additives is not needed under normal
conditions and they would result in additional cost.
Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the
fuel.
Fuel System Cautions
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
performance:
•The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.
Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor-
mance and damage the emissions control system.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune
or malfunctioning and may require immediate ser-
vice. Contact your authorized dealer for service
assistance.
• The use of fuel additives, which are now being
sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended.
Most of these products contain high concentrations
of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle perfor-
mance problems resulting from the use of such
fuels or additives is not the responsibility of the
manufacturer.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control
system can result in civil penalties being assessed against
you.
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FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF
EQUIPPED
E-85 General Information
The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve-
hicles only. These vehicles can be identified by a unique
fuel filler door label that statesEthanol (E-85) or Un-
leaded Gasoline Only. This section only covers those
subjects that are unique to these vehicles. Please refer to
the other sections of this manual for information on
features that are common between Flexible Fuel and
gasoline-only powered vehicles.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can
operate on E-85.
E-85 Fuel Cap
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Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and
15% unleaded gasoline.
WARNING!
Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could
cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok-
ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov-
ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the
tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and never
use it near an open flame.
Fuel Requirements
If your vehicle is E-85 compatible, it will operate on
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87, or E-85
fuel, or any mixture of these two fuels.
For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat-
ing between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom-
mended.
E-85 Badge
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Starting
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the
range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an
increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and
a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations)
until the engine is fully warmed up.
NOTE:Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) is
beneficial for E-85 startability when the ambient tempera-
ture is less than 32°F (0°C).
Cruising Range
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter
than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel
consumption. You can expect your miles per gallon
(mpg)/miles per liter and your driving range to decrease
by about 30%, compared to gasoline operation.
Replacement Parts
Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are
designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure
that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com-
patible parts.
CAUTION!
Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol
compatible components can damage your vehicle.
Maintenance
CAUTION!
Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your
vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and
may affect driveability.
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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

Conserving.......................... .336
Ethanol ............................. .534
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ....................542
Gasoline ............................ .533
Gauge .............................. .317
Light .............................. .332
Materials Added ...................... .536
Methanol ........................... .534
Octane Rating ........................ .533
Requirements ........................ .533
Saver Mode .......................... .336
Tank Capacity ........................ .656
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .538
Fueling ............................... .542
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .336
Fuel Saver ............................. .336
Fuel System Caution ...................... .543
Fuses ................................. .643Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).............262
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)
...................542
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .534
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .533
Conserving .......................... .336
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................534
Gauges Coolant Temperature ....................321
Fuel ............................... .317
Speedometer ......................... .317
Tachometer ...........................311
Gear Ranges ............................ .450
Gear Select Lever Override ..................597
General Information ........................20
Glass Cleaning .......................... .642
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................549
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................548
GVWR ................................ .546
684 INDEX