2013 DODGE DURANGO towing

WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged batterymay freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or
explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the
freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen
gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the
battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection
and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage
due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS
• If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front.
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.
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. Tow
straps are recommended when towing the vehicle; chains may cause vehicle damage.
WARNING!
• Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break, causingserious injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps may become
disengaged, causing serious injury.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing Condition Wheels OFF theGround RWD Models
AWD Models
Flat Tow NONE• Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h)
• 15 miles (24 km) maxdistance • Transmission in
PARK
• T/case in NEUTRAL
• To w i n Forward direction
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow Front
Rear OK
NO
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Maintenance ChartMileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,00030,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000 90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000 130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000 144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000 224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for
police, taxi, fleet, sustained high speed driving/track use, off-road or
frequent trailer towing. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine).** X
Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine).** X X X X X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,00030,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000 90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000 130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000 144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000 224,000
240,000
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter, if using your vehicle
for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. X
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. X
Change transfer case fluid. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right
equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and
performance. This could cause an accident.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Rear Seat, Folding............23
Reclining Front Seats ...........22
Recreational Towing ............91
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ..............92
Remote Starting System .........12
ReplacementBulbs...........128
Reporting Safety Defects ........130
RollOverWarning .............4
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ........89
Schedule,Maintenance.........120
Seat Belts .................16
Seats .................21,22
Adjustment..............22
Folding Front Passenger .......22
Heated ................26
Memory ................21
Power .................21
Rear Folding ...........23,25
Ventilated ..............26
Shift Lever Override ...........110
Signals, Turn ...............30
SmartBeams...............30
SpareTire.................99
Spark Plugs ...............118
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............32
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) .......33
Cancel ................32
Distance Setting (ACC Only) .....32
Mode Setting (ACC Only) .......33
Resume ...............34
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......32
Starting Remote ................12
Steering TiltColumn ..............27
Theft System Arming ...........16
Theft System Disarming .........16
Tilt Steering Column ...........27
Tires Air Pressure .............127 Changing ...............98
Jacking
................98
Pressure Warning Light .......93
SpareTire ..............99
Tow/Haul.................91
Tow Hooks, Emergency .........109
Towing ..................90 Disabled Vehicle ...........111
Recreational .............91
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . . .91
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ......90
Trailer Weight ...............90
Transfer Case Electronically Shifted ........87
Fluid .................118
Transmission Fluid .................118
Turn Signals ...............30
Uconnect® Voice Command .......76
Ventilated Seats .............26
Video Entertainment System™ (Rear Seat Video System) .......79
Voice Command .............76
Voice Prompt Volume Navigation ............

55,65
Volume Navigation Voice Prompt .....55,65
Warning,RollOver.............4
Washer Rear..................31
Washers, Headlight ............30
Washers, Windshield ...........30
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .......128
Wind Buffeting ..............41
Windshield Washers ...........30
Windshield Wipers ............30
Wiper, Rear ................31
Wipers, Intermittent ...........30
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ..........31
INDEX
134