2014 DODGE DURANGO ECU

CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake, before activating the Manual Park
Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will
allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by
the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow
vehicle. Activating the Manual Park Release on an
unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or
death for those in or around the vehicle.
In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis-
sion will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery),
a Manual Park Release is available.
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 551

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.
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 30 miles (48 km).
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle with the rear wheels on the
ground at more than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for more
than 30 mi (48 km), can cause severe 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 30
miles (48 km), tow with the rear wheels OFFthe 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.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 557

5. Remove the filter cover by disengaging the retainingtab and mid way snap that secures the filter cover to
the HVAC housing. Disengage the mid way snap by
pulling the door outward. Unhinge the filter cover on
the right side to fully remove the cover.
Right Side Of Glove Compartment
1 — Glove Compartment Tension Tether
2 — Glove Compartment Door 576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as
the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in
fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check
should be conducted.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
(Continued)
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .198
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............586
Adding Fuel ............................ .495
Additives, Fuel .......................... .489
Airbag ..................................69
Airbag Deployment ........................81
Airbag Light .............................77
Airbag Maintenance ........................82
Airbag, Side ..............................73
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................73
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .570
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................573
Air Conditioning Filter .....................398
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............399
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .................392
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................573
Air Conditioning System ....................390
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .465Alarm
Arm The System ........................20
Disarm The System .......................21
Tamper Alert ...........................23
Alarm, Panic .............................26
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................20
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................424
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............9
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................585
Disposal ............................. .588
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................443
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................292
Appearance Care ........................ .596
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .449
Auto Down Power Windows ..................43
Automatic Headlights ..................... .176
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........390
Automatic Transmission ....................415
Adding Fluid ......................... .595
642 INDEX

Brake Assist Warning....................452
Brake Warning ........................ .295
Bulb Replacement ...................... .614
Cargo .............................. .273
Center Mounted Stop ....................617
Daytime Running ...................... .178
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................175
Exterior ..............................118
Fog ................................ .293
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................526
Headlights ........................... .614
Headlights On With Wipers ................176
High Beam Indicator .....................292
Illuminated Entry ........................23
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........293
Map Reading ......................... .182
Passing ............................. .185
Reading ............................. .182
Rear Servicing ........................ .617Rear Tail
............................ .617
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .292
Security Alarm ........................ .300
Service .............................. .614
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .293
Side Marker .......................... .617
SmartBeams .......................... .177
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............297
Traction Control ....................... .452
Turn Signal ............................118
Vanity Mirror ......................... .135
Loading Vehicle ......................... .499
Tires ............................... .460
Locks ..................................32
Child Protection .........................35
Door .................................32
Power Door ............................34
Lubrication, Body ........................ .578
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................278
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INDEX 651

Untwisting Procedure.....................59
Seats ................................. .144
Adjustment .......................... .148
Easy Entry ........................... .172
Memory ............................. .167
Power .............................. .147
Rear Folding ......................... .160
Reclining ............................ .149
Security Alarm ............................20
Arm The System ........................20
Disarm The System .......................21
Tamper Alert ...........................23
Security System ...........................20
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................19
Key Programming .......................19
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................17
Sentry Key Replacement .....................18
Service Assistance ........................ .633Service Contract
......................... .635
Service Manuals ......................... .638
Shifting ............................... .412
Automatic Transmission ..................412
Shoulder Belts ............................54
Side Airbag ..............................78
Signals, Turn .............................118
SmartBeams ............................ .177
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................475
Snow Plow ............................. .516
Snow Tires ............................. .468
Spare Tire .............................. .470
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................194
Speedometer ............................ .293
Starting .................................28
Automatic Transmission ..................406
Cold Weather ......................... .409
Engine Block Heater .....................411
Engine Fails to Start .....................410
656 INDEX