2014 DODGE DURANGO transmission oil

Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”.
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Transmission Temperature (Automatic Transmission
Only)
Press and release the RIGHT or LEFT arrow button until
“Transmission Temperature” is displayed in the EVIC. It
shows transmission temperature value with bargraph.
Oil Temperature
Press and release the RIGHT or LEFT arrow button until
“Oil Temperature” is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and
release the RIGHT arrow button and the oil temperature
will be displayed.
Battery Voltage
Press and release the RIGHT or LEFT arrow button until
“Battery Voltage” is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and
release the RIGHT arrow button and the battery voltage
will be displayed.Oil Life
Press and release the RIGHT or LEFT arrow button until
“Oil Life” is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release
the RIGHT arrow button and the current oil life will be
displayed.
Oil Pressure
Press and release the RIGHT or LEFT arrow button until
“Oil Pressure” is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and
release the RIGHT arrow button and the current oil
pressure will be displayed.
Driver Assist
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Driver Assist display icon is
highlighted in the EVIC. For further informa-
tion, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
— If Equipped” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle”.
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Driving through water more than a few inches/
centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure
safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. If you must
drive through water, try to determine the depth and the
bottom condition (and location of any obstacles) prior to
entering. Proceed with caution and maintain a steady
controlled speed less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in deep water
to minimize wave effects.
Flowing Water
If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm
run-off), avoid crossing until the water level recedes
and/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross
flowing water avoid depths in excess of 9 in (23 cm). The
flowing water can erode the streambed, causing your
vehicle to sink into deeper water. Determine exit point(s)
that are downstream of your entry point to allow for
drifting.Standing Water
Avoid driving in standing water deeper than 20 in (51
cm), and reduce speed appropriately to minimize wave
effects. Maximum speed in 20 in (51 cm) of water is less
than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Maintenance
After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle
fluids and lubricants (engine oil, transmission oil, axle,
transfer case) to assure the fluids have not been contami-
nated. Contaminated fluid (milky, foamy in appearance)
should be flushed/changed as soon as possible to pre-
vent component damage.
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional
control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low
gear and shift the transfer case to LOW if necessary. Refer
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check
the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the
top of the safe zone on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 567

CavityCartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F59 10 Amp Red Purging Pump (Diesel engine only)
F60 15 Amp BlueTransmission Control Module
F62 10 Amp RedAir Conditioning Clutch
F63 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Coils (Gas), Urea Heater (Diesel)
F64 25 Amp NaturalFuel Injectors / Powertrain
F66 10 Amp Red Sunroof / Passenger Window Switches /
Rain Sensor
F67 15 Amp Blue CD / DVD / Bluetooth Hands-free Mod-
ule - If Equipped
F68 20 Amp YellowRear Wiper Motor
F70 20 Amp YellowFuel Pump Motor
F71 30 Amp GreenAudio Amplifier
F73 15 Amp BlueHID Headlamps Right
F74 20 Amp Yellow Brake Vacuum Pump - If Equipped
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607

Fluid and Filter Changes..................595
Fluid Change ......................... .595
Fluid Level Check ...................... .594
Fluid Type ........................... .594
Gear Ranges .......................... .416
Special Additives ...................... .594
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........256
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................256
Battery ................................ .305
Charging ............................ .305
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........26
Belts, Seat ...............................54
Blind Spot Monitoring ..................... .136
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................578
B-Pillar Location ......................... .460
Brake Assist System ...................... .444
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............442
Brake Fluid ............................ .590Brake System
........................... .590
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .443
Fluid Check .......................... .590
Master Cylinder ....................... .590
Parking ............................. .439
Warning Light ........................ .295
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................414
Bulb Replacement ........................ .612
Bulbs, Light .............................118
Camera, Rear ........................... .239
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .618
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .544
Oil (Engine) .......................... .569
Power Steering ........................ .438
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................587
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................115
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .273
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Overheating.......................... .526
Starting ............................. .406
Temperature Gauge ..................... .294
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .569
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................569
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............80
Entry System, Illuminated ....................23
Ethanol ............................... .487
Event Data Recorder ........................84
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................50
Exhaust System ...........................115
Exterior Lights ...........................118
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .570
Air Conditioning ...................... .398
Engine Oil ........................... .570
Engine Oil Disposal .....................570
Flashers ............................... .526Hazard Warning
....................... .526
Turn Signal ............................118
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .494
Engine Oil ........................... .494
Fuel Requirements ..................... .492
Maintenance .......................... .495
Replacement Parts ...................... .495
Starting ............................. .494
Flooded Engine Starting ....................410
Fluid Capacities ......................... .618
Fluid Leaks .............................118
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................595
Brake ............................... .590
Engine Oil ........................... .567
Power Steering ........................ .438
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........619
Fog Lights ............................. .293
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