2015 DODGE DURANGO cooling

•Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in
the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti-
freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant
expansion bottle must also be protected against freez-
ing.
•If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
•Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion
protection of your engine which contains aluminum
components.
•Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
•Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze)
performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis-
sions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
(Continued)
7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613

FLUID CAPACITIES
U.SMetric
Fuel (Approximate)
3.6L and 5.7L Engines25 Gallons94 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certi-
fied)
6 Quarts5.6 Liters
5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certi-
fied)
7 Quarts6.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/
Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula or equivalent) –
Without Trailer Tow Package
10.4 Quarts9.9 Liters
640 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh
OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible.
(Continued)
CAUTION!(Continued)
•Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
•This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.
644 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
•Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system
turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 649

Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt..................................99
Locating The LATCH Anchorages............93
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......89
Older Children And Child Restraints..........85
Seating Positions........................88
Child Safety Locks.........................33
Clean Air Gasoline........................507
Cleaning
Wheels...............................621
Climate Control..........................381
Automatic............................381
Cold Weather Operation....................426
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............378
Compact Spare Tire........................490
Console, Overhead........................239
Contract, Service..........................659
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........611
Cooling System...........................607
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............609
Coolant Capacity.......................640
Coolant Level..........................612
Disposal of Used Coolant..................611
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................608
Inspection............................607
Points to Remember.....................612
Pressure Cap..........................611
Radiator Cap..........................611
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............608
Corrosion Protection.......................619
Cruise Control (Speed Control)................196
Cupholders.............................261
Customer Assistance.......................657
Data Recorder, Event.......................81
Daytime Running Lights....................174
Dealer Service............................589
Defroster, Rear Window.....................275
10
INDEX 669

Emission Control System Maintenance..........588
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................594
Block Heater..........................427
Break-In Recommendations................107
Compartment..........................585
Compartment Identification................585
Cooling..............................607
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................109
Fails to Start...........................426
Flooded, Starting.......................426
Fuel Requirements......................506
Jump Starting..........................567
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..591
Oil Filler Cap..........................593
Oil Selection...........................592
Overheating...........................548
Starting..............................422
Temperature Gauge......................292
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................593
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................593
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............77
Entry System, Illuminated....................21
Ethanol................................508
Event Data Recorder........................81
Exhaust Gas Caution.......................109
Exhaust System...........................109
Exterior Lights...........................112
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................594
Air Conditioning.......................397
Engine Oil............................594
Engine Oil Disposal.....................594
Flashers................................548
Hazard Warning........................548
Turn Signal............................112
10
INDEX 671

Spare Tire.............................553
Spinning.............................492
Trailer Towing.........................531
Tread Wear Indicators....................492
Tire Safety Information.....................472
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................528
Tow Hooks, Emergency.....................573
Towing................................520
Disabled Vehicle........................578
Guide...............................525
Recreational...........................537
Weight...............................525
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........537
Traction Control..........................461
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..................466
Trailer Towing...........................520
Cooling System Tips.....................536
Hitches..............................524
Minimum Requirements..................529
Trailer and Tongue Weight.................528
Wiring...............................533
Trailer Towing Guide.......................525
Trailer Weight............................525
Transfer Case............................616
Electronically Shifted.....................441
Fluid................................645
Maintenance...........................616
Transmission............................431
Automatic............................431
Fluid................................645
Maintenance...........................617
Shifting..............................428
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .242
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .22
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........22
Transporting Pets.........................107
Tread Wear Indicators......................492
10
INDEX 683