2015 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

SiriusXM Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4AN)
Need to find a gas station, view local movie listings,
check a sports score or the 5 - day weather forecast?
SiriusXM Travel Link™ is a suite of services that brings a
wealth of information right to your Uconnect® 8.4AN
system. (Not available for 8.4A system.)
Push the VR button. After the beep, say one of the
following commands:
•Show fuel prices
•Show 5 - day weather forecast
•Show extended weather
TIP:Traffic alerts are not accessible with Voice Com-
mand.
SiriusXM Travel Link™
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Additional Information
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and Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar
Owner Connect is a trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc. SiriusXM and all
related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM
Radio Inc. Yelp, Yelp logo, Yelp burst and related marks
are registered trademarks of Yelp.
Uconnect® System Support:
•U.S. residents call 1-877-855-8400 or visit
DriveUconnect.com
•Canadian residents call 1-800-465-2001 (English) or
1-800-387-9983 (French) or visit DriveUconnect.ca
Mon. – Fri., 7:00 am – 12:00 am, ET
Sat., 8:00 am – 10:00 pm, ET
Sun., 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, ET
Uconnect® Access Services Support 1-855-792-4241.
Please have your Uconnect® Security PIN ready when
you call.
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CONTENTS
!STARTING PROCEDURES................422
▫Automatic Transmission................422
▫Keyless Enter-N-Go™..................424
▫Normal Starting.......................424
▫Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or
−29°C).............................426
▫If Engine Fails To Start.................426
▫After Starting........................427
!ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .427
!AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION............428
▫Key Ignition Park Interlock...............430
▫Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .430
▫Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode..............430
▫Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission.......431
!ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION..........440
▫Single-Speed Operating Instructions/
Precautions — If Equipped..............440
▫Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-
Position Switch) — If Equipped...........441
▫Shifting Procedure.....................445
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!ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS................448
!OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS................448
▫When To Use LOW Range — If Equipped . . . .448
▫Driving Through Water.................449
▫Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand..........450
▫Hill Climbing........................451
▫Traction Downhill.....................452
▫After Driving Off-Road.................452
!POWER STEERING.....................453
▫3.6L Engine..........................453
▫5.7L Engine..........................454
▫Power Steering Fluid Check..............455
!FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE
ONLY — IF EQUIPPED..................456
!PARKING BRAKE......................456
!BRAKE SYSTEM.......................459
!ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .460
▫Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............460
▫Traction Control System (TCS)............461
▫Brake Assist System (BAS)...............461
▫Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..........462
▫Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..........463
▫Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..............466
▫Hill Start Assist (HSA).................467
▫Ready Alert Braking...................469
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▫Rain Brake Support....................470
▫ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light................470
!TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION.............472
▫Tire Markings........................472
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)...........475
▫Tire Terminology And Definitions..........477
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........478
!TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION........483
▫Tire Pressure........................483
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................485
▫Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .486
▫Radial Ply Tires......................486
▫Tire Types...........................487
▫Run Flat Tires — If Equipped.............489
▫Spare Tires — If Equipped...............489
▫Tire Spinning........................492
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................492
▫Life Of Tire.........................493
▫Replacement Tires.....................494
!TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES).......496
!TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS.....497
!TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .498
▫Premium System......................502
▫Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure
Warnings...........................503
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▫Service Tpm System Warning.............504
▫General Information...................506
!FUEL REQUIREMENTS..................506
▫3.6L Engine — If Equipped...............506
▫5.7L Engine — If Equipped...............507
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................507
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............508
▫E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles.......508
▫MMT In Gasoline.....................509
▫Materials Added To Fuel................509
▫Fuel System Cautions...................510
▫Carbon Monoxide Warnings..............511
!FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF
EQUIPPED...........................511
▫E-85 General Information................511
▫Ethanol Fuel (E-85)....................512
▫Fuel Requirements....................512
▫Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles.............513
▫Starting............................513
▫Cruising Range.......................514
▫Replacement Parts....................514
▫Maintenance........................514
!ADDING FUEL........................515
▫Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release.........517
!VEHICLE LOADING....................518
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▫Certification Label....................518
!TRAILER TOWING.....................520
▫Common Towing Definitions.............521
▫Trailer Hitch Classification...............524
▫Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings)............................525
▫Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal — If
Equipped...........................526
▫Trailer And Tongue Weight..............528
▫Towing Requirements..................529
▫Towing Tips.........................535
!SNOW PLOW.........................536
!RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)...................537
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .537
▫Recreational Towing — Rear-Wheel Drive
Models.............................538
▫Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive Models
(Single-Speed Transfer Case)..............539
▫Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive Models
(Two-Speed Transfer Case)...............539
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the OFF position, remove the Key Fob
from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in
a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift
lever/transmission gear selector.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™) in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
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