2015 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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About Your Brakes........................459
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .196
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............609
Adding Fuel.............................515
Additives, Fuel...........................509
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................67
Air Bag Components.....................66
Air bag Operation.......................69
Air Bag Warning Light....................78
Driver Knee Air Bag......................71
Enhanced Accident Response................77
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................81
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
If A Deployment Occurs...................76
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................70
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............80
Side Air Bags...........................71
Transporting Pets.......................107
Air bag Deployment........................66
Air bag Light.............................78
Air bag Maintenance........................80
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .594
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................596
Air Conditioning Filter.....................397
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............396
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.................391
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................596
Air Conditioning System....................390
Air Pressure, Tires.........................485
Alarm
Arm The System........................19
Disarm The System.......................20
Tamper Alert...........................21
Alarm, Panic.............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................19
All Wheel Drive (AWD).....................440
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Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............9
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................608
Disposal..............................611
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................460
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................292
Appearance Care.........................619
Assist, Hill Start..........................467
Auto Down Power Windows..................41
Automatic Headlights......................173
Automatic High Beams.....................173
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........381
Automatic Transmission....................431
Adding Fluid..........................619
Fluid and Filter Changes..................619
Fluid Change..........................619
Fluid Level Check.......................617
Fluid Type............................617
Gear Ranges...........................432
Special Additives.......................618
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)........254
Auxiliary Power Outlet.....................254
Axle Fluid..............................645
Battery.................................595
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........25
Belts, Seat...............................110
Blind Spot Monitoring......................131
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................601
B-Pillar Location..........................478
Brake Assist System.......................461
Brake Control System, Electronic..............460
Brake Fluid.............................614
Brake System............................459
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................459
Fluid Check...........................614
Master Cylinder........................614
Parking..............................456
Warning Light.........................292
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INDEX 667

Brake/Transmission Interlock.................430
Bulb Replacement.........................634
Bulbs, Light.............................112
Camera, Rear............................237
Capacities, Fluid..........................640
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................566
Oil (Engine)...........................593
Power Steering.........................455
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................611
Carbon Monoxide Warning..................109
Cargo Area Cover.........................272
Cargo Area Features.......................269
Cargo Compartment.......................269
Light................................271
Luggage Carrier........................276
Cargo Light.............................271
Cargo Tie-Downs.........................273
Car Washes.............................620
Cellular Phone...........................379
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............639
Certification Label.........................518
Chains, Tire.............................496
Changing A Flat Tire.......................551
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................473
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .588
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............108
Checks, Safety...........................108
Child Restraint............................82
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................86
Child Restraints.........................82
Child Seat Installation....................102
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........98
Infants And Child Restraints................84
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint.....97
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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
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Defroster, Windshield......................110
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)...........................591
Power Steering.........................455
Disabled Vehicle Towing....................578
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................611
Door Locks..............................31
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors......33
Door Locks............................31
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Remote...............................31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................31
Door Opener, Garage.......................242
Driver Information Display
DID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..305
Instrument Cluster Display................305
Driving................................448
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™)......357
E-85 Fuel...............................511
Economy (Fuel) Mode......................430
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)........254
Electric Rear Window Defrost.................275
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................128
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.............441
Electronic Brake Control System...............460
Brake Assist System.....................461
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..............462
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........191
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............463
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................572
Hazard Warning Flasher..................548
Jacking...............................551
Jump Starting..........................567
Tow Hooks............................573
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