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3. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire as
indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding.Do not raise the vehicle
until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
4. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot
on the rear tie-down bracket, just for-
ward of the rear tire (as indicated by the
triangular lift point symbol on the sill
molding).Do not raise the vehicle until
you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack
screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle just
enough to remove the flat tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
7. Install the temporary spare wheel/tire
and lightly tighten the lug nuts prior to
lowering to prevent the vehicle from
moving on the jack.
8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack
screw counterclockwise, and remove the
jack.
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push
down on the wrench while at the end
of the handle for increased leverage.
Ti g h t e n t h e l u g n u t s i n a s t a r p a t t e r n
until each nut has been tightened twice.
The correct wheel nut tightness is
130 ft lbs (176 N·m). If in doubt
about the correct tightness, have them
checked with a torque wrench by your
authorized dealer or at a service station.
Front Jacking Location
Rear Jacking Location
Spare Tire Mounting
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10. Remove the Dodge center cap using a jack tool from inside the aluminum road wheel
and snap on the protective plastic plate.
NOTE:
The plastic plate will prevent the road wheel
from being scratched when sliding it under
the vehicle.
11. Stand the wheel up against the bum-
per with the plastic plate facing you.
12. Slide the cable end, spring and metal
tube through the wheel and plastic
plate. Rotate the stamping on the
cable and push it through the wheel
and plastic plate. Snap the stamping
into place.
13. Slide the road wheel on the ground using the protective plate until it is directly under
the winch and between the rear bumper and exhaust system heat shields. Raise the
tire by turning the lug wrench on the winch extension clockwise until it clicks/skips
three times to make sure the cable is tight.
NOTE:
Double check to ensure the tire is snug
against the underbody of the vehicle. Dam-
age to the winch cable may result if the
vehicle is driven with the tire loose.
Protective Plate
Flat Tire Storage
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14. Lower the jack to the fully closed position. Return the tools to the proper positions in
the tool bag. Fold the flap on the tool bag under the tools and roll the tools in the bag
underneath the others. Use the Velcro®straps to secure the tool bag to the jack with
the lug wrench on the forward side of the jack. Expand the jack on the bracket by
turning the thumb screw clockwise until it is tight to prevent rattles.
15. Reinstall the plastic plug into the floor
of the cargo area. Roll up and store
the Jack, Tool Kit and Tire Changing
Instructions. Reinstall the cover for the
jack in the rear storage bin.
NOTE:
The plastic thumb screw being on the right
and the position of the lug wrench before
the Velcro®straps go around the fully
closed jack.
16. Remove the blocks/rocks from the op-
posite tire.
17.Have the aluminum road wheel and tire
repaired as soon as possible and properly
secure the spare tire, jack and tool kit.
Jack Assembly
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Road Tire Installation
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle
for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been
tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 130 ft/lbs (176 N·m). If in
doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your
authorized dealer or service station.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that
all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
CAUTION!
•Donotusepowertoolstowinchthetireupordown.Impacttypetoolscandamage
the winch mechanism.
•Donotattempttoraisethevehiclebyjackingonlocationsotherthanthose
indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
•Besuretomountthesparetirewiththevalvestemfacingoutward.Thevehicle
could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 19
How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 29
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
How does the Automatic Climate Control operate? pg. 55
ELECTRONICS
Which radio is in my vehicle?
•Uconnect®5.0 pg. 84
•Uconnect®8.4A pg. 96
•Uconnect®8.4AN pg. 124
How do I activate the Audio Jack?
•Uconnect®5.0 pg. 87
•Uconnect®8.4A/8.4AN pg. 103
How do I set the clock on my radio?
•Uconnect®5.0 pg. 84
•Uconnect®8.4A/8.4AN pg. 96
How do I use the Navigation feature?
•Uconnect®8.4A/8.4AN pg. 106
How do I pair my mobile phone via Bluetooth®with the UConnect®Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 139
How do I use my USB port to listen to audio through my touchscreen radio?
•Uconnect®5.0 pg. 87
•Uconnect®8.4A/8.4AN pg. 103
How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 152
How do I improve the Bluetooth®performance of my Uconnect®System? pg. 146
UTILITY
How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Durango? pg. 161
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Access
Uconnect®..............67
Access, Uconnect®...........67
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)..201
Adding Fuel..............210
Adding Washer Fluid..........201
Air Bag
Advanced Front Air Bag.......16
Advance Front Air Bag.......16Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Air Bag Warning Light . . . . .16, 172Driver Knee Air Bag.........18Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .16Passenger Knee Air Bag.......18Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Side Air Bags............18Side Impact Curtains........18Side Impacts.............16Air Bag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Air Cleaner, Engine(Engine Air Cleaner Filter).....201Air Conditioner Maintenance.....201Air Conditioning...........55,58Air Conditioning Refrigerant......201Air Conditioning System........201AlarmArm The System...........15Disarm The System.........15Vehicle Security Alarm.......15Alarm (Security Alarm)......15,173All Wheel Drive (AWD).........157Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .198, 201Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)....172APPUconnect®Access..........70Appearance Care............201Arming System (Security Alarm)....15Assistance Towing...........168Automatic Dimming Mirror.......51Automatic Headlights..........41Automatic High Beams.........41Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)...55SYNC Temperature Button.....59Automatic TransmissionFluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Back-Up Camera............61Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186, 201Charging System Light......171Blind Spot Monitoring..........61Body Mechanism Lubrication.....201Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200Brakes.................201Brake System.............201Master Cylinder..........201Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . .169Break-In Recommendations,New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Bulb Replacement...........214
Calibration, Compass.........148Capacities, Fluid............198Caps, FillerFuel................192Oil (Engine)............201Cargo CompartmentLuggage Carrier..........160Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201Change Oil Indicator..........174Changing A Flat Tire..........176Charging System Light.........171Check Engine Light(Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .170Child Restraint...........19,20Arm Rest Tether . . . . . . . . . . .22Child RestraintsCenter Seat LATCH.........21Child Restraints...........20Child Tether Anchorage Locations...22Locating The LATCH Anchorages...20Lower Anchors And TethersFor Children . . . . . . . . . .19, 20CleaningWheels...............201Windshield Wiper Blades.....201Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Clock Setting...............84Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAir Bag Warning Light . . . . . . .172Brake Warning Light . . . . . . . .169
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