2015 DODGE DURANGO tow

-Anti-LockBrake(ABS)Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four
seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion
of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required. However, the
conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is
not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore
the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition switch
is turned to the ON/RUN position, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
-ElectronicThrottleControl(ETC)Light
This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the
ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever/gear selector is
placed in the PARK position; the light should turn off.
If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable.
However, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is flashing when the
engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced
performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
-AirBagWarningLight
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch
is first turned to the ON/RUN position. If the light is either not on during starting, stays on,
or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
The Air Bag System is designed to be maintenance free.
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located in rear cargo area, below the load
floor.
•Rotatetheplasticthumbscrewonthe
end of the jack to remove the jack from
the bracket.
Spare Tire Stowage
The spare tire is stowed under the rear of
the vehicle by means of a cable winch
mechanism. To remove or stow the spare,
use the jack handle/lug wrench connected
to the square socket extension to rotate the
“spare tire drive” nut. The nut is located
under a plastic cover at the center-rear of
the cargo floor area, just inside the liftgate
opening.
Jack Location
Jack Removal
Spare Tire Location
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5. Spread the retaining tabs on the plastic plate and pull the metal stamping toward you
to release it from the plastic plate.
6. Slide the metal stamping up the steel
extension tube and winch cable. Rotate
the metal stamping and push it through
the hole in the plastic plate and wheel.
7. Pinch the three short and two long tubes
to remove the protective plate from the
steel spare wheel.
Spare Tire Retainer
Retainer Removal
Protective Plate Removal
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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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WARNING!
•Donotattempttochangeatireonthesideofthevehicleclosetomovingtraffic.
Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
•Beingunderajacked-upvehicleisdangerous.Thevehiclecouldslipoffthejack
and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.
•Thejackisdesignedtobeusedasatoolforchangingtiresonly.Thejackshouldnot
be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a
firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
•Alwaysparkonafirm,levelsurfaceasfarfromtheedgeoftheroadwayaspossible
before raising the vehicle.
•TurnontheHazardWarningflasher.
•Blockthewheeldiagonallyoppositethewheeltoberaised.
•SettheparkingbrakefirmlyandsettheautomatictransmissioninPARK.
•Neverstartorruntheenginewiththevehicleonajack.
•Donotletanyonesitinthevehiclewhenitisonajack.
•Donotgetunderthevehiclewhenitisonajack.
•Onlyusethejackinthepositionsindicatedandforliftingthisvehicleduringatire
change.
•Ifworkingonorneararoadway,beextremelycarefulofmotortraffic.
•Toassurethatsparetires,flatorinflated,aresecurelystowed,sparesmustbe
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground. Carefully follow these tire changing
warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
•Raisingthevehiclehigherthannecessarycanmakethevehiclelessstable.
It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only
enough to remove the tire.
•Toavoidtheriskofforcingthevehicleoffthejack,donotfullytightenthe
wheel nuts until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning
may result in personal injury.
•Donotusepowertoolstowinchthetireupordown.Impact-typetoolsmay
damage the winch mechanism.
•Aloosetireorjack,thrownforwardinacollisionorhardstopcouldendanger
the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
•Toavoidtheriskofforcingthevehicleoffthejack,donottightenthelug
nuts fully until the vehicle is lowered to the ground.
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MANUAL PARK RELEASE
In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out of
PA R K ( s u c h a s a d e a d b a t t e r y ) , a M a n u a l P a r k R e l e a s e i s a v a i l a b l e . T h e M a n u a l P a r k
Release is located in the center console under an access cover.
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:
1. Lift upward on the access cover, located in the rear portion of the center console to
release it from the console hinges.
2. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push
the metal latch in towards the tether
strap.
3. While holding the latch in the open po-
sition, simultaneously pull upwards on
the tether strap until the lever clicks and
latches in the released position. The
transmission is now out of PARK and the
vehicle can be moved.
NOTE:
To p r e v e n t t h e v e h i c l e f r o m r o l l i n g u n i n t e n -
tionally, firmly apply the parking brake.
To D i s e n g a g e t h e M a n u a l P a r k R e l e a s e L e v e r :
1. Pull upward on the tether while pushing
the release latch towards the tether to
unlock the lever.
2. Once the tension has been released and
the lever has been unlocked, push the
lever all the way down to be sure it is
stowed properly and locks into position.
3. Reinstall the access cover by pushing it
downward until it is locked into place.
Step 1
Step 3
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
TowingCondition
Wheels OFF the
Ground
Rear-Wheel Drive Models All-Wheel Drive Models With
Single-Speed Transfer Case
All-Wheel Drive Models WithTwo-Speed Transfer Case
Flat Tow NONE
If Transmission Is Operable:
•
Tr a n s m i s s i o n i n
NEUTRAL
•30mph(48km/h)
max speed
•30miles(48km)
max
distance
NOT ALLOWED
See Instructions:
•
Tr a n s m i s s i o n i n PA R K
•TransfercaseinNEUTRAL(N)•Towinforwarddirection
Wheel Liftor DollyTo w
Front
If Transmission Is Operable:
•
Tr a n s m i s s i o n i n
NEUTRAL
•30mph(48km/h)
max speed
•30miles(48km)
max
distance
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
Rear
OK
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed
ALL
BEST METHOD
OK
BEST METHOD
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.SMetric
Fuel (Approximate)
3.6L and 5.7L Engines 25 Gallons 94 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20,API Certified)6Quarts5.6 Liters
5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20,API Certified)7Quarts6.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine (MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant10 Year/150,000 MileFormula or equivalent) –Without Trailer Tow Package
10.4 Quarts 9.9 Liters
3.6L Engine (MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant10 Year/150,000 MileFormula or equivalent) –With Trailer Tow Package
11 Quarts10.4 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant10 Year/150,000 MileFormula or equivalent) –Without Trailer Tow Package
15.4 Quarts 14.6 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant10 Year/150,000 MileFormula or equivalent) –With Trailer Tow Package
16 Quarts15.2 Liters
*IncludesheaterandcoolantrecoverybottlefilledtoMAXlevel.
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