2015 DODGE DURANGO ECO mode

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions
This system contains a single-speed (HI range only) transfer case, which provides
convenient full-time all-wheel drive. No driver interaction is required. The Brake Traction
Control (BTC) System, which combines standard ABS and Traction Control, provides
resistance to any wheel that is slipping to allow additional torque transfer to wheels with
traction.
NOTE:
This system is not appropriate for conditions where AWD LOW range is recommended. Refer
to “Off-Road Driving Tips” in “Starting and Operating” on the DVD for further information.
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-Position Switch)
This electronic shift transfer case and is operated by the AWD Control Switch (Transfer
Case Switch), which is located on the center console.
This electronically shifted transfer case pro-
vides three mode positions:
•All-wheeldriveautomaticrange(AWD
AUTO)
•All-wheeldrivelowrange(LOWRANGE)
•Neutral(NEUTRAL)
When additional traction is required, the
LOW RANGE position can be used to lock
the front and rear driveshafts together forc-
ing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the
same speed. The LOW RANGE position are
designed for loose, slippery road surfaces
only. Driving in the LOW RANGE positions
on dry hard surfaced roads may cause in-
creased tire wear and damage to the drive-
line components.
When operating your vehicle in LOW RANGE, the engine speed is approximately three
times that of the AWD HI position at a given road speed. Take care not to overspeed the
engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
NOTE:
The “SERV AWD Warning Light” monitors the electronic shift all-wheel drive system.
If this light remains on after engine start up or illuminates during driving, it means that the
all-wheel drive system is not functioning properly and that service is required.
AWD Control Switch
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine ModelGCWR (GrossCombinedWt. Rating)Frontal AreaMax. GTW(Gross TrailerWt.)
Max. TrailerTongue Wt.(See Note)
3.6LRWD LightDuty Cooling8,900 lbs(4,037 kg)40 sq ft(3.72 sq m)3,500 lbs(1,588 kg)350 lbs(159 kg)
3.6L RWD11,600 lbs(5,262 kg)40 sq ft(3.72 sq m)6,200 lbs(2,812 kg)620 lbs(281 kg)
3.6LAWD LightDuty Cooling8,900 lbs(4,037 kg)40 sq ft(3.72 sq m)3,500 lbs(1,588 kg)350 lbs(159 kg)
3.6L AWD11,600 lbs(5,262 kg)40 sq ft(3.72 sq m)6,200 lbs(2,812 kg)620 lbs(281 kg)
5.7L RWD13,100 lbs(5,942 kg)60 sq ft(5.57 sq m)7,400 lbs(3,357 kg)740 lbs(336 kg)
5.7L AWD13,100 lbs(5,942 kg)60 sq ft(5.57 sq m)7,200 lbs(3,266 kg)720 lbs(327 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE:
•Thetrailertongueweightmustbeconsideredaspartofthecombinedweightof
occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and
Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety Information” in “Starting and
Operating” for further information. The addition of passengers and cargo may require
reducing trailer tongue load and Gross Trailer Weight (GTW). Redistributing cargo (to
the trailer) may be necessary to avoid exceeding Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
of 3,900 lbs (1 769 kg).
•Vehiclesnotfactoryequippedwithtrailertowpackagearelimitedto3,500lbs(350lbs
tongue weight).
UTILITY
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WARNING!
Amalfunctioningcatalyticconverter,asreferencedabove,canreachhighertempera-
tures than in normal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or
park over flammable substances such as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This could
result in death or serious injury to the driver, occupants or others.
-ElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)Activation/MalfunctionIndicatorLight
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position. It should go out with the
engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continu-
ously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this
light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles
(kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon
as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
NOTE:
•The“ESCOffIndicatorLight”andthe“ESCActivation/MalfunctionIndicatorLight”
come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN.
•EachtimetheignitionisturnedtoON/RUN,theESCsystemwillbeON,evenifitwas
turned off previously.
•TheESCsystemwillmakebuzzingorclickingsoundswhenitisactive.Thisisnormal;
the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused
the ESC activation.
•Toimprovethevehicle'stractionwhenstartingoffindeepsnow,sandorgravel,itmay
be desirable to switch the ESC system to Partial Off mode by momentarily pressing the
ESC Offswitch located below the climate controls, on the switch panel.
-ChargingSystemLight
This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light
remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system.
We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
-OilPressureWarningLight
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes
when this light turns on.
We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking
the appropriate action:
•Onthehighways—slowdown.
•Incitytraffic—whilestopped,shiftthetransmissiontoNEUTRAL,butdonotincrease
engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
•Ifyourairconditioner(A/C)ison,turnitoff.TheA/Csystemaddsheattotheengine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•Youcanalsoturnthetemperaturecontroltomaximumheat,themodecontroltofloor
and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WARNING!
Yo u o r o t h e r s c a n b e b a d l y b u r n e d b y h o t e n g i n e c o o l a n t ( a n t i f r e e z e ) o r s t e a m f r o m y o u r
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood
until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
•Ifyourvehiclebecomesstuckinmud,sandorsnow,itcanoftenbemovedbyarocking
motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.
Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE while gently pushing the
accelerator. Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the
rocking motion without spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
•AllowtheenginetoidlewiththetransmissioninNEUTRALforatleastoneminuteafter
every five rocking-motion cycles. This minimizes overheating and reduce the risk of
transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
NOTE:
•ShiftsbetweenDRIVEandREVERSEcanonlybeachievedatwheelspeedsof5mph
(8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more than
2seconds,youmustpushthebrakepedaltoengageDRIVEorREVERSE.
•IfyourvehicleisequippedwithElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)thenpushthe"ESC
Off" switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in "Partial Off" mode,
before rocking the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheat-
ing and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph
(48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone
near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
•If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentaryprinted copy of the Owner's Manual, Navigation/Uconnect®Manuals or Warranty Booklet.United States customers may visit the Dodge Contact Us page atwww.dodge.com scroll to
the bottom of the page and select the “Contact Us” link, then select the “Owner’s
Manual and Glove Box Material” from the left menu. You may also obtain a compli-
mentary copy by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada).
•ReplacementUserGuidekitsorDVDsor,ifyouprefer,additionalprintedcopiesofthe
Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com or by calling 1-800-890-4038 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143
(Canada). Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover orders are accepted.
If you prefer mailing your order, please call the above numbers for an order form.
NOTE:
•Astreetaddressisrequiredwhenorderingmanuals(noP.O.Boxes).
•TheOwner'sManualandUserGuideelectronicfilesarealsoavailableontheChrysler,
Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites.
•Clickonthe“ForOwners”tab,select“Owner/ServiceManuals”,thenselectyour
desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
authorized dealer and the manufacturer.
To c o n t a c t N H T S A , y o u m a y e i t h e r c a l l t h e A u t o S a f e t y H o t l i n e t o l l f r e e a t
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer
Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect
to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect
Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/.
French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian govern-
ment should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls
at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/ .
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
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Electronic Speed Control ON
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Electronic Speed Control SET
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
OFF Indicator Light . . . . . . . .173
Front Fog Light Indicator . . . . .173
High Beam Indicator.......173
Park/Headlight ON Indicator . . .173
Tu r n S i g n a l I n d i c a t o r.......173Vehicle Security Light.......173Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201Compact Spare Tire..........212Compass Calibration..........148Cooling System.............201Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....201Coolant Capacity.........198Coolant Level...........201Disposal of Used Coolant.....201Drain, Flush, and Refill......201Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . .201Points to Remember.......201Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . .201Selection of Coolant(Antifreeze)......198, 199, 201Corrosion Protection..........201Cruise Control (Speed Control).....42Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Customer Assistance.......215, 216Customer Programmable Features . .150
Defects, Reporting...........216Dimmer Control.............42Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......42Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . .168Disarming, Security System.......15Discharged Battery...........186DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....201Driver Cockpit...............7Driver Information DisplayProgrammable Features......149Driver Information Display (DID)Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Driver Information Display (DID)..150Selectable Menu Items......150
E-85 Fuel................200
ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Economy (Fuel) Mode..........54
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case . .157
Electronics
Yo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n d S y s t e m....64
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . .171
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)OFF Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .173Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172Emergency, In Case ofJacking..............176Overheating............175To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 8EngineAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .201Break-In Recommendations....39Checking Oil Level.........201Compartment............194Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201Fuel Requirements.........198Malfunction Indicator(Check Engine)..........170Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198, 201Oil Filler Cap...........201Oil Selection . . . . .198, 199, 201Overheating............175Starting...............14Stopping..............14Ethanol.................200Event Data Recorder..........192Exhaust System............201Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 8FiltersAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .201Engine Oil.............201Engine Oil Disposal........201FlashersTu r n S i g n a l............173Flexible Fuel Vehicles.........200Fluid Capacities............198Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts..199
INDEX
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Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 173
Folding Front Passenger Seat......31
Folding Rear Seat..........31,33
Forward Collision Warning........49
Four Wheel Drive............157
Operation.............157
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Four Wheel Drive Operation......157
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .191
Frequently Asked Questions......218
FuelEconomy Mode...........54Ethanol..............200Filler Door Emergency Release . .211Requirements...........198Specifications...........199Ta n k C a p a c i t y...........198Fuel, Flexible..............200Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
General Maintenance.........201Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®). . . .137HeadlightsAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Cleaning..............201Dimmer Switch...........42High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . .41High Beam/Low Beam SelectSwitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Heated Mirrors..............58Heated Seats..............34Heated Steering Wheel.........36High Beam Indicator..........173High Beam/Low Beam Select(Dimmer) Switch...........41HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener) . .152Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Identifying Your Radio..........66Instrument Cluster............8Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights . .173Instrument Panel Cover........201Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . .201Interior and Instrument Lights......7Interior Appearance Care.......201
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . .40
Introduction................2
In Vehicle Features
Uconnect®Access..........74
Inverter Outlet (115V).........154
Inverter, Power.............154
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control
Bluetooth®Streaming
Audio.......87,103, 131, 137
Jacking Instructions..........179Jack Location..............176Jack Operation..........176, 179Jump Starting.............186
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Arm The Alarm . . . . . . . . . . .15Disarm The Alarm . . . . . . . . . .15Lock The Doors...........10Unlock The Doors..........10Keyless Enter-N-Go...........10Lock/Unlock..........12,13Starting/Stopping..........14Keyless Enter-N-Go™..........12Passive Entry............12
Lane Change Assist...........40Lap/Shoulder Belts...........15LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Liftgate, Power..............10LightsFog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173Headlights..............41High Beam Indicator.......173Hill Descent Control Indicator . .173Low Fuel..............173Security Alarm...........173LocksLiftgate, Tailgate . . . . . . . . . .10Lubrication, Body...........201Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)......160
Maintenance Free Battery.......201Maintenance, General.........201Maintenance Procedures.......201Maintenance Record..........205
INDEX
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