2015 DODGE DURANGO display

CAUTION!
•DONOTdollytowanyAWDvehicle.Towingwithonlyonesetofwheelsonthe
ground (front or rear) will cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage.
To w w i t h a l l f o u r w h e e l s e i t h e r O N t h e g r o u n d , o r O F F t h e g r o u n d ( u s i n g a v e h i c l e
trailer).
•Towonlyintheforwarddirection.Towingthisvehiclebackwardscancausesevere
damage to the transfer case.
•ThetransmissionmustbeinPARKforrecreationaltowing.
•Beforerecreationaltowing,performtheprocedureoutlinedunder“ShiftingInto
NEUTRAL(N)” to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N).
Otherwise, internal damage will result.
•Towingthisvehicleinviolationoftheaboverequirementscancausesevere
transmission and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
•Donotuseabumper-mountedclamp-ontowbaronyourvehicle.Thebumperface
bar will be damaged.
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING!
Yo u o r o t h e r s c o u l d b e i n j u r e d o r k i l l e d i f y o u l e a v e t h e v e h i c l e u n a t t e n d e d w i t h t h e
transfer case in the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully engaging the parking
brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL (N) position disengages both the front and rear
driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll, even if the transmis-
sion is in PARK. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in
the vehicle.
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing.
CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in
NEUTRAL (N) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, with the engine running.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
4.Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL
(N) button (located by the selector switch) for four seconds. The light behind the N symbol
will blink, indicating shift in progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the
shift to NEUTRAL (N) is complete. A “FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL”
message will appear in the Driver Information Display (DID). Refer to “Driver Information
Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian
Residents.
•Provideyourname,vehicleidentificationnumber,licenseplatenumber,andyour
location, including the telephone number from which you are calling.
•Brieflydescribethenatureoftheproblemandanswerafewsimplequestions.
•Youwillbegiventhenameoftheserviceproviderandanestimatedtimeofarrival.
If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we
will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
-TirePressureMonitoringSystem(TPMS)Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID) when one or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure EVIC or DID display illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR
PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD OR
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR.
NOTE:
After inflation, the vehicle may need to be driven for 20 minutes before the flashing light
will turn off.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low EVIC or DID display.
Yo u r v e h i c l e h a s a l s o b e e n e q u i p p e d w i t h a T P M S m a l f u n c t i o n i n d i c a t o r t o i n d i c a t e w h e n
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash
for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence
will continue each time the vehicle is restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
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-WindshieldWasherFluidLowIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low.
-LiftgateAjarIndicator—IfEquipped
This indicator will illuminate when the liftgate is left ajar and not fully closed.
Oil Life Reset
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n e n g i n e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e “ O i l C h a n g e
Due” message will flash in the DID display for approximately 10 seconds after a single
chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval
may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal driving style.
Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry
•Withoutpushingthebrakepedal,pushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttonandcyclethe
ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine).
•PushandreleasetheDOWNarrow button to scroll downward through the main
menu to “Vehicle Info.”
•PushandreleasetheRIGHTarrow button to access the ”Oil Life” screen.
•PushandholdtheRIGHTarrow button for one second to access the ”Oil Life Reset”
screen.
•PushandholdtheDOWNarrow button until the screen shows 100% oil life.
•PushandreleasetheUparrow button to exit the DID screen.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Passive Entry
•Withoutpushingthebrakepedal,cycletheignitiontotheON/RUNposition(Donot
start the engine).
•PushandreleasetheDOWNarrow button to scroll downward through the main
menu to “Vehicle Info.”
•PushandreleasetheRIGHTarrow button to access the “Oil Life” screen.
•PushandholdtheRIGHTarrow button for one second to access the “Oil Life Reset”
screen.
•PushandholdtheDOWNarrow button until the screen shows 100% oil life.
•PushandreleasetheUparrow button to exit the DID screen.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator
system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Main-
tenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or applicable
supplement on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e o i l c h a n g e
indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent
short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage
will influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating
Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the
next 500 miles (805 km).
Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h e
scheduled oil change.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
•ChangeEngineOilat4000miles(6,500km)ifthevehicleisoperatedinadustyand
off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Checkengineoillevel
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel
•Checkthetireinflationpressuresandlookforunusualwearordamage
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder and power steering,
and fill as needed.
•Checkfunctionofallinteriorandexteriorlights
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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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