2015 DODGE DURANGO cooling

Automatic Operation
•PresstheAUTObutton.
•SelectthedesiredtemperaturebypressingtheTemperatureControlbuttons.
•Thesystemwillmaintainthesettemperatureautomatically.
Air Conditioning (A/C)
•IftheairconditioningbuttonispressedwhileinAUTOmode,thesystemwillexitAUTO
mode and stay in A/C. The mode and blower will be set at the closest mode and blower
position that the system was operating in AUTO.
MAX A/C
•MAXA/Csetsthecontrolformaximumcoolingperformance.
•PressandreleasetotogglebetweenMAXA/Candthepriorsettings.Thebuttononthe
touchscreen illuminates when MAX A/C is ON.
•InMAXA/C,theblowerlevelandmodepositioncanbeadjustedtodesireduser
settings. Pressing other settings will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to the prior
settings and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
SYNC Temperature Button
•Pressthe“SYNC”buttonontheUconnect®radio touchscreen to control the driver and
passenger temperatures simultaneously. Press the “SYNC” button on the touchscreen
asecondtimetocontrolthetemperaturesindividually.
Air Recirculation
•UseRecirculationformaximumA/Coperation.
•Forwindowdefogging,turntheRecirculationbuttonoff.
•IftheRecirculationbuttonispressedwhileinfrontdefrostmode,theindicatorwill
flash three times to indicate that recirculation state is not allowed in front defrost mode.
Heated Mirrors
The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on
the rear window defroster.
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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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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.
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WARNING!
•Whentemperaturesarebelowthefreezingpoint,electrolyteinadischargedbattery
may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or
explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the
freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
•Takecaretoavoidtheradiatorcoolingfanwheneverthehoodisraised.Itcanstart
anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
•Removeanymetaljewelry,suchaswatchbandsorbracelets,thatmightmakean
inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
•Batteriescontainsulfuricacidthatcanburnyourskinoreyesandgenerate
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away
from the battery.
•Donotallowvehiclestotoucheachotherasthiscouldestablishaground
connection and personal injury could result.
•Failuretofollowthisprocedurecouldresultinpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage
due to battery explosion.
•Donotconnectthecabletothenegativepost(-)ofthedischargedbattery.The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
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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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CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology
(OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease
corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different and
should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant
(antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, the cooling
system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming
to MS.90032), by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
•Donotusewateraloneoralcohol-basedenginecoolant(antifreeze)products.Do
not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compat-
ible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
•Thisvehiclehasnotbeendesignedforusewithpropyleneglycol-basedengine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
not recommended.
E-85 Flexible Fuel — 3.6L Engine Only
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on E-85.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic TransmissionUse only Mopar®ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.Failure to use the correct fluid may affect thefunction or performance of your transmission.
Tr a n s f e r C a s e – 3 . 6 L E n g i n e W e r e c o m m e n d y o u u s e S h e l l A u t o m a t i cTr a n s m i s s i o n F l u i d .
Tr a n s f e r C a s e – 5 . 7 L E n g i n e W e r e c o m m e n d y o u u s e M O PA R®AT F + 4®
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Axle Differential (Front-Rear)We recommend you use MOPAR®GL-5Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®DOT 3 BrakeFluid, SAE J1703. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brakefluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®HydraulicFluid.
Power Steering Reservoir – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®PowerSteering Fluid +4, or MOPAR®AT F + 4®
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
•Rotatethetires.Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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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
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