2015 DODGE DURANGO oil type

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
Alongbreak-inperiodisnotrequiredfortheengineanddrivetrain(transmissionandaxle)
in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type
lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under
which vehicle operations will occur. Refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”, for the recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades.
NOTE:
Anewenginemayconsumesomeoilduringitsfirstfewthousandmiles(kilometers)of
operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted
as an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
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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
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 168
How do I change a flat tire? pg. 176
How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 186
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 206
What type of oil do I use? pg. 198
How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 201
What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 209
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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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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