2016 DODGE DURANGO engine

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator.
NOTE:Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be
achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for
more than two seconds, you must push the brake pedal
to engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that
will maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine. NOTE:
Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Offmode,
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor-
mation. Once the vehicle has been freed, push the ESC
Off switch again to restore ESC Onmode.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.6
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be
one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the
vehicle. The rear hook will be located on the driver’s side
of the vehicle.
NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use
both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of
damage to the vehicle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........635
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ..........636
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) . . .637
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ....................... .637
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .638
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................640
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .640
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........641▫
Engine Oil ......................... .641
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .645
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................645
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............646
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............647
▫ Body Lubrication .....................652
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............652
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................654
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .655
▫ Cooling System ..................... .658
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▫Brake System ....................... .664
▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ..................666
▫ Transfer Case ....................... .667
▫ Automatic Transmission ................668
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .670
 FUSES ............................. .676
▫ Power Distribution Center ...............677
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................684
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................685
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................687
▫ High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (Bi-Xenon)
— If Equipped ...................... .687▫
Bi-Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped ......688
▫ Front Turn Signal .....................689
▫ Front Fog Lamps .....................690
▫ Rear Tail, Stop And Turn Signal Lamps ......690
▫ Rear Liftgate Mounted Back-up Lamps ......690
▫ Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . .691
▫ Rear License Lamp ....................691
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................691
 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS ............................. .693
▫ Engine ............................ .693
▫ Chassis ........................... .695
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal6 — Engine Oil Fill
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Brake Fluid Reservoir
3 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 — Air Cleaner Filter
4 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Reservoir) 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
5 — Remote Jump Start Negative Terminal
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Remote Jump Start Negative Terminal6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Remote Jump Start Positive Terminals 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
3 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Engine Coolant Reservoir Pressure Cap
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
• If the MIL is flashing, while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity
Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic
system (OBD II) and a connection port to allow access to
information related to the performance of your emissions
controls. Authorized service technicians may need to
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access this information to assist with the diagnosis and
service of your vehicle and emissions system.
WARNING!
•ONLY an authorized service technician should con-
nect equipment to the OBD II connection port in
order to diagnose or service your vehicle.
• If unauthorized equipment is connected to the
OBD II connection port, such as a driver-behavior
tracking device, it may:
• Be possible that vehicle systems, including
safety related systems, could be impaired or a
loss of vehicle control could occur that may result
in an accident involving serious injury or death.
• Access, or allow others to access, information
stored in your vehicle systems, including per-
sonal information. For further information, refer to “Privacy Practices” and
“Uconnect CyberSecurity” in “All About Uconnect Ac-
cess” in your Owner ’s Manual Radio Supplement and
“Cybersecurity” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” in your Owner ’s Manual on the DVD.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.
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