2016 DODGE DURANGO cooling

The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add
engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is
overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool
an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to
build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding
or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the
system is hot or under pressure.
• Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check
with your local authorities to determine the disposal
rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani-
mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based
engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in
puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek
emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground
spills immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for
determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the
engine OFF and cold, the level of the engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the ranges
indicated on the bottle.
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The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no
need to remove the radiator/coolant pressure cap unless
checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or
replacing coolant. Advise your service attendant of this. As
long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the
coolant bottle need only be checked once a month.
When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to
maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets
the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032
should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor-
mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
•
Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
• Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in
the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti-
freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant
expansion bottle must also be protected against freez-
ing.
• If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion
protection of your engine which contains aluminum
components.
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U.SMetric
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) – Without
Trailer Tow Package 10.4 Quarts
9.9 Liters
3.6L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) – With
Trailer Tow Package 11 Quarts
10.4 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) – With-
out Trailer Tow Package 15.4 Quarts
14.6 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) – With
Trailer Tow Package 16 Quarts
15.2 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 89 Octane Recommended - 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15% Ethanol.
CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will
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CAUTION! (Continued)
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh
OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the engine coolant and may
plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.
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•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights 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.
• Rotate the tires. 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. 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 699

Infants And Child Restraints................88
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint . . . .100
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .102
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............96
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......92
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........88
Seating Positions ........................91
Child Safety Locks .........................36
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .560
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .672
Climate Control ......................... .426
Automatic ........................... .426
Cold Weather Operation ....................474
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............423
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .543
Console, Overhead ....................... .241
Contract, Service ......................... .707Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)
...........661
Cooling System .......................... .658
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............660
Coolant Capacity ...................... .691
Coolant Level ......................... .662
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................662
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................659
Inspection ........................ .658, 662
Points To Remember .....................663
Pressure Cap ......................... .661
Radiator Cap ......................... .661
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......659, 691, 693
Corrosion Protection ...................... .670
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................197
Cruise Light ......................... .321, 323
Cupholders ............................ .264
Customer Assistance ...................... .705
Data Recorder, Event .......................84
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Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck ................623
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................599
Jacking .............................. .602
Jump Starting ......................... .618
Tow Hooks ........................... .624
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........638
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .645
Block Heater ......................... .479
Break-In Recommendations ................110
Compartment ...................... .635, 636
Compartment Identification .............635, 636
Cooling ............................. .658
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................111,564
Fails To Start ......................... .474
Flooded, Starting ...................... .474
Fuel Requirements ...................559, 691
Jump Starting ......................... .618Oil .............................
.641, 691
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .644
Oil Filter ............................ .645
Oil Selection ....................642, 691, 693
Overheating .......................... .599
Starting ............................. .470
Engine Oil Viscosity ....................643, 644
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................643
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............80
Entry System, Illuminated ....................24
Ethanol ............................... .561
Event Data Recorder ........................84
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................111,564
Exhaust System .......................111,655
Exterior Lights ........................114,685
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .645
Air Conditioning ....................442, 649
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Spare Tire...................542, 543, 544, 604
Spinning ............................ .545
Trailer Towing ........................ .582
Tread Wear Indicators ....................546
Wheel Mounting ....................... .616
Tire Safety Information .....................524
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................579
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................624
Towing ............................ .571, 628
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .628
Guide .............................. .576
Recreational .......................... .587
Weight .............................. .576
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........587
Traction Control ......................... .515
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................522
Trailer Towing .......................... .571
Cooling System Tips .....................586
Hitches ............................. .575Minimum Requirements
..................580
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................579
Wiring .............................. .583
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .576
Trailer Weight ........................... .576
Transfer Case ........................... .667
Electronically Shifted .....................492
Fluid ............................... .695
Maintenance .......................... .667
Transmission ........................... .483
Automatic ........................ .483, 668
Fluid ............................... .695
Maintenance .......................... .668
Shifting ............................. .480
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .27
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .....244
T

ransmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ............................. .24, 27
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........2410
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