2016 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Manual Park Release” in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
for towing.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
Rear Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEU-
TRAL. Speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) and the
distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km).
CAUTION!
Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than
30 miles (48 km) with rear wheels on the ground can
cause severe transmission damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 30 miles
(48 km), tow with the rear wheelsOFFthe ground. Accept-
able methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed, or with the
front wheels raised and the rear wheels on a towing dolly, or
(when using a suitable steering wheel stabilizer to hold the
front wheels in the straight position) with the rear wheels
raised and the front wheels on the ground.
All-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels
OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the
vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised
and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer
case is operable, the vehicles with a two-speed transfer
case may be towed (in the forward direction, with ALLwheels on the ground),
IFthe transfer case is in NEU-
TRAL and the transmission is in PARK. Refer to “Recre-
ational Towing” in “Starting and Operating” for detailed
instructions.
Vehicles equipped with a single-speed transfer case have
no NEUTRAL position, and therefore mustbe towed will
all four wheels OFFthe ground.
CAUTION!
•Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal
damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur
if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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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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