2017 DODGE DURANGO towing

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 trans-
mission control systems. When these systems are operating
properly, your vehicle will provide excellent performance
and fuel economy, as well as engine emissions 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. Although
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 ac-
cess this information to assist with the diagnosis and
service of your vehicle and emissions system.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic converter
will not require maintenance. However, it is important to
keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst
operation and prevent possible catalyst damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control sys-
tems can result in civil penalties being assessed against
you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and
abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the
vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool. Service,
including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications,
should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage:
• Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough idle
or malfunctioning operating conditions.Cooling System
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your 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.
Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where appli-
cable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the system
should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT
coolant (conforming to MS.90032) by an authorized dealer.
Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumula-
tion of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying
water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the
condenser.
Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at the
coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire
system for leaks.
520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. XX X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle
fluid, change if using your vehicle
for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or
frequent trailer towing. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking
brake function. XXX X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. XX X X
554 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

DipsticksOil (Engine) ........................... .508
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................496
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................523
Do Not Disturb ........................... .372
Door Ajar ............................... .244
Door Ajar Light ........................... .244
Door Locks ................................26
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......28
Door Locks .......................... .26, 28
KeyFob................................26
Remote ................................26
Remote Keyless Entry ......................26
Door Opener, Garage ....................... .196
Driver Information Display DID ................................. .262
Instrument Cluster Display ..................262
Driving ................................. .399
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) .........316
Economy (Fuel) Mode ...................... .387
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .........206
Electric Rear Window Defrost ..................223
Electric Remote Mirrors ..................... .100Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
..............395
Electronic Brake Control System ................406
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................407
Traction Control System ....................411
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......150, 153
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............412
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........243
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................491
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................474
Jacking ............................... .476
Jump Starting .......................... .488
Tow Hooks ............................ .492
Emission Control System Maintenance ............506
Engine Air Cleaner .............................511
Block Heater ........................... .385
Br

eak-In Recommendations ..................83
Compartment ....................... .503, 504
Compartment Identification ..............503, 504
Cooling .............................. .520
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................85, 448
Fails To Start ........................... .382
Flooded, Starting ........................ .382
Fuel Requirements ....................... .54510
INDEX 569

Octane Rating.......................... .444
Requirements .......................... .545
Specifications .......................... .547
Tank Capacity .......................... .545
Fueling ................................. .449
Fuses .................................. .533
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ...............196
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .445
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... .444
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .445
Gear Ranges ............................. .389
General Information ........................ .444
Glass Cleaning ........................... .532
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................454
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................453
GVWR ................................. .451
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .474
Headlights .............................. .542
Automatic ............................ .136
Bulb Replacement ....................... .542
Cleaning .............................. .532
On With Wipers ........................ .136
Passing ............................... .142Replacing
............................. .542
Heated Mirrors ........................ .101, 223
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .385
Hill Start Assist ........................... .409
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .456
Holder, Cup ..............................211
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............196
Hood Release ............................ .133
Ignition Key ...................................11
Illuminated Entry ...........................18
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................14
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................94
Instrument Cluster ............235,
241, 243, 253, 254
Instrument Cluster Display DID Display ........................... .259
DID Menu Items ........................ .259
Driver Information Display (DID) .............259
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .....259
EVIC Display .......................... .259
EVIC Menu Items ....................... .259
Information Display ...................... .259
Instrument Cluster Display ..................25910
INDEX 571

Pets.....................................83
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........424
Power Brakes ............................... .406
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................534
Door Locks ..............................27
Inverter .............................. .210
Lift Gate ...............................38
Mirrors ............................... .100
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............206
Seats ..............................110,111
Steering ........................... .403, 549
Sunroof .............................. .203
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .............148
Windows ...............................34
Power Seats Forward ............................110,111
Rearward ...........................110,111
Recline ................................110
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................48
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .480
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................49
Programming Key Fobs (Remote Keyless Entry) ......19Quadra-Trac
............................. .395
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .429
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............523
Radio Frequency General Information .............14, 16, 23, 26, 33
Radio Operation .......................... .334
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .332
Radio (Sound Systems) ..................... .314
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................146
Rear Air Conditioning ...................... .343
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .526
Rear Camera ............................. .192
Rear Cross Path ........................... .107
Rear Cupholder ............................211
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .183
Rear Seat, Folding ......................... .123
Rear Window Features ...................... .222
Rear

Wiper/Washer ........................ .222
Reclining Front Seats ........................113
Recreational Towing ........................ .466
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .........468
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......470
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .445
Refrigerant .............................. .513
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INDEX 575

Remote................................23
Starting And Operating ..................... .379
Starting Procedures ........................ .379
Steering Power ............................... .403
Tilt Column ........................ .147, 148
Wheel, Heated ......................... .149
Wheel, Tilt ......................... .147, 148
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................332
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .332
Storage ................................. .540
Storage, Vehicle ....................... .350, 540
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .540
Sunglasses Storage ......................... .196
Sun Roof ............................... .203
Sun Visor Extension ........................ .101
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .416
System, Remote Starting ......................23
Telescoping Steering Column ...............147, 148
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........346
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ..................... .221
Tilt Steering Column .....................147, 148
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........423, 424
Tire Markings ............................ .417Tires ......................
.88, 427, 431, 432, 563
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .435
Air Pressure ........................... .427
Chains ............................... .437
Changing .......................... .476, 487
Compact Spare ......................... .432
Flat Changing .......................... .487
General Information ................427, 431, 432
High Speed ............................ .429
Inflation Pressures ....................... .428
Jacking ............................... .476
Life Of Tires ........................... .435
Load

Capacity ...................... .423, 424
Pressure Warning Light ....................248
Quality Grading ........................ .563
Radial ............................... .429
Replacement ........................ .436, 487
Rotation .............................. .438
Safety ............................ .417, 427
Sizes ................................ .419
Snow Tires ............................ .431
Spare Tire .................431, 432, 433, 434, 477
Spinning .............................. .434
Trailer Towing .......................... .461
Tread Wear Indicators .....................435
578 INDEX

Wheel Mounting........................ .487
Tire Safety Information ...................... .417
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................459
Tow Hooks, Emergency ..................... .492
Towing ............................. .453, 496
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .496
Guide ................................ .457
Recreational ........................... .466
Weight ............................... .457
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............466
Traction Control ...........................411
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................416
Trailer Towing ............................ .453
Cooling System Tips ..................... .464
Hitches ............................... .456
Minimum Requirements ....................460
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................459
Wiring ............................... .462
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .457
Trailer Weight ............................ .457
Transfer Case ............................ .527
Electronically Shifted ..................... .395
Fluid ................................ .549
Maintenance ........................... .527
Transmission ............................. .388Automatic
......................... .388, 527
Fluid ................................ .549
Maintenance ........................... .527
Shifting .............................. .386
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ......196
Transporting Pets ...........................83
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .435
Turn Signals ....................... .254, 543, 544
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ..........26, 285
Operation ............................. .314
Scr
een Activated Features ...................19
Uconnect Settings ...................20, 26, 285
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV ...................... .372
Uconnect Access Vehicle Health Alert ...................... .364
Uconnect Settings ........................ .19, 20
Customer Programmable Features .....28, 30, 36, 283
Passive Entry Programming .........28, 30, 36, 283
Uconnect Settings ..................... .36, 283
Uconnect Voice Command ....................354
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................563
Universal Transmitter ....................... .196
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