2018 DODGE DURANGO SRT tires

Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Chrome, or Low Gloss
Clear Coat Wheels
CAUTION!
If your vehicle is equipped with these specialty
wheels, DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives, or
polishing compounds. They will permanently damage
this finish and such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. HAND WASH ONLY US-
ING MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT
CLOTH. Used on a regular basis; this is all that is
required to maintain this finish.
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
Due to limited clearance, tire chains or traction devices are
not recommended.
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
Tire Rotation Recommendations
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at
different loads and perform different steering, handling,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The
benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggres-
sive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road type tires.
Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud,
snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth,
quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” for the proper mainte-
nance intervals. More frequent rotation is permissible if
desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should
be corrected prior to rotation being performed.
NOTE:The premium Tire Pressure Monitor System will
automatically locate the pressure values displayed in the
correct vehicle position following a tire rotation.
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The suggested rotation method is the “rearward-cross”
shown in the following diagram.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established
by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manu-
facturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the
tires on your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these grades.Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified government test course. For example, a
tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well
on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices,
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop
on wet pavement, as measured under controlled condi-
tions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Tire Rotation
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Temperature Grades
The Temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of
the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance, which all pas-
senger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.STORING THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle should remain stationary for more than a
month, observe the following precautions:
•
Park your vehicle in a covered, dry and possibly airy
location the windows open slightly.
• Check that the Electric Park Brake is not engaged.
• Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the battery
post and be sure that the battery is fully charged. During
storage check battery charge quarterly.
• If you do not disconnect the battery from the electrical
system, be sure to check the battery charge every 30
days. Also, it is recommended that you use storage
mode. For more information refer to “Instrument Clus-
ter Display Menu Items” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel”.
• Clean and protect the painted parts by applying protec-
tive waxes.
• Clean and protect polished metal parts by applying
protective waxes.
• Apply talcum powder to the front and rear wiper blades
and leave raised from the glass.
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•Cover the vehicle with an appropriate cover taking care
not to damage the painted surface by dragging across
dirty surfaces. Do not use plastic sheeting which will not
allow the evaporation of moisture present on the surface
of the vehicle.
• Inflate the tires at a pressure of +7.25 psi (+0.5 bar)
higher than recommended on the tire placard and check
it periodically.
• Do not drain the engine cooling system.
•
Whenever you leave the vehicle is stationary for two weeks
or more, run idle the engine for approximately five minutes,
with the air conditioning system on and high fan speed.
This will ensure a proper lubrication of the system, thus
minimizing the possibility of damage to the compressor
when the vehicle is put back into operation.
CAUTION!
Before removal of the positive and negative terminals
to the battery, wait at least a minute with ignition
switch in the OFF position and close the driver ’s door.
When reconnecting the positive and negative terminals
to the battery be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
position and the driver ’s door is closed.
Battery Storage Mode
With the ignition in the ON position, engine not running,
navigate to the battery gauge page on the instrument cluster
display, then press and hold the OK button. The vehicle will be
put into battery storage mode, which will greatly increase the
amount of time the vehicle can sit and restart without needing
to disconnect the battery. Going into battery storage mode will
increase the amount of time between starts to about 60 days.
NOTE: The key fob buttons will not work while the
vehicle is in battery storage mode, pulling the door handle
will wake the vehicle and allow it to recognize the key fob
to unlock the door.
BODYWORK
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geographic
locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads passable in
snow and ice and those that are sprayed on trees and road
surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal
in your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your vehicle
to airborne contaminants, road surfaces on which the vehicle
is operated, extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme
conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim,
and underbody protection.
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About Your Brakes........................ .451
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .285
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............414
Adding Fuel ............................. .332
Additives, Fuel ............................453
Adjust Down ...............................41, 42
Forward ............................ .41, 42
Rearward ............................41, 42
Up .................................41, 42
Air Bag Air Bag Operation ........................215
Air Bag Warning Light .....................211
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .216
Enhanced Accident Response .............221, 388
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................388
If Deployment Occurs .....................220
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .215
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............223
Maintenance ............................223
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............212
Side Air Bags .......................... .216
Transporting Pets ........................247
Air Bag Light .......................151, 211, 249
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......400Air Conditioner Maintenance
..................401
Air Conditioner Refrigerant ...................401
Air Conditioner System ..................... .401
Air Conditioning Rear ..................................90
Air Conditioning Filter ....................96, 402
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................95
Air Conditioning System ......................94
Air Filter ............................... .400
Air Pressure Tires................................. .431
Alarm Arm The System .......................30, 31
Disarm The System ........................30
Rearm The System ........................31
Security Alarm ..........................155
Alarm System
Security

Alarm...........................30
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ..................... .280
Alterations/Modifications Vehicle .................................6
Android Auto ............................ .538
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................413, 456
Disposal ...............................415
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................168
550 INDEX

Interior Appearance Care.....................446
Interior Lights ..............................73
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............77
Introduction ................................4
Inverter Power ............................... .126
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .507
Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions ...........373
Jacking Instructions ........................ .374
Jack Location ............................ .370
Jack Operation ........................ .374, 420
Jump Starting ............................ .380
KeyFob..................................17 Arm The System ..........................30
Disarm The System ........................30
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........22, 29
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....19
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......22
Key-In Reminder ............................23
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................ .258
Passive Entry ............................33
Passive Entry Programming ..................33
Keys ....................................17 Replacement
..........................22, 29
Sentry (Immobilizer) .......................28
Lane Change Assist ..........................72
LaneSense ............................... .325
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .200
Latches ................................. .251
Hood .................................103
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .252
Life Of Tires ............................. .434
Liftgate ................................. .104
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer .................80
Light Bulbs ...............................251
Lights .................................. .251
AirBag .........................151, 211, 249
Automatic Headlights ......................70
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .176
Brake Warning ..........................151
Bulb Replacement .....................358, 359
C

argo.................................106
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .362
Cruise ............................ .160, 161
Daytime Running .........................69
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................68
Engine Temperature Warning ................154
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Exterior...............................251
Fog ..................................361
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................352
Headlights ..........................359, 360
Headlights On With Wipers ..................71
Interior ................................73
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........155
Park ................................. .160
Passing ................................70
Reading ................................74
Rear Servicing .......................... .361
Rear Tail Lamps ........................ .361
Seat Belt Reminder .......................151
Security Alarm ..........................155
Service ............................ .358, 359
Side Marker ............................361
Traction Control ........................ .176
Turn Signals ...................68, 161, 251, 361
Vanity Mirror ............................67
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . .154, 161
Loading Vehicle ............................335
Tires................................. .426
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode .................149
Load Shed Battery Saver On ...................149
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .............149Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor
.............149
Locks Child Protection ..........................38
Manual ................................32
Power Door .............................33
Lubrication, Body ..........................405
Luggage Carrier .......................... .127
Lug Nuts ............................... .451
Maintenance Free Battery .....................397
Maintenance Schedule .......................391
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .155, 164
Manual, Service ............................548
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) ..............40, 43
Memory Seat ............................40, 43
Memory

Seats And Radio ...................40, 43
Methanol ............................... .454
Mirrors ..................................64
Electric Remote ...........................66
Exterior Folding ..........................65
Heated .................................66
Outside ................................65
Rearview ............................64, 352
Vanity .................................67
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Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)............122
Seats ..................................40
Steering ...............................281
Sunroof ...............................100
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ..............63
Windows ...............................97
Power Seats Down ...............................41, 42
Forward ............................ .41, 42
Rearward ............................41, 42
Up .................................41, 42
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................205
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .373
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .206
Radial Ply Tires ............................432
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............415
Radio Frequency General Information ................22, 28, 29, 38
Radio Operation .......................... .525
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .506
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................79
Rear Air Conditioning ........................90
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .419Rear Camera
............................. .330
Rear Cross Path ............................184
Rear Cupholders .......................... .120
Rear ParkSense System ...................305, 314
Rear Seats, Folding ..........................50
Rear Wiper/Washer ..........................80
Recreational Towing ........................ .347
Reformulated Gasoline .......................453
Refrigerant ...............................401
Release, Hood ............................ .103
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .198
Remote Control Starting System ...........................25
Remote Keyless Entry ........................18
Arm The Alarm ..........................30
Disarm The Alarm ........................30
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........22,29
Remote

Sound System (Radio) Control ...........506
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................27
Remote Starting System .......................25
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .358
Replacement Keys ........................22, 29
Replacement Tires ..........................435
Reporting Safety Defects .....................547
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