2019 DODGE DURANGO automatic transmission fluid

WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices
that limit your response to changing traffic or road
conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and
have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other
reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause
severe transmission damage.
Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Op-
erating” and “Towing A Disabled Vehicle” in “In Case
Of Emergency” for further information.
DRIVE (D)
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and downshifts,
and the best fuel economy. The transmission automatically
upshifts through all forward gears. The DRIVE position
provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal
operating conditions. When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as when
operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, in
hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or while
towing a heavy trailer), use the AutoStick shift control
(refer to AutoStick in this section for further information) to
select a lower gear. Under these conditions, using a lower
gear will improve performance and extend transmission
life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup.
During cold temperatures, transmission operation may be
modified depending on engine and transmission tempera-
ture as well as vehicle speed. This feature improves warm
up time of the engine and transmission to achieve maxi-
mum efficiency. Engagement of the torque converter clutch
is inhibited until the transmission fluid is warm. Normal
operation will resume once the transmission temperature
has risen to a suitable level.
Manual (M)
The MANUAL (M, +/-) position (beside the DRIVE posi-
tion) enables full manual control of transmission shifting
(also known as AutoStick mode; refer to “AutoStick” in this
section for further information). Toggling the gear selector
forward (-) or rearward (+) while in the MANUAL
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STARTING AND OPERATING 279

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................417
▫ Maintenance Plan ..................... .417
▫ Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle ............421
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................422
▫ 3.6L Engine ......................... .422
▫ 5.7L Engine ......................... .423
▫ Checking Oil Level .....................424
▫ Adding Washer Fluid .................. .424
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .................424
 DEALER SERVICE .......................425
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .426
▫ Engine Oil Filter .......................428
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................428
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............428▫
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............432
▫ Body Lubrication ..................... .433
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades .................434
▫ Exhaust System ....................... .438
▫ Cooling System ....................... .440
▫ Brake System ........................ .445
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................446
▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid .................. .447
▫ Transfer Case ........................ .448
 RAISING THE VEHICLE ..................448
 TIRES ............................... .449
▫ Tire Safety Information ..................449
▫ Tir

es — General Information ..............458
▫ Tire Types ........................... .464
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing the
brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also damage
painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be taken to
avoid its contact with these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid. Refer
to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications”
for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain the
transmission fluid at the correct level using the recom-
mended fluid.
NOTE: No chemical flushes should be used in any trans-
mission; only the approved lubricant should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Techni-
cal Specifications” for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any
special additives in the transmission. Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its perfor-
mance may be impaired by supplemental additives. There-
fore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission.
Avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely
affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
446 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid
may affect the function or performance of your transmis-
sion.
Transfer Case – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use Shell Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
Transfer Case – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid.
Axle Differential (Front-Rear) We recommend you use Mopar GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubri-
cant SAE 75W-85.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE
J1703. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then
DOT 4 is acceptable.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 489

Anti-Lock Warning Light.....................166
Apple CarPlay ........................... .569
Arming System Security Alarm ...........................31
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .176
Audio Systems (Radio) .......................493
Auto Down Power Windows ..................105
Automatic Headlights ........................76
Automatic High Beams .......................75
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........101
Automatic Transmission ..................263, 274
Adding Fluid .......................... .447
Fluid And Filter Change ...................447
Fluid Change .......................... .447
Fluid Level Check .....................446, 447
Fluid Type ......................... .446, 489
Special Additives ........................ .446
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ........280
Auxiliary Driving Systems ....................184
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........130
Auxiliary Power Outlet ..................... .130
Axle Fluid .............................. .489
Battery .............................. .160, 424
Charging System Light ................... .160Keyless Key Fob Replacement
................21
Battery Saver Feature .........................78
Belts, Seat ............................... .255
Blind Spot Monitoring .......................184
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................433
B-Pillar Location .......................... .454
Brake Assist System ........................ .176
Brake Control System, Electronic ................175
Brake Fluid .......................... .445, 489
Brake System ......................... .445, 479
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .479
Fluid Check ........................... .445
Master Cylinder ........................ .445
Parking .............................. .270
W arning

Light.......................... .159
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................273
Bulb Replacement .......................378, 380
Bulbs, Light ............................. .257
Camera, Rear ............................ .338
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .486
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .422, 427
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................443
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................254, 485
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Tire Safety Information.......................449
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................350
To Open Hood ............................110
Towing ............................. .344, 409
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .409
Guide ................................ .348
Recreational ........................... .360
Weight ............................... .348
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................360
Traction Control .......................... .179
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................182
Trailer Towing ............................ .344
Cooling System Tips ..................... .359
Hitches ............................... .347
Minimum Requirements ................... .351
Tips ................................. .358
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................350
Wiring ............................... .356
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .348
Trailer Weight ............................ .348
Transfer Case ............................ .448
Electronically Shifted .................. .282, 283
Fluid ................................ .489
Maintenance ........................... .448
Transmission ............................. .274Automatic
......................... .274, 446
Fluid ................................ .489
Maintenance ........................... .446
Shifting .............................. .272
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (Homelink) .......115
Transporting Pets ......................... .253
Tread Wear Indicators .......................462
Turn Signals ....................... .169, 381, 382
Uconnect Uconnect Settings ....................... .507
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features ........35,40,
507
Passive Entry Programming ............35, 40, 505
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................471
Universal Transmitter ........................115
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .481
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................207
Vanity Mirrors .............................73
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............478
Vehicle Loading ....................... .343, 455
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................6
Vehicle Security Alarm ........................31
Vehicle Storage ........................ .102, 472
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