2019 DODGE DURANGO gas type

WARNING!(Continued)
•Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more
severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with
your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some
collisions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear
your seat belts even though you have air bags.
Front Air Bag Operation
Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protec-
tion by supplementing the seat belts. Front air bags are not
expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or
rollover collisions. The front air bags will not deploy in all
frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub-
stantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole colli-
sions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and location of
impact, front air bags may deploy in crashes with little
vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial
deceleration.
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over
time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not
good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have
deployed. Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions,
and also are needed to help keep you in position, away
from an inflating air bag.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air
bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of
non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper passen-
ger side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of
the way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The front air
bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to blink your
eyes. The front air bags then quickly deflate while helping
to restrain the driver and front passenger.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and front passenger, and position the front occu-
pants for improved interaction with the front air bags.
WARNING!
•
Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact
bolsters in any way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact
bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band
radios, etc.
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SAFETY 219

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 normally
a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity
accumulating on the radiator and being vaporized when
the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine coolant (anti-
freeze) 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 (antifreeze)
needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion
bottle must also be protected against freezing.
• 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 pro-
tection of your engine which contains aluminum com-
ponents.
• Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY
the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in
unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) performance,
poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.
444 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Arm The Alarm..........................31
Disarm The Alarm ........................31
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........23, 30
Remote Sound System (Radio) Control ...........532
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................28
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features .....507
Uconnect Settings ....................... .507
Remote Starting System .......................26
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .378
Replacement Keys ....................... .23, 30
Replacement Tires ......................... .463
Reporting Safety Defects .....................577
Restraints, Child .......................... .228
Restraints, Head ............................62
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ..................114
Roll Over Warning ...........................5
Roof Type Carrier ......................... .135
Rotation, Tires ............................ .470
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................255
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................257
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................577
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .254
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .449Safety Tips
.............................. .254
Schedule, Maintenance .......................417
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .158
Seat Belts ............................ .202, 255
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................207
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........207
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......207
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........210
Child Restraints ........................ .228
Energy Management Feature ................209
Extender .............................. .208
Front Seat .......................202, 203, 205
Inspection ............................. .255
Lap/Shoulder Belt

Operation ................205
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................203
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............207
Operating Instructions .....................205
Pregnant Women ........................ .209
Pretensioners .......................... .209
Rear Seat ............................. .203
Reminder ............................. .202
Seat Belt Extender ....................... .208
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................209
Untwisting Procedure .....................207
Seat Belts Maintenance .......................474
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