2022 DODGE DURANGO spare tire

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE297
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow
tires during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified
by a “mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire
sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the original
equipment tires. Use snow tires only in
sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of
your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than
what was originally equipped with your vehicle and
should not be operated at sustained speeds over
75 mph (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h) refer to original equipment or an
authorized tire dealer for recommended safe
operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation
pressures. While studded tires improve performance on ice,
skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces
may be poorer than that of non-studded tires.
Some states prohibit studded tires; therefore, local
laws should be checked before using these tire
types.
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead
of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit” in
“In Case Of Emergency” for further information.
For restrictions when towing with a spare tire
designated for temporary emergency use
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page 145.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and
wheel equivalent in look and function to the
original equipment tire and wheel found on
the front or rear axle of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for
your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to
an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire
rotation pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency
use only. You can identify if your vehicle is
equipped with a compact spare by looking at the
spare tire description on the Tire and Loading
Information Placard located on the driver’s side
door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.
Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the
letter “T” or “S” preceding the size designation.
Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original
equipment tire should be repaired (or replaced)
and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the compact spare wheel,
since the wheel is designed specifically for the
compact spare tire. Do not install more than one
compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any
given time.
WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions.
You could lose vehicle control, resulting in
severe injury or death. Driving too fast for
conditions also creates the possibility of loss of
vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do
not take your vehicle through an automatic car
wash with a compact or limited use temporary
spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may
result.
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Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
The collapsible spare is for temporary emergency
use only. You can identify if your vehicle is
equipped with a collapsible spare by looking at the
spare tire description on the Tire and Loading
Information Placard located on the driver’s side
door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.
Collapsible spare tire description example:
165/80-17 101P.
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original
equipment tire should be repaired (or replaced)
and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is
properly installed to the vehicle. Inflate the
collapsible tire using the electric air pump before
lowering the vehicle. Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the collapsible spare wheel,
since the wheel is designed specifically for the
collapsible spare tire.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use
only. This tire may look like the originally equipped
tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is
not. This spare tire may have limited tread life.
When the tread is worn to the tread wear
indicators, the temporary use full size spare tire
needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as
your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle
at the first opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary
emergency use only. This tire is identified by a label
located on the limited use spare wheel. This label
contains the driving limitations for this spare. This
tire may look like the original equipped tire on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Installation of this limited use spare tire affects
vehicle handling. Since it is not the same as your
original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle
at the first opportunity.WARNING!

Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these spares, do not
drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use
spares have limited tread life. When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary
use spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to
follow the warnings, which apply to your spare.
Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and
loss of vehicle control.

WARNING!

Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these spares, do not
drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use
spares have limited tread life. When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary
use spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to
follow the warnings, which apply to your spare.
Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and
loss of vehicle control.

WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only.
Installation of this limited use spare tire affects
vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive
more than the speed listed on the limited use
spare wheel. Keep inflated to the cold tire
inflation pressures listed on your Tire and
Loading Information Placard located on the
driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of the
driver’s side door. Replace (or repair) the original
equipment tire at the first opportunity and
reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could
result in loss of vehicle control.

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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 aggressive 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. For the proper maintenance intervals
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The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should
be corrected prior to rotation being performed.
NOTE:The Tire Pressure Monitor System will automati -
cally locate the pressure values displayed in the
correct vehicle position following a tire rotation.
The suggested rotation method is the “rearward
cross” shown in the following diagram.

Tire Rotation (Rearward Cross)

CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe
the following precautions:
Because of restricted traction device clear -
ance between tires and other suspension
components, it is important that only traction
devices in good condition are used. Broken
devices can cause serious damage. Stop the
vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could
indicate device breakage. Remove the
damaged parts of the device before
further use.
Install device as tightly as possible and then
retighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km).
Autosock traction devices do not require
retightening.
Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and
large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry
pavement.
Observe the traction device manufacturer’s
instructions on the method of installation,
operating speed, and conditions for use.
Always use the suggested operating speed of
the device manufacturer’s if it is less than
30 mph (48 km/h).
Do not use traction devices on a compact
spare tire.
CAUTION!

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Battery
.................................................... 90, 261Charging System Light................................. 90Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 15Battery Saver Feature...................................... 50Belts, Seat..................................................... 232Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 188Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 267B-Pillar Location............................................. 290Brake Assist System...................................... 183Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 183Brake Fluid.......................................... 274, 312Brake System...................................... 274, 307Anti-Lock (ABS).......................................... 307Fluid Check............................................... 274Master Cylinder......................................... 274Parking...................................................... 103Warning Light.............................................. 90Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 105Bulb Replacement............................... 284, 285Bulbs, Light.................................................... 234
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Camera, Rear................................................ 136Capacities, Fluid............................................ 311Caps, Filler Oil (Engine)................................................ 259Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 273Car Washes................................................... 304Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 234
Cargo Area Cover...................................... 74, 75Cargo Compartment........................................ 74Light............................................................ 74Luggage Carrier........................................... 76Cargo Light....................................................... 74Cargo Tie-Downs.............................................. 75Cellular Phone.............................................. 181Center High Mounted Stop Light................... 286Certification Label......................................... 138Chains, Tire................................................... 300Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 287Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............................ 98Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 231Checks, Safety.............................................. 231Child Restraint.............................................. 216Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 219Child Seat Installation.............................. 229How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 227Infant And Child Restraints....................... 218Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 223Lower Anchors And TethersFor Children......................................... 220Older Children And Child Restraints......... 218Seating Positions...................................... 220Child Safety Locks........................................... 25Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 309CleaningWheels..................................................... 299
Climate Control................................................54Automatic....................................................54Cold Weather Operation................................ 102Compact Spare Tire...................................... 297Contract, Service........................................... 314Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 273Cooling System............................................. 272Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 273Cooling Capacity....................................... 311Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 273Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 272Inspection................................................. 272Points To Remember................................ 274Pressure Cap............................................ 273Radiator Cap............................................. 273Selection Of Coolant(Antifreeze)......................... 272, 311, 312Corrosion Protection..................................... 304Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 116, 118Cruise Light......................................................96Customer Assistance.................................... 313Cybersecurity................................................ 156
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Daytime Running Lights...................................48Defroster, Windshield................................... 232De-Icer, Remote Start......................................20Diagnostic System, Onboard............................97DipsticksOil (Engine)............................................... 261

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......................................................... 37Ventilated.................................................... 37Security AlarmArm The System.......................................... 21Disarm The System..................................... 21Security System........................................ 21, 92Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 17Sentry Key Replacement................................. 16Service Assistance......................................... 313Service Contract............................................ 314Service Manuals............................................ 315Shifting.......................................................... 104Automatic Transmission.................. 104, 105Shoulder Belts............................................... 198Signals, Turn..................................96, 234, 285Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................. 300Snow Tires..................................................... 297Spare Tires................................. 240, 297, 298Speed ControlAccel/Decel............................................... 117Accel/Decel (ACC Only)............................. 122Cancel....................................................... 118Resume..................................................... 118Set............................................................. 117Speed Control (Cruise Control)... 116, 117, 118Starting............................................................ 99Button......................................................... 17Cold Weather............................................ 102Engine Fails To Start................................. 102Remote....................................................... 18
Starting And Operating..................................... 99Starting Procedures......................................... 99Steering........................................................... 26Power....................................................... 114Tilt Column.................................................. 26Wheel, Heated............................................. 27Wheel, Tilt.................................................... 26Steering Wheel Audio Controls..................... 181Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls............................................ 181Storage............................................................ 62Storage, Vehicle......................................61, 304Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 304Sun Roof................................................... 71, 72Sun Visor......................................................... 41Sunglasses Storage......................................... 63Sunshade Operation........................................ 72Sway Control, Trailer..................................... 187Symbol Glossary.............................................. 10Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 263SystemVehicle Security........................................... 21System, Remote Starting................................. 18
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Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 26Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............. 60Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................................... 75Tilt Steering Column........................................ 26Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 290
Tire Markings................................................ 286Tire Safety Information.................................. 286Tires.................................. 233, 293, 297, 303Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 295Air Pressure.............................................. 293Chains...................................................... 300Changing.................................................. 239Compact Spare......................................... 297General Information........................ 293, 297High Speed............................................... 294Inflation Pressure..................................... 293Life Of Tires.............................................. 295Load Capacity........................................... 290Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)........................................... 94, 193Quality Grading......................................... 303Radial....................................................... 294Replacement............................................ 296Rotation.................................................... 302Safety.............................................. 286, 293Sizes......................................................... 287Snow Tires................................................ 297Spare Tires.............................240, 297, 298Spinning................................................... 295Trailer Towing........................................... 145Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 295Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 307To Open Hood..................................................73Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 143Tow N Go....................................................... 112

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