2023 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

2023 DODGE DURANGO
2023 DODGE DURANGO OWNER’S MANUAL
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DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels \
far
below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a rideshare, a friend, or use public
transportation.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving w\
hile distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident and personal injury.
FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when \
using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices,
such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigat\
ion or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious
accident. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while th\
e vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation,
pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states \
or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s
responsibility to comply with all local laws.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared to help you get acquainted with your new Dodg\
e brand vehicle and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions.
Not all features shown in this manual may apply to your vehicle. For add\
itional information, visit mopar.com/om (U.S.), owners.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Dodge brand dealer.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower and your judg\
ment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway \
motor vehicle can expose you to
chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lea\
d, which are known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine exc\
ept
as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash\
your hands frequently when servicing your
vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipme\
nt that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may\
also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehic\
le. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual\
that are not on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make ad\
ditions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligati\
on upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall b\
e deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution\
therefore.
This Owner’s Manual is intended to familiarize you with the important features of y\
our vehicle. Your most up-to-date Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect manuals and Warranty Booklet can be found by visiting the website on the back cover.
U.S. Residents: If you are the first registered retail owner of your v\
ehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-423-6343 or by contacting your dealer. Replacement kits can be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com.
Canadian Residents: If you are the first registered retail owner of yo\
ur vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the W arranty Booklet or purchase a replacement kit by calling 1-800-387-1143 or by contacting your dealer.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
24 HOURS, 7 DAYS A WEEK AT YOUR SERVICE. CALL 1-800-521-2779 OR VISIT CHRYSLER.RSAHELP.COM (USA) CALL 1-800-363-4869 OR VISIT FCA.ROADSIDEAID.COM (CANADA) SERVICES: Flat Tire Service, Out Of Gas/Fuel Delivery, Battery Jump Assistance, Lockout Service and Towing Service
Please see the Customer Assistance chapter in this Owner’s Manual for further information.FCA US LLC reserves the right to modify the terms or discontinue the Roa\
dside Assistance Program at any time. The Roadside Assistance Program i\
s subject to restrictions and conditions of use, that are determined solely by FCA US LLC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 7
2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ..................................................................................13
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................78
4 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................................................................ 98 5 MULTIMEDIA ............................................................................................................................... 153
6 SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 177 7 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .................................................................................................... 229
8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................... 249
9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................ 302
10 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE .....................................................................................................308 11 INDEX .............................................................................................................................................. 313

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INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS KEY ...........................................................8
ROLLOVER WARNING ............................................. 8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .............9
SYMBOL GLOSSARY.................................................9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ....................................................................... 13 Key Fob .............................................................13
SENTRY KEY .......................................................... 16
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................. 16
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition .........................16
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .......................... 17
How To Use Remote Start ................................18
To Exit Remote Start Mode ..............................19
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation —
If Equipped........................................................19
Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped........................................................19
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer
Activation — If Equipped ..................................20

Remote Start Cancel Message — If Equipped .. 20

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..... 20
To Arm The System ..........................................20
To Disarm The System .....................................20
Rearming Of The System .................................21
Security System Manual Override ...................21
Tamper Alert .....................................................21 DOORS ....................................................................21
Manual Door Locks ..........................................21
Power Door Locks ............................................22
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry ...........22
Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature —
If Equipped........................................................25
Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors .......................................................25
STEERING WHEEL ..................................................25
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped .......................................................25
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped........................................................26
Heated Steering Wheel —
If Equipped .......................................................26
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED .....27
Programming The Memory Feature ................27
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Key Fob To Memory ................................27
Memory Position Recall ...................................28
SEATS ......................................................................28
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) —
If Equipped........................................................28
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ....................30
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) —
If Equipped .......................................................33
Heated Seats — If Equipped ...........................35
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .............36
Head Restraints ...............................................36 UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................................... 38
Introducing Voice Recognition ........................ 38
Basic Voice Commands ................................... 38
Get Started .......................................................39
Additional Information ..................................... 39
MIRRORS ............................................................... 40
Inside Rearview Mirror..................................... 40
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors .............................. 40
Outside Mirrors ................................................ 40
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal —
If Equipped .......................................................41
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror —
If Equipped .......................................................41
Power Mirrors .................................................. 41
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ......................... 41
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK®) — IF EQUIPPED ............................ 41

Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® ... 42

Erasing All The HomeLink® Channels ............ 42
Identifying Whether You Have A Rolling Code
Or Non-Rolling Code Device ............................ 42
Programming HomeLink® To A Garage Door
Opener ..............................................................42
Programming HomeLink® To A Miscellaneous
Device ............................................................... 43

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button .. 44

Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......... 44
Security ............................................................. 45
Troubleshooting Tips........................................ 45

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS.................................................. 45 Multifunction Lever ..........................................45
Headlight Switch ..............................................45
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) ......................46
High/Low Beam Switch....................................46
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ..............47
Flash-To-Pass....................................................47
Automatic Headlights ......................................47
Parking Lights And Panel Lights ......................47
Automatic Headlights With Wipers..................47
Headlight Delay ................................................48
Lights-On Reminder..........................................48
Fog Lights — If Equipped ..................................48
Turn Signals ......................................................48
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..................48
Automatic Headlight Leveling — If Equipped ..49
Battery Saver ....................................................49
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................. 49
Courtesy Lights .................................................49
Front Map/Reading Lights —If Equipped ........49
Ambient Light — If Equipped ............................50
Dimmer Control ................................................50
Illuminated Entry ..............................................51
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .............. 51
Windshield Wiper Operation ...........................51
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ...............52
Rear Window Wiper/Washer ..........................53 CLIMATE CONTROLS..............................................53
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions ...................................................53
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............59
Climate Voice Recognition ...............................59
Operating Tips .................................................60
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............... 61
Storage..............................................................61
USB/AUX Control .............................................63
Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped ..................65
Electrical Power Outlets ...................................65
Power Inverter — If Equipped ..........................67
Wireless Charging Pad —If Equipped .............68
WINDOWS ..............................................................68
Power Windows ................................................68
Wind Buffeting .................................................70
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ...................... 70
Opening And Closing The Sunroof...................70
Sunshade Operation ........................................71
Pinch Protect Feature ......................................71
Sunroof Maintenance ......................................71
Ignition Off Operation.......................................71
HOOD .......................................................................71
Opening The Hood............................................71
Closing The Hood .............................................72
LIFTGATE ................................................................. 72
Power Liftgate — If Equipped ...........................72
Cargo Area Features .......................................73
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ............... 74
Deploying The Crossbars .................................75
Stowing The Crossbars ....................................76
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ........................................ 78Instrument Cluster Descriptions ..................... 79
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........................ 79
Location And Controls...................................... 80
Engine Oil Life Reset ....................................... 82
Display And Messages ..................................... 83
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items ........ 84
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped ..................................... 87
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................... 88
Red Warning Lights ..........................................88
Yellow Warning Lights ...................................... 91
Yellow Indicator Lights ..................................... 94
Green Indicator Lights ..................................... 94
White Indicator Lights ...................................... 95
Blue Indicator Lights ........................................ 95
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ....... 96
Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ...................................... 96
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ........................................................... 96

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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ......................................... 98
Automatic Transmission ..................................98
Normal Starting ...............................................98
AutoPark ...........................................................99
Extended Park Starting ................................. 100If Engine Fails To Start .................................. 101
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ............................ 101
After Starting.................................................. 101
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ........ 101
PARKING BRAKE ................................................ 102
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.............................. 103 Ignition Park Interlock ................................... 104Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System ........................................................... 104Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode ........................... 104
8-Speed Automatic Transmission ................ 104
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED ............................ 108
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION .........................108
Single-Speed Operating Instructions/
Precautions — If Equipped ............................ 108
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case —
If Equipped..................................................... 109
Shifting Procedure......................................... 110
TOW N GO — IF EQUIPPED ................................. 111
Guidelines For Track Use .............................. 112
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................... 113
POWER STEERING ............................................... 113 STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ............. 114
Autostop Mode .............................................. 114
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop......................................................... 114
To Start The Engine While In Autostop
Mode .............................................................. 114
To Manually Turn Off The
Stop/Start System......................................... 115
To Manually Turn On The
Stop/Start System......................................... 115
System Malfunction ...................................... 115

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED .... 115

Cruise Control ............................................... 115
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ...................... 117
PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .................................... 125
ParkSense Sensors ....................................... 126
ParkSense Display ........................................ 126ParkSense Warning Display ......................... 129
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .............. 129Operation With A Trailer................................ 129
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System ...130

Cleaning The ParkSense System ................. 130
ParkSense System Usage Precautions........ 130
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ............................. 131
LaneSense Operation ................................... 131Turning LaneSense On Or Off ....................... 132
LaneSense Warning Message ...................... 132Changing LaneSense Status ........................ 134 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA .............. 134
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................... 135
VEHICLE LOADING .............................................. 136
Certification Label ......................................... 136
TRAILER TOWING ................................................ 137
Common Towing Definitions......................... 137
Trailer Hitch Classification............................ 139
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ............................................ 139
Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal —
If Equipped .................................................... 140
Trailer And Tongue Weight .......................... 140
Towing Requirements .................................. 141Towing Tips ................................................... 145
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME) ..................................... 146

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle ..146

Recreational Towing — Rear-Wheel
Drive Models ................................................. 147
Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive
Models (Single-Speed Transfer Case) ......... 147
Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive
Models (Two-Speed Transfer Case) ............. 147
DRIVING TIPS ....................................................... 150
On-Road Driving Tips..................................... 150Off-Road Driving Tips .................................... 150

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MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ......................................... 153
CYBERSECURITY ................................................. 153
UCONNECT SETTINGS ......................................... 153Customer Programmable Features .............. 154
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS .............. 176
Radio Operation ............................................ 176
Media Mode................................................... 176
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES...... 176
Regulatory And Safety Information .............. 176
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................. 177 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 177
Rear Seat Reminder Alert (RSRA) ................ 178
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ...... 178
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .......................... 183
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped..................................................... 183
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation ....................................................... 186
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 188
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................... 191
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ........ 191
Important Safety Precautions....................... 191
Seat Belt Systems ........................................ 192
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 198
Child Restraints ............................................. 210 SAFETY TIPS ....................................................... 225
Transporting Passengers .............................. 225Transporting Pets ......................................... 225
Connected Vehicles ...................................... 225
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................... 226
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 227
Exhaust Gas................................................... 228
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 228
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ........................ 229
SOS AND ASSIST MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED ..... 229
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........................ 232 Preparations For Jacking .............................. 232Jack Location ................................................. 233
Spare Tire Stowage ....................................... 234
Spare Tire Removal ....................................... 234
Jacking Instructions ..................................... 236
JUMP STARTING ................................................. 239
Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 240
Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 240
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY – IF EQUIPPED .. 242
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 243
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ................................... 243
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 245
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........................ 246
Rear-Wheel Drive Models ............................. 247
All-Wheel Drive Models ................................. 247 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 248
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......................... 248
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................... 249
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 250
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 253
3.6L Engine ................................................... 253
5.7L Engine ................................................... 254
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 255
Adding Washer Fluid .................................... 255
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 255
Pressure Washing ......................................... 256
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................................... 256
Engine Oil ...................................................... 256
Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 257Engine Air Cleaner Filter .............................. 257
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................... 258
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 260Body Lubrication ........................................... 261
Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 261
Exhaust System ............................................ 264
Cooling System.............................................. 265
Brake System ............................................... 268Automatic Transmission ............................... 269
Front/Rear Axle Fluid ................................... 269
Transfer Case ............................................... 270Fuses.............................................................. 270
Bulb Replacement ........................................ 278

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TIRES ..................................................................... 281 Tire Safety Information ................................ 281
Tires — General Information ........................ 289
Tire Types ....................................................... 292
Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................. 293
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........................ 295
Snow Traction Devices .................................. 296
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................ 297
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ...................................... 298
Treadwear ...................................................... 298Traction Grades ............................................. 298
Temperature Grades ..................................... 298
STORING THE VEHICLE ...................................... 299
BODYWORK .......................................................... 299 Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 299
Body And Underbody Maintenance.............. 299
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 299
INTERIORS ........................................................... 300
Seats And Fabric Parts.................................. 300
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 301Leather Surfaces ........................................... 301Glass Surfaces .............................................. 301
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) ........ 302
BRAKE SYSTEM ................................................... 302
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .. 302
Torque Specifications ................................... 302
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....................................... 303
3.6L Engine .................................................. 303
5.7L Engine ................................................... 303
Reformulated Gasoline ................................ 304Materials Added To Fuel ............................... 304
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ......................... 304

Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ....304

CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ...... 305Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline...................... 305Fuel System Cautions ................................... 305
FLUID CAPACITIES .............................................. 306
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .................. 307
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............... 307
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE ............................................ 308
Prepare For The Appointment ...................... 308
Prepare A List ................................................ 308
Be Reasonable With Requests..................... 308
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ................................ 308
Roadside Assistance..................................... 308FCA US LLC Customer Center....................... 310
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center .............. 310
Mexico............................................................ 310
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands ............... 310
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired(TDD/TTY) .......................... 310
Service Contract ........................................... 310
WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................ 311
MOPAR® PARTS ................................................. 311
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS .......................... 311
In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C............................................ 311
In Canada ...................................................... 311
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS .......................... 312
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................... 312

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