2023 DODGE DURANGO tires

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE293
Summer tires do not contain the all season
designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the
tire sidewall. Use Summer tires only in sets of four;
failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and
handling of your vehicle.
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 142.
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.
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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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE297
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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)

WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S,
Snow) between front and rear axles can cause
unpredictable handling. You could lose control
and have a collision.
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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298SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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 manufacturer 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 conditions
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 conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
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
passenger 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 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.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation,
or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and
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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes......................................... 302Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control).................................... 115, 117Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 266Adding Fuel.................................................... 135Additives, Fuel............................................... 304AdjustDown........................................................... 34Forward....................................................... 34Rearward..................................................... 34Up................................................................ 34Air BagAir Bag Operation...................................... 201Air Bag Warning Light...................... 199, 201Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 205Enhanced Accident Response......... 209, 248Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 248Front Air Bag............................................. 201If Deployment Occurs................................ 208Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 205Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 210Maintenance............................................. 210Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............200Side Air Bags............................................. 206Transporting Pets...................................... 225
Air Bag Light.................................. 88, 199, 226
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter)... 257
Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 258Air Conditioner Refrigerant.................. 258, 259Air Conditioner System................................. 258Air ConditioningRear............................................................. 58Air Conditioning Filter.................... 60, 257, 259Air Conditioning System................................... 59Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 60Air Filter........................................................ 257Air PressureTires......................................................... 289AlarmArm The System................................... 20, 21Disarm The System..................................... 20Rearm The System...................................... 21Security Alarm............................................. 91Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 20All Wheel Drive (AWD)................................... 108Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 9Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 266, 306Disposal................................................... 267Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 177
Anti-Lock Warning Light...................................91Assist, Hill Start............................................. 181Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 153Auto Down Power Windows..............................69Automatic Headlights.......................................47Automatic High Beams.....................................47Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............59Automatic Transmission......................... 98, 104Adding Fluid.............................................. 269Fluid And Filter Change............................. 269Fluid Change............................................. 269Fluid Level Check...................................... 269Fluid Type........................................ 269, 307Special Additives...................................... 269Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode... 107Auxiliary Driving Systems.............................. 183Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)..........65Auxiliary Power Outlet......................................65Axle Fluid....................................................... 307
B
Battery................................................... 89, 255Charging System Light.................................89Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................14Battery Saver Feature......................................49Belts, Seat.................................................... 226
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Key Fob
........................................................... 13Arm The System.......................................... 20Disarm The System..................................... 20Programming Additional Key Fobs.............. 15Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................................... 14
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry).. 15
Keyless Enter 'n Go™ Passive Entry............................................... 22Passive Entry Programming......................... 22Keys................................................................. 13Replacement............................................... 15Sentry (Immobilizer).................................... 16
L
Lane Change Assist......................................... 48LaneSense.................................................... 131Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 193Latches.......................................................... 227Hood........................................................... 71Lead Free Gasoline........................................ 303Leaks, Fluid................................................... 228Life Of Tires................................................... 291Liftgate............................................................ 72Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer....................... 53Light Bulbs..................................................... 227
Lights............................................................ 227Air Bag...................................... 88, 199, 226Automatic Headlights.................................. 47AWD............................................................. 94Brake Assist Warning............................... 181Brake Warning............................................. 88Bulb Replacement........................... 278, 280Cargo........................................................... 73Center Mounted Stop............................... 280Cruise............................................ 93, 94, 95Daytime Running......................................... 46Dimmer Switch, Headlight........................... 45Electric Power Steering................................ 89Electronic Stability Control........................... 91
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator... 90
Exterior...............................................45, 227Fog.....................................................94, 280Forward Collision Warning.................... 92, 94Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 229Headlights On With Wipers.......................... 47High Beam................................................... 95High Beam/Low Beam Select...................... 46Hood Open.................................................. 90Interior......................................................... 49LaneSense.................................... 92, 94, 95Lights On Reminder..................................... 48Low Fuel...................................................... 92Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).......... 92
NEUTRAL.....................................................94Oil Temperature...........................................90Park......................................................47, 94Passing........................................................47Reading.......................................................49Rear Servicing.......................................... 280Rear Tail Lamps........................................ 280Seat Belt Reminder.....................................88Security Alarm.............................................91Service............................................. 278, 280Service AWD................................................93Side Marker.............................................. 280Sport Mode..................................................95Stop Start.............................................93, 95Traction Control........................................ 181Trailer Brake Disconnected.........................90Transmission Temperature..........................90Turn Signals....................... 45, 95, 227, 280Vanity Mirror................................................40Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions....90Load Shed Battery Saver Mode........................87Load Shed Battery Saver On............................87Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction..............87Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor...............87Loading Vehicle............................................. 136Tires.......................................................... 286
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Power Seats Down
........................................................... 34Forward....................................................... 34Rearward..................................................... 34Up................................................................ 34Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................197Preparation For Jacking................................. 232PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 197
R
Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 290Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 267Radio Operation............................................ 176Radio Remote Controls.................................. 176Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 52Rear Air Conditioning....................................... 58Rear Axle (Differential)................................... 269Rear Camera................................................. 134Rear Cross Path............................................. 185Rear ParkSense System................................ 125Rear Seat Reminder Alert.............................. 178Rear Seats, Folding......................................... 30Rear Wiper/Washer......................................... 53Reclining Front Seats...................................... 29Recreational Towing...................................... 146Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 148Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N).. 149
Reformulated Gasoline................................. 304Refrigerant........................................... 258, 259Release, Hood................................................. 71Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 192Remote ControlStarting System........................................... 17Remote Keyless Entry...................................... 13Arm The Alarm............................................. 20Disarm The Alarm........................................ 20Programming Additional Key Fobs............... 15Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 176Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 19Remote Starting System.................................. 17Replacement Bulbs...................................... 278Replacement Keys........................................... 15Replacement Tires........................................ 292Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 311Restraints, Child........................................... 210Restraints, Head.............................................. 36Retractable Cargo Area Cover.......................... 73Roll Over Warning.............................................. 8Roof Type Carrier............................................. 74Rotation, Tires.............................................. 297
S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 226Safety Checks Outside Vehicle..................... 227Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 311
Safety Information, Tire................................. 281Safety Tips.................................................... 225Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 228Schedule, Maintenance................................ 249Seat Belt Reminder..........................................88Seat Belts............................................ 192, 226Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 196Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 196
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage.. 196
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 197Child Restraints........................................ 210Energy Management Feature................... 197Extender................................................... 196Front Seat............................... 192, 193, 195Inspection................................................. 226Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 195Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 195Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 193Operating Instructions.............................. 195Pregnant Women...................................... 197Pretensioners........................................... 197Rear Seat.................................................. 193Reminder.................................................. 192Seat Belt Extender.................................... 196Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 197Untwisting Procedure................................ 195Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 30011

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320 Seats
.......................................... 28, 33, 34, 35Adjustment........................................... 28, 34Easy Entry................................................... 34Heated........................................................ 35Memory....................................................... 27Rear Folding......................................... 28, 30Reclining..................................................... 29Seatback Release....................................... 28Tilting.......................................................... 28Vented......................................................... 36Ventilated.................................................... 36Security Alarm Arm The System.......................................... 20Disarm The System..................................... 20Security System........................................ 20, 91Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 16Sentry Key Replacement................................. 15Service Assistance......................................... 308Service Contract............................................ 310Service Manuals............................................ 312
Shifting......................................................... 103Automatic Transmission.................. 103, 104Shoulder Belts.............................................. 193Signals, Turn................................. 95, 227, 280Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 296Snow Tires.................................................... 293Spare Tires................................. 234, 293, 294Speed ControlAccel/Decel.............................................. 116Accel/Decel (ACC Only)............................. 120Cancel...................................................... 117Resume.................................................... 117Set............................................................ 116Speed Control (Cruise Control)... 115, 116, 117Starting............................................................ 98Button......................................................... 16Cold Weather............................................ 101Engine Fails To Start................................. 101Remote........................................................ 17Starting And Operating..................................... 98Starting Procedures......................................... 98
Steering...........................................................25Power........................................................ 113Tilt Column............................................ 25, 26Wheel, Heated.............................................26Wheel, Tilt.............................................25, 26Steering Wheel Audio Controls...................... 176Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls............................................ 176Storage............................................................61Storage, Vehicle..................................... 60, 299Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 299Sun Roof...................................................70, 71Sun Visor..........................................................40Sunglasses Storage.........................................61Sunshade Operation........................................71Sway Control, Trailer..................................... 183Symbol Glossary................................................. 9Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 257SystemVehicle Security...........................................20System, Remote Starting.................................17

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Telescoping Steering Column
................... 25, 26Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............ 59Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................................... 74Tilt Steering Column................................. 25, 26Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 286Tire Markings................................................. 281Tire Safety Information.................................. 281Tires................................... 227, 289, 293, 298Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 291Air Pressure............................................... 289Chains....................................................... 296Changing................................................... 232Compact Spare......................................... 293General Information........................ 289, 293High Speed................................................ 290Inflation Pressure...................................... 289
Life Of Tires.............................................. 291Load Capacity........................................... 286Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..93, 188Quality Grading......................................... 298Radial....................................................... 290Replacement............................................ 292Rotation.................................................... 297Safety.............................................. 281, 289Sizes......................................................... 282Snow Tires................................................ 293Spare Tires............................. 234, 293, 294Spinning................................................... 291Trailer Towing........................................... 142Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 291Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 302To Open Hood.................................................. 71Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 140
Tow N Go....................................................... 111Towing.................................................. 137, 246Disabled Vehicle....................................... 246Guide........................................................ 139Recreational............................................. 146Weight...................................................... 139Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 146Traction Control............................................ 182Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 183Trailer Towing................................................ 137Hitches..................................................... 139Minimum Requirements........................... 141Tips........................................................... 145Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 140Wiring....................................................... 144Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 139Trailer Weight................................................ 139
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