Dodge 2004 Durango - Manuals

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehiclecould seriously affect its roadworthiness and safetyand may lead to an accident resulting in seriousinjury or death. 6 INTRODUCTION

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ▫ Sentry Key — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 m Ignition And Steering Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The double sided keys may be inserted into the lockswith either side up. The keys for your new vehicle areenclosed in a plastic bag with a bar code label affixed tothe front. The bar code can be used to order duplicatekeys from your dealer or a locksmith. If you receivedyour k...

on the remaining transmitters will work. If the vehicle isshifted out of PARK, all the transmitter buttons aredisabled for all keys. NOTE: The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with remote starting systems. Use of thesesystems may result in vehicle starting problems and aloss of securi...

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance couldvoid the user’s authority to operate the equipment. IGNITION AND STEERING LOCK In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systemsare locked to provide anti-theft protection for your ve-hicle. It...

NOTE: The steering wheel will lock when the key is removed, and the steering wheel is turned around 115degrees clockwise or 65 degrees counterclockwise fromthe center position. Ignition Accessory Delay Feature When the ignition is turned to OFF/LOCK position theaccessory features on the vehicle will...

WARNING! For personal security and safety in the event of anaccident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as wellas when you park and leave the vehicle. WARNING! When leaving the vehicle always remove the keyfrom the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do notleave children unattended in the vehicl...

Vehicles equipped with power door locks can be lockedor unlocked from inside by either the use of the door lockswitches located on the front doors or by pressing theLOCK or UNLOCK buttons on the Remote Keyless Entrykey fob. As a safety feature the doors will not lock when using thedoor lock switches...

2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancelany chiming that may be confusing during this program-ming procedure). 3. Insert the key into the ignition. 4. Within 10 seconds, cycle the key from the OFF positionto the ON position four times ending in the ON position(do not start the e...

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors andliftgate or activate the panic alarm from distances aminimum of 66 feet (20 meters) using a hand held radiotransmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at thevehicle to activate the system. NOTE: The line of transmission ...

4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, bypressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the keyfob. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the keyfob while you are inside the vehicle will activate the SecurityAlarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activatedwill cause the alarm to sound. Press the U...

Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activatedwill cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK buttonto deactivate the Security Alarm. 6. If the desired programming was not achieved or toreactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. Flash Lamps with Lock Programming 1. Press and hold the ...

General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and withRS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may bereceived including interference that may ca...

Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. 1. If the key fob is equipped with a screw, remove thescrew. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use aflat blade to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart.Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal duringremoval. 2. Remove...

To Set the Alarm: The alarm will set when you use the power door locks oruse the Keyless Entry transmitter to lock the doors. Afterall the doors are locked and closed the security light inthe instrument cluster will flash rapidly to signal that thesystem is arming. The security light in the instrume...

UNLOCK button or by inserting a programmed SentryKey into the ignition and turning the key to the ONposition. LIFTGATE Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closedwithout using the key. To open the liftgate, pull out onthe outside handle and lift. WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can...

ignition is turned OFF or the driver’s door is opened.This feature can be turned off by your authorized dealer. NOTE: The Power Accessory Delay feature will allow the power windows to operate for ten minutes after theignition it turned OFF. Auto Down The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down featu...

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back andadjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the frontseat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up thewebbing as far a...

Automatic Locking ModeTo convert from the normal emergency locking mode tothe automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder beltportion and pull all of the webbing out of the retractor.Allow some of the webbing to retract into the retractor, asthe belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound to indicat...

• Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners • Occupant Classification System (OCS) for the FrontPassenger Seat − Occupant Classification Module − Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light − Weight Sensors How the Airbag System Works • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determinesi...

under the seat and interferes with operation of the weightsensors, a fault will occur which turns on both the PADIndicator Light and the Airbag Warning Light. Once thelodged object is removed, the fault will be automaticallycleared after a short period of time. • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Infl...

• The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is lo-cated beneath the front passenger seat. The OCMclassifies the occupant into categories based on themeasurements made by the seat weight sensors. TheOCM communicates with the Occupant Restraint Con-troller (ORC). The ORC uses the occupant category tode...

• The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees ofthe driver and the front passenger, and position every-one for the best interaction with the front airbag. If A Deployment OccursThe airbag system is designed to deploy the airbagswhen the impact sensors detect a moderate-to-severefrontal collision...

WARNING! Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannotprotect you in another collision. Have the airbags,seat belt pretensioners, and the front passenger seatbelt retractor assembly, replaced by an authorizeddealer as soon as possible. Also, have the OccupantClassification System serviced as w...

Enhanced Accident Response SystemIf the airbags deploy after an impact and the electricalsystem remains functional, vehicles equipped withpower door locks will unlock automatically. In addition,approximately 5 seconds after the vehicle has stoppedmoving, the interior lights will light until the igni...

LATCH - Child Seat Anchorage System (LowerAnchors and Tether for CHildren)Your vehicle’s second row seat is equipped with the childrestraint anchorage system called LATCH. The LATCHsystem provides for the installation of the child restraintwithout using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securingthe ...

Second Row Seat THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 2

Child Restraints in Third Row Seating (IfEquipped)The third seating row is not capable of installing childrestraints that require the use of a tether strap. There areno tether anchor provisions for the third seating row inyour vehicle, the hooks in the rear floor are not designedto withstand the for...

WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toseat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, theseat could come loose and allow the child to crashinto the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, oreven be thrown from the vehicle. Use only theanchor positions directly behind th...

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine inyour new vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speedsup to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. Whilecruising, brief full-throttle acceleration,...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . .70 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

▫ Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners . . . . . . . . . . .87 ▫ Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 ▫ Adjustable Head Restraints — All SeatingPositions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 ▫ 8 - Way Driver’s Power Sea...

Electric Remote-Control Mirrors The controls for the power mirrors are located on thedriver’s door trim panel. To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the leftor right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wandin the direction you want the mirror to move. When youare finished adjusti...

Operation Voice commands can be used in the operation of theUConnect™ system and to navigate through the UCon-nect™ menu structure. Voice commands should be givenafter each UConnect™ system prompt. You will beprompted for a specific command and then guidedthrough the available options. There are two...

• Next, enter the number designation (e.g. “Home”,“Work”, “Mobile”, or “Pager”). This will allow you tohave multiple numbers for each phonebook entry. • Recite the phone number for the phonebook entry thatyou are adding. After you are finished adding an entry into the phone-book, you will be given t...

• To call one of the names in the list, press the ’VoiceRecognition’ button during the playing of the desiredname and say 9 Call 9 . • The UConnect™ system will then prompt you as tonumber designation you wish to call. • The selected number will be dialed. Phone Call Features The following feature(s...

Putting a Call on Hold and Retrieving a Call fromHoldTo put a call on hold, press the ’Phone’ button until youhear a single beep which will indicate that the call hasbeen placed on hold. To bring the call back from hold,press the ’Phone’ button. Toggling Between Two CallsIf two calls are in progress...

WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. The sudden movement of the seat couldcause you to lose control. The seat belt might not beproperly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjustany seat only while the vehicle is parked. Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners The bucket seats...

8 - Way Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped The driver’s power seat switches are located on theoutboard side of the driver’s seat lower side trim. Thebottom switch controls up/down, forward/rearward,and tilt adjustment. The top switch controls the seatbackrecline adjustment. 4 - Way Passenger’s Power ...

Front Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature heats the driver and front passenger seats.The controls for the front heated seats are located on thecenter of the instrument panel, below the climate con-trols. The heated seat system allows the driver and front passenger to select from two different le...

then the system will turn off. Thus, a maximum of fourhours of operation until the system is reactivated. If the low heat setting is initially selected, the system willoperate for two hours and then turn off. If the indicator lamp on the heated seat switch does notlight when the switch is depressed ...

Third Row Seat Bench — If Equipped To Fold The SeatsFolding the third seat occurs in two stages: the cushion islifted and moved forward then the back is folded. Pull upand forward on either one of the 2 straps at the front ofthe cushion. The cushion rises on the ends of theU-shaped bracket that pivo...

Third Seat 50/50 Split Seat — If Equipped To Fold Down The Seat(s)Folding the third row 50/50 seats requires one step. Pullup the release handle and move the seatback forward.This can be done from either in front of or behind thethird row seat. The seatback and seat cushion move simultaneously into ...

To Return The Seat(s) To An Upright PositionSnap the flipper panel(s) on the seat back. Then pull onthe pull strap on the seat back to reposition the seat(s) toan upright position. NOTE: Make sure the seatback is properly engaged to lock the seatback to a upright position. This can beverified by pul...

4. Adjust the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)while the ATC is in Auto mode. 5. Press and release the SET (S) button located on thedriver’s door. 6. Within 5 seconds, press and release memory button 1or 2 on the driver’s door. The next step must be per-formed within 10 seconds if you desire to al...

A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the memorybuttons on the drivers door during a recall (S, 1, or 2), orpressing any one of the power seat buttons, or pressingthe adjustable pedals button, or pressing either the LOCKor UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry trans-mitter when not in the...

control may be restored by first reaching the recentlylimited or obstructed position, then release and reactivatethe same button or buttons. Continued seat travel beyondthe obstructed position will indicate the recently encoun-tered self-limitation has been cleared. Driver Easy Exit and Easy Entry C...

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pullthe hood release lever located under the left side of theinstrument panel. Then push the safety latch lever to the right. It is locatedbetween the grille openings left of the center. To prevent possible damage, do n...

WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up whenthe vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.Be sure all hood latches are fully latched beforedriving. LIGHTS UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 3

Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the frontdoors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotatingwheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to thesecond upward detent position, or when the UNLOCKbutton is pressed on the key fob. When a door is openand the interior light...

all the way down to the OFF detent will cause all theinterior lights to go out. This allows the doors to stayopen for extended periods of time without dischargingthe vehicle’s battery. The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can beregulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) ordown...

Headlight Delay To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with aheadlight delay that will leave the headlights on for 90seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition iscycled off while the headlight switch is on, and then theheadlight switch is cycled off. The headlights will remainon for 9...

Illuminated Entry Headlights turn on for 90 seconds, when the RemoteKeyless Entry UNLOCK button is pressed. NOTE: This feature can be activated by your authorized dealer. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The headlights on your Durango will illuminate whenthe engine is started. This provides a co...

of the front and rear turn signal lights. If an indicator failsto light when the lever is moved, it would suggest thatthe switch or indicator lamp is defective. If a defective bulb or wiring circuit is detected for theturn signal system, the arrow indicators will flash at afaster rate. You can signa...

Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in themultifunction control lever. Turn the end of the handle toselect the desired wiper speed. Intermittent Wiper SystemThe intermittent feature of this system was designed foruse when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle,wi...

WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshieldcould lead to an accident. You might not see othervehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing ofthe windshield during freezing weather, warm thewindshield with defroster before and during wind-shield washer use. NOTE: If the front wiper...

TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH — IF EQUIPPED Traction control monitors the amount of wheel spin ineach of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, thepressure to the brake system of the slipping wheel(s) ismodulated to provide enhanced acceleration. The systemoperates at speeds typically encountered i...

To turn the system back ON, press the switch a secondtime until the traction control Indicator turns OFF. NOTE: • The traction control Indicator comes on each time theignition switch is turned ON. This will occur even ifyou used the switch to turn the system OFF. • The Traction Control system will m...

WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and havean accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving. DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPE...

Adjustment 1. Position the driver seat so that you are at least 10inches (254 mm) away from the airbag located in thecenter of the steering wheel. 2. Fasten and adjust the seatbelts. 3. Move the adjustable pedal switch, located to the left ofthe steering column near the parking brake release, up tom...

Functions 3.7L 4.7L 5.7L Engage Speed 35 mph (56 km/h) 35 mph (56 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) Minimun RESUME Speed 30 mph (50 km/h) 30 mph (50 km/h) 20 mph (32 km/h) ACCEL Increase 2 mph (3km/h) 2 mph (3km/h) 1 mph (2 km/h) COAST Decrease 1 mph (2 km/h) 1 mph (2 km/h) 1 mph (2 km/h) Dropout Speed 30 mph ...

WARNING! Speed Control can be dangerous where the systemcan’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle couldgo too fast for the conditions, and you could losecontrol. An accident could be the result. Don’t useSpeed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that arewinding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery. ...

Courtesy/Reading Lights Near the front of the console are two courtesy/readinglights. Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door isopened, when the dimmer control is rotated to thecourtesy light position (fully upward position), or whenthe UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote KeylessEnt...

Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the four tripconditions. Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. Thisdisplay mode becomes less sensitive to instantaneouschanges in fuel consumption as the number of totalvehicle miles since the last r...

Compass/Temperature Display WARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularlyin woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under suchconditions to prevent an accident and possible per-sonal injury or property damage. Automatic Compass Calibr...

free from large metal objects or power lines. The CALsymbol will turn off and the compass will functionnormally. Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas of the country,the difference between magnetic and geographic north isgreat enough to cause t...

To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set thedisplay to “Compass/Temperature.” Press and hold theRESET button approximately five seconds. The last vari-ance zone number will be displayed. Press the STEPbutton to select the new variance zone and press theRESET button to resume normal operatio...

For additional information on HomeLink t , call 1–800– 355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. WARNING! A moving garage door can cause injury to people andpets in the path of the door. People or pets could beseriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiverwith a garage door opener t...

Programming HomeLink NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom-mended that a new battery be placed in the hand-heldtransmitter of the device being programmed toHomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmis-sion of the radio-frequenc...

WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and closewhile you are training the Universal Transceiver. Donot train the transceiver if people or pets are in thepath of the door or gate. A moving door or gate cancause serious injury or death to people and pets ordamage to objects. 2. Position the e...

WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys inthe ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-tended children, can become entrapped by thepower sunroof while operating the power sunroofswitch. Such entrapment may result in serious injuryor death. WARNING! In an accident, there is a g...

the rear windows open, open the front and rear windowstogether to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurswith the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening tominimize the buffeting or open any window. Sunroof Maintenance Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to cleanthe glass panel....

FACTORY INSTALLED ROOF LUGGAGE RACK—IF EQUIPPED The load carried on the roof when equipped with aluggage rack must not exceed 68 kg (150 lbs.), and shouldbe uniformly distributed over the cargo area. The side rails between the stantions should be used to tiedown cargo. Check the straps frequently to...

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS CONTENTS m Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 m Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 m Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 m Radio Reception Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 ...

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 144 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

Instrument Cluster INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 145 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gage The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank whenignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Temperature Gage The temperature gage indicates engine coolanttemperature. Any reading within the normalrange indicates that the cooling system is operat- ing satisfac...

light stays on, it may be an indication that the parkingbrake has not been released, or there is a low brake fluidlevel. If the light remains on when the parking brake hasbeen disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark onthe master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brakehydraulic ...

Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune /Audio control. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side Tune/ Audio control to set the minutes. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune / Audiocon...

Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Pressthe ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume ControlThe electronic volume...

NOTE: In Hands Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the MUTE button mutes the microphone. SCAN Button (Radio Mode)Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search forthe next listenable station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (ifequipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at eachlistenable station befo...

Preset Buttons 1 - 6 (Radio Mode)These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that youcommit to push-button memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12Satellite (if equipped) stations}. Operation Instructions - CD Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Inserting The ...

RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CDMODE For CD Audio Play)Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the selections on thecompact disc in random order to provide an interestingchange of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomlyselected tra...

MPEG Specifi- cation Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and a...

Operating Instructions - Video EntertainmentSystem (VES t ) (If Equipped) Refer to separate Video Entertainment System (VES t ) Guide. SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast-ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast tocoast. The subscript...

one and stop the search. Pressing a pre-set memorybutton during a music type scan, will call up the memorychannel and stop the search. PTY Button ( SEEK ( When the desired program is obtained, press the 9 SEEK 9 button within five seconds. The channel will change tothe next channel that matches the ...

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IFEQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rearsurface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel toaccess the switches. The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switch willincrease t...

The button located in the center of the left hand controlwill tune to the next pre-set station that you haveprogrammed in the radio pre-set push-buttons. CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the nexttrack on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch oncewill go to the beginning o...

NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e. scratched, reflectivecoating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)oversized, or have theft protection encoding. Try aknown good disc before considering disc player service. RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR...

Air Conditioning Operation To turn the air conditioning On or Off perform thefollowing steps: • Position the mode control button to the desired airflowsetting. • Set the front blower control to any desired speed. • Press the Snowflake (A/C) button which is located tothe right of the temperature cont...

Front Mode Control The mode control allows you tochoose from several patterns of airdistribution. NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions betweenthe major modes. These intermediate positions are iden-tified by the small dots and give an eve...

NOTE: There is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmerair goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improvedcomfort during sunny but cool conditions. Heat (Floor) Outside air flows primarily through the floor out-lets located under the instru...

Temperature ControlThe temperature of the air is controlled by a slide locatedon the top center of the control panel. Move the slide leftor right to change the temperature. The blue area of thescale indicates cooler temperatures while the red areaindicates warmer temperatures. Rear Temperature Contr...

mode on the front control will give you air from theoutlets in the headliner in the rear. Floor mode in thefront will give you floor in the rear. Rear Window Defrosting and Rear WindowWasher/Wiper See the “Rear Window Features” section of this book. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — IfEquipped T...

The ATC system uses an infrared sensor located in theoverhead console to measure the temperature of thedriver. Based on the sensor input, the system will auto-matically control comfort by varying the temperature, fanspeed, and mode. This maintains a comfortable tempera-ture, even under changing cond...

Manual Control (ATC) You also may choose to customize your comfort byselecting the fan speed and mode manually. Pressing thefan speed button or any mode button places the systeminto manual operation. While in manual operation there are six fan speedsavailable and the choice of any mode. The airflowt...

Manual control of Recirculation is possible only in Panel,Floor, and Bi-Level modes. It will not operate in Mix, orDefrost modes. The recirculation symbol will flash threetimes indicating recirculation is not available in thesemodes. NOTE: If the interior of the windows begin to fog, press the recir...

Rear Zone Climate Control — If Equipped Headliner air comes from the outlets in the headliner.Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted todirect the flow of air. Moving the air vane knobs on theoutlets to one side will shut off the airflow. The rear compartment control uses two rotary knobs...

Rear Rotary Blower ControlThe second row seat occupants have control of the rearblower speed, only when the front control unit is in the“REAR CONTROL” position. The rear blower switch has an “Off” position and a rangeof blower speeds. Rotating the rear blower control clock-wise will increase the blo...

Operating Tips Chart INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 193 4

If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turnedoff, the wiper will automatically return to the “Park”position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper willresume operation. Rear Window Defrosting A push-button type switch is located in the climatecontrol panel. Press the switch and the r...

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS m Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 ▫ Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 202 m Automatic Trans...

Normal Starting Normal Starting of either a warm or cold engine isobtained without pumping or depressing the acceleratorpedal. Turn the key to the START position and releasewhen the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5seconds, then re...

WARNING! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into thethrottle body air inlet opening in an attempt to startthe vehicle. This could result in flash fire causingserious personal injury. After StartingThe idle speed is automatically controlled on fuel injectedengines and will decrease as the engi...

WARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.Damage to the 110-115 volt electrical cord couldcause electrocution. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission The electronic PRNDL on the instrument cluster indicatesthe transmission gear selected. The selector lever ismounted on the right...

• transmission has reached normal operating tempera-ture. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- peratures, the transmission may not shift into Overdriveand will automatically select the most desirable gear foroperation at this temperature. Normal operation willresume when the transm...

transmission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due tothe fluid partially draining from the torque converter intothe transmission. This condition is normal and will notcause damage to the transmission. The torque converterwill refill within five seconds of shifting from Park intoany other gear pos...

or illuminates during driving, it means that the 4WDsystem is not functioning properly and that service isrequired. WARNING! Always engage the parking brake when poweringdown the vehicle if the ( Service 4WD ( light is illuminated. Not engaging the parking brake mayallow the vehicle to roll which ma...

4LOCKFour-Wheel-Drive LOCK - Locks the front and reardriveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels torotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose,slippery road surfaces only. Shifting Procedure - NV 144 Transfer Case AWD to 4LOCK or 4LOCK to AWDWith the key ON and the engine eith...

vehicle in the 4LOCK position on dry hard surfacedroads. This feature provides the safety, security, andconvenience of operating in all-wheel drive at all timesregardless of road conditions. When additional traction is required, the 4LOCK and4LO positions can be used to lock the front and reardrives...

Shifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation IITransfer Case NOTE: The 4x4 system will not allow shifts between AWD/ 4LOCK if the rear wheels are spinning (notraction). In this situation a position indicator light willflash and the original position indicator light will remainON. At this time, reduce spee...

3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case controlswitch to the desired position. 4. After the position indicator light has stopped flashing,shift the transmission back into gear. Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. 2. With the key ON and the engine either OFF orRUNNING,...

PARKING BRAKE The foot operated parking brake is positioned below thelower left corner of the instrument panel. To release theparking brake, pull the parking brake release handle. Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked andthe gear-shift lever is in PARK position. When parking ona hill y...

WARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-ing your vehicle, or vehicle may roll and causedamage or injury. Also be certain to leave anautomatic transmission in Park. Failure to do somay cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage orinjury. • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengag...

WARNING! • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu-ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, norcan it increase braking or steering efficiency be-yond that afforded by the condition of the vehiclebrakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, includingtho...

• European Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. Tires designed to this standard havethe tire size molded into the sidewall beginning withthe section width. The letter 9 P 9 is absent from this tire size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H • LT(Light Truck)-Metric tire sizing is b...

Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ( ....blank.... ( = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standardsT = Temporary Spare tire31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in)215 = Sect...

EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry. H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load correspondingto its load index under certain operating conditions.—The maximum speed correspon...

Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tirehowever the date code may only be on one side. Tireswith white sidewalls will have the full TIN includingdate code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black side...

Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: Some vehicles have a “Tire and Loading Infor- mation” placard located on the driver’s side “B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the,1) number of people that can be carried in the...

2. Economy—Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wearpatterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormalwear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need forearlier tire replacement. Underinflation also increases tirerolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption. 3. ...

Radial-Ply Tires WARNING! Combining radial ply tires with other types of tireson your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handlepoorly. The instability could cause an accident. Al-ways use radial ply tires in sets of four (or 6, in caseof trucks with dual rear wheels). Never combinethem with other ty...

Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount aconventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since thewheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. Do not install more than one compact spare tire/wheelon the vehicle at any given time. CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do n...

These indicators are molded into the bottom of the treadgrooves and will appear as bands when the tread depthbecomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the indicators appearin 2 or more adjacent grooves, the tire should be replaced. Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at thispoint. Replacement Tire...

WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than thatspecified for your vehicle. Some combinations ofunapproved tires and wheels may change suspen-sion dimensions and performance characteristics,resulting in changes to steering, handling, and brak-ing of your vehicle. This can cause unp...

Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration andavoid tire cupping and spotty wear. SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION A light load vehicle condition is defined as two passen-gers {150 lbs (...

These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ-ing link and cable (radial) chains. Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires ofDurango trucks. NOTE: The use of class “S” chains is permitted on Durangos with P245/70R17 tires. CAUTION! Do not use tire chains on 4x4 Durango truckse...

TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate atdifferent loads and perform different steering, driving,and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear atunequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat-terns. These effects can be reduced by timely rotat...

FUEL REQUIREMENTS All engines (except 5.7L engines) are de-signed to meet all emissions regulationsand provide excellent fuel economy andperformance when using high quality un-leaded “regular” gasoline having an oc-tane rating of 87. The routine use of pre-mium gasoline is not recommended. Under nor...

CAUTION! If the Check Engine or Service Engine Soon light isflashing, immediate service is required; see onboarddiagnostics system section. Materials Added To Fuel All gasolines sold in the United States are required tocontain effective detergent additives. Use of additionaldetergents or other addit...

WARNING! • Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap)slowly to prevent fuel spray from the filler neckwhich may cause injury. • The volatility of some gasolines may cause abuildup of pressure in the fuel tank that mayincrease while you drive. This pressure can resultin a spray of gasoline and/or...

• When pulling a heavy load or driving a fully loadedvehicle when the humidity is low and the temperatureis high, use a premium unleaded fuel to help preventspark knock. If spark knock persists, lighten the load,or engine piston damage may result. • The use of fuel additives which are now being sold...

the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditionsrepaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all sidewindows fully open. • Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle toprevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex-haust gases from entering the vehicle. CATALYTIC CONVERTER The catalytic ...

vehicle should be stopped, the engine shut off and thevehicle allowed to cool. Service, including a tune-up tomanufacturer’s specifications should be obtained imme-diately. To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing thevehicle. • Do not idle...

TRAILER TOWING To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirementsand recommendations in this manual concerning ve-hicles used for trailer towing. Definitions The following trailer towing related terminology defini-tions will assist in understanding the subsequent sec-tions: GROSS COMBINATION WEI...

• Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000lbs. (907 kg). • Use an approved trailer harness and connector. If ahitch is ordered, the proper wiring will be provided. • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-load your v...

• Total weight must be distributed between the towvehicle and the trailer such that the following four(4) ratings are not exceeded: 1. GVWR 2. GTW 3. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized(This requirement may limit the ability to alwaysachieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a...

outside lamp/bulb failure. Therefore, an occasional vi-sual check around the vehicle is recommended. Once thetrailer is removed the above indication will return to thevehicle. WARNING! The direct connection of hydraulic brake lines fromvehicle brake system to trailer system is not accept-able. The e...

The electrical connections are all complete to the vehiclebut you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.Refer to the following illustrations. Cooling System Tips—Trailer Towing To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-heating, take the following actions: • City Driving When stoppe...

• Highway Driving Reduce speed. • Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily. • See Cooling System Operating information in theMaintenance section of this manual for more informa-tion. To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheat-ing, turn the “TOW/HAUL” feature on when driving inhilly areas o...

TRACTION When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for awedge of water to build up between the tire and roadsurface. This is known as hydroplaning and may causepartial or complete loss of vehicle control and stoppingability. To reduce this possibility, the following precau-tions should be ...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 m Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 m Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 ▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

WARNING! The jack is designed as a tool for changing tires only.The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle forservice purposes, unless suitable supports are placedunder the vehicle as a safety measure. The vehicleshould be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoidice or slippery areas. Removin...

Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack the truck. 1. Remove the rubber plug from the floor in the cargoarea. 2. Engage the jack wrench extension to the spare tirewinch through the hole in the floor. 3. Turn the wrench counterclockwise to lower the sparetire. Continue to turn the wrench unti...

Tire Changing Procedure WARNING! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. Thevehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Youcould be crushed. Never get any part of your bodyunder a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or runthe engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you needto get u...

• Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally oppo-site the jacking position. Forexample, if the right frontwheel is being changed, blockthe left rear wheel. • Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when thevehicle is being jacked. Instructions 1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and too...

JUMP STARTING WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do notallow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or cloth-ing. Don’t lean over battery when attachingclamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. Ifacid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the con-taminated area immediately with l...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Engine Compartment 3.7L V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 m Engine Compartment 4.7L V-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 m Engine Compartment 5.7L HEMI V-8 . . . . . . . . . 288 m Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . . . 289 m Emissions Inspection And Ma...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.7L V6 286 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboarddiagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitorsthe performance of the emissions, engine, and automatictransmission control systems. When these systems areoperating properly, your vehicle will provide excell...

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEPROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to passan inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. For states which have an I/M (Inspection andMaintenance) requirement, this check verifies...

the key is turned off. This means that your vehicle’sOBD system is not ready and you should not proceedto the I/M station. b. The MIL light will remain fully illuminated until thefirst engine crank or the key is turned off. This meansthat your vehicle’s OBD system is ready and you canproceed to the ...

NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessedagainst you. WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around amotor vehicle. Do only that service work for whichyou have the knowledge and the proper equipment.If you have any doubt about yo...

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Turn Off the engine and allow approximately 5 min-utes for the oil to settle to the bottom of the crankcase. 3. Remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 4. Wipe the engine oil level indicator (dipstick) clean. 5. Install the engine oil level in...

governmental agency for advice on how and where usedoil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engineoil change. Engine Oil Filter SelectionThe manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oilfilter. Use a filter of t...

WARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park overmaterials that can burn. Such materials might begrass or leaves coming into contact with your ex-haust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle inareas where your exhaust system can contact any-thing that can burn. In unusual situatio...

Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance, your air conditionershould be checked and serviced by an Authorized Dealerat the start of each warm season. This service shouldinclude cleaning of the condenser fins and a performancetest. Drive belt tension should also be checked at thistim...

Refrigerant Recovery and RecyclingR-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar-bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro-tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioningservice be performed by dealers or other service fac...

Front Suspension Ball Joints The ball joints and seals should be inspected wheneverthe vehicle is serviced for other reasons. Damaged sealsshould be replaced to prevent leakage or contaminationof the grease. Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints All four wheel drive models are equipped with fourconst...

freezing the fluid on the cold windshield. Mopar t All Weather Windshield Washer Solution used with water asdirected on the container, aids cleaning action, reducesfreezing point to avoid line clogging, and is not harmfulto paint or trim. Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide en...

CAUTION! Mixing of coolants other than specified (non-HOAT), may result in engine damage that may notbe covered under the new vehicle warranty, anddecreased corrosion protection. If a non-HOAT cool-ant is introduced into the cooling system in anemergency, it should be replaced with the specifiedcool...

Brake System Power Disc Brakes (Front)Disc brakes do not require adjustment; however, severalhard stops during the break-in period are recommendedto seat the linings and wear off any foreign material. Brake Master CylindersThe fluid level in the master cylinders should be checkedwhenever the vehicle...

WARNING! Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure.You could have an accident. If you see any sign ofcracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brakehoses replaced immediately. Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Check – 3.7L EngineThis fluid level should be checked when the engine isfully ...

4. Place the gear selector momentarily in each gearposition ending with the lever in P (Park). 5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it untilseated. 6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level onboth sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT”(upper) reference holes on ...

Transfer Case Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks. If a fluid leak isevident the transfer case fluid level may be low. Have thetransfer case serviced immediately. CAUTION! Damage may result from operation of the vehiclewith low transfer case fluid. The transfer case fluid should be drained and...

Front AxleFront Axle fluid level should be at the bottom of the fillerhole plug. Selection of Lubricating Grease The National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) hasdeveloped a symbol (Certification Mark) to aid thevehicle owner in the proper selection of grease for chassiscomponents. This symbol, a...

• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffingthat may diminish the gloss or thin out the paintfinish. CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materialssuch as steel wool or scouring powder, which willscratch metal and painted surfaces. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty road...

POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (FUSE/RELAY) Your vehicle is equipped with two electrical powerdistribution centers located next to each other in the leftside of the engine compartment. Thess power distribution centers house new plug-in“Maxi” fuses which replace all the in-line fusible linkspreviously use...

CAUTION! When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to useonly a fuse having the correct amperage rating. Theuse of a fuse with a rating other than indicated mayresult in a dangerous electrical system overload. If aproperly rated fuse continues to blow, it suggests aproblem in the circuit that mus...

2. Remove one nut that attaches the headlight to theinner fender panel. Access to the nut is possible byremoving the fender panel access door which is locatedin the wheel liner. 3. Grasp the headlight and pull firmly to disengage theheadlight from the fender panel. 4. While firmly holding the headli...

2. Rotate the light to the outboard side of the vehicle andremove. 3. Unlock and remove electrical connector. 330 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

4. Remove the three screws holding the bulb strip to theback of the tail light lens. 5. Remove the bulb strip from the tail light lens. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 331 7

License Lights 1. Remove the two screws securing the lens to theliftgate. 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull bulb from socket. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 7

Center High-Mounted Stoplight 1. Remove two screws securing stoplight housing assem-bly to the liftgate. 2. Turn socket 1/4 counterclockwise and free from hous-ing. 3. Pull bulb straight from socket to remove. 334 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Fog Lights 1. Rotate bulb and connector 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 2. Pull bulb off of connector. NOTE: For foglights ensure that the takeout push- fasteners are relocated back in their positions; one in thefoglight molding and the other in the hydroform. FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel 3.7L/...

U.S. Metric 3.7L with Rear Heat (Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 14.5 Qt. 13.8L 4.7L without Rear Heat (Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 13.1 Qt. 12.5L 4.7L with Rear Heat (Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 14.2 Qt. 13.5L 5.7L with...

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS ANDGENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) P/N 5011764AB or equivalent. Engine Oil Use SAE 5W-30, API Certified, meeting material...

Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic Transmission Mopar t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Transfer Case Mopar t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Front Axle SAE 75W-90 Multipurpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant. Rear Axle SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant. Brake M...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 340 m Emissions Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 m Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 ▫ Schedu...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in boldtype on the following pages must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper func-tioning of the emission control system. These, and allother maintenance services included in this ma...

Schedule “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicleunder one or more of the following conditions. • Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). • More ...

Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X Rotate tires. X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-sary. X 344 SCHEDULE “B” ...

Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (168 000) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000) Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid,change filter (3.7L). This applies only if yourvehicle is used for police, taxi, fleet, or trailertowing. X Drain and refill au...

Schedule “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000) (48 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X Rotate tires. X X X X X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Replace engine ...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

Contract, and you require service after your manufactur-er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer toyour contract documents, and contact the person listed inthose documents. We appreciate that you have made a major investmentwhen you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer hasalso made...

MOPAR T PARTS Mopar t fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep yourvehicle operating at its best. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If youbelieve that your vehicle has a defect which could causea crash or c...

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Axle Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280Emergency Starti...

Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Pets, Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Phone, Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Placard, Tire and L...

Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . . ....

Emergency (Jump Starting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280Engine Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200Steering Column Controls . . . . . . . . . . ...

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318,338Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Transmitter, Garage Door ...