Dodge 2005 HB Durango - Manual

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 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ▫ Sentry Key — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 䡵 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 ismoving 5 mph or more, then all the transmitter buttonsare disabled 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 ...

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...

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 engine) . 5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switchin the UNLOCK direction. 6. A single chime will sound to indicate...

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 ...

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 ...

Mode, the door locks and remote keyless entry systemswill function normally. Panic mode will not disarm thesecurity system on vehicles so equipped. General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and withRS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: 1...

2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seatbelt will cancelany chiming that may confuse you during this program-ming procedure). 3. Place the key into the ignition. 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position ( Do not start the engine ). 5. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the key fob. 6. After hold...

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...

window. If you will be carrying children too small foradult-size seat belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature(refer to the Child Restraint section in this manual), canbe used to hold infant and child restraint systems. Please pay close attention to the information in thissection. It tells you ho...

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...

When sitting in this seating location, ensure the seatbackis fully engaged with the seatback latch by pushingrearward on the center seatback until you hear a clickthat signals latch engagement. Automatic Locking Mode To convert from the normal emergency locking mode tothe automatic locking mode, gra...

Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System(BeltAlert) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed isgreater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced WarningSystem (BeltAlert) will alert the driver to buckle their seatbelt. The driver shoul...

buckled. A chime will sound immediately (once thefeature has toggled). If during this time the ignitionswitch is turned out of the ON position or the timerexpires, programming mode will be cancelled. 4. Programming mode will be cancelled after the featurehas toggled with the seat belt still buckled ...

Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with theinstrument panel knee bolsters to provide improvedprotection for the driver and front passenger. Windowbags also work with seat belts to improve occupantprotection. The seat belts are designed to protect you in many typesof collisions. The front ...

NOTE: Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint. • The Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light (an amber light located in the center of the instrumentpanel) tells the driver and front passenger when thefront passenger airbag is ...

sensors, 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/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel...

• The Side Impact SRS Window Bags are designed to activate only in certain side collisions. When the ORC(with side impact option) detects a collision requiringthe window bags to inflate, it signals the inflators onthe crash side of the vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gasis generated to inflate the w...

• Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seatcover. • Do not add a secondary seat cover other than thoseapproved by DaimlerChrysler/Mopar. • At no time should any supplemental restraint system(SRS) component or SRS related component or fas-tener be modified or replaced with any part excep...

NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. Thisdoes not mean something is wrong with the airbagsystem. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, anyor all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometime...

Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when youneed it. You could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you.Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind ofbadges or stickers to the steerin...

• The light flickers or comes on and remains on whiledriving. NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer or any engine related gauges are not working, the airbag control mod-ule may also be disabled. The airbags may not be readyto inflate for your protection. Promptly check fuse blockfor blown fuses. Refe...

LATCH child restraint anchorage system. (See theLATCH - Child Seat Anchorage System section.) • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passengerairbag. An airbag deployment could cause severeinjury or death to infants in this position. Older Childr...

and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorageshave been available for some time. For some older childrestraints, many child restraint manufacturers offeradd-on tether strap kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged totake advantage of all the available attachments providedwith your child restrain...

Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child RestraintSystem We urge that you carefully follow the directions of themanufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not allchild restraint systems will be installed as described here.Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided ...

Second Row Seat 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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 fo...

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...

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside TheVehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replacedimmediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident ifthey have been damag...

Fluid Leaks Check the area under vehicle after overnight parking forfuel, water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasolinefumes are detected, the cause should be located andcorrected. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 2

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . .74 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 ▫ Front Seat Manual Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 102 ▫ Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners . . . . . . . . . . 103 ▫ Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment — IfEquipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 ▫ ...

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. Whenfinished adjusting the m...

each other without wires or a docking station, so UCon-nect works no matter where you stow your cellularphone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long asyour phone is turned on and has been paired to thevehicle’s UConnect™ system. The UConnect™ systemallows up to seven cellular phones to be...

• You will be asked to say a four-digit pin number whichyou will later need to enter into your cellular. You canenter any four-digit pin number. You will not need toremember this pin number after the initial pairingprocess. • The UConnect™ system will then prompt you to beginthe cellular phone pairi...

• When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use oflong names helps the voice recognition and is recom-mended. For example, say ⬙ Robert Smith ⬙ or ⬙ Robert ⬙ instead of ⬙ Bob. ⬙ • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g.: ⬙ Home, ⬙ ⬙ Work, ⬙ ⬙ Mobile, ⬙ or ⬙ Pager ⬙ ). This will allow y...

until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation ofthe call on the UConnect™ system and transfer of thecall to the mobile phone. • After ignition key is switched to off, a call can continueon the UConnect™ system for certain duration, afterwhich the call is automatically transferred from theUC...

If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ systemis operational, you may reach the emergency number asfollows: • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Emergency ⬙ and the UConnect™ system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the...

• When navigating through an automated system, suchas, voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end ofspeaking the digit string, make sure to say ⬙ send. ⬙ • Storing names in phonebook when vehicle is not inmotion is recommended. • It is not recommended to store similar soundingnames in the UConne...

Bluetooth Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to occasionally looseconnection to the UConnect™ system. When this hap-pens, the connection can generally be re-established byswitching the phone off/on. Your cell phone is recom-mended to remain in Bluetooth ⬙ on ⬙ mode. Reset In rare ins...

Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners The bucket seats are equipped with recliners. The reclin-ing mechanism is operated by a lever located on the rightside of the passenger’s seat and the left side of thedriver’s seat. To recline, lean forward slightly beforelifting the lever, then push back to the des...

Adjustable Head Restraints — All SeatingPositions Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury inthe event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push downon the restraints so that the upper edge is as high aspractical, at least to the level of the ears. To lower the head restraint, depress t...

4 - Way Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped The front passenger’s power seat switches are located onthe right side of the passenger seat lower side trim. Thebottom switch controls forward/rearward adjustment.The top switch controls the seatback recline adjustment. NOTE: The 4 - way seat does not ha...

passenger to select from two different levels of supple-mental electrical seat heating, or no seat heating to suittheir individual comfort requirements. With the ignition switch in the RUN position, depressingthe heated seat switch rocker to its momentary High orLow position provides power to the he...

WARNING! The 20% seatback contains the center shoulder belt.A 20% seatback that is not fully latched in theupright position will not protect you properly. To Tumble the 40% seat, fully raise the lever on the sideof the seat to release the floor latches and tumble the seat. NOTE: The seatback must be...

To Fold and Tumble the 2nd row 40% seats from the 3rdrow, fully raise the lever at the rear of the seat to fold theseatback. Continue raising the lever to release the floorlatches to tumble the seat. NOTE: The head restraints must be lowered but do not have to be removed to fold and tumble the seats...

To Achieve Maximum Cargo Capacity Pull the release handles and strap on the second rowseats and fold flat. After folding the third row seat,unsnap the flipper panel on the third row seatback andflip it forward on the backs of the second row seats. 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE: Before returning the second row 40% seats to their upright position, always snap the third row seatflipper panel(s) back to the third row seat first. NOTE: The seat belt buckles are hinged to fold with the seat back. WARNING! Do not sit in the third row seat unless the cushionand back are prop...

on the floor behind the second row seats.The seat beltbuckles are hinged and fold with the seatbacks. To Achieve Maximum Cargo Capacity Pull the release handles and strap on the second rowseats and fold flat. After folding the third row seats, unsnap the flipper panels on the back of the third rowse...

DRIVER MEMORY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on thedriver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seatposition, driver’s outside mirror position, adjustablebrake and accelerator pedals position, Automatic Tem-perature Control (ATC) temperature and radio stat...

Memory Position Recall NOTE: • The driver’s seat belt must be unbuckled to recallmemory positions. • The vehicle must be in Park to recall memory posi-tions. • Not all motors may be moved at one time. Please referto the 8-way power seat description. To recall the memory settings for driver one, pres...

3. Within 10 seconds, press and release the UNLOCKbutton on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. To disable another transmitter linked to either memoryposition, repeat steps 1-3 for each transmitter. NOTE: The capability to link Remote Keyless Entry transmitters to memory is enabled when delivered ...

the seat is positioned rearward enough and no benefitfrom moving the seat any farther rearward. NOTE: The Easy Exit Easy Entry feature is not enabled when delivered from the factory. The Easy Exit EasyEntry feature may be enabled (or later disabled) by aqualified DaimlerChrysler service representati...

LIGHTS 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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...

If the headlights remain on while the ignition is cycledoff, the exterior lights will automatically turn off after 8minutes. If the headlights are turned on and left on for 8minutes while the ignition is off, the exterior lights willautomatically turn off. NOTE: Battery Saver mode is cancelled if th...

Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights When the headlight switch is rotated to the first positionto the right, the parking lights, taillights, side markerlights, license plate light and instrument panel lights areall turned on. The headlights will turn ON when theswitch is rotated to the second po...

Turn Signals Move the lever up or down to signal a right-hand orleft-hand turn. The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashesto indicate the direction of the turn, and proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. If an indicator failsto light when the lever is moved, it wo...

with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. Formaximum delay between cycles, rotate the control knobinto the upper end of the delay range. The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob untilit enters the LO continual speed position. The delay canbe regulated from a maximum of about 15 sec...

after the washer knob is released. It will then resume theintermittent interval previously selected. If the washerknob is pushed, for a period greater than 1 second, whilein the OFF position, the wiper will wipe approximatelythree wipes, after the wash knob is released. To prevent freeze-up of your ...

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) DECEL 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...

symbol is displayed complete one 360 degree turn in anarea free from large metal objects or power lines. TheCAL symbol 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 betw...

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 威 , 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...

If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with ⴖ Program- ming ⴖ steps 6-8 to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage dooropener). 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit)in the garage,...

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....

Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF (BatteryFed Configuration) CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in drawpower from the vehicle’s battery, even when notin use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, ifplugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery willdischarge sufficiently to degrad...

• Removable CD bin The coin slots are located under the instrument panelcenter stack. Cup Holders The Durango has 8 cupholders. Four are located in thecenter console, two are located in the second row armrest,and two are located in the right hand quarter panel for third row occupants. The four cupho...

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...

CAUTION! To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do notexceed the maximum roof rack load capacity. Alwaysdistribute heavy loads as evenly as possible andsecure the load appropriately. Long loads which extend over the windshield, suchas wood panels or surfboards, should be secured toboth the fr...

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 䡵 Radio Reception Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 ...

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 162 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

Instrument Cluster INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 163 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gage The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank whenignition switch is in the ON position. (See page 260for more information.) 2. Temperature Gage The temperature gage indicates engine coolanttemperature. Any reading within the normalrange indicates that the co...

CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system coulddamage your vehicle. If the temperature light is on,safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehiclein neutral with the air conditioner turned off untilthe light turns off. If the if the light remains on, turnthe engine off immediately, a...

display will place a box around the selected transmissionrange (PRND21). If the PRNDL displays only the char-acters PRND21 (no boxes) have the system checked by anauthorized dealer. 17. Trip Odometer The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. Totoggle between the odometer and the trip odometer...

33. Odometer/Trip Odometer Button Press this button to toggle between the odometer and thetrip odometer display. Holding the button in resets thetrip odometer reading. RADIO RECEPTION INFORMATION AM Reception AM radio signals usually travel longer distances than FMsignals, especially at night. These...

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 Control The electronic volu...

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...

RW/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the rewind/fast forward button causes the tunerto search for the next frequency in the direction of thearrows. This feature operates in either AM, FM or Satel-lite (if equipped) frequencies. TUNE Control (Radio Mode) Turn the right side rotary control to increase or decre...

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 tr...

• Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a 3-character extension) • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a 3-character extension) Multisession disc formats are supported...

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 - Satellite Radio Mode (IfEquipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’sManual. Operating Instructions - Video EntertainmentSystem (VES 威 ) (If Equipped) Refer to separate Video Entertainment System (VES 威 ) Guide. SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio u...

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 ⴖ SEEK ⴖ When the desired program is obtained, press the ⬙ SEEK ⬙ button within five seconds. The channel will change tothe next channel that matches the ...

will go to the beginning of the current track or to thebeginning of the previous track if it is within one secondafter the current track begins to play. If you press the switch up or down twice it plays thesecond track, three times, it will play the third, etc. The button in the center of the left h...

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...

air 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 instrument panel. A small amount of air is directed through the defrost and sidewindow demister outlets. Mix Outsi...

Rear Temperature Control — If Equipped Rotating this knob left to the“REAR CONTROL” positionallows the passengers in thesecond and third row seats tocontrol the blower speed andtemperature by means of therear control located in the rearof the center floor console asdescribed under “Rear ZoneControl....

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 Control The 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 bl...

Operating Tips Chart INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 211 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 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 ▫ Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 220 䡵 Automatic Trans...

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...

WARNING! Your vehicle could move and injure you and others ifit is not completely in P (Park). Check by trying tomove the gearshift lever back and forth without firstpulling the lever toward you, after you have set it inP (Park). Make sure it is in Park before leaving thevehicle. WARNING! Never use ...

“N” Neutral Shift to Neutral when vehicle is standing for prolongedperiods with engine running. Engine may be started inthis range. Set the parking brake if you must leave thevehicle. NOTE: Towing the vehicle (except as specified under Towing A Disabled Vehicle), coasting, or otherwise driv-ing the ...

• 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...

performance and reduce the potential for transmissionoverheating or failure due to excessive shifting. Whenoperating in “TOW/HAUL” mode, 5th gear (ifequipped) is disabled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns aremodified. Shifts into Overdrive (4th gear) are allowedduring steady cruise (for improved fuel e...

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 ⴖ Service 4WD ⴖ light is illuminated. Not engaging the parking brake mayallow the vehicle to roll which ma...

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...

WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave thevehicle unattended with the transfer case in theNeutral (N) position without first fully engaging theparking brake. The transfer case Neutral (N) positiondisengages both the front and rear driveshafts fromthe powertrain and will allow the vehic...

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,...

Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked andthe gear-shift lever is in PARK position. When parking ona hill you should apply the Parking Brake before placingthe gear shift lever in PARK; otherwise the load on thetransmission locking mechanism may make it difficult tomove the selector out ...

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 ⬙ P ⬙ 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 ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = S...

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...

EXAMPLE: 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured.(2 digits) —01 means the year 2001.—Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have 1 number to represent the year inwhich the tire was manufactured. Example: 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1...

Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the:1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle2) the total weight your vehicle can carry3) the tire size designed for your vehicle 4) the cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rearand spare tir...

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....

Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speedswithin posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi-tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at highspeeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is veryimportant. Increased tire pressure and redu...

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 thanthat specified for your vehicle. Some combinationsof unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-pension dimensions and performance characteris-tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, andbraking 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...

MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that isblended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasolinesblended with MMT provide no performance advantagebeyond gasolines of the same octane number withoutMMT. Gasolines blended with MMT reduce spark pluglife and reduce emission ...

Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law. Usingleaded gasoline can impair engine performance, damage theemission control system. • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions...

CAUTION! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if yourvehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. Inthe event of engine malfunction, particularly involv-ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin-ued operation of your vehicle ...

then be determined separately to be sure that the load isproperly distributed over front and rear axle. Weighingthe vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the frontor rear axles has been exceeded but the total load iswithin the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shiftedfrom front to rear or rea...

after the vehicle has been weighed both in its ⴖ curb weight ⴖ condition, and in its ⴖ loaded and ready for operation ⴖ condition. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 6500 LBS. TRAILER TOWING To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirementsand recommendations in this manual concerning ve-hicles...

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailertongue that typically provides adjustable friction associ-ated with the telescoping motion to dampen any un-wanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. CAUTION! • During the first 500 miles...

WARNING! Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towingas safe as possible: • Be sure the trailer is loaded heavier in front, with 60%to 65% of the weight in front of the axle(s). Loadsbalanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear cancause the tr...

• Safety chains must always be used between yourvehicle and trailer. • Connect trailer lighting and brakes using factory har-nesses only. Do not cut or splice any wiring to thebrake circuits. Trailer and Tongue Weight Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) means the maximum allow-able weight of the trailer plus...

Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (GCWR) The Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (GCWR) isthe MAXIMUM allowable weight of the towing vehicle, including passengers and cargo, and the weight of theloaded trailer. Calculate the maximum trailer weight(MTW) by subtracting the towing vehicle’s weight,...

In Canada, refer to the following website address: http:// www.dodge.ca. Trailer Towing Requirements All Dodge Durango trucks are intended to tow trailers upto 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) without added equipment oralterations to standard equipment. Your vehicle may befactory equipped for safe towing of trai...

Heavy trailer towing also may require breakaway electrictrailer brakes, anti-sway devices or equalizing hitches forsafe operation. Such devices are commonly required bystate law. Trailer Tow Wiring The Trailer Tow Package includes a 4 and 7 pin wiringharness located at the rear underbody of the vehi...

Cooling System Tips—Trailer Towing To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-heating, take the following actions: • City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, put transmissionin neutral and increase engine idle speed. • Highway Driving Reduce speed. • Air Conditioning Turn off t...

SNOWPLOW Dodge Durango Models NOTE: Do not use Dodge Durango Models for snow- plow applications. WARNING! Snowplows, winches, and other aftermarket equip-ment should not be added to the front end or yourvehicle. The airbag crash sensors may be affected bythe change in the front end structure. The ai...

NOTE: The NV 244 Generation II transfer case must be shifted into Neutral (N) for recreational towing. TheNeutral (N) selection button is located on the lower lefthand corner of the 4WD Control Switch. Shifts into andout of transfer case Neutral (N) can take place with theselector switch in any mode...

CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow baron your vehicle. The bumper face bar will bedamaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft becausefluid will leak from the transfer case and damageinternal parts. TRACTION When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for awedge of water...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 䡵 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 䡵 Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 ▫ 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...

WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to helpprevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edgeof the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to beraised. • Apply the ...

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...

CAUTION! Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue avehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks fortow truck hookup or highway towing. You coulddamage your vehicle. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to preventdamage to your vehicle. Use of safety chai...

NOTE: Towing the vehicle at more than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for more than 15 miles (25 km ) can causesevere transmission damage. 300 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment 3.7L V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 䡵 Engine Compartment 4.7L V-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 䡵 Engine Compartment 5.7L HEMI V-8 . . . . . . . . . 306 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . . . 307 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Messa...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.7L V6 304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

cap until a ⬙ clicking ⬙ sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the odometerreset button to turn the message off. If the problempersists, the message will appear the next time thevehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. Ifthe problem is dete...

DEALER SERVICE Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, specialtools and equipment to perform all service operations inan expert manner. Service manuals are available whichinclude detailed service information for your vehicle.Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedureyourself. NO...

Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Level To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, theengine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Thebest time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutesafter a fully warmed up engine is shut off or beforestarting the engine after it has sat ove...

CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will causeoil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could dam-age your engine. Frequency Of Oil Change Road conditions and your style of driving affect theinterval at which your oil should be changed. Check thefollowing to determine if ANY apply to...

Dusty Conditions Driving through dust-laden air increases the problems ofkeeping abrasive materials out of the engine. Under theseconditions, special attention should be given to theengine air cleaner and the crankcase inlet air cleaner. Thecrankcase ventilation system should also be checkedperiodic...

temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy. Refer toyour engine oil filler cap for the recommended engineoil viscosity for your vehicle. For information on engine oil filler cap location, see theEngine Compartment illustration in this section. Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil cer...

Engine Oil Filter Selection The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oilfilter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The qualityof replacement filters varies considerably. Only highquality filters should be used to assure most efficientservice. Mopar 威 Engine Oil Filters are a high qua...

Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuelonly. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of thecatalyst as an emission control device. Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-portant to keep ...

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...

WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con-tain lead and lead compounds. Always wash handsafter handling the battery. To determine the battery charge, check the battery testindicator (if equipped) on top of the battery. Refer to theillustration. CAUTION! It is essential when repl...

attention should also be given to hood latching compo-nents to insure proper function. When performing otherunderhood services, the hood latch, release mechanismand safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice ayear, preferably in the fall and...

WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solventsare flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Caremust be exercised when filling or working aroundthe washer solution. After the engine has warmed, operate the defroster for afew minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing orfreezing the f...

Recommended Engine Coolant This vehicle has been factory filled with an EthyleneGlycol based engine coolant with long life corrosioninhibitors (called HOAT, for Hybrid Organic AdditiveTechnology). Follow the “Maintenance Schedule” for therecommended coolant change intervals. Refer to Recom-mended Fl...

Adding Coolant When adding coolant, or refilling the system, a minimumsolution of 50% recommended HOAT ethylene glycolengine coolant (antifreeze) and distilled water should beused. Use higher concentrations (not to exceed 70%) iftemperatures below ⫺ 34°F ( ⫺ 37°C) are anticipated. Use only high puri...

D. Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT ethyl-ene glycol engine coolant (minimum) and distilled waterfor proper corrosion protection of your engine. E. Make sure that the radiator and coolant bottle over-flow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. F. Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your ...

You are urged to use only the manufacturer’s specifiedhoses and clamps, or their equivalent in material andspecification, in any fuel system servicing. It is manda-tory to replace all clamps that have been loosened orremoved during service. Care should be taken in install-ing new clamps to insure th...

Brake Master Cylinders The fluid level in the master cylinders should be checkedwhenever the vehicle is serviced, or immediately if thebrake system warning light is on. If necessary, add fluidto bring level to the full mark on the side of the reservoirof the brake master cylinder. Be sure to clean t...

1. Operate the engine at idle speed and normal operatingtemperature. 2. The vehicle must be on level ground. 3. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brakepedal. 4. Place the gear selector momentarily in each gearposition ending with the lever in P (Park). 5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean...

fluid leaks. The use of transmission sealers should beavoided, since they may adversely affect seals. 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 fr...

Front Axle Front Axle fluid level should be 3/4” (20 mm) below thebottom of the fill hole. 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...

• 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...

• If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are wellpackaged and sealed. • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, considermud or stone shields behind each wheel. • Use Mopar 威 touch up paint on scratches as soon as possible. Your ...

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. The power distribution centers house new plug-in“Maxi” fuses which replace all the in-line fusible linkspreviously used....

fuse to be disconnected, without removing it from thefuse block. Pressing the I.O.D. fuse back into the cavityreconnects it. Interior Fuses The fuse block contains blade-type mini-fuses, relays,and circuit breakers for high-current circuits. It is locatedin the left kick panel. It is accessible thro...

Cavity Fuse/Color Description F1 15 Amp Blue Instrument Clus- ter Battery Feed F 2 10 Amp Red Occupant Classi- fication Module (OCM) Battery Feed F3 10 Amp Red Ignition Run/ Start for Control- ler (NGC), Inte- grated Power Module (IPM), AC Relay and Fuel Pump Re- lay F4 10 Amp Red Door Node and Non-...

F19 15 Amp Blue Heating & Air Conditioning w/ATC Only Battery Feed F20 25 Amp Natural Amplifier Bat- tery Feed Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Cavity Fuse/Color Description 1 40 AmpGreen HVAC Blower 2 30 Amp Pink Power Outlets 3 30 Amp Pink Rr Wiper/Ign R/O 4 30 Amp Pink ABS Pump 5 5...

Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module) Cavity Fuse/Color Description 1 Micro Relay Wiper On/Off Rly 2 Micro Relay Wiper Hi/Lo Rly 3 Micro Relay Horn Rly 4 Micro Relay Rear Fog Rly (BUX Only) 5 Micro Relay Lt T-Tow Stop/Turn Rly 6 Micro Relay Rt T-Tow Stop/Turn Rly 7 Micro Relay Park Lamps Rly 8 1...

BULB REPLACEMENT Headlights/Parking/Turn Signal 1. Remove the two bolts attaching the headlight to theinner fender panel. 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. ...

6. Twist and remove socket from lamp. 7. Remove bulb from socket and replace. NOTE: These are Halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingerscould cause excessive heat build-up which reduces bulblife. Rear Side Marker, Tail Lights, Turn Signals AndBackup...

3. Unlock and remove electrical connector. 4. Remove the three screws holding the bulb strip to theback of the tail lamp. 352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

5. Remove the bulb strip from the tail light lens. 6. Remove bulbs from bulb strip by pulling the bulbstraight out. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 7

License Lights 1. Remove the two screws securing the lens to theliftgate. 354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull bulb from socket. Center High-Mounted Stoplight 1. Remove two screws securing stoplight housing assem-bly to the liftgate. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 7

2. Turn socket 1/4 counterclockwise and free from hous-ing. 3. Pull bulb straight from socket to remove. 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...

U.S. Metric 4.7L with Rear Heat (Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 14.2 Qt. 13.5L 5.7L without Rear Heat (Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) NA NA 5.7L with Rear Heat (Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 16.6 Qt. 15.8L NOTE: All fluid ca...

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS ANDGENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) P/N 5011764AB or equivalent. 3.7/4.7L Engine Oil Use SAE 5W-30, API Certified, meeti...

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

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 362 䡵 Emissions Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 ▫ Schedu...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type 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 m...

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, or at 3months whichever comes first. 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, repla...

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 Inspect engine ...

Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000) [Months] [102] [108] [114] [120] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X Rotate tires. X X X X Drain and refill tranfer case fluid (4X4). X Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at 60month...

WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around amotor vehicle. Do only that service work for whichyou have the knowledge and the right equipment. Ifyou have any doubt about your ability to perform aservice job, take your vehicle to a competent me-chanic. VEHICLE STORAGE If you are storing yo...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested inyour satisfaction. We want you to be happy with ourproducts and services. Warranty service must be done by an authorizedChrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommendthat you take your vehicle to you selling dea...

MOPAR 姞 PARTS Mopar 威 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296Emergency Starti...

Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167,223Overdrive OFF Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135,136Overhead Travel Information Center . . ....

Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,164,350Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257Snow Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . ....