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Bedienungsanleitung Dodge 2005 Durango

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE .............................. 7 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE .............................. 6 9 4 INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS ......................................... ...

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    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction ........................... 4 䡵 How T o Use This Manual .................. 4 䡵 W arnings And Cautions ................... 5 䡵 V ehicle Identification Number ............... 5 䡵 V ehicle Modifications / Alterations ........... 6 1 ...

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    INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepar ed with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a W arranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. Y ou are urged to read these publications car efully . Following the instruc- ti ...

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    W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains W ARNINGS against operating procedur es which could result in an accident or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entir e manual you may miss important information. Observe all W arnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDE ...

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    VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS / AL TERA TIONS W ARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. 6 INTRODUCTION ...

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    THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A W ord About Y our Keys .................. 9 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 9 ▫ Sentry Key — If Equipped ................ 9 䡵 Ignition And Steering Lock ................. 1 2 ▫ Ignition Accessory Delay Feature ........... 1 3 䡵 Illuminated Entry ................... ...

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    䡵 Security Alarm System — If Equipped ......... 2 4 ▫ T o Set The Alarm ...................... 2 5 ▫ T o Disarm The System ................... 2 5 䡵 Liftgate ............................... 2 6 䡵 W indows ............................. 2 7 ▫ Power W indows ....................... 2 7 ▫ Auto Down .......................... 2 8 ▫ W i ...

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    A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The double sided keys may be inserted into the locks with either side up. The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with a bar code label affixed to the front. The bar code can be used to or der duplicate keys from your dealer or a locksmith. If you r eceived your keys without the bag, ask your dealer to giv ...

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    on the remaining transmitters will work. If the vehicle is moving 5 mph or more, then all the transmitter buttons are disabled for all keys. NOTE: The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting pr oblems and a loss of security protection. Additional Sentry Keys o ...

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    consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one which has never been programmed and needs to be cut. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key System serviced, bring all vehicle keys to the dealer . Customer Key Programming Y ou can program new keys to the system if you have two valid keys by doing the following: 1. Insert ...

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    NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party r esponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. IGNITION AND STEERING LOCK In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to pr ovide anti-theft protection for your ve- hicle. It may be difficult to turn the key fr om the ...

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    NOTE: The steering wheel will lock when the key is removed, and the steering wheel is turned ar ound 1 15 degrees clockwise or 65 degr ees counterclockwise fr om the center position. Ignition Accessory Delay Feature When the ignition is turned to OFF/LOCK position the accessory features on the vehicle will continue to operate for ten minutes or unt ...

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    W ARNING! For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. W ARNING! When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Un ...

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    V ehicles equipped with power door locks can be locked or unlocked from inside by either the use of the door lock switches located on the front doors or by pr essing the LOCK or UNLOCK buttons on the Remote Keyless Entry key fob. As a safety feature the doors will not lock when using the door lock switches during the following conditions: • The d ...

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    4. W ithin 10 seconds, cycle the key from the OFF position to the ON position four times; ending in the ON position ( Do not start the engine ). 5. W ithin 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch in the LOCK direction. 6. A single chime will be heard to indicate the featur e has been disabled. 7. T o re-activate this featur e, repeat the ...

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    3. Insert the key into the ignition. 4. W ithin 10 seconds, cycle the key from the OFF position to the ON position four times ending in the ON position (do not start the engine) . 5. W ithin 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch in the UNLOCK direction. 6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has been changed. 7. T o reacti ...

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    T o use the system, open each rear door and slide the control UP to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child-protection locks. When the system on a door is engaged, that door can only be opened by using the outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. W ARNING! A void trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collis ...

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    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTR Y This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the panic alarm from distances a minimum of 66 feet (20 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter . The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. T o ...

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    3. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. T est the feature while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the keyfob. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the keyfob while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOC ...

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    Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 6. If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this featur e, repeat the above steps. Flash Lamps with Lock Programming 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the key fob. 2. After holding ...

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    Mode, the door locks and remote keyless entry systems will function normally . Panic mode will not disarm the security system on vehicles so equipped. General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interfere ...

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    2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seatbelt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this program- ming procedur e). 3. Place the key into the ignition. 4. T urn the ignition to the ON position ( Do not start the engine ). 5. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the key fob. 6. After holding the UNLOCK button for four seconds, also p ...

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    Battery Replacement The recommended r eplacement battery is CR2032. 1. If the key fob is equipped with a screw , remove the screw . W ith the transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal. 2. Remove and replace the batteries. A void touchin ...

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    T o Set the Alarm: The alarm will set when you use the power door locks or use the Keyless Entry transmitter to lock the doors. After all the doors are locked and closed the security light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly to signal that the system is arming. The security light in the instrument panel cluster will flash rapidly for about ...

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    UNLOCK button or by inserting a programmed Sentry Key into the ignition and turning the key to the ON position. LIFTGA TE Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key . T o open the liftgate, pull out on the outside handle and lift. W ARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- ous exhaust gases into yo ...

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    WINDOWS Power Windows The control on the left fr ont door has up-down switches that give you finger tip control of all four power win- dows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the passenger doors for passenger window control. The windows will operate only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and for ten minutes after t ...

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

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    window . If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size seat belts, your seat belts or the LA TCH feature (refer to the Child Restraint section in this manual), can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to k ...

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    freely with you under normal conditions. But in a colli- sion, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. W ARNING! It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or kil ...

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    Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door . Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around you ...

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    W ARNING! • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the poss ...

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    W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos- sible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision it could even cut into you. Be sure the ...

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    Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front and second r ow outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downwar d to help position the belt away from your neck. Push in on the anchorage release button to r elease the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that serves you best. As a guide, if you are shorter ...

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    When sitting in this seating location, ensure the seatback is fully engaged with the seatback latch by pushing rearwar d on the center seatback until you hear a click that signals latch engagement. Automatic Locking Mode T o convert from the normal emer gency locking mode to the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder belt portion and pull all o ...

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    Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert) will alert the driver to buckle their seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buc ...

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    buckled. A chime will sound immediately (once the feature has toggled). If during this time the ignition switch is turned out of the ON position or the timer expires, pr ogramming mode will be cancelled. 4. Programming mode will be cancelled after the feature has toggled with the seat belt still buckled or if the ignition switch is turned to the lo ...

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    W ARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use the seat belt extender when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed. Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Syste ...

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    the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS/AIRBAG ar e embossed on the airbag covers. NOTE: The front airbags ar e certified to the Federal regulations that allow less for ceful deployment. The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have differ ent rates of inflation that are based on col ...

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    Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bolsters to pr ovide improved protection for the driver and fr ont passenger . W indow bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. The seat belts are designed to pr otect you in many types of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to severe fr ...

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    4. If your vehicle has window bags, do not lean against the door or window , airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door . 5. If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center . Phone numbers are pr ovided in the ⬙ If Y ou Need Customer Assistance ? ...

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    Air Bag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: • Occupant Restraint Controller • Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (If Equipped) • Airbag W arning Light • Driver Airbag • Passenger Airbag • W indow Bags above Side W indows (If Equipped) • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting W iring ...

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    The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electr onic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the ST AR T or RUN positions. These include all of the items listed above except the steering wheel and column, and knee bolsters. If the key is in the OFF position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and wi ...

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    NOTE: Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appr opriate child restraint. • The Passenger Airbag Disable (P AD) Indicator Light (an amber light located in the center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front passenger when the front passenger airbag is turned of f. The P AD Indica- tor lamp illum ...

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    adult passenger is properly seated in the fr ont passen- ger seat. In this case, the air bag is ready to be inflated if a collision requiring an airbag occurs. For almost all properly installed r ear facing child re- straints, the P AD indicator light will be illuminated indicating that the front passenger airbag is turned of f and will not inflate ...

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    will cause the system to turn the airbag on. In this case, the OCS has classified the occupant of the seat as an adult. An adult occupant needs to sit in a normal position (with their feet on or near the floor) in order to be properly classified. Reclining the seat back too far may change how an occupant is classified by the OCS. Drivers and adult ...

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    sensors, a fault will occur which turns on both the P AD Indicator Light and the Airbag W arning Light. Once the lodged object is removed, the fault will be automatically cleared after a short period of time. • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel ...

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    • The Side Impact SRS W indow Bags are designed to activate only in certain side collisions. When the ORC (with side impact option) detects a collision requiring the window bags to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of the vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the window bag. The inflating window bag pushes ...

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    • Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat cover . • Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those approved 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 except those which are appr oved by Daimler ...

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    NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to ...

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    Maintaining Y our Airbag System W ARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. Y ou could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right ...

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    • The light flickers or comes on and remains on while driving. NOTE: If the speedometer , tachometer or any engine related gauges ar e not working, the airbag control mod- ule may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Pr omptly check fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label located on the inside of t ...

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    may be released for incorporation in aggr egate crash databases, such as those maintained by the US govern- ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particular driver , ve- hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially . Confidential data will not be disclosed by DaimlerChrysler Corpora- tion to an ...

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    Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time - babies and children, too. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces r equire that small children ride in pr oper restraint systems. This is the law , and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Childr en 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up ...

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    LA TCH child restraint anchorage system. (See the LA TCH - Child Seat Anchorage System section.) • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a fr ont passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh ...

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    • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm. W ARNING! • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufac ...

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    around the child r estraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight, however , any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pul ...

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    and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages have been available for some time. For some older child restraints, many child r estraint manufacturers of fer add-on tether strap kits or retr o-fit kits. Y ou are ur ged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child restraint in any vehicle. All three second r ow ...

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    Installing the LA TCH-Compatible Child Restraint System W e urge that you car efully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child r estraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described her e. Again, carefully follow the installation instr uctions that were pr ovided with the child restraint system. The r ...

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    anchorages. Next attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material. Then attach the tether strap to the anchor- age located on the back of the seat, being careful to r oute the tether strap to provide the most dir ect path between the anchor and the child restraint. If your vehicle is equ ...

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    it tight if necessary . If the seat belt has an automatic locking retractor , it will have a distinctive label. Pull the belt from the r etractor until there is enough to allow you to pass through the child r estraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is all extracted from the r etractor . Allow the belt to ret ...

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    Second Row Seat 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

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    Child Restraints in Third Row Seating (If Equipped) The third seating r ow is not capable of installing child restraints that r equire the use of a tether strap. Ther e are no tether anchor provisions for the thir d seating row in your vehicle, the hooks in the rear floor ar e not designed to withstand the forces that may occur during a crash. W AR ...

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    W ARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the seat could come loose and allow the child to crash into the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, or even be thrown from the vehicle. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top ...

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    A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the break-in and is not an indication of dif ficulty . SAFETY TIPS Exhaust System W ARNING! Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an ex- tremely toxic gas that by itself is colorless and odorless. T o avoid inhaling these gases, the follow- ...

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    Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside The V ehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically , checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately . Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if they have been damaged (bent retractor , torn webbing, etc.). ...

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    Fluid Leaks Check the area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, water , oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected, the cause should be located and corrected. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 2 ...

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors ............................... 7 4 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................. 7 4 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .... 7 4 ▫ Outside Mirrors ....................... 7 5 ▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Featur e — If Equipped ............................ 7 5 ▫ Elect ...

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    䡵 Seats ................................ 1 0 2 ▫ Front Seat Manual Seat Adjustment ........ 1 0 2 ▫ Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners .......... 1 0 3 ▫ Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment — If Equipped ........................... 1 0 3 ▫ Adjustable Head Restraints — All Seating Positions ........................... 1 0 4 ▫ 8 - W ay Dr ...

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    ▫ Headlight Delay ...................... 1 2 2 ▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ....... 1 2 2 ▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights ..... 1 2 3 ▫ Illuminated Entry ..................... 1 2 3 ▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ..... 1 2 3 ▫ Lights-On Reminder ................... 1 2 4 ▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...... ...

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    䡵 Compass/T emperature Mini-T rip Computer .... 1 3 6 ▫ US/M Button ........................ 1 3 6 ▫ Reset Button ......................... 1 3 7 ▫ Global Reset ......................... 1 3 7 ▫ Step Button ......................... 1 3 8 ▫ A verage Fuel Economy (A VG ECO) ........ 1 3 8 ▫ Distance T o Empty (DTE) ............... 1 3 ...

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    䡵 Electrical Power Outlets .................. 1 5 1 ▫ Electrical Outlet Use W ith Engine Off (Battery Fed Configuration) .............. 1 5 2 䡵 Floor Console ......................... 1 5 3 ▫ Floor Console Features ................. 1 5 3 䡵 Factory Installed Roof Luggage Rack— If Equipped ............................ 1 5 5 䡵 Cargo Man ...

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    MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the r ear window . A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror . Annoying headlight glare can be r educed by moving the small control under the mirr or to the night position (toward r ear of truck). The mirror should ...

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    CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror . Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean. Outside Mirrors T o receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirr or(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the ...

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    Electric Remote-Control Mirrors The controls for the power mirr ors are located on the driver’s door trim panel. T o adjust a mirror , turn the control wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated. T ilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirr or to move. When finished adjusting the mirror , turn the control to the center ...

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    W ARNING! V ehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the right side mirror . Illumina ...

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    Automatic Dimming Driver’s Exterior Mirror — If Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying light glare fr om vehicles behind you. This feature is contr olled by the inside mirror and can be turned of f by pressing the button at the base of the inside mirror . HANDS–FREE COMMUNICA TION (UConnect™) — IF EQUIPPED UConnect™ ...

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

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    The UConnect™ system is fully integrated with the vehicle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect™ system can either be adjusted from the radio volume control knob, or fr om the steering wheel radio control (right switch), if so equipped. The radio display will be used for visual prompts fr om the UConnect™ system such as ⬙ CELL ⬙ or ...

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    Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt or if you want to know what your options are at any pr ompt, say ⬙ Help ⬙ following the voice on beep. The UConnect™ system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. T o activate the UConnect™ system from idle, simply press the ’Phone’ button and follow audible pr ompt ...

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    • Y ou will be asked to say a four-digit pin number which you will later need to enter into your cellular . Y ou can enter any four-digit pin number . Y ou will not need to remember this pin number after the initial pairing process. • The UConnect™ system will then prompt you to begin the cellular phone pairing process on your cellular phone. ...

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    • For example, you can say ⬙ 234-567-8901. ⬙ The phone number that you enter must be of valid length and combination. The UConnect™ limits the user from dialing invalid combination of numbers. For example, 234-567-890 is nine digits long, which is not a valid phone number - the closest valid phone number has ten digits. • The UConnect™ ...

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    • When prompted, say the name of the new entry . Use of long names helps the voice recognition and is r ecom- mended. For example, say ⬙ Robert Smith ⬙ or ⬙ Robert ⬙ instead of ⬙ Bob. ⬙ • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g.: ⬙ Home, ⬙⬙ W ork, ⬙⬙ Mobile, ⬙ or ⬙ Pager ⬙ ). This will allow you to store mul ...

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    After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunities to edit another entry in the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to the main menu. ⬙ Phonebook Edit ⬙ can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may ha ...

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    • The UConnect™ system will ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook. • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be deleted. List All Names in the UConnect™ Phonebook • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Phonebook List Names. ? ...

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    Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in pr ogress and you have another incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell phone. Press the ’Phone’ button to place the curr ent call on hold and answer the incoming call. NOTE: The UConne ...

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    Conference Call When two calls are in pr ogress (one active and one on hold), press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Three-W ay Calling T o initiate three-way calling, pr ess the ’V oice Recogni- tion’ button while a call is in progr ess and mak ...

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    until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect™ system and transfer of the call to the mobile phone. • After ignition key is switched to off, a call can continue on the UConnect™ system for certain duration, after which the call is automatically transferred fr om the UConnect™ system to the mobile phone. ...

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    If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ system is operational, you may reach the emer gency number as follows: • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Emergency ⬙ and the UConnect™ system will instr uct the paired cellular phone to call the emer gency num- ber . Thi ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 91

    Paging T o learn how to page, refer to section ⬙ W orking with Automated Systems. ⬙ Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time-out a little too soon to work properly with the UConnect™ system. V oice Mail Calling T o learn how to access your voice mail, refer to section ⬙ W orking with Automated Systems. ⬙ W o ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 92

    T urning Confirmation Prompts On/Off T urning confirmation prompts of f will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g. the UConnect™ sys- tem will not repeat a phone number befor e you dial it). • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Confirmations. ⬙ The UConn ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 93

    • Press the ’V oice Recognition’ button. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Mute. ⬙ In order to un-mute the UConnect™ system: • Press the ’V oice Recognition’ button. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Mute-off. ⬙ Information Service When using A T&T W ireless Ser ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 94

    List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Setup Phone pairing”. • When prompted, say ⬙ List Phones ⬙ . • The UConnect™ system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in or der from the highest to the lowest priority . T o ? ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 95

    • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Phone Pairing. ⬙ • At the next prompt, say ⬙ Delete. ⬙ • The phone names (along with priority numbers) will be played. • When prompted say the priority number of the cellu- lar phone (or “All” to delete all phones) you wish to delete. Y ou can also press the ? ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 96

    • When navigating through an automated system, such as, voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of speaking the digit string, make sure to say ⬙ send. ⬙ • Storing names in phonebook when vehicle is not in motion is recommended. • It is not recommended to stor e similar sounding names in the UConnect™ phonebook. • UConnect™ ph ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 97

    Bluetooth Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to occasionally loose connection to the UConnect™ system. When this hap- pens, the connection can generally be re-established by switching the phone off/on. Y our cell phone is recom- mended to remain in Bluetooth ⬙ on ⬙ mode. Reset In rare instances, it may be necessary to r eset t ...

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    North American English Primary Alternate(s) Zero Oh Add location Add new All All of them Confirmation prompts Confirmations prompts Delete a name Delete Language Select language List names List all List paired phones List phones Pager Beeper Phone pairing Pairing Phonebook Phone book Return to main menu Return. Main menu Select phone select Set up ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 102

    SEA TS Front Seat Manual Seat Adjustment The adjusting lever is at the front of the seat, near the floor . Lift the lever and move the seat to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat into position. Using body pressur e, move forward and r earward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. W ARNING! Adjusting a seat while ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 103

    Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners The bucket seats are equipped with r ecliners. The reclin- ing mechanism is operated by a lever located on the right side of the passenger’s seat and the left side of the driver’s seat. T o recline, lean forwar d slightly before lifting the lever , then push back to the desired position and release the lever . ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 104

    Adjustable Head Restraints — All Seating Positions Head restraints can r educe the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the r ear . Pull up or push down on the restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical, at least to the level of the ears. T o lower the head restraint, depr ess the release button located at the base o ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 105

    4 - W ay Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped The front passenger’s power seat switches ar e located on the right side of the passenger seat lower side trim. The bottom switch controls forwar d/rearwar d adjustment. The top switch controls the seatback r ecline adjustment. NOTE: The 4 - way seat does not have an up/down adjustment. Front Heat ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 106

    passenger to select from two dif ferent levels of supple- mental electrical seat heating, or no seat heating to suit their individual comfort requir ements. W ith the ignition switch in the RUN position, depressing the heated seat switch rocker to its momentary High or Low position provides power to the heated seat element and maintains the request ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 107

    T o Fold the 40% seatbacks fully raise the lever on the side of the seat to release the seatback. The seatback can now be folded into the down position for use as a cargo floor , or the seat can now be tumbled forward to allow access to the rear of the vehicle. T o fold the 20% seatback, pull the strap forward to r elease the seatback. Fold the sea ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 108

    W ARNING! The 20% seatback contains the center shoulder belt. A 20% seatback that is not fully latched in the upright position will not protect you properly . T o T umble the 40% seat, fully raise the lever on the side of the seat to release the floor latches and tumble the seat. NOTE: The seatback must be fully folded into the down position to all ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 109

    T o Fold and T umble the 2nd row 40% seats from the 3r d row , fully raise the lever at the rear of the seat to fold the seatback. Continue raising the lever to release the floor latches to tumble the seat. NOTE: The head restraints must be lower ed but do not have to be removed to fold and tumble the seats. Third Row Seat Bench — If Equipped T o ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 110

    T o Achieve Maximum Cargo Capacity Pull the release handles and strap on the second r ow seats and fold flat. After folding the third row seat, unsnap the flipper panel on the third r ow seatback and flip it forward on the backs of the second r ow seats. 1 10 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 111

    NOTE: Before r eturning the second row 40% seats to their upright position, always snap the third r ow seat flipper panel(s) back to the third r ow seat first. NOTE: The seat belt buckles are hinged to fold with the seat back. W ARNING! Do not sit in the third row seat unless the cushion and back are properly engaged. Proper engagement can be verif ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 112

    on the floor behind the second row seats.The seat belt buckles are hinged and fold with the seatbacks. T o Achieve Maximum Cargo Capacity Pull the release handles and strap on the second r ow seats and fold flat. After folding the third r ow seats, unsnap the flipper panels on the back of the third r ow seatbacks and flip the panels onto the backs ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 113

    W ARNING! Do not sit in the third row seat unless the cushion and back are properly engaged. Proper engagement can be verified by pushing/pulling on the upright seatback. The seatback(s) will not move unless prop- erly engaged. Do not sit in the 3rd row seat(s) with the second row seatback(s) folded or tumbled. In a collision, you could slide under ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 114

    DRIVER MEMOR Y SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat position, driver’s outside mirror position, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals position, Automatic T em- perature Contr ol (A TC) temperature and radio station preset settings. Y our Remote ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 115

    Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry T ransmitter to Memory NOTE: Each time the SET (S) button and a numbered button (1 or 2) are pr essed, you erase the memory settings for that button and store new settings. 1. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner , and both side view mirrors to the desir ed positions. NOTE: Not all motors ma ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 116

    Memory Position Recall NOTE: • The driver’s seat belt must be unbuckled to recall memory positions. • The vehicle must be in Park to recall memory posi- tions. • Not all motors may be moved at one time. Please refer to the 8-way power seat description. T o recall the memory settings for driver one, pr ess memory button number 1 on the drive ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 117

    3. W ithin 10 seconds, press and r elease the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter . T o disable another transmitter linked to either memory position, repeat steps 1-3 for each transmitter . NOTE: The capability to link Remote Keyless Entry transmitters to memory is enabled when delivered fr om the factory . The capability to link ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 118

    the seat is positioned rearwar d enough and no benefit from moving the seat any farther r earward. NOTE: The Easy Exit Easy Entry feature is not enabled when delivered fr om the factory . The Easy Exit Easy Entry feature may be enabled (or later disabled) by a qualified DaimlerChrysler service repr esentative. Tilt Mirrors in Reverse This additiona ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 119

    Then push the safety latch lever to the left. It is located between the grille and hood opening right of the center . T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center fr ont edge of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both la ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 120

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    Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the fr ont doors are opened, when the dimmer contr ol (rotating wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the second upward detent position, or when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the key fob. When a door is open and the interior lights are on, r otating the dimmer control all ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 122

    If the headlights remain on while the ignition is cycled off, the exterior lights will automatically turn of f after 8 minutes. If the headlights are turned on and left on for 8 minutes while the ignition is off, the exterior lights will automatically turn off. NOTE: Battery Saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is ON. NOTE: While the engine is r ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 123

    Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights When the headlight switch is rotated to the first position to the right, the parking lights, taillights, side marker lights, license plate light and instrument panel lights ar e all turned on. The headlights will turn ON when the switch is rotated to the second position. Y our vehicle is equipped with plasti ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 124

    Lights-on Reminder If the headlights, parking lights, or courtesy lights are left On, after the ignition is turned Off, a continuous fast chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights — If Equipped The foglights are turned ON by placing the headlight rotary contr ol in the parking light, headlight, or Auto position and pressing ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 125

    T urn Signals Move the lever up or down to signal a right-hand or left-hand turn. The arrow on either side of the instr ument cluster flashes to indicate the direction of the turn, and pr oper operation of the front and r ear turn signal lights. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the switch or indicator la ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 126

    High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch Pull the multifunction control lever fully towar d the steering wheel to switch the headlights from HIGH or LOW beam. Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction control lever . T urn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed. Intermittent W iper System The ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 127

    with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. For maximum delay between cycles, rotate the contr ol knob into the upper end of the delay range. The delay interval decreases as you r otate the knob until it enters the LO continual speed position. The delay can be regulated fr om a maximum of about 15 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every 2 sec ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 128

    after the washer knob is released. It will then r esume the intermittent interval previously selected. If the washer knob is pushed, for a period greater than 1 second, while in the OFF position, the wiper will wipe approximately three wipes, after the wash knob is r eleased. T o prevent fr eeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather , ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 129

    T o turn the system back ON, press the switch a second time until the traction control Indicator turns OFF . NOTE: • The traction control Indicator comes on each time the ignition switch is turned ON. This will occur even if you used the switch to turn the system OFF . • The T raction Control system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when in ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 130

    W ARNING! T ilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. W ithout a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving. DRIVER ADJUST ABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The power adjustable accelerator and b ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 131

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

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 132

    ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over accelerator opera- tion at speeds greater than (r efer to the table below for the speed for your specific engine). The controls ar e mounted on the steering wheel. T o Activate Push the ON/OFF button to the ON position. In the instrument cluster , the word “CRUISE” il ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 133

    W ARNING! Leaving the Speed Control ON when not in use is dangerous. Y ou could accidentally set the system to cause it to go faster than you want. Y ou could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system OFF when you aren’t using it. T o Resume Speed T o resume a pr eviously set speed, push and release the RESUME button. Resume can ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 134

    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 (50 km/h) 30 mph (50 km/h) 20 mph (32 km/h) T o Ac ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 135

    W ARNING! Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed. Y our vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy , snow-covered, or slippery . OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 136

    Courtesy/Reading Lights Near the front of the console ar e two courtesy/reading lights. Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is opened, when the dimmer control is r otated to the courtesy light position (fully upward position), or when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter , if so equipped. These ligh ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 137

    RESET Button When this button is pressed you will hear a confirmation beep. Use this button to reset the following displays to zero: A verage Fuel Economy T rip Odometer Elapsed time. Global Reset If the RESET button and STEP button ar e pressed at the same time and held for 3 seconds (you will hear a confirmation beep) and the Global Reset feature ...

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    Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the four trip conditions. A verage Fuel Economy (A VG ECO) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. This display mode becomes less sensitive to instantaneous changes in fuel consumption as the number of total vehicle miles since the last reset incr eases. It is suggested that this m ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 139

    fuel capacity , which corresponds to approximately 5% of tank volume. This reserve capacity was put in place to prevent the likelihood of customers r unning out of fuel when operating at maximum load conditions in areas where ther e aren’t many gas stations. NOTE: The Distance T o Empty will remain equal to zero, until the vehicle r uns out of fu ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 140

    Compass/T emperature Display W ARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy , particularly in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such conditions to prevent an accident and possible per- sonal injury or property damage. Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating wh ...

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    symbol is displayed complete one 360 degree turn in an area fr ee from lar ge metal objects or power lines. The CAL symbol will turn off and the compass will function normally . Compass V ariance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas of the country , the differ ence between magnetic and geographic north is gre ...

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    T o set the variance: T urn the ignition ON and set the display to “Compass/T emperature.” Pr ess and hold the RESET button approximately five seconds. The last vari- ance zone number will be displayed. Press the STEP button to select the new variance zone and press the RESET button to resume normal operation. Outside T emperature Because the a ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 143

    For additional information on HomeLink 威 , call 1–800– 355–3515, or on the internet at www .homelink.com. W ARNING! A moving garage door can cause injury to people and pets in the path of the door . People or pets could be seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” fea ...

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    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-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal. 1. Press and hold the two outer Hom ...

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    W ARNING! Y our motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal T ransceiver . Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. A moving door or gate can cause serious injury or death to people and pets or damage to objects. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1-3 inch ...

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    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 r olling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the ⬙ learn ⬙ or ⬙ smart ⬙ ...

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    If you live in Canada or you are having dif ficulties programming a gate operator by using the ⬙ Pr ogram- ming ⬙ procedur es (regar dless of where you live), replace ⴖ Programming HomeLink ⴖ step 3 with the following: NOTE: If programming a garage door opener or gate operator , it is advised to unplug the device during the ⬙ cycling ⬙ ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 148

    Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button T o program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button. Do NOT release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. W ithout releasing the HomeLink button, proceed with ⬙ Programming ⬙ step 2 ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 149

    HomeLink 威 is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls, Inc. POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof contr ol is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. Pressing the ⬙ open ⬙ end of the r ocker switch once moves the panel to a comfort stop position short of full opening. Pressing and holding the switch causes the panel to ...

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    W ARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. W ARNING! In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle ...

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    the rear windows open, open the fr ont and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buf feting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunr oof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window . Sunroof Maintenance Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS This vehicle has ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 152

    Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF (Battery Fed Configuration) CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery , even when not in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually , if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 153

    FLOOR CONSOLE Floor Console Features The Floor Console between the driver’s and front pas- senger’s seat, has the following features: • Miscellaneous storage compartments • Flexible cup holder inserts • Portable phone storage bin • Portable phone cord r outing between lid and base on forward edge • 12 V olt battery fed power outlet in ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 154

    • Removable CD bin The coin slots are located under the instr ument panel center stack. Cup Holders The Durango has 8 cupholders. Four are located in the center console, two are located in the second r ow armrest, and two are located in the right hand quarter panel for third r ow occupants. The four cupholders located in the center console may be ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 155

    F ACTOR Y INST ALLED ROOF LUGGAGE RACK— IF EQUIPPED The load carried on the roof when equipped with a luggage rack must not exceed 68 kg (150 lbs.), and should be uniformly distributed over the cargo ar ea. The side rails between the stantions should be used to tie down cargo. Check the straps fr equently to be sure that the load remains secur el ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 156

    CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity . Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately . Long loads which extend over the windshield, such as wood panels or surfboards, should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle. Place a blank ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 157

    T o operate the cargo or ganizer dividers, insert finger into the hole, lift the dividers up and attach netting. T o close the dividers, detach the netting at the top, pull on the release latch and push the dividers down to the closed position. T o open the side cover , pull on the cover latch. T o open the organizer base pull on the center latch. ...

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    T o remove the or ganizer from the vehicle, pull the right hand side of the organizer towar ds you so that the right pin slides out of the slot in the vehicle. Push the organizer to the right and lift out of the vehicle. 158 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 159

    INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Contr ols ................. 1 6 2 䡵 Instrument Cluster ...................... 1 6 3 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description ............. 1 6 4 䡵 Radio Reception Information ............... 1 7 2 ▫ AM Reception ....................... 1 7 2 ▫ FM Reception ........................ 1 7 2 ...

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    ▫ Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD Audio Play) ......................... 1 8 3 ▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio Play) .............................. 1 8 4 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............. 1 8 6 ▫ Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play) ......................... 1 8 9 ▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode Fo ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 161

    䡵 Climate Controls ....................... 1 9 7 ▫ Manual Control ...................... 1 9 7 ▫ Air Conditioning Operation .............. 1 9 8 ▫ Front Blower Contr ol ................... 1 9 8 ▫ Front Mode Contr ol ................... 1 9 9 ▫ Rear T emperature Contr ol — If Equipped .... 2 0 1 ▫ Rear W indow Defrosting And Rear W ...

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    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 162 INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS ...

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    Instrument Cluster INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS 163 4 ...

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gage The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the ON position. (See page 260 for more information.) 2. T emperature Gage The temperature gage indicates engine coolant temperature. Any r eading within the normal range indicates that the cooling system is operat- ing satisfactorily . ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 165

    left/right turn signal is left on with the engine RPM vehicle speed greater than 15 mph (24 km/h) for mor e than one mile. (See page 124 for more information.) 4. Low Fuel W arning Light This indicator lights when the fuel gauge reads 1/8 of a tank or less. 5. High Beam Indicator Indicates that headlights are on high beam. 6. Seat Belt Reminder Lig ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 166

    CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature light is on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle in neutral with the air conditioner turned off until the light turns off. If the if the light remains on, turn the engine off immediately , and call for service. W ARNING! A hot engine ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 167

    1 1. Liftgate Open The Gate Open light will illuminate when the liftgate is not properly closed. 12. Security Light This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is arming. The light will flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is set. The security light will also come on for about three second ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 168

    display will place a box around the selected transmission range (PRND21). If the PRNDL displays only the char- acters PRND21 (no boxes) have the system checked by an authorized dealer . 17. T rip Odometer The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. T o toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer , press the Odometer/T rip Odometer Button ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 169

    The T raction Control indicator will turn ON if: 20. T ransmission T emperature Indicator This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might occur with sever e usage such as trailer towing. If this light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or faster , with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the l ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 170

    remain on until the condition has been corr ected. If the parking brake is applied, the light will flash when the gear position is out of park for automatic transmissions. If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces- sary . Operating the vehicle in this condition is danger- ous! 24. Low W asher Fluid Indicator This light comes on when ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 171

    CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and driveability . If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur . Immediate service is required. 27. Airbag Indicator The indicator lights and remains lit for 6 to 8 seconds when t ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 172

    33. Odometer/T rip Odometer Button Press this button to toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer display . Holding the button in resets the trip odometer reading. RADIO RECEPTION INFORMA TION AM Reception AM radio signals usually travel longer distances than FM signals, especially at night. These longer distance AM signals can cause AM sta ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 173

    3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side T une / Audio control to set the minutes. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side T une / Audio control. 5. T o exit, press any button/knob or wait appr oximately 5 seconds. SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL HANDS FREE PHONE CAP ABILITY INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTRO ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 174

    Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL contr ol to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns continuously (360 degrees) i ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 175

    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 sear ch for the next listenable station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. T o stop the searc ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 176

    Press the r otary TUNE control a thir d time and TREBLE will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decr ease the T reble tones. Press the r otary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Press the r ota ...

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    Preset Button s1-6 (Radio Mode) These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you commit to push-button memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 Satellite (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 Compact Disc (Single CD Player) Gently insert one ...

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    SCAN Button (CD Mode) Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. T o stop the scan function, press the button a second time. EJECT Button (CD Mode) Press this button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch to the last selected mode. If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds, ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 179

    Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone — If Equipped Refer to the HANDS FREE PHONE (UConnect™) section of the Owner’s Manual. SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SA TELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, AND VIDEO CAP ABILITIES Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 180

    Mode Button (Radio Mode) Press the mode button r epeatedly to select between the Radio, CD player , Hands Free Phone, Satellite, or V ehicle Entertainment System (VES) (if equipped). SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Press and r elease the SEEK button to search for the next station in either AM/FM or Satellite (if equipped) mode. Press the right side of the ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 181

    R W/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the r ewind/fast forward button causes the tuner to search for the next fr equency in the direction of the arrows. This featur e operates in either AM, FM or Satel- lite (if equipped) frequencies. TUNE Control (Radio Mode) T urn the right side rotary contr ol to increase or decrease the frequency . AM/FM Button (Radio M ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 182

    within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently br oad- cast PTY information. T oggle the PTY button to select the following format types: Program T ype 16 Digit-Character Dis- play No program type or un- defined None News News Information Information Sports Sports T alk T alk Rock Rock Class ...

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    By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Program T ype) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. Butto ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 184

    begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the disc number , the track number , and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. SEEK Button (CD MODE For CD Audio Play) Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left side of the button to return to the beginn ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 185

    LOAD / EJECT - Eject Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push- button with the corresponding number wher e the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show ⬙ EJECTING DISC ⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to r emove the disc. Press and hold the LOAD/ EJECT button ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 186

    RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD MODE For CD Audio Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play . This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to pr ovide an interesting change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press and hold the FF button to fast f ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 187

    • 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 by the radio. Multisession disc ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 188

    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, 1 12, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 1 12, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 ID3 T ag information for artist, song title and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tag ...

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    Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play) SEEK Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the next MP3 File. Pressing the left side of the SEEK button plays the beginning of the MP3 file. Pressing the button within the first ten seconds plays the previous file. LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 190

    INFO Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Press and INFO button while playing MP3 disc. The radio scrolls thr ough the following T AG information: Song T itle, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if avail- able). Press the INFO button once mor e to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ priority mode. Press and hold the INFO button while in the message display pr ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 191

    Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’s Manual. Operating Instructions - V ideo Entertainment System (VES 威 ) (If Equipped) Refer to separate V ideo Entertainment System (VES 威 ) Guide. SA TELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to r eceiver br ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 192

    ESN/SID Access W ith REF Radios W ith the ignition switch in the ACCESSOR Y position and the radio OFF , press the Eject or CD Eject (depending on the radio type) and T ime buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. The first four digits of the twelve-digit ESN/SID number will be displayed. Press the SEEK UP button to display the next four digits. Conti ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 193

    A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode. Selecting a Channel Press and r elease the SEEK or TUNE buttons to search for the next channel. Press the top of the button to sear ch up and the bottom of the button to search down. Holding the TUNE button causes the radio to bypass channels until the button is released. Press and r e ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 194

    one and stop the search. Pr essing a pre-set memory button during a music type scan, will call up the memory channel and stop the search. PTY Button ⴖ SEEK ⴖ When the desired pr ogram is obtained, press the ⬙ SEEK ⬙ button within five seconds. The channel will change to the next channel that matches the program type selected. Satellite Ante ...

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    The right hand control is a r ocker type switch with a push button in the center . Pressing the top of the switch will increase the volume and pr essing the bottom of the switch will decrease the volume. The button located in the center of the right hand control will switch modes to Radio or CD. The left hand control is a r ocker type switch with a ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 196

    will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play . If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track, three times, it will play the thir d, etc. The button in the center of the left hand switch changes CD’s on the 6–Disc in- ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 197

    RADIO OPERA TION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being On in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not satisfactorily “cle ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 198

    Air Conditioning Operation T o turn the air conditioning On or Off perform the following steps: • Position the mode control button to the desir ed airflow setting. • Set the front blower contr ol to any desired speed. • Press the Snowflake (A/C) button which is located to the right of the temperature contr ol slide. An indicator light on the ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 199

    Front Mode Control The mode control allows you to choose from several patterns of air distribution. NOTE: T o improve your selection choices, the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions between the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden- tified by the small dots and give an even blend of both modes. Recirculation Mode (Pa ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 200

    air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives impr oved comfort 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 thr ough the defrost and side window demister outlets. Mix Outside air flows in equal proportions thr ough th ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 201

    Rear T emperature Control — If Equipped Rotating this knob left to the “REAR CONTROL” position allows the passengers in the second and third r ow seats to control the blower speed and temperature by means of the rear contr ol located in the rear of the center floor console as described under “Rear Zone Control.” Rotating this knob to the ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 202

    mode on the front contr ol will give you air from the outlets in the headliner in the rear . Floor mode in the front will give you floor in the r ear . Rear Window Defrosting and Rear Window W asher/Wiper See the “Rear W indow Features” section of this book. Automatic T emperature Control (A TC) — If Equipped The control can be turned on by p ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 203

    The A TC system uses an infrared sensor located in the overhead console to measur e the temperature of the driver . Based on the sensor input, the system will auto- matically control comfort by varying the temperatur e, fan speed, and mode. This maintains a comfortable tempera- ture, even under changing conditions. It is important that the infrared ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 204

    Manual Control (A TC) Y ou also may choose to customize your comfort by selecting the fan speed and mode manually . Pressing the fan speed button or any mode button places the system into manual operation. While in manual operation there ar e six fan speeds available and the choice of any mode. The airflow temperature is adjusted automatically to m ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 205

    Manual control of Recir culation is possible only in Panel, Floor , and Bi-Level modes. It will not operate in Mix, or Defrost modes. The r ecirculation symbol will flash thr ee times indicating recir culation is not available in these modes. NOTE: If the interior of the windows begin to fog, press the recir culate button to return to outside air . ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 206

    the A/C snowflake button has not been pressed. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. Rear T emperature Control (A TC) The “REAR FUNCTIONS” button cycles through the following modes: Rear Control from Front This allows the driver or passenger to control the r ear blower speeds using the F AN +/– rocker switch and the rear tempe ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 207

    Rear Zone Climate Control — If Equipped Headliner air comes from the outlets in the headliner . Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air . Moving the air vane knobs on the outlets to one side will shut off the airflow . The rear compartment contr ol uses two rotary knobs: one for the temperature contr ol and th ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 208

    Rear Rotary Blower Control The second row seat occupants have contr ol of the rear blower speed, only when the front contr ol unit is in the “REAR CONTROL” position. The rear blower switch has an “Of f” position and a range of blower speeds. Rotating the rear blower contr ol clock- wise will increase the blower speed. Rear Rotary T emperatu ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 209

    Front Unit to Rear Unit Chart If the Front Control is selected Rear Airflow will come from Panel Headliner Bi-Level Headliner • Between Bi-Level Floor Bi-Level Floor Floor Mix Floor Defrost Floor Operating Tips Fast Cooldown For a fast cooldown, set the blower fan to the highest setting, set the mode control to the panel fr esh position, press th ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 210

    and blower speed to maintain comfort. Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the defrost mode. Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigar ette smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Contamin ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 211

    Operating Tips Chart INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS 21 1 4 ...

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    REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Rear Window Wiper/W asher A rotating switch located on the climate control panel turns the rear wiper On or Of f. Pressing the rotating switch inwar d activates the rear window washer . Rotating the switch will enable one of five intermittent delay times for the rear wiper . The delay times range from 20 to 1 second. 212 INSTR ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 213

    If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned off, the wiper will automatically r eturn to the “Park” position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper will resume operation. Rear Window Defrosting A push-button type switch is located in the climate control panel. Pr ess the switch and the rear win- dow defroster and electric r em ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 214

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    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es ..................... 2 1 8 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ................ 2 1 8 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... 2 1 9 ▫ Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ........ 2 2 0 䡵 Automatic T ransmission .................. 2 2 1 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ................ 2 2 1 䡵 ...

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    䡵 T ire Safety Information ................... 2 3 9 ▫ T ire Markings ........................ 2 3 9 ▫ T ire Identification Number (TIN) .......... 2 4 3 ▫ T ire Loading And T ire Pressur e ........... 2 4 4 䡵 T ires—General Information ................ 2 4 8 ▫ T ire Pressur e ......................... 2 4 8 ▫ T ire Inflation Pressu ...

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    䡵 Catalytic Converter ..................... 2 6 6 䡵 V ehicle Loading ........................ 2 6 8 ▫ Certification Label ..................... 2 6 8 ▫ Curb W eight ......................... 2 6 9 ▫ Loading ............................ 2 6 9 䡵 T railer T owing ......................... 2 7 1 ▫ Definitions .......................... 2 ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 218

    ST ARTING PROCEDURES The starter should not be operated for more than 15- second intervals. W aiting a few seconds between such intervals will protect the starter fr om overheating. Automatic T ransmission Start the engine with the selector lever in NEUTRAL or P ARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any driving range. W ARNING! Do not at ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 219

    Normal Starting Normal Starting of either a warm or cold engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. T urn the key to the ST AR T position and release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5 seconds, then repeat the starting pr ocedure. If Engine Fa ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 220

    W ARNING! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury . After Starting The idle speed is automatically controlled on fuel injected engines and will decrease as the engine warms up. CAUTION! Long periods of engin ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 221

    W ARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 1 10-1 15 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSION Automatic T ransmission The electronic PRNDL on the instrument cluster indicates the transmission gear selected. The selector lever is mounted on the right side of the steering column. T o drive, ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 222

    W ARNING! Y our vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in P (Park). Check by trying to move the gearshift lever back and forth without first pulling the lever toward you, after you have set it in P (Park). Make sure it is in Park before leaving the vehicle. W ARNING! Never use Park position on an automatic transmis- si ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 223

    “N” Neutral Shift to Neutral when vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with engine running. Engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. NOTE: T owing the vehicle (except as specified under T owing A Disabled V ehicle), coasting, or otherwise driv- ing the vehicle while in N (Neutral) can cause ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 224

    • transmission has reached normal operating tempera- ture. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- peratures, the transmission may not shift into Over drive and will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. Normal operation will resume when the transmission fluid temperatur e has risen to a su ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 225

    performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failur e due to excessive shifting. When operating in “TOW/HAUL” mode, 5th gear (if equipped) is disabled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns are modified. Shifts into Overdrive (4th gear) ar e allowed during steady cruise (for impr oved fuel economy) and automatic closed-throttle ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 226

    the fluid partially draining from the tor que converter into the transmission. This condition is normal and will not cause damage to the transmission. The torque converter will refill within five seconds of shifting fr om Park into any other gear position. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERA TION NV 144 T ransfer Case Operating Information/Precautions The NV 14 ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 227

    or illuminates during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly and that service is requir ed. W ARNING! Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the ⴖ Service 4WD ⴖ light is illuminated. Not engaging the parking brake may allow the vehicle to roll which may cause personal injury . NOTE: Do not a ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 228

    4LOCK Four-Wheel-Drive LOCK - Locks the fr ont and rear driveshafts together . Forces the fr ont and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only . Shifting Procedure - NV 144 T ransfer Case A WD to 4LOCK or 4LOCK to A WD W ith the key ON and the engine either OFF or RUN- NING, rotate the trans ...

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    NOTE: Delayed shifting out of 4LOCK may be experi- enced due to uneven tire wear , low tire pr essure, or excessive vehicle loading. NOTE: If any of the requir ements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case will not shift.The indicator light will flash and the current transfer case position will be maintained.T o ...

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    vehicle in the 4LOCK position on dry hard surfaced roads. This featur e provides the safety , security , and convenience of operating in all-wheel drive at all times regar dless of road conditions. When additional traction is requir ed, the 4LOCK and 4LO positions can be used to lock the front and r ear driveshafts together through the transfer cas ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 231

    W ARNING! Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the ⴖ Service 4WD ⴖ light is illuminated. Not engaging the parking brake may allow the vehicle to roll which may cause personal injury . NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or r ear wheels are spinning. The NV 244 Generation II transfer case is not ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 232

    W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case Neutral (N) position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission p ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 233

    Shifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation II T ransfer Case NOTE: The 4x4 system will not allow shifts between A WD/ 4LOCK if the rear wheels ar e spinning (no traction). In this situation a position indicator light will flash and the original position indicator light will remain ON. At this time, reduce speed and stop spinning the wheels to complete ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 234

    3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case contr ol switch 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. W ith the key ON and the engine either OFF or RUNNING, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 3. Rot ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 235

    Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and the gear-shift lever is in P ARK position. When parking on a hill you should apply the Parking Brake before placing the gear shift lever in P ARK; otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of P ARK. NOTE: The instrument cluster brak ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 236

    W ARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle, or vehicle may roll and cause damage or injury . Also be certain to leave an automatic transmission in Park. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury . • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving, failure to do so ca ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 237

    The system’s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to provide r egulated hydraulic pressur e. The pump motor makes a low humming noise during operation, which is normal. The Anti-Lock Brake system includes an amber (ABS) warning light. When the light is illuminated, the Anti- Lock Brake system is not functioning. The system reverts to standard non-a ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 238

    W ARNING! • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu- ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be- yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in tur ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 239

    ROCKING THE VEHICLE If vehicle becomes stuck in snow , sand, or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the gear selector rhythmically between FIRST and REVERSE, while applying slight pressur e to the accelerator . The least amount of accelerator pedal pressur e to main- tain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels or racing the ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 240

    • European Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standar d have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter ⬙ P ⬙ is absent from this tir e size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H • L T(Light T ruck)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. Th ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 241

    T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standar ds ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on Eur opean design standards LT = Light T ruck tire based on U.S. design standar ds T = T emporary Spare tir e 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = Section W idth in Milimeters (mm) 65 = A ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 242

    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 corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions. —The maximum speed corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be a ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 243

    Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire however the date code may only be on one side. T ires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the T ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 244

    EXAMPLE: 01 = Number repr esenting the year in which the tire was manufactur ed.(2 digits) —01 means the year 2001. —Prior to July 2000, tire manufactur ers were only r equired to have 1 number to repr esent the year in which the tire was manufactur ed. Example: 031 could repr esent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991. Tire Loading and T ire Pressure ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 245

    T ire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) the total weight your vehicle can carry 3) the tire size designed for your vehicle 4) the cold tire inflation pr essures for the fr ont, rear and spare tir es. Loading The vehicle maximum load on th ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 246

    lbs.” on the T ire and Loading Information placard. The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the weight refer enced here. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your ve ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 247

    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 247 5 ...

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    W ARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES—GENERAL INFORMA TION Tire Pressure Proper tir e inflation pressur e is essential to the safe and satisfactory op ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 249

    2. Economy— Improper inflation pr essures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tir e tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tr ead life resulting in a need for earlier tire r eplacement. Underinflation also increases tir e rolling r esistance and results in higher fuel consumption. 3. Ride Comfort and V ehicle Stability? ...

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    check tire pr essure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Radial tir es may look properly inflated even when they ar e under inflated. CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap–if equipped. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which cou ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 251

    T ire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintaining correct tir e inflation pressur e is very important. Increased tir e pressur e and reduced vehicle loading may be requir ed for ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 252

    Radial-Ply Tires W ARNING! Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly . The instability could cause an accident. Al- ways use radial ply tires in sets of four (or 6, in case of trucks with dual rear wheels). Never combine them with other types of tires. Cuts and punctures in radial ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 253

    Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spar e wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. Do not install more than one compact spar e tire/wheel on the vehicle at any given time. CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 254

    W ARNING! The limited use spare tires are for emergency use only . Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling. W ith this tire, do not drive more than 60 mph (100 km/h). Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on either your tire placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assembly . Replace (or repair) th ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 255

    These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tr ead grooves and will appear as bands when the tr ead depth becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the indicators appear in 2 or more adjacent gr ooves, the tire should be r eplaced. Many states have laws requiring tir e replacement at this point. Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle pr ovide ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 256

    W ARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- pension dimensions and performance characteris- tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- able handling and stress to steeri ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 257

    Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. V ibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will r educe vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear . SUPPLEMENT AL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMA TION A light load vehicle condition is defined as two passen- gers {150 lbs (68 kg) each} plus 200 lbs (91kg) of cargo ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 258

    These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- ing link and cable (radial) chains. T ire chain use is permitted only on the rear tir es of Durango 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 trucks equipped with P265/65R17 tires. There may ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 259

    TIRE ROT A TION RECOMMENDA TIONS T ires on the front and r ear axles of vehicles operate at differ ent loads and perform differ ent steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat- terns. These effects can be r educed by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of r otatio ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 260

    FUEL REQUIREMENTS All engines (except 5.7L engines) are de- signed to meet all emissions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when using high quality un- leaded “regular” gasoline having an oc- tane rating of 87. The routine use of pr e- mium gasoline is not recommended. Under normal conditions the use of premium fuel ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 261

    and durability for your vehicle. W e recommend the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC specifications if they are available. Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country r equire the use of cleaner burning gasoline referr ed to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates, and are spe- cifically blended to reduce veh ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 262

    MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasolines blended with MMT provide no performance advantage beyond gasolines of the same octane number without MMT . Gasolines blended with MMT reduce spark plug life and reduce emission system performance. W e recom- mend that gas ...

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    NOTE: T ighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled. W ARNING! A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle or on a truck bed. Y ou could be burned. Al ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 264

    CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. W ARNING! • Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap) slowly to prevent fuel spray from the filler neck which may cause injury . • The volatil ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 265

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

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    Carbon Monoxide W arnings W ARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly . Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monox- ide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a garage, and never sit in a parked vehi ...

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    CAUTION! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In the 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 with a severe malfunction could cause the co ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 268

    VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As requir ed by National Highway T raffic Safety Admin- istration Regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door . This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) front and r ear , and V ehicle ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 269

    Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) The GA WR is the maximum permissible load on the front and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the car go area so that the GA WR of each axle is not exceeded. Each axle GA WR is determined by the component in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires, or wheels). Heavier axles ...

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    then be determined separately to be sure that the load is properly distributed over fr ont and rear axle. W eighing the vehicle may show that the GA WR of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from fr ont to rear or r ear to front as appropriate until the spec ...

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    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 V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) 6500 LBS. TRAILER TOWING T o maintain warranty coverage, follow the requir ements and recommendations in this manual concerning ve- hicles used for trailer towing. Definition ...

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    TRAILER SW A Y CONTROL is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue 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 (805 km) your new vehicle is driven, do no ...

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    W ARNING! Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: • Be sure the trailer is loaded heavier in fr ont, with 60% to 65% of the weight in front of the axle(s). Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 274

    • Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer . • Connect trailer lighting and brakes using factory har- nesses only . Do not cut or splice any wiring to the brake circuits. T railer and T ongue Weight Gross T railer W eight (GTW) means the maximum allow- able weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo and equipme ...

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    Gross Combined V ehicle Weight Rating (GCWR) The Gross Combined V ehicle W eight Rating (GCWR) is the MAXIMUM allowable weight of the towing vehicle, including passengers and cargo, and the weight of the loaded trailer . Calculate the maximum trailer weight (MTW) by subtracting the towing vehicle’s weight, in- cluding passengers, and cargo fr om ...

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    In Canada, refer to the following website addr ess: http:// www .dodge.ca. T railer T owing Requirements All Dodge Durango trucks ar e intended to tow trailers up to 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to standard equipment. Y our vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers over 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) with the tr ...

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    Heavy trailer towing also may requir e breakaway electric trailer brakes, anti-sway devices or equalizing hitches for safe operation. Such devices are commonly r equired by state law . T railer T ow Wiring The T railer T ow Package includes a 4 and 7 pin wiring harness located at the rear underbody of the vehicle. NOTE: Connect trailer lighting and ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 278

    Cooling System Tips—T railer T owing T o reduce potential for engine and transmission over - heating, take the following actions: • City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission in neutral and increase engine idle speed. • Highway Driving Reduce speed. • Air Conditioning T urn off temporarily . • See Cooling System ...

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    SNOWPLOW Dodge Durango Models NOTE: Do not use Dodge Durango Models for snow- plow applications. W ARNING! Snowplows, winches, and other aftermarket equip- ment should not be added to the front end or your vehicle. The airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the front end structure. The airbags could deploy unexpectedly or could fail ...

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    RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Recreational T owing 2WD Models Recreational towing of 2WD models is not allowable. T owing the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral can cause severe transmission damage. Removal of the drive- shaft for towing is not recommended since this allows transmission fluid to leak out. Recreational T owing ...

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    NOTE: The NV 244 Generation II transfer case must be shifted into Neutral (N) for recr eational towing. The Neutral (N) selection button is located on the lower left hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch. Shifts into and out of transfer case Neutral (N) can take place with the selector switch in any mode position. Shifting into Neutral (N) Use the ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 282

    1 1. Repeat steps 9 and 10 with the transmission in Drive (D). 12. T urn ignition key to the unlocked OFF position. 13. Shift automatic transmission into Park (P). 14. Attach vehicle to tow vehicle with tow bar . NOTE: Items 1 through 5 ar e requir ements that must be met prior to depressing the Neutral (N) selection button, and must continue to be ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 283

    3. T urn the ignition key to the ON position without starting the engine. 4. Depress brake pedal. 5. Shift automatic transmission to Neutral (N). 6. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, depress the r ecessed transfer case Neutral (N) button for 1 second. 7. After the Neutral (N) indicator light turns off release the Neutral (N) but ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 284

    CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer case and damage internal parts. TRACTION When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and r oad s ...

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    WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher .................. 2 8 6 䡵 Adding Fuel .......................... 2 8 6 䡵 Changing A Flat T ire .................... 2 8 8 ▫ Jack Location ........................ 2 8 8 ▫ Removing The Spare T ire ................ 2 8 9 ▫ T ire Changing Procedur e ................ 2 9 1 䡵 ...

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    HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The flasher switch is on the top of the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. Press the flasher switch and all front and r ear directional signals will flash intermittently . Press the switch a second time to turn of f the emergency flashers. This is an emergency warning system and should not be used when the vehi ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 287

    W ARNING! A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is in a vehicle or on a truck bed. Y ou could be burned. Always place gas contain- ers on the ground while filling. W ARNING! Remove the gas cap slowly to prevent fuel spray from the filler neck which may cause injury . The volatility of present gasolines may cause a b ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 288

    CHANGING A FLA T TIRE Jack Location In the Durango, the scissor jack and tire changing tools are stowed under the second r ow seat. The jack is secured in place with a winged stud and a fixed stud. It is very important to secure the jack tightly in place by engaging the slot in the base to the fixed stud under the middle seat. The winged stud inser ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 289

    W ARNING! The jack is designed as a tool for changing tires only . The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes, unless suitable supports are placed under the vehicle as a safety measure. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only . A void ice or slippery areas. Removing The Spare Tire The spare tir e on the D ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 290

    Remove the spare tir e before attempting to jack the truck. 1. Remove the rubber plug from the floor in the cargo area. 2. Engage the jack wrench extension to the spar e tire winch through the hole in the floor . 3. T urn the wrench counter clockwise to lower the spare tire. Continue to turn the wr ench until the spare tir e can be pulled out from ...

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    Tire Changing Procedure W ARNING! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Y ou could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service ...

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    • Block both the front and r ear of the wheel diagonally oppo- site the jacking position. For example, if the right front wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel. • Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. Instructions 1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Using the wheel wren ...

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    the tire as posssible with the drive tubes extending to the rear . Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required. 4. By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise, raise the vehicle until the wheel just clea ...

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    W ARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle unstable and cause an accident. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel. ...

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    W ARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised. • Apply the parking brake firmly before jacking. • ...

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    JUMP ST ARTING W ARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or cloth- ing. Don’t lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other . If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the con- taminated area immediately with large quantities of water . • A batte ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 297

    4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery . Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery . W ARNING! Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result. 5. Connect the other cable, first to th ...

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    W ARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: 1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vent; 2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion; 3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or of immobilized vehicle. EMERGENCY T OW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED Y our vehicle may be equipped with emergenc ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 299

    CAUTION! T ow hooks are for emergency use only , to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. Y ou could damage your vehicle. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lifting equipment is r equired to pr event damage to your vehicle. Use of safety chains is recom- mended. Attach towing device ...

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    NOTE: T owing the vehicle at more than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for more than 15 miles (25 km ) can cause severe transmission damage. 300 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

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    MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment 3.7L V6 .............. 3 0 4 䡵 Engine Compartment 4.7L V -8 .............. 3 0 5 䡵 Engine Compartment 5.7L HEMI V -8 ......... 3 0 6 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........ 3 0 7 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............ 3 0 7 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Progr ...

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    ▫ Catalytic Converter .................... 3 1 7 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ................ 3 1 8 ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............. 3 1 9 ▫ Power Steering — Fluid Check ............ 3 2 0 ▫ Front Suspension Ball Joints .............. 3 2 1 ▫ Drive Shaft Constant V elocity Joints ........ 3 2 1 ▫ Body Lubrication ......... ...

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    ▫ Headlights/Parking/T urn Signal .......... 3 4 9 ▫ Rear Side Marker , T ail Lights, T urn Signals And Backup Lights — Replacement ............ 3 5 0 ▫ License Lights ........................ 3 5 4 ▫ Center High-Mounted Stoplight ........... 3 5 5 ▫ Fog Lights .......................... 3 5 6 䡵 Fluids And Capacities ................. ...

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    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 3.7L V6 304 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

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    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 4.7L V -8 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 305 7 ...

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    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 5.7L HEMI V -8 306 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

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    ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Y our vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems ar e operating properly , your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy , as wel ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 308

    cap until a ⬙ clicking ⬙ sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. Pr ess the odometer reset button to turn the message of f. If the problem persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a r ow , the system will t ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 309

    4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check. 5. Approximately 15 seconds later , one of two things will happen: a. The MIL light will blink for appr oximately 5 sec- onds and then remain on until the first engine crank or the key is turned off. This means that your vehicle? ...

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    DEALER SERVICE Y our dealer has the qualified service personnel, special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner . Service manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attempting any pr ocedure yourself. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions c ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 311

    Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Level T o assure pr oper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off or befor e starting the engine after it has sat overnight. 1. Position the vehicle on a leve ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 312

    CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could dam- age your engine. Frequency Of Oil Change Road conditions and your style of driving affect the interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the following to determine if ANY apply to you: • Day or night temperatures ar e below ...

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    Dusty Conditions Driving through dust-laden air incr eases the problems of keeping abrasive materials out of the engine. Under these conditions, special attention should be given to the engine air cleaner and the crankcase inlet air cleaner . The crankcase ventilation system should also be checked periodically . Make sure that these units are alway ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 314

    temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy . Refer to your engine oil filler cap for the recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle. For information on engine oil filler cap location, see the Engine Compartment illustration in this section. Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi- fication mark and the correct SAE viscosit ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 315

    Engine Oil Filter Selection The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil filter . Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality of replacement filters varies considerably . Only high quality filters should be used to assure most ef ficient service. Mopar 威 Engine Oil Filters are a high quality oil filter and are r ecommended. D ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 316

    CAUTION! When replacing plugs, do not overtighten. Y ou could damage them and cause them to leak. Ignition Cables Replace the ignition cables (5.7L engines only) at the mileage interval shown in the maintenance charts. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at the intervals shown on Schedule “A”. If, h ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 317

    Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter requir es the use of unleaded fuel only . Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emission control device. Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not requir e maintenance. However , it is im- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assur e prope ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 318

    W ARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn. Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex- haust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact any- thing that can burn. In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine o ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 319

    W ARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con- tain lead and lead compounds. Always wash hands after handling the battery . T o determine the battery charge, check the battery test indicator (if equipped) on top of the battery . Refer to the illustration. CAUTION! It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the p ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 320

    W ARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to Section 3 of the W arranty Information b ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 321

    W ARNING! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to insure accurate fluid level reading. Do not overfill. Use only manufacturers recommended power steering fluid. If necessary , add fluid to restore to the pr oper indicated level. W ith a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid f ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 322

    attention should also be given to hood latching compo- nents to insure pr oper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, r elease mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year , preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small amount of a high qua ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 323

    W ARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. After the engine has warmed, operate the defroster for a few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or freezing the fluid on the cold windshield. Mopar 威 All W ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 324

    W ARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. T o avoid breathing CO, fol- low the preceding safety tips. Cooling System Inspection Check engine coolant (antifreeze) pr otection every 12 months (before the onset of f ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 325

    W ARNING! Y ou or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator . If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood don’t open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. If you open the hood and see steam or hot coolant escaping from the radiator , don’t touch anything. Get away quickly . Never try to open a pre ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 326

    Recommended Engine Coolant This vehicle has been factory filled with an Ethylene Glycol based engine coolant with long life corrosion inhibitors (called HOA T , for Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology). Follow the “Maintenance Schedule” for the recommended coolant change intervals. Refer to Recom- mended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 327

    Adding Coolant When adding coolant, or refilling the system, a minimum solution of 50% recommended HOA T ethylene glycol engine coolant (antifreeze) and distilled water should be used. Use higher concentrations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below ⫺ 34°F ( ⫺ 37°C) ar e anticipated. Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionize ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 328

    W ARNING! The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the coolant pressure cap are a safety precaution. Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system. T o prevent scalding or injury , do not remove the pres- sure cap when the system is hot or under pressure. Coolant Level The coolant bottle system provides a quick visual method for determin ...

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    D. Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOA T ethyl- ene glycol engine coolant (minimum) and distilled water for proper corr osion protection of your engine. E. Make sure that the radiator and coolant bottle over- flow hoses are not kinked or obstr ucted. F . Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 330

    Y ou are ur ged to use only the manufacturer’s specified hoses and clamps, or their equivalent in material and specification, in any fuel system servicing. It is manda- tory to replace all clamps that have been loosened or removed during service. Car e should be taken in install- ing new clamps to insure they ar e properly tor qued. Positive Cran ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 331

    Brake Master Cylinders The fluid level in the master cylinders should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced, or immediately if the brake system warning light is on. If necessary , add fluid to bring level to the full mark on the side of the reservoir of the brake master cylinder . Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area befor e r ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 332

    CAUTION! Do not allow a petroleum-base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid. Seal damage may result. Brake Hoses Inspection should be performed whenever the brake system is serviced or at intervals specified. Inspect hy- draulic brake hoses for surface cracking, scuffing or worn spots. If there is any evidence of cracking, scuf fing, or worn spots, ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 333

    1. Operate the engine at idle speed and normal operating temperature. 2. The vehicle must be on level ground. 3. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake pedal. 4. Place the gear selector momentarily in each gear position ending with the lever in P (Park). 5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until seated. 6. Remove the di ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 334

    CAUTION! Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F (10°C) it may not register on the dipstick. Do not add fluid until the temperature is elevated enough to produce an accurate reading. 7. Check for leaks. Release parking brake. T o prevent dirt and water fr om entering the transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make certain ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 335

    fluid leaks. The use of transmission sealers should be avoided, since they may adversely affect seals. T ransfer Case Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks. If a fluid leak is evident the transfer case fluid level may be low . Have the transfer case serviced immediately . CAUTION! Damage may result from operation of the vehicle with low transfe ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 336

    Front Axle Front Axle fluid level should be 3/4” (20 mm) below the bottom of the fill hole. Selection of Lubricating Grease The National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) has developed a symbol (Certification Mark) to aid the vehicle owner in the proper selection of gr ease for chassis components. This symbol, an example shown below , is locate ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 337

    Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion V ehicle body care requir ements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on trees and r oad surfaces during other seasons, are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehi ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 338

    • A void using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish. CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder , which will scratch metal and painted surfaces. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose o ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 339

    • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials ar e well packaged and sealed. • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel. • Use Mopar 威 touch up paint on scratches as soon as possible. Y our dealer has touch up paint to match th ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 340

    Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with any commercial household-type glass cleaner . Never use an abrasive type cleaner . Use caution when cleaning inside rear windows equipped with electric defrosters or windshields equipped with a windshield wiper de-icer . Do not use scrapers or other sharp instru- ments whic ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 341

    POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (FUSE/RELA Y) Y our vehicle is equipped with two electrical power distribution centers located next to each other in the left side of the engine compartment. The power distribution centers house new plug-in “Maxi” fuses which replace all the in-line fusible links previously used. The power distribution centers also con ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 342

    fuse to be disconnected, without removing it fr om the fuse block. Pressing the I.O.D. fuse back into the cavity reconnects it. Interior Fuses The fuse block contains blade-type mini-fuses, relays, and circuit br eakers for high-current cir cuits. It is located in the left kick panel. It is accessible through a snap-in cover . 342 MAINT AINING YOUR ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 343

    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-Memory Power Mirror Switch Battery Feed Fuse Block ...

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    F5 (2) 10 Amp Red Airbags (2 Fuses in Y ellow Holder) F6 10 Amp Red Ignition Run/ Start Unlock F7 25 Amp Natural Radio Battery Feed F8 10 Amp Red Ignition Run/ Start fro Cluster/T ransfer Case/Seat Sw . Back lighting F9 10 Amp Red SDAR/DVD Bat- tery Feed F10 10 Amp Red Spare F1 1 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors F12 20 Amp Y ellow Cluster Battery Feed F13 ...

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    F19 15 Amp Blue Heating & Air Conditioning w/A TC Only Battery Feed F20 25 Amp Natural Amplifier Bat- tery Feed Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Cavity Fuse/Color Description 1 40 Amp Green HV AC Blower 2 30 Amp Pink Power Outlets 3 30 Amp Pink Rr W iper/Ign R/O 4 30 Amp Pink ABS Pump 5 50 Amp Red Cabin Htr 1 (Diesel Only) 6 50 Amp R ...

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    Cavity Fuse/Color Description 19 20 Amp Y el- low Ign Sw 20 20 Amp Y el- low PCM Batt (Gasoline Only) 21 30 Amp Pink ABS V alves 22 Spare 23 20 Amp Y el- low FDCM 24 20 Amp Y el- low Fuel Pump 25 20 Amp Y el- low FDCM/E-Diff. 26 15 Amp Lt. Blue Hyd/PCM (Diesel Only) 27 15 Amp Lt. Blue Brake/Stop Lamps Cavity Fuse/Color Description 28 25 Amp Natural ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 347

    Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module) Cavity Fuse/Color Description 1 Micro Relay W iper On/Off Rly 2 Micro Relay W iper Hi/Lo Rly 3 Micro Relay Horn Rly 4 Micro Relay Rear Fog Rly (BUX Only) 5 Micro Relay Lt T -T ow Stop/T urn Rly 6 Micro Relay Rt T -T ow Stop/T urn Rly 7 Micro Relay Park Lamps Rly 8 10 Amp Red Lt Park Lamps 9 10 Amp Red T -T ...

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    Cavity Fuse/Color Description 23 50 Amp Red Rad Fan 24 Mini Relay Rad Fan Lo Rly 25 Micro Relay Ft Fog Lamps Rly 26 Micro Relay Adjustable Pedal Rly 27 15 Amp Lt. Blue IOD #1 28 20 Amp Y el- low IOD #2 (Audio) 29 10 Amp Red ORC (Ign R/.S) 30 10 Amp Red ORC (Ign R/O) REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb No. Dome Light .............. ...

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    BULB REPLACEMENT Headlights/Parking/T urn Signal 1. Remove the two bolts attaching the headlight to the inner fender panel. 2. Remove one nut that attaches the headlight to the inner fender panel. Access to the nut is possible by removing the fender panel access door which is located in the wheel liner . 3. Grasp the headlight and pull firmly to di ...

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    6. T wist and remove socket fr om lamp. 7. Remove bulb from socket and replace. NOTE: These are Halogen bulbs. T ake care not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers could cause excessive heat build-up which reduces bulb life. Rear Side Marker , T ail Lights, T urn Signals And Backup Lights — Replacement 1. Remove the two ...

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    2. Rotate the light to the outboard side of the vehicle and remove. MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 7 ...

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

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    5. Remove the bulb strip from the tail light lens. 6. Remove bulbs from bulb strip by pulling the bulb straight out. MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 7 ...

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    License Lights 1. Remove the two screws securing the lens to the liftgate. 354 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

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    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. MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 7 ...

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    2. T urn socket 1/4 counterclockwise and fr ee 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 r elocated back in their positions; one in the foglight molding and the other i ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 357

    FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel 3.7L/4.7L, 87 Octane 27 Gal. 102L 5.7L, 89 Octane 27 Gal 102L Engine Oil (with filter) 3.7L, SAE 5W -30, API Certified 5 Qt. 4.7L 4.7L, SAE 5W -30, API Certified 6 Qt. 5.7L 5.7L, SAE 5W -20, API Certified 7 Qt. 6.6L Cooling System (includes 2.1 Qts./2L for coolant bottle 3.7L without Rear Heat (Mopar 威 Anti ...

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    U.S. Metric 4.7L with Rear Heat (Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula) 14.2 Qt. 13.5L 5.7L without Rear Heat (Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula) NA NA 5.7L with Rear Heat (Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula) 16.6 Qt. 15.8L NOTE: All fluid capacities are appr oximate. 358 MAINT AINI ...

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    RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar 威 Antifr eeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive T echnology) P/N 501 1764AB or equivalent. 3.7/4.7L Engine Oil Use SAE 5W -30, API Certified, meeting material standar d MS-6395 or equiva- ...

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    Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic T ransmission Mopar 威 A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid or equivalent. T ransfer Case Mopar 威 A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid or equivalent. Front Axle SAE 75W -90 Multipurpose T ype, GL-5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent. Rear Axle SAE 75W -140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 361

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance ........ 3 6 2 䡵 Emissions T esting ....................... 3 6 2 䡵 Maintenance Schedules ................... 3 6 3 ▫ Schedule “B” ........................ 3 6 6 ▫ Schedule “A” ........................ 3 7 7 䡵 V ehicle Storage ........................ 3 8 1 8 M ...

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    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 pr oper func- tioning of the emission control system. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehic ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 363

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES There ar e two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle. First is Schedule “B” . It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule. • Day or night temperatures ar e below 32° F (0° C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 364

    Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi- tions. Where time and mileage ar e listed, follow the interval that occurs first. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in- tervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months whichever comes first. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 365

    Once a Month • Check tire pr essure and look for unusual wear or damage. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as requir ed. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir , brake master cylinder , and transmission and add as needed. • Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation. At Each Oil Chan ...

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    Schedule “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions. • Day or night temperatures ar e 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 than 50% of your driving i ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 367

    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 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX 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 SCHEDULE “B” 367 8 M A ...

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    Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (29 000) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air ...

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    Miles 33,000 36,000 39, 000 42,000 45,000 (Kilometers) (53 000) (58 000) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if neces- sary . ...

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    Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (Kilometers) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000) (91 000) (96 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if neces- sary ...

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    Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (Kilometers) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000) (91 000) (96 000) Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid, change filter (3.7L). This applies only if your ve- hicle is used for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change main sump filter (4.7L/5.7 ...

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    Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000 (Kilometers) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (1 15 000) (120 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. XXX X Rotate tires. X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if neces- sar ...

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    Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers ) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engi ...

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    Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. XXX X Rotate tires. X X Flush and replace engine coolant, if not r eplaced at 60 months. X Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X 374 SCHEDULE ? ...

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    Miles 105,000 108,000 1 11,000 114,000 1 17,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (168 000) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXXX Rotate tires. X X X Change rear axle fluid. X X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air clean ...

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    Miles 105,000 108,000 1 11,000 114,000 1 17,000 120,000 (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 your vehicle is used for police, taxi, fleet, or fre- quent trailer towing. X Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and cha ...

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    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 tir es. X X X X X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace as neces- sary ...

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    Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54000 60,000 66,000 (Kilometers) (58 000) (67 000) (77 000) (84 000) (96 000) (106 000) [Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X X Rotate tir es. X X X X X X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not replaced at 102,000 ...

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    Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 (Kilometers) (1 15 000) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000) [Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Rotate tir es. X X X X X X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 380

    Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000) [Months] [102] [108] [1 14] [120] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X Rotate tir es. X X X X Drain and refill tranfer case fluid (4X4). X Flush and replace engine coolant, if not r eplaced at 60 months. X Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 ...

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    W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic. VEHICLE STORAGE If you are storing your vehicle for mor e than 21 days, we recom ...

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    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 3 8 4 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 3 8 4 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 3 8 4 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............. 3 8 4 䡵 If Y ou Need Assistance ................... 3 8 5 䡵 ...

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    SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sur e to have the right papers with you. T ake your warranty folder . All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty , discuss additional charges with the service manager . Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s ...

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    IF YOU NEED ASSIST ANCE The manufacturer and its dealers ar e vitally interested in your satisfaction. W e want you to be happy with our products and services. W arranty service must be done by an authorized Chrysler , Dodge, or Jeep dealer . W e strongly r ecommend that you take your vehicle to you selling dealer . They know you and your vehicle b ...

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    DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P .O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 992-1997 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center P .O. Box 1621 W indsor , Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone —(800) 465–2001 In Mexico contact: A v . Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 Sante Fe C.P . 05109 Mexico, D. F . In Mexico (915) ...

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    contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na- tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922. The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer’s Service Contract. If you pur chased a service contract that ...

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    U.S. V ehicles Only 388 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE ...

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    MOP AR 姞 P ARTS Mopar 威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer . They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and W ashington D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immedi ...

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    PUBLICA TION ORDER FORMS T o order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below . V isa, Mas- tercar d, American Express, and Discover or ders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. NOTE: A street addr ess is required when or dering manuals. (No P .O. Boxes). • ...

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    Call T oll Free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1 143 (Canada) Or V isit us on the W orld Wide W eb at: • www .techauthority .daimlerchrysler .com • www .daimlerchrysler .ca/manuals IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE 391 9 ...

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    ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System ............ 167,236 Adding Fuel ........................ 262,286 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 316 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............ 198,319 Air Conditioning ........................ 1 9 7 Air Conditioning, Operating T ips ............ 2 0 9 Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ................ 2 ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 395

    Axle Lubrication ........................ 3 3 5 Ball Joints ............................. 3 2 1 Battery ............................... 3 1 8 Charging ............................ 2 9 6 Emergency Starting ..................... 2 9 6 Gas Caution .......................... 2 9 6 Keyless T ransmitter Replacement ............ 2 4 Saving Feature (Pr ote ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 396

    Cargo Or ganizer ....................... 1 5 6 Cargo Or ganizer ........................ 1 5 6 Cargo (V ehicle Loading) ................... 2 6 8 Catalytic Converter .................... 266,317 CD Player .......................... 173,179 Cellular Phone ........................ 78,197 Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 3 5 5 Certification ...

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    Points to Remember .................... 3 2 8 Radiator Cap ......................... 3 2 7 Selection of Coolant ............... 326,357,359 T emperature Gauge ..................... 1 6 4 Cruise Contr ol (Speed Control) .............. 1 3 2 Cup Holder ............................ 1 5 4 Customer Assistance ..................... 3 8 5 Data Recorder , ...

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    T owing ............................. 2 9 9 Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 3 6 2 Emission Related Components .............. 3 2 9 Engine Air Cleaner .......................... 3 1 6 Block Heater ......................... 2 2 0 Break-In Recommendations ................ 6 4 Compartment ...................... 305,306 Coolant (Antifreeze ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 399

    T urn Signal ..................... 125,164,350 Flat T ire Stowage ..................... 289,295 Flooded Engine Starting ................... 2 1 9 Floor Console .......................... 1 5 3 Fluid, Brake ......................... 331,360 Fluid Capacities ......................... 3 5 7 Fluid Level Checks Automatic T ransmission ................. ...

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    Odometer ........................... 1 6 8 Speedometer ......................... 1 6 6 T achometer .......................... 1 6 7 Gear Ranges ........................... 2 2 1 Glass Cleaning .......................... 3 4 0 Grease ............................... 3 3 6 Gross Axle W eight Rating .................. 2 6 9 Gross Car go W eight ....... ...

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    Instrument Cluster ....................... 1 6 4 Instrument Panel and Contr ols .............. 1 6 2 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 3 4 0 Integrated Power Module .................. 3 4 7 Interior Appearance Car e .................. 3 3 9 Interior Fuses .......................... 3 4 2 Interior Lighting ........................ 1 2 1 I ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 402

    Hazard W arning Flasher ................. 2 8 6 Headlights ........................... 1 2 3 High Beam ........................... 1 2 6 High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 1 2 6 Instrument Cluster .................. 123,164 Interior .......................... 121,136 License ............................. 3 5 4 Lights On Reminder .............. ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 403

    Schedule ⬙ A ⬙ ......................... 3 7 7 Schedule ⬙ B ⬙ .......................... 3 6 6 Malfunction Indicator Light .............. 170,308 Manual, Service ......................... 3 9 0 Manual T ransmission Lubricant Selection ..................... 3 6 0 Map/Reading Lights ..................... 1 3 6 Memory Seat .................... ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 404

    Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 7 5 Overdrive .......................... 167,223 Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 2 2 3 Overhead Console .................... 135,136 Overhead T ravel Information Center .......... 1 3 6 Overheating, Engine ................... 166,327 Owner’s Manual ........................ 3 9 0 Panic Alarm .. ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 405

    Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 1 7 2 Radio Operation ................... 173,179,197 Radio Reception ........................ 1 7 2 Radio, Satellite .......................... 1 9 1 Radio (Sound Systems) ................. 173,179 Rear Axle ............................. 3 3 5 Rear W indow Defroster ................... 2 1 3 Rear W indow ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 406

    Safety T ips ............................. 6 5 Satellite Radio .......................... 1 9 1 Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 1 9 4 Schedule, Maintenance .................... 3 6 3 Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 3 4 0 Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 3 6 Seat Belts ............................ 28,29 And Pregnant ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 407

    Shoulder Belts ........................... 2 9 Signals, T urn ..................... 125,164,350 Snow Chains (T ire Chains) ................. 2 5 7 Snow Plow ............................ 2 7 9 Snow T ires ............................ 2 5 8 Spare T ire .......................... 252,253 Spark Plugs ............................ 3 1 5 Speed Control ... ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 408

    T ire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 2 4 3 T ire Markings .......................... 2 3 9 T ire Safety Information .................... 2 3 9 T i r e s ............................... 66,248 Air Pressur e .......................... 2 4 8 Alignment ........................... 2 5 6 Chains .............................. 2 5 7 Changing ... ...

  • Dodge 2005 Durango - page 409

    Hitches ............................. 2 7 5 Minimum Requirements ................. 2 7 6 T railer and T ongue W eight ................ 2 7 4 W iring .............................. 2 7 7 T railer T owing Guide ..................... 2 7 5 T railer W eight .......................... 2 7 5 T ransaxle ............................. 2 2 1 Automatic ...... ...

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    W arnings and Cautions ..................... 5 W arranty Information ..................... 3 8 7 W ashers, W indshield ..................... 1 2 7 W ashing V ehicle ......................... 3 3 7 W eight Load Carrying .................... 2 6 8 Wheel Alignment and Balance ............... 2 5 6 Wheel and Wheel T rim .................... 3 3 8 Wheel ...

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Dieter

Hallo, ist es Ihnen möglich mir die komplette Bedienungsanleitung des Geräts Kärcher HDS 690 zu schicken. Gerne auch als Mail / PDF. MfG Böder