Dodge 2008 Durango User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION

.............................................................3

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

...............................9

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

...............................79

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

......................................... 187

STARTING AND OPERATING

.................................................269

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

...............................................365

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

...............................................381

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

..................................................443

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

..........................................451

INDEX

....................................................................461

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

mIntroduction ...........................4

mRollover Warning ........................4

mHow To Use This Manual ..................5

mWarnings And Cautions ...................7

mVehicle Identification Number ...............7

mVehicle Modifications/Alterations ............8

INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared 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 Warranty Information Booklet and

various customer oriented documents. You are urged to

read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-

tions and recommendations in this manual will help

assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored

in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with

the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be

aware of all safety warnings.

When it comes to service, remember that your dealer

knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni-

cians and genuine Mopartparts, and is interested in

your satisfaction.

ROLLOVER WARNING

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate

than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher

ground clearance, and a higher center of gravity than

many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in

a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an

unsafe manner, all vehicles can be caused to go out of

control. Because of the higher center of gravity, if this

vehicle is out of control it may rollover when some other

vehicles may not.

Do not attempt sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers or other

unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle

control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result

in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal

injury. Drive carefully.

4 INTRODUCTION

Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided

is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S.

government notes that the universal use of existing seat

belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more

each year, and could reduce disabling injuries by 2

million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person

is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing

a seat belt. Always buckle up.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the table of contents to determine which section

contains the information you desire.

The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a

complete listing of all subjects.

Consult the following table for a description of the

symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout

this owner’s manual:

Rollover Warning Label

INTRODUCTION 5

6 INTRODUCTION

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This manual contains WARNINGS against operating

procedures, 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 entire manual, you may miss important

information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on the

left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through

the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto-

mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window

on your vehicle, the vehcile registration and title. NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN.

VIN Location

INTRODUCTION 7

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

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.

8 INTRODUCTION

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

mA Word About Your Keys ..................12

▫Ignition Key Removal ...................12

▫Locking Doors With The Key ..............13

mSentry Key ............................13

▫Replacement Keys ......................15

▫Customer Key Programming ..............15

▫General Information ....................16

mIgnition And Steering Lock .................17

▫Ignition Accessory Delay Feature ...........18

mSecurity Alarm System — If Equipped .........18

▫To Set The Alarm ......................19

▫To Disarm The System ...................19

mIlluminated Entry ........................20

▫Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks ....20

mRemote Keyless Entry .....................20

▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........21

▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............22

▫Using The Panic Alarm ..................24

▫General Information ....................24

▫Programming Additional Transmitters ........25

▫Battery Replacement ....................26

mRemote Starting System — If Equipped ........27

mDoor Locks ............................28

▫Manual Door Locks .....................28

▫Power Door Locks .....................29

▫Child Protection Door Lock ...............32

mWindows .............................33

▫Power Windows .......................33

▫Auto Down ..........................34

▫Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection

(Driver’s And Front Passenger Door Only) ....34

▫Window Lockout Switch .................35

mLiftgate ...............................35

▫Power Liftgate — If Equipped .............36

mOccupant Restraints ......................39

▫Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................40

▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ....45

▫Second Row Center Seat Belt ..............46

▫Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode – If

Equipped ............................46

▫Rear 60/40 Seat Third Row Center Three Point

Belt — If Equipped .....................47

▫Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................50

▫Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System

(BeltAlert) ...........................50

10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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