2013 Dodge Durango Owner's Manual
Year:
2013
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Durango
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
ROLLOVER WARNING
7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
8
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
10
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
10
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
11
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
13
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
16
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
16
Key Fob
17
Removing Key Fob From Ignition
18
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
20
SENTRY KEY®
21
Replacement Keys
22
Customer Key Programming
22
General Information
22
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
23
Rearming The System
23
To Arm The System
23
To Disarm The System
24
Tamper Alert
25
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
25
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
26
To Unlock The Doors
27
Remote Unlock Sequence
27
Flash Lamps With Lock
27
Illuminated Approach
28
To Lock The Doors
28
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
28
Using The Panic Alarm
29
Programming Additional Transmitters
29
Transmitter Battery Replacement
29
General Information
31
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
32
How To Use Remote Start
32
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
33
To Enter Remote Start Mode
34
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
35
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
35
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
35
DOOR LOCKS
36
Manual Door Locks
36
Power Door Locks
38
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
38
Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped
38
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
39
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System
39
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
40
WINDOWS
45
Power Windows
45
Auto-Down
46
Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — Driver And Front Passenger Door Only
47
Resetting The Auto Up Feature
48
Window Lockout Button
48
Wind Buffeting
49
LIFTGATE
50
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
50
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
53
Lap/Shoulder Belts
57
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
58
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
62
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
62
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
63
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
64
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
65
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
65
Energy Management Feature
65
Seat Belt Pretensioners
66
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
66
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)
68
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)
70
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
71
Seat Belt Extender
71
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
72
Air Bag System Components
73
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
74
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
75
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
76
Knee Impact Bolsters
78
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
78
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
78
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units
80
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
81
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units
81
Front And Side Impact Sensors
82
Enhanced Accident Response System
82
If A Deployment Occurs
82
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
84
Air Bag Warning Light
85
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
85
Child Restraints
86
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
88
Infants And Child Restraints
89
Older Children And Child Restraints
89
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
91
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
92
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System
93
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
94
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
97
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
98
Center Seat LATCH — Second Row Captains Chairs
99
Center Seat LATCH — Second Row 60/40
100
Vehicles With A Center Arm Rest Tether
100
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
102
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
102
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
103
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
104
Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
106
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped
107
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
108
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage — Center Seating Position
111
Transporting Pets
111
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
112
SAFETY TIPS
112
Transporting Passengers
112
Exhaust Gas
113
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
114
Seat Belts
114
Air Bag Warning Light
114
Defroster
114
Floor Mat Safety Information
115
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
116
Tires
116
Lights
116
Door Latches
116
Fluid Leaks
116
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
117
MIRRORS
124
Inside Day/Night Mirror
124
Outside Mirrors
124
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
125
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
126
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped
126
Power Mirrors
126
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
127
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped
127
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
128
Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped
128
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED
129
Rear Cross Path
134
Modes Of Operation
136
Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED
137
Operation
139
Voice Command Tree
140
Help Command
140
Cancel Command
140
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone
140
Dial By Saying A Number
141
Call By Saying A Name
142
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone
142
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook
143
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries
144
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry
145
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries
146
List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook
146
Phone Call Features
146
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
147
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
147
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
147
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
148
Toggling Between Calls
148
Conference Call
148
Three-Way Calling
148
Call Termination
148
Redial
149
Call Continuation
149
Uconnect® Phone Features
149
Language Selection
149
Emergency Assistance
150
Roadside Assistance
151
Paging
151
Voice Mail Calling
152
Working With Automated Systems
152
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
153
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF
153
Phone And Network Status Indicators
153
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
154
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)
154
Advanced Phone Connectivity
154
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
154
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone
155
List Paired Mobile Phone Names
155
Select Another Mobile Phone
155
Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones
156
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
156
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial
156
Voice Training
156
Reset
157
Voice Command
157
Far End Audio Performance
158
Recent Calls
159
SMS
159
Bluetooth® Communication Link
161
Power-Up
161
General Information
167
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
167
Voice Command System Operation
167
Commands
169
Changing The Volume
169
Main Menu
169
Radio AM
170
Radio FM
170
Satellite Radio
170
Disc Mode
171
USB Mode
171
Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode
171
Memo Mode
171
Setup
172
Voice Training
173
SEATS
173
Power Seats — If Equipped
174
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
174
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
175
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
175
Reclining The Seatback
175
Passenger's Power Seat — If Equipped
176
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
176
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
176
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
176
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
176
Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
177
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline
178
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped
179
Heated Seats — If Equipped
179
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
180
Front Heated Seats
180
Rear Heated Seats
181
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
182
Head Restraints
183
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
183
Head Restraints — Rear Seats
186
Power Folding Third Row Head Restraints
188
60/40 Split Rear Seat
188
Fold-Flat
188
Easy Access For Third Row
189
To Raise Rear Seat
191
Rear Captain Chairs — If Equipped
191
Fold-Flat
191
Easy Access For Third Row
192
To Raise Rear Seat
194
Folding Third Row
194
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
196
Programming The Memory Feature
197
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
198
Memory Position Recall
199
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
200
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
202
LIGHTS
203
Headlight Switch
203
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
204
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
204
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped
205
To Activate
206
To Deactivate
206
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
206
Headlight Delay
206
Parking Lights And Panel Lights
207
Fog Lights — If Equipped
207
Interior Lights
208
Lights-On Reminder
209
Battery Saver
209
Front Map/Reading Lights
209
Courtesy Lights
210
Ambient Light
211
Multifunction Lever
211
Turn Signals
212
Lane Change Assist
212
Flash-To-Pass
212
High/Low Beam Switch
212
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
212
Windshield Wiper Operation
213
Intermittent Wiper System
214
Windshield Washer Operation
214
Mist
215
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
216
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
218
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED
219
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
220
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
221
To Activate
222
To Set A Desired Speed
222
To Deactivate
222
To Resume Speed
223
To Vary The Speed Setting
223
To Accelerate For Passing
223
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
223
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED
224
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
226
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
227
To Activate
228
To Set A Desired ACC Speed
229
To Cancel
230
To Turn Off
231
To Resume Speed
231
To Vary The Speed Setting
232
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
233
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
236
Display Warnings And Maintenance
238
“Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
238
ACC Unavailable Warning
240
Service ACC Warning
240
Precautions While Driving With ACC
241
Adding A Trailer Hitch
241
Offset Driving
241
Turns And Bends
242
Using ACC On Hills
242
Lane Changing
243
Narrow Vehicles
244
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
244
General Information
245
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
245
To Set A Desired Speed
245
To Vary The Speed Setting
246
To Cancel
246
To Resume
246
To Turn Off
246
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped
247
Changing FCW Status
248
FCW Unavailable Warning
251
Service FCW Warning
251
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
251
ParkSense® Sensors
252
ParkSense® Warning Display
252
ParkSense® Display
253
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®
256
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System
257
Cleaning The ParkSense® System
257
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions
258
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
260
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
262
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
262
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
263
Front Map/Reading Lights
263
Courtesy Lights
264
Sunglasses Bin Door
264
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
265
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
266
Programming A Rolling Code
267
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
269
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
269
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
270
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
270
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
271
Using HomeLink®
272
Security
272
Troubleshooting Tips
272
General Information
273
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
274
Opening Sunroof — Express
275
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
275
Closing Sunroof — Express
275
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
275
Pinch Protect Feature
275
Venting Sunroof — Express
276
Sunshade Operation
276
Wind Buffeting
276
Sunroof Maintenance
276
Ignition OFF Operation
277
Sunroof Fully Closed
277
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
277
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
282
CUPHOLDERS
284
Front Seat Cupholders
284
Rear Cupholders
285
STORAGE
287
Glove Compartment
287
Door Storage
287
Front Center Console
288
Rear Full Center Console (If Equipped)
289
Rear Mini Center Console (If Equipped)
293
CARGO AREA FEATURES
294
Rechargeable Flashlight
294
Cargo Storage
295
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped
295
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
296
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
297
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
297
Rear Window Defroster
298
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
299
Deploying the Crossbars
300
Stowing the Crossbars
303
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
309
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
313
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
314
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
315
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
326
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
328
EVIC White Telltale Lights
334
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights
335
EVIC Red Telltale Lights
335
Engine Oil Change Indicator System
338
Oil Change Due
338
Fuel Economy
339
Average Fuel Economy/Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped
339
Distance To Empty (DTE)
340
Vehicle Speed
341
Trip Info
341
Trip A
341
Trip B
341
Elapsed Time
341
To Reset The Display
342
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
342
Units
342
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Display — If Equipped
343
Turn Menu OFF
343
Compass / Temperature Display
343
Automatic Compass Calibration
344
Compass Variance
344
Manual Compass Calibration
345
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
346
Select Language
346
Nav–Turn By Turn
347
Auto Unlock Doors
347
Remote Unlock Sequence
347
RKE Linked To Memory
348
Remote Start Comfort Sys.
348
Horn With Remote Lock
349
Horn With Remote Start
349
Flash Lamps With Lock
349
Headlamp Off Delay
349
Headlamps With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlamps Only)
350
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only)
350
Tilt Mirror In Reverse
350
Key-Off Power Delay
351
Illuminated Approach
351
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped
351
Display Fuel Saver — If Equipped
352
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry) — If Equipped
352
Gauge Glow Rings
352
Auto High Beams (Available With SmartBeam™ Only)
352
Intermittent Wiper — If Equipped
353
Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped
353
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped
353
Park Assist System — If Equipped
354
Display Units Of Measure In:
354
Liftgate Chime
354
Calibrate Compass
355
Compass Variance
355
System Status
355
Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If Equipped
356
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
356
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped
356
Uconnect® 130
357
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
357
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
357
Electronic Volume Control
357
SEEK Buttons
357
TIME Button
358
Clock Setting Procedure
358
RW/FF
358
TUNE Control
358
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
358
AM/FM Button
359
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory
359
Buttons 1 - 6
360
DISC Button
360
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
360
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
360
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD
361
SEEK Button
361
TIME Button
362
RW/FF
362
AM/FM Button
362
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
362
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
362
Supported Media (Disc Types)
363
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
363
Supported MP3 File Formats
364
Playback of MP3 Files
365
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
366
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
366
Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO
366
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
366
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
367
Electronic Volume Control
367
SEEK Buttons
367
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped
367
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped
367
TIME Button
367
Clock Setting Procedure
368
INFO Button
368
RW/FF
368
TUNE Control
368
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
369
MUSIC TYPE Button
369
SETUP Button
371
AM/FM Button
371
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory
371
Buttons 1 - 6
372
DISC/AUX Button
372
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
372
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
372
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD
373
SEEK Button
374
TIME Button
374
RW/FF
374
AM/FM Button
374
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
374
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
374
Supported Media (Disc Types)
375
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
375
Supported MP3 File Formats
376
Playback of MP3 Files
377
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
377
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
377
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
378
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
378
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped
378
Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
378
System Activation
379
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
379
ESN/SID Access
379
Selecting Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
380
Satellite Antenna
380
Reception Quality
380
Operating Instructions - Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
380
SEEK Buttons
380
SCAN Button
381
INFO Button
381
RW/FF
381
TUNE Control (Rotary)
381
MUSIC TYPE Button
381
SETUP Button
382
SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory
382
Buttons 1 - 6
382
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
383
Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device
383
Using This Feature
384
Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
385
Play Mode
385
List Or Browse Mode
386
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
388
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
388
Play Mode
388
Selecting Different Audio Device
389
Next Track
389
Previous Track
389
Browse
389
UCONNECT® MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — If Equipped
390
Getting Started
390
Single Video Screen
390
Play A DVD
390
Using The Remote Control
391
Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls
392
Play Video Games
394
Using The Remote Control
394
Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls
395
Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
396
Using The Remote Control
396
Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls
397
Important Notes For Single Video Screen System
398
Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio
398
Using The Remote Control
399
Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls
400
VES Remote Control – If Equipped
401
Controls And Indicators
401
Remote Control Storage
404
Locking The Remote Control
405
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries
405
Headphones Operation
406
Controls
407
Replacing The Headphone Batteries
408
Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
408
System Information
409
Shared Modes
409
Information Mode Display
410
Mode Selection Menu
412
Numeric Keypad Menu
413
Station List Menu
414
Disc Menu
414
Display Settings
415
Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed
416
Disc Formats
416
Display
420
Product Agreement
424
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
425
Radio Operation
426
CD Player
426
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
427
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
427
CLIMATE CONTROLS
428
Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
428
Automatic Operation
431
Manual Operation
432
Air Conditioning (A/C)
433
Recirculation Control
434
Rear Climate Control — If Equipped
434
Rear Blower Control
435
Rear Temperature Control
436
Rear Mode Control
436
Operating Tips
437
Window Fogging
437
Summer Operation
437
Winter Operation
438
Vacation Storage
438
Operating Tips Chart
439
STARTING AND OPERATING
441
STARTING PROCEDURES
446
Automatic Transmission
446
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)
447
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
447
Installing And Removing The ENGINE START/STOP Button
448
Normal Starting
448
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
448
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button
449
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Functions – With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
449
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)
450
If Engine Fails To Start
450
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)
451
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using Fob With Integrated Key)
451
After Starting
452
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
452
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
453
Key Ignition Park Interlock
454
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
455
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission (3.6L Engine) — If Equipped
455
Gear Ranges
456
PARK
456
REVERSE
459
NEUTRAL
459
DRIVE
460
Transmission Limp Home Mode
461
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
461
Overdrive Operation
463
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine) — If Equipped
463
Gear Ranges
464
PARK
465
REVERSE
468
NEUTRAL
468
DRIVE
469
Transmission Limp Home Mode
470
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
471
Overdrive Operation
472
When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode
473
Torque Converter Clutch
474
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
474
Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions (3.6L Engine) – If Equipped
474
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-Position Switch) (5.7L Engine) – If Equipped
475
Transfer Case Position Indicator Messages
476
Shifting Procedure
479
AWD AUTO TO LOW RANGE
479
NEUTRAL Shift Procedure
480
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
481
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
482
When To Use LOW Range – If Equipped
482
Driving Through Water
482
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
484
Hill Climbing
484
Traction Downhill
485
After Driving Off-Road
485
POWER STEERING
486
3.6L Engine
486
5.7L Engine
488
Power Steering Fluid Check
489
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY – IF EQUIPPED
490
PARKING BRAKE
490
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
492
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
493
Traction Control System (TCS)
493
Brake Assist System (BAS)
494
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
495
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
495
AUTO Range (All-Wheel Drive Models) Or Two-Wheel Drive Models
497
AWD Low Range (LOW)
498
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
499
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
499
HSA Activation Criteria
500
HSA
500
HSA Off
501
Ready Alert Braking
502
Rain Brake Support
502
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
502
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
504
Tire Markings
504
Tire Sizing Chart
505
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
507
Tire Terminology And Definitions
508
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
509
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
509
Tire And Loading Information Placard
510
Loading
510
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
514
Tire Pressure
514
Safety
514
Economy
515
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
515
Tire Inflation Pressures
515
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
517
Radial Ply Tires
517
All Season Tires – If Equipped
517
Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped
518
Snow Tires
518
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped
519
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
519
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
520
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
520
Tire Spinning
521
Tread Wear Indicators
522
Life Of Tire
522
Replacement Tires
523
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
524
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
526
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
527
Base System
530
Premium System – If Equipped
533
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
533
SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Warning
534
General Information
537
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
538
3.6L Engine – If Equipped
538
5.7L Engine – If Equipped
538
Reformulated Gasoline
539
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
539
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
539
MMT In Gasoline
540
Materials Added To Fuel
541
Fuel System Cautions
541
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
542
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
542
E-85 General Information
542
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
544
Fuel Requirements
544
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
545
Starting
545
Cruising Range
545
Replacement Parts
546
Maintenance
546
ADDING FUEL
546
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
546
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
549
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
549
VEHICLE LOADING
550
Certification Label
550
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
550
Payload
550
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
550
Tire Size
551
Rim Size
551
Inflation Pressure
551
Curb Weight
551
Loading
551
TRAILER TOWING
552
Common Towing Definitions
552
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
552
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
553
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
553
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
553
Tongue Weight (TW)
554
Frontal Area
554
Trailer Sway Control
554
Weight-Carrying Hitch
554
Weight-Distributing Hitch
555
Trailer Hitch Classification
557
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
558
Trailer And Tongue Weight
559
Towing Requirements
560
Towing Requirements – Tires
562
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
563
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring
564
Towing Tips
565
Automatic Transmission
565
Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped
566
Cooling System
566
SNOW PLOW
567
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
568
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
568
Recreational Towing – Rear-Wheel Drive Models
569
Recreational Towing – All-Wheel Drive Models (Single-Speed Transfer Case)
569
Recreational Towing – All-Wheel Drive Models (Two-Speed Transfer Case)
570
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
571
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
574
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
577
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
578
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
578
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
579
Jack Location
580
Spare Tire Stowage
581
Spare Tire Removal
582
Preparations For Jacking
584
Jacking Instructions
585
Road Tire Installation
593
JUMP-STARTING
594
Preparations For Jump-Start
594
Jump-Starting Procedure
596
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
598
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
600
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
600
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
601
Without The Key Fob
603
Rear-Wheel Drive Models
603
All-Wheel Drive Models
604
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
605
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
607
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
608
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
609
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
609
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
610
REPLACEMENT PARTS
611
DEALER SERVICE
612
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
612
Engine Oil
613
Checking Oil Level
613
Change Engine Oil
614
Engine Oil Selection
614
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
614
Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine
615
Engine Oil Viscosity – 5.7L Engine
615
Materials Added To Engine Oil
615
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
615
Engine Oil Filter
616
Engine Oil Filter Selection
616
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
616
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
617
Maintenance-Free Battery
617
Air Conditioner Maintenance
618
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
619
A/C Air Filter
619
Body Lubrication
621
Windshield Wiper Blades
621
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
622
Adding Washer Fluid
623
Exhaust System
624
Cooling System
627
Engine Coolant Checks
627
Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill
628
Selection Of Coolant
628
Adding Coolant
629
Cooling System Pressure Cap
630
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
631
Coolant Level
631
Points To Remember
631
Brake System
632
Fluid Level Check – Brake Master Cylinder
633
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
634
Front Axle Fluid Level Check
634
Rear Axle Fluid Level Check
635
Selection Of Lubricant
635
Transfer Case
635
Fluid Level Check
635
Adding Fluid
636
Drain
636
Selection Of Lubricant
636
Automatic Transmission
636
Selection Of Lubricant
636
Special Additives
637
Fluid Level Check – 3.6L Engine
637
Fluid Level Check – 5.7L Engine
638
Fluid And Filter Changes
640
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
640
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
640
What Causes Corrosion?
640
Washing
641
Special Care
641
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
642
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped
642
Interior Care
643
Cleaning Headlights
644
Glass Surfaces
644
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
644
Seat Belt Maintenance
645
FUSES
645
Totally Integrated Power Module
645
VEHICLE STORAGE
652
REPLACEMENT BULBS
652
BULB REPLACEMENT
653
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) – If Equipped
653
Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped
654
Front Turn Signal
654
Front Fog Lamps
654
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps
655
Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
656
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
657
Rear License Lamp
657
FLUID CAPACITIES
658
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
659
Engine
659
Chassis
660
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
661
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
662
Maintenance Chart
664
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
667
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
669
Prepare For The Appointment
669
Prepare A List
669
Be Reasonable With Requests
669
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
669
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
670
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
670
In Mexico contact:
671
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
671
Service Contract
671
WARRANTY INFORMATION
672
MOPAR® PARTS
673
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
673
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
673
In Canada
673
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
674
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
675
Treadwear
675
Traction Grades
675
Temperature Grades
676
INDEX
677
2013 Dodge Durango Overview
Introduction
The 2013 Dodge Durango combines rugged performance with family-friendly features, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a robust SUV that doesn't compromise on comfort or style. With its bold design, spacious interior, and advanced technology, the Durango is designed to tackle both daily commutes and weekend adventures with ease.
Powertrains
The 2013 Durango offers an impressive lineup of powertrains, beginning with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that delivers 290 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, providing a smooth and efficient ride. For those looking for more power, an available 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine generates a thrilling 360 horsepower, ensuring exceptional performance whether towing or navigating challenging terrains. Both engines are paired with an agile five-speed automatic transmission, ensuring seamless gear shifts and enhancing the driving experience.
Trims
The Durango comes in several trims, including the base SXT, the mid-level Crew, and the more luxurious Citadel. The SXT offers essential features, such as a touchscreen infotainment system, while the Crew adds a wealth of upgrades, including premium audio and enhanced seating options. The Citadel trim takes comfort to the next level with leather seating, advanced technology, and premium materials throughout the cabin, catering to those seeking a more upscale driving experience.
Features
With a blend of functionality and sophistication, the 2013 Dodge Durango is equipped with an array of features designed to enhance both comfort and safety. It includes tri-zone automatic climate control, a navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, and an available rear-seat entertainment system to keep passengers entertained on long journeys. Moreover, robust safety features such as multiple airbags and advanced stability control systems ensure peace of mind for all occupants.
Owners Manual
The 2013 Dodge Durango's owner's manual provides comprehensive guidance on vehicle operation, safety practices, and maintenance schedules to keep your SUV running smoothly for years. The manual includes detailed information on troubleshooting, recommended service intervals, and tips for optimizing fuel efficiency. This invaluable resource helps owners maximize their driving experience while ensuring the vehicle remains in optimal condition.
User manual download
The Dodge Durango owner manual for the 2013 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2013 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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