2016 Dodge Durango Owner's Manual
Year:
2016
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
Keyless Push Button Ignition
16
Key Fob
17
Ignition Or Accessory On Message
18
General Information
20
SENTRY KEY
20
Replacement Keys
21
Customer Key Programming
22
General Information
22
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
23
Rearming Of The System
23
To Arm The System
23
To Disarm The System
24
Security System Manual Override
25
Tamper Alert
25
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
25
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
26
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
26
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
27
Flash Lamps With Lock
27
Headlight Illumination On Approach
27
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
27
Sound Horn With Lock
28
Using The Panic Alarm
28
Programming Additional Key Fobs
28
Transmitter Battery Replacement
28
General Information
30
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
31
How To Use Remote Start
31
Remote Start Abort Message — If Equipped
32
To Enter Remote Start Mode
32
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
33
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
33
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
34
General Information
34
DOOR LOCKS
35
Manual Door Locks
35
Power Door Locks
36
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
37
Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped
37
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
37
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System
37
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY
39
General Information
44
WINDOWS
44
Power Windows
44
Auto-Down
45
Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — Driver And Front Passenger Door Only
46
Resetting The Auto Up Feature
47
Window Lockout Button
47
Wind Buffeting
48
LIFTGATE
48
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
49
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
52
Important Safety Precautions
52
Seat Belt Systems
54
Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped
54
Lap/Shoulder Belts
56
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
58
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
60
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
61
Seat Belt Extender
62
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
63
Seat Belt Pretensioner
63
Energy Management Feature
64
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
64
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
67
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)
69
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
70
Air Bag System Components
70
Advanced Front Air Bags
70
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
72
Advanced Front Air Bag Operation
73
Knee Impact Bolsters
74
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
74
Supplemental Side Air Bags
74
If A Deployment Occurs
79
Enhanced Accident Response System
81
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
81
Air Bag Warning Light
81
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
83
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
83
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
84
Child Restraints
85
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
87
Infants And Child Restraints
88
Older Children And Child Restraints
88
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
90
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
91
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
92
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
93
Locating LATCH Anchorages
96
Locating Tether Anchorages — 2nd Row
96
Locating Tether Anchorages — 3rd Row
97
Center Seat LATCH:
98
Center Arm Rest Tether
99
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
100
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:
101
Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt
102
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
103
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
105
Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage
106
Transporting Pets
110
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
110
SAFETY TIPS
111
Transporting Passengers
111
Exhaust Gas
112
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
113
Seat Belts
113
Air Bag Warning Light
113
Defroster
113
Floor Mat Safety Information
114
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
115
Tires
115
Lights
115
Door Latches
115
Fluid Leaks
115
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
117
MIRRORS
124
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
124
Outside Mirrors
125
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
125
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
132
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
132
Power Mirrors
133
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
134
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped
134
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
134
Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped
135
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED
135
Rear Cross Path (RCP)
141
Modes Of Operation
143
General Information
144
SEATS
144
Power Seats — If Equipped
145
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
146
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
146
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
146
Reclining The Seatback
146
Passenger's Power Seat — If Equipped
147
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
147
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
147
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
147
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
148
Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
148
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline
149
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped
150
Heated Seats — If Equipped
151
Front Heated Seats
152
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
153
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
155
Head Restraints
156
Supplemental Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
156
Head Restraints — Rear Seats
159
Power Folding Third Row Head Restraints
160
60/40 Split Rear Seat
161
Fold-Flat
161
Easy Access For Third Row
162
To Raise Rear Seat
164
Rear Captain Chairs — If Equipped
164
Fold-Flat
164
Easy Access For Third Row
165
To Raise Rear Seat
167
Folding Third Row
168
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
169
Programming The Memory Feature
170
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory
171
Memory Position Recall
172
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
173
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
174
LIGHTS
175
Headlight Switch
175
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
176
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
177
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped
177
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
178
Headlight Delay
178
Parking Lights And Panel Lights
179
Fog Lights — If Equipped
179
Interior Lights
180
Lights-On Reminder
181
Battery Saver
181
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped
181
Courtesy Lights
182
Ambient Light — If Equipped
183
Multifunction Lever
183
Turn Signals
184
Lane Change Assist
184
Flash-To-Pass
184
High/Low Beam Switch
184
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
185
Windshield Wiper Operation
185
Intermittent Wiper System
186
Windshield Washer Operation
187
Mist
187
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
188
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
190
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED
191
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
192
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
193
To Activate
194
To Set A Desired Speed
195
To Deactivate
195
To Resume Speed
195
To Vary The Speed Setting
195
To Accelerate For Passing
197
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
197
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED
198
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
200
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
201
To Activate/Deactivate
202
To Set A Desired ACC Speed
203
To Cancel
203
To Turn Off
204
To Resume
204
To Vary The Speed Setting
205
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
207
Overtake Aid
211
ACC Operation At Stop
211
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
212
Display Warnings And Maintenance
213
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
213
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning
215
Service ACC/FCW Warning
216
Precautions While Driving With ACC
216
Towing A Trailer
216
Offset Driving
216
Turns And Bends
217
Using ACC On Hills
218
Lane Changing
218
Narrow Vehicles
219
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
220
General Information
220
Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode
221
To Set A Desired Speed
221
To Vary The Speed Setting
222
To Cancel
223
To Resume Speed
224
To Turn Off
224
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED
224
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation
224
Turning FCW ON Or OFF
226
Changing FCW And Active Braking Status
227
FCW Limited Warning
228
Service FCW Warning
228
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
229
ParkSense Sensors
230
ParkSense Warning Display
231
ParkSense Display
231
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
236
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
237
Cleaning The ParkSense System
237
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
238
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
239
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
242
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped
242
Courtesy Lights
243
Sunglasses Bin Door
244
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
244
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink
246
Programming A Rolling Code
246
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Rolling Code)
248
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
248
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Non-Rolling Code)
249
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
250
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)
251
Using HomeLink
251
Security
251
Troubleshooting Tips
252
General Information
253
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
254
Opening Sunroof — Express
255
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
255
Closing Sunroof — Express
255
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
255
Pinch Protect Feature
255
Venting Sunroof — Express
256
Sunshade Operation
256
Wind Buffeting
256
Sunroof Maintenance
256
Ignition OFF Operation
257
Relearn Procedure
257
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
258
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
263
CUPHOLDERS
264
Front Seat Cupholders
264
Rear Cupholders
264
STORAGE
266
Glove Compartment
266
Door Storage
267
Front Center Console
267
Rear Full Center Console — If Equipped
268
Rear Mini Center Console — If Equipped
271
CARGO AREA FEATURES
272
Rechargeable Flashlight
272
Cargo Storage
273
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped
274
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
274
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
276
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
276
Rear Window Defroster
277
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
278
Deploying the Crossbars
279
Stowing The Crossbars
282
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
287
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
291
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
292
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
294
Red Telltale Indicator Lights
295
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
295
Air Bag Warning Light
296
Brake Warning Light
297
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
299
Engine Temperature Warning Light
300
Battery Charge Warning Light
301
Oil Pressure Warning Light
302
Transmission Temperature Indicator Light
303
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
304
Oil Temperature Warning Light
305
Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped
305
Door Open Warning Light
306
Hood Open Warning Light
306
Liftgate Open Warning Light
307
Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
308
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
308
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
310
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped
311
Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped
311
Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
312
Low Fuel Indicator Light
314
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
315
Service Forward Collision Fault Indicator Light — If Equipped
316
Forward Collision Warning Off Indicator Light — If Equipped
316
Service Adaptive Cruise Control Light — If Equipped
317
AWD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
317
Service AWD Indicator Light — If Equipped
318
Service Stop/Start System Indicator Light — If Equipped
318
Green Telltale Indicator Lights
319
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
319
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
320
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
321
Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped
321
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Distance Setting Display Light — If Equipped
322
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Light — If Equipped
322
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
323
Sport Mode Indicator Light
323
White Telltale Indicator Lights
324
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Distance Setting Display Light — If Equipped
324
Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light
324
Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
325
High Beam Indicator Light
325
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)
326
DID Displays
328
Engine Oil Life Reset
329
DID Messages
330
DID Selectable Menu Items
333
Speedometer
333
Vehicle Info
333
Driver Assist — If Equipped
334
Fuel Economy
335
Trip
335
Stop/Start — If Equipped
336
Audio
336
Stored Messages
336
Screen Setup
336
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
337
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
338
CYBERSECURITY
341
UCONNECT SETTINGS
343
Buttons On The Faceplate
344
Buttons On The Touchscreen
345
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 5.0 Personal Settings
345
Display
346
Units
347
Voice
348
Clock & Date
348
Safety/Assistance
349
Lights
353
Doors & Locks
354
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
356
Engine Off Options
356
Compass Settings — If Equipped
357
Audio
359
Phone/Bluetooth
360
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
360
Restore Settings
361
Clear Personal Data
361
System Information
361
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 8.4 Personal Settings
362
Display
362
Units
364
Voice
365
Clock
365
Safety & Driving Assistance
366
Lights
371
Doors & Locks
372
Auto-On Comfort — If Equipped
375
Engine Off Options
376
Audio
376
Phone/Bluetooth
377
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
378
Restore Settings
379
Clear Personal Data
379
System Information
380
UCONNECT RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED
380
iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
380
Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device
381
Using This Feature
382
Second Row USB Charging Port
382
UCONNECT REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT (RSE) SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
383
Getting Started
384
Dual Video Screen
386
Blu-ray Disc Player
386
Play A Blu-ray Disc
386
Play Video Games
390
Play A DVD/Blu-ray Disc Using The Touchscreen Radio
391
Using The Remote Control
391
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
392
Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System
393
Blu-ray Disc Player Remote Control — If Equipped
393
Controls And Indicators
394
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries
395
Headphones Operation
396
Controls
397
Replacing The Headphone Batteries
398
Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
398
System Information
399
Disc Menu
399
Display Settings
400
Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed
401
Disc Formats
401
Product Agreement
405
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
405
Radio Operation
406
CD Player
406
CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc MAINTENANCE
407
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
407
Regulatory And Safety Information
408
CLIMATE CONTROLS
409
General Overview
410
Climate Control Functions
416
A/C (Air Conditioning)
416
Recirculation
417
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
418
Automatic Operation
418
Manual Operation Override
419
Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
420
Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Front ATC Panel
421
Rear Lock
422
Rear Blower Control
423
Rear Temperature Control
424
Rear Mode Control
424
Operating Tips
425
Summer Operation
425
Winter Operation
425
Vacation Storage
425
Window Fogging
426
Outside Air Intake
426
A/C Air Filter
426
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions
427
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS
428
Introducing Uconnect
428
Get Started
429
Basic Voice Commands
430
Radio
431
Media
433
Phone
434
Voice Text Reply
436
Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)
437
Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)
438
Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4AN)
439
Vehicle Health Alert
440
Register (8.4A/8.4AN)
441
Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)
442
Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)
443
Yelp (8.4A/8.4AN)
445
SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4A/8.4AN)
446
Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped
447
Do Not Disturb
447
General Information
448
Additional Information
449
STARTING AND OPERATING
451
STARTING PROCEDURES
456
Automatic Transmission
456
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)
457
Keyless Enter-N-Go
457
Normal Starting
458
To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
458
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button
458
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
459
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
460
If Engine Fails To Start
460
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)
460
After Starting
461
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
461
Automatic Mode
461
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop
462
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
463
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
464
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System
464
System Malfunction
464
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
465
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
465
Ignition Park Interlock
467
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
467
Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode
468
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
468
Gear Ranges
470
Transmission Limp Home Mode
474
AutoStick
475
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED
477
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
477
Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped
477
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-Position Switch) — If Equipped
478
Transfer Case Position Indicator Messages
479
Shifting Procedure
482
AWD Auto To Low Range
482
NEUTRAL Shift Procedure
483
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
483
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
484
When To Use LOW Range — If Equipped
484
Driving Through Water
484
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
486
Hill Climbing
486
Traction Downhill
487
After Driving Off-Road
487
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
488
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY — IF EQUIPPED
489
PARKING BRAKE
490
BRAKE SYSTEM
492
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
493
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
493
Brake System Warning Light
493
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
494
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
495
Brake Assist System (BAS)
496
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
497
Towing With HSA
498
Disabling And Enabling HSA
499
Traction Control System (TCS)
500
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
500
ESC Operating Modes
502
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light
503
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
505
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
505
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
506
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
506
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
507
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
507
Tire Markings
507
Tire Sizing Chart
509
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
511
Tire Terminology And Definitions
513
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
514
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
514
Tire And Loading Information Placard
515
Loading
515
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
519
Tire Pressure
519
Safety
519
Fuel Economy
520
Tread Wear
520
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
520
Tire Inflation Pressures
520
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
522
Radial Ply Tires
522
Tire Types
523
All Season Tires — If Equipped
523
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
523
Snow Tires
524
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
524
Spare Tires — If Equipped
525
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
525
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
526
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
526
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
527
Tire Spinning
528
Tread Wear Indicators
528
Life Of Tire
529
Replacement Tires
530
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
531
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
533
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
534
Premium System
537
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
538
Service TPM System Warning
539
General Information
541
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
541
3.6L Engine — If Equipped
541
5.7L Engine — If Equipped
542
Reformulated Gasoline
542
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
543
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
543
MMT In Gasoline
544
Materials Added To Fuel
544
Fuel System Cautions
545
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
546
ADDING FUEL
547
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
549
VEHICLE LOADING
550
Certification Label
550
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
550
Payload
551
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
551
Tire Size
551
Rim Size
551
Inflation Pressure
551
Curb Weight
551
Loading
552
TRAILER TOWING
553
Common Towing Definitions
553
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
553
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
553
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
554
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
554
Tongue Weight (TW)
554
Frontal Area
554
Trailer Sway Control
554
Weight-Carrying Hitch
555
Weight-Distributing Hitch
555
Trailer Hitch Classification
556
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
557
Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal — If Equipped
559
Trailer And Tongue Weight
560
Towing Requirements
561
Towing Requirements — Tires
563
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
563
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
564
Towing Tips
566
Automatic Transmission
566
AutoStick
566
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
566
Cooling System
567
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
579
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
579
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
580
Torque Specifications
580
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
582
Jack Location
583
Spare Tire Stowage
584
Spare Tire Removal
585
Preparations For Jacking
588
Jacking Instructions
588
Road Tire Installation
596
CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL
596
JUMP-STARTING
597
Preparations For Jump-Start
598
Jump-Starting Procedure
600
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
602
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
603
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
604
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
608
Rear Wheel Drive Models
610
All-Wheel Drive Models
611
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
612
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
612
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
613
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
615
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
616
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
617
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
617
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
618
REPLACEMENT PARTS
620
DEALER SERVICE
620
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
621
Engine Oil
621
Checking Oil Level
621
Change Engine Oil
622
Engine Oil Selection
622
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
623
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.6L Engine
623
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 5.7L Engine
624
Materials Added To Engine Oil
624
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
624
Engine Oil Filter
625
Engine Oil Filter Selection
625
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
625
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
625
Maintenance-Free Battery
626
Air Conditioner Maintenance
627
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If Equipped
628
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R1234yf — If Equipped
628
Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter)
628
Body Lubrication
632
Windshield Wiper Blades
632
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
633
Adding Washer Fluid
635
Exhaust System
636
Cooling System
638
Engine Coolant Checks
638
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
639
Selection Of Coolant
639
Adding Coolant
640
Cooling System Pressure Cap
642
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
642
Coolant Level
643
Points To Remember
643
Brake System
644
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
645
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
646
Front Axle Fluid Level Check
646
Rear Axle Fluid Level Check
647
Selection Of Lubricant
647
Transfer Case
647
Fluid Level Check
647
Adding Fluid
647
Drain
647
Selection Of Lubricant
648
Automatic Transmission
648
Selection Of Lubricant
648
Special Additives
648
Fluid Level Check
649
Fluid And Filter Changes
649
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
650
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
650
What Causes Corrosion?
650
Washing
650
Special Care
651
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
652
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped
653
Interior Care
653
Cleaning Headlights
654
Glass Surfaces
655
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
655
Seat Belt Maintenance
655
FUSES
656
Power Distribution Center
657
VEHICLE STORAGE
665
REPLACEMENT BULBS
665
BULB REPLACEMENT
667
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (Bi-Xenon) — If Equipped
667
Bi-Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped
668
Front Turn Signal
669
Front Fog Lamps
669
Rear Tail, Stop And Turn Signal Lamps
670
Rear Liftgate Mounted Back-up Lamps
670
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
670
Rear License Lamp
670
FLUID CAPACITIES
671
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
672
Engine
672
Chassis
675
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
677
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
678
Maintenance Chart
680
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
683
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
685
Prepare For The Appointment
685
Prepare A List
685
Be Reasonable With Requests
685
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
685
FCA US LLC Customer Center
686
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
686
In Mexico Contact
687
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
687
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
687
Service Contract
688
WARRANTY INFORMATION
689
MOPAR PARTS
689
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
689
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
689
In Canada
690
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
690
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
691
Treadwear
691
Traction Grades
692
Temperature Grades
692
INDEX
695
FAQ about the 2016 Dodge Durango Manual
What contains the 2016 Durango manual?
The Dodge Durango owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Dodge to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Dodge Durango. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Dodge Durango 2016 owner's manual:
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Best practice for driving your Dodge Durango
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Dodge Durango owners can do
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
Where to download the 2016 Dodge Durango Owners Manual?
The Dodge Durango owner manual for the 2016 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Dodge Durango year 2016 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2016 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Dodge Durango (2016) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2016 is available in English.
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