2017 Dodge Durango Owner's Manual
Year:
2017
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Durango
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
ROLLOVER WARNING
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
13
Keyless Push Button Ignition
13
Key Fob
14
Ignition Or Accessory On Message
15
General Information
16
SENTRY KEY
16
Replacement Keys
17
Customer Key Fob Programming
17
General Information
18
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
18
Rearming Of The System
18
To Arm The System
18
To Disarm The System
19
Security System Manual Override
20
Tamper Alert
20
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
20
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
20
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
21
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
21
Flash Lamps With Lock
21
Headlight Illumination On Approach
21
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
22
Sound Horn With Lock
22
Using The Panic Alarm
22
Programming Additional Key Fobs
22
Key Fob Battery Replacement
22
General Information
25
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
25
How To Use Remote Start
26
Remote Start Abort Message — If Equipped
26
To Enter Remote Start Mode
27
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
27
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
27
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
28
General Information
28
DOOR LOCKS
28
Manual Door Locks
28
Power Door Locks
30
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
30
Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped
30
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
31
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System
31
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY
32
General Information
36
WINDOWS
36
Power Windows
36
Auto-Down
37
Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — Driver And Front Passenger Door Only
37
Resetting The Auto Up Feature
38
Window Lockout Button
38
Wind Buffeting
38
LIFTGATE
39
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
40
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
42
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
42
Important Safety Precautions
42
Seat Belt Systems
43
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
43
Lap/Shoulder Belts
44
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
47
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
48
Seat Belt Extender
50
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
50
Seat Belt Pretensioner
51
Energy Management Feature
51
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
51
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
53
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
55
Air Bag System Components
55
Air Bag Warning Light
56
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
57
Front Air Bags
57
Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features
58
Front Air Bag Operation
59
Knee Impact Bolsters
60
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
60
Supplemental Side Air Bags
60
Air Bag System Components
64
If A Deployment Occurs
65
Enhanced Accident Response System
66
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
66
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
66
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
67
Child Restraints
67
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
69
Infant And Child Restraints
70
Older Children And Child Restraints
71
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
72
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
73
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
74
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
74
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH
76
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
78
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
78
Center Seat LATCH
80
Vehicle With A Center Arm Rest Tether
80
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
80
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt
81
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
82
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
83
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
84
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
85
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
86
Transporting Pets
89
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
89
SAFETY TIPS
90
Transporting Passengers
90
Exhaust Gas
90
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
91
Seat Belts
91
Air Bag Warning Light
91
Defroster
91
Floor Mat Safety Information
91
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
93
Tires
93
Lights
93
Door Latches
93
Fluid Leaks
93
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
95
MIRRORS
100
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
100
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
100
Outside Mirrors
106
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
106
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
106
Power Mirrors
106
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
107
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped
107
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
108
Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped
108
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED
108
Rear Cross Path (RCP)
113
Modes Of Operation
114
General Information
115
SEATS
116
Power Seats — If Equipped
116
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
116
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
117
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
117
Reclining The Seatback
117
Passenger's Power Seat — If Equipped
118
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
118
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
118
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
118
Reclining The Seatback
118
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
119
Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
119
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline
120
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped
121
Heated Seats — If Equipped
122
Front Heated Seats
122
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
123
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
125
Head Restraints
125
Supplemental Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
126
Head Restraints — Rear Seats
128
Power Folding Third Row Head Restraints
129
60/40 Split Rear Seat
130
Fold-Flat
130
Easy Access For Third Row
131
To Raise Rear Seat
132
Rear Captain’s Chairs — If Equipped
133
Fold-Flat
133
Easy Access For Third Row
134
To Raise Rear Seat
135
Folding Third Row
135
DRIVER’S MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
136
Programming The Memory Feature
137
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory
137
Memory Position Recall
138
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
139
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
140
LIGHTS
141
Headlight Switch
141
Automatic Headlights
142
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
142
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped
143
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
143
Headlight Delay
143
Parking Lights And Panel Lights
144
Fog Lights — If Equipped
144
Interior Lights
145
Lights-On Reminder
145
Battery Saver
146
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped
146
Courtesy Lights
147
Ambient Light — If Equipped
148
Multifunction Lever
148
Turn Signals
149
Lane Change Assist
149
Flash-To-Pass
149
High/Low Beam Switch
149
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
150
Windshield Wiper Operation
150
Intermittent Wiper System
151
Windshield Washer Operation
151
Mist
152
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
152
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
154
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED
154
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
155
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
156
To Activate
157
To Set A Desired Speed
157
To Deactivate
157
To Resume Speed
157
To Vary The Speed Setting
158
To Accelerate For Passing
159
Using Speed Control On Hills
159
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED
159
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
161
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
162
To Activate/Deactivate
162
To Set A Desired ACC Speed
163
To Cancel
163
To Turn Off
164
To Resume
164
To Vary The ACC Speed
164
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
166
Overtake Aid
169
ACC Operation At Stop
169
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
170
Display Warnings And Maintenance
171
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
171
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning
172
Service ACC/FCW Warning
173
Precautions While Driving With ACC
173
Towing A Trailer
173
Offset Driving
173
Turns And Bends
174
Using ACC On Hills
174
Lane Changing
175
Narrow Vehicles
175
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
176
General Information
176
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
176
To Set A Desired Speed
177
To Vary The Speed Setting
177
To Cancel
178
To Resume Speed
179
To Turn Off
179
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED
179
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation
179
Turning FCW On Or Off
181
Changing FCW And Active Braking Status
181
FCW Limited Warning
182
Service FCW Warning
182
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED
182
LaneSense Operation
182
Turning LaneSense On Or Off
183
LaneSense Warning Message
184
Changing LaneSense Status
187
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
187
ParkSense Sensors
189
ParkSense Warning Display
189
ParkSense Display
189
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
193
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
193
Cleaning The ParkSense System
194
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
194
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
195
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
197
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped
197
Courtesy Lights
198
Sunglasses Bin Door
199
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
199
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink
200
Programming A Rolling Code
200
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Rolling Code)
202
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
202
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Non-Rolling Code)
203
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
203
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)
204
Using HomeLink
205
Security
205
Troubleshooting Tips
205
General Information
206
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
207
Opening Sunroof — Express
207
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
208
Closing Sunroof — Express
208
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
208
Pinch Protect Feature
208
Venting Sunroof — Express
208
Sunshade Operation
208
Wind Buffeting
209
Sunroof Maintenance
209
Ignition Off Operation
209
Relearn Procedure
209
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
210
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
214
CUPHOLDERS
215
Front Seat Cupholders
215
Rear Cupholders
215
STORAGE
217
Glove Compartment
217
Door Storage
218
Front Center Console
218
Rear Full Center Console — If Equipped
219
Rear Mini Center Console — If Equipped
222
CARGO AREA FEATURES
223
Rechargeable Flashlight
223
Cargo Storage
224
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped
224
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
225
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
226
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
226
Rear Window Defroster
227
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
228
Deploying the Crossbars
229
Stowing The Crossbars
231
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
237
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
240
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
241
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
243
Red Telltale Indicator Lights
244
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
244
Air Bag Warning Light
244
Brake Warning Light
245
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
247
Engine Temperature Warning Light
247
Battery Charge Warning Light
248
Oil Pressure Warning Light
248
Transmission Temperature Indicator Light
249
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
250
Oil Temperature Warning Light
250
Electric Power Steering Fail Warning Light — If Equipped
251
Door Open Warning Light
251
Hood Open Warning Light
251
Liftgate Open Warning Light
252
Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
252
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
252
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
253
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped
254
Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped
254
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
255
Low Fuel Indicator Light
257
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
257
Service Forward Collision Warning Fault Indicator Light — If Equipped
258
Forward Collision Warning Off Indicator Light — If Equipped
258
Service Adaptive Cruise Control Light — If Equipped
258
AWD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
259
Service AWD Indicator Light — If Equipped
259
Service Stop/Start System Indicator Light — If Equipped
260
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
260
LaneSense Failure Indicator Light — If Equipped
261
Green Telltale Indicator Lights
261
Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
261
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
262
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
262
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped
263
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Without Target Light — If Equipped
263
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Light — If Equipped
263
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
264
Sport Mode Indicator Light
264
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
264
White Telltale Indicator Lights
265
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped
265
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light
265
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
266
Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
266
High Beam Indicator Light
266
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
267
Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls
267
Engine Oil Life Reset
270
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
271
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu Items
272
Speedometer
272
Vehicle Info
273
Driver Assist — If Equipped
273
Fuel Economy
274
Trip
274
Stop/Start — If Equipped
274
Audio
274
Stored Messages
275
Screen Setup
275
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
275
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
276
CYBERSECURITY
278
UCONNECT SETTINGS
280
Buttons On The Faceplate
281
Buttons On The Touchscreen
281
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 5.0 Personal Settings
281
Display
282
Units
283
Voice
284
Clock & Date
284
Safety/Assistance
285
Lights
289
Doors & Locks
290
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
292
Engine Off Options
293
Compass Settings — If Equipped
294
Audio
296
Phone/Bluetooth
297
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
297
Restore Settings
298
Clear Personal Data
299
System Information
299
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 8.4 Personal Settings
300
Display
301
Units
303
Voice
303
Clock
304
Safety & Driving Assistance
305
Lights
309
Doors & Locks
311
Auto-On Comfort — If Equipped
313
Engine Off Options
314
Audio
315
Phone Settings
316
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
316
Accessibility — If Equipped
318
Restore Settings
318
Clear Personal Data
319
System Information
319
UCONNECT RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED
320
IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
320
Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device
320
Using This Feature
321
Second Row USB Charging Port
321
UCONNECT REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT (RSE) SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
322
Getting Started
322
Dual Video Screen
324
Blu-ray Disc Player
324
Play A Blu-ray Disc
324
Play Video Games
327
Play A DVD/Blu-ray Disc Using The Touchscreen Radio
327
Using The Remote Control
328
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
328
Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System
329
Blu-ray Disc Player Remote Control — If Equipped
330
Controls And Indicators
330
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries
331
Headphones Operation
331
Controls
332
Replacing The Headphone Batteries
332
Accessibility
332
Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
333
System Information
334
Disc Menu
334
Display Settings
334
Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed
334
Disc Formats
335
Product Agreement
338
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
338
Radio Operation
339
CD Player
339
CD/DVD/BLU-RAY DISC MAINTENANCE
339
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
340
Regulatory And Safety Information
340
CLIMATE CONTROLS
342
Overview
342
Control Descriptions
344
Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Front ATC Panel
348
Rear Manual Temperature Control
352
Rear Lock
354
Climate Control Functions
355
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
356
Automatic Operation
356
Manual Operation Override
356
Rear Blower Control
356
Rear Temperature Control
357
Operating Tips
357
Summer Operation
357
Winter Operation
357
Vacation Storage
357
Window Fogging
358
Outside Air Intake
358
A/C Air Filter
358
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions
359
PERSONALIZED MENU BAR
360
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS
361
Introducing Uconnect
361
Get Started
362
Basic Voice Commands
363
Radio
363
Media
364
Phone
365
Voice Text Reply
366
Climate (8.4/8.4 NAV)
368
Navigation (8.4 /8.4 NAV)
368
Uconnect Access (8.4/8.4 NAV)
369
Register (8.4/8.4 NAV)
370
Vehicle Health Alert
371
Mobile App (8.4/8.4 NAV)
371
Voice Texting (8.4/8.4 NAV)
372
Yelp (8.4/8.4 NAV)
373
SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4/8.4 NAV)
374
Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped
375
Getting Started
376
Do Not Disturb
378
General Information
378
Additional Information
379
STARTING AND OPERATING
381
STARTING PROCEDURES
385
Automatic Transmission
385
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)
386
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition
386
Normal Starting
386
To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
386
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button
387
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
387
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
388
If Engine Fails To Start
388
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)
388
After Starting
389
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
389
Automatic Mode
389
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop
389
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
390
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
391
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System
391
System Malfunction
391
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
391
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
392
Ignition Park Interlock
393
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
393
Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode
393
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
394
Gear Ranges
395
Transmission Limp Home Mode
399
AutoStick
399
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED
401
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
401
Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped
401
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-Position Switch) — If Equipped
402
Transfer Case Position Indicator Messages
403
Shifting Procedure
405
AWD Auto To Low Range
405
NEUTRAL Shift Procedure
406
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
406
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
406
When To Use LOW Range — If Equipped
406
Driving Through Water
407
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
408
Hill Climbing
408
Traction Downhill
408
After Driving Off-Road
409
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
409
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY — IF EQUIPPED
410
PARKING BRAKE
410
BRAKE SYSTEM
412
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
413
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
413
Brake System Warning Light
413
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
413
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
414
Brake Assist System (BAS)
415
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
415
Towing With HSA
417
Disabling And Enabling HSA
417
Traction Control System (TCS)
418
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
418
ESC Operating Modes
419
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light
420
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
421
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
421
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
422
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
422
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
422
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
423
Tire Markings
423
Tire Sizing Chart
424
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
426
Tire Terminology And Definitions
427
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
428
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
428
Tire And Loading Information Placard
429
Loading
430
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
433
Tire Pressure
433
Safety
433
Fuel Economy
434
Tread Wear
434
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
434
Tire Inflation Pressures
434
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
435
Radial Ply Tires
435
Tire Types
436
All Season Tires — If Equipped
436
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
436
Snow Tires
436
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
437
Spare Tires — If Equipped
437
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
437
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
438
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
438
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
439
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
439
Tire Spinning
440
Tread Wear Indicators
440
Life Of Tire
441
Replacement Tires
441
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
442
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
443
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
444
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
447
Service TPM System Warning
448
TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped
449
General Information
450
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
450
3.6L Engine
450
5.7L Engine
450
Reformulated Gasoline
451
Materials Added To Fuel
451
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
451
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
452
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
452
MMT In Gasoline
452
Fuel System Cautions
453
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
453
ADDING FUEL
454
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
456
VEHICLE LOADING
457
Certification Label
457
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
457
Payload
457
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
457
Tire Size
457
Rim Size
457
Inflation Pressure
458
Curb Weight
458
Loading
458
TRAILER TOWING
458
Common Towing Definitions
459
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
459
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
459
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
459
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
459
Tongue Weight (TW)
460
Frontal Area
460
Trailer Sway Control
460
Weight-Carrying Hitch
460
Weight-Distributing Hitch
460
Trailer Hitch Classification
461
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
462
Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal — If Equipped
463
Trailer And Tongue Weight
464
Towing Requirements
465
Towing Requirements — Tires
466
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
466
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring (If Equipped)
467
Towing Tips
469
Automatic Transmission
469
AutoStick
469
Speed Control — If Equipped
469
Cooling System
469
SNOW PLOW
470
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
471
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
471
Recreational Towing — Rear-Wheel Drive Models
472
Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive Models (Single-Speed Transfer Case)
472
Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive Models (Two-Speed Transfer Case)
473
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
473
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
475
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
477
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
478
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
478
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
479
Torque Specifications
479
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
480
Jack Location
481
Spare Tire Stowage
481
Spare Tire Removal
482
Preparations For Jacking
485
Jacking Instructions
485
Road Tire Installation
491
CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL
491
JUMP-STARTING
492
Preparations For Jump-Start
492
Jump-Starting Procedure
493
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
495
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
496
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
497
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
499
Rear Wheel Drive Models
501
All-Wheel Drive Models
502
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
502
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
503
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
505
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
507
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
508
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
509
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
509
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
510
REPLACEMENT PARTS
511
DEALER SERVICE
511
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
512
Engine Oil
512
Checking Oil Level
512
Change Engine Oil
513
Engine Oil Selection
513
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
513
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.6L Engine
513
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 5.7L Engine
514
Materials Added To Engine Oil
514
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
514
Engine Oil Filter
514
Engine Oil Filter Selection
514
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
515
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
515
Maintenance-Free Battery
515
Air Conditioner Maintenance
516
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If Equipped
517
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R1234yf — If Equipped
517
Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter)
517
Body Lubrication
520
Windshield Wiper Blades
520
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
521
Adding Washer Fluid
522
Exhaust System
523
Cooling System
524
Engine Coolant Checks
524
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
525
Selection Of Coolant
525
Adding Coolant
526
Cooling System Pressure Cap
527
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
527
Coolant Level
527
Points To Remember
528
Brake System
528
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
529
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
530
Front Axle Fluid Level Check
530
Rear Axle Fluid Level Check
530
Selection Of Lubricant
530
Transfer Case
531
Fluid Level Check
531
Adding Fluid
531
Drain
531
Selection Of Lubricant
531
Automatic Transmission
531
Selection Of Lubricant
531
Special Additives
532
Fluid Level Check
532
Fluid And Filter Changes
532
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
532
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
532
What Causes Corrosion?
533
Washing
533
Special Care
534
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
534
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped
535
Interior Care
536
Cleaning Headlights
537
Glass Surfaces
537
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
537
Seat Belt Maintenance
537
FUSES
538
Power Distribution Center
539
VEHICLE STORAGE
545
REPLACEMENT BULBS
545
BULB REPLACEMENT
547
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (Bi-Xenon) — If Equipped
547
Bi-Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped
547
Front Turn Signal
548
Front Fog Lamps
548
Rear Tail, Stop And Turn Signal Lamps
549
Rear Liftgate Mounted Back-up Lamps
549
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
549
Rear License Lamp
549
FLUID CAPACITIES
550
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
552
Engine
552
Chassis
554
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
555
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
556
Maintenance Chart
557
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
561
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
562
Prepare For The Appointment
562
Prepare A List
562
Be Reasonable With Requests
562
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
562
FCA US LLC Customer Center
563
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
563
In Mexico Contact
563
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
563
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
564
Service Contract
564
WARRANTY INFORMATION
565
MOPAR PARTS
565
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
565
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
565
In Canada
566
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
566
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
567
Treadwear
567
Traction Grades
567
Temperature Grades
568
INDEX
569
2017 Dodge Durango Overview
Introduction
The 2017 Dodge Durango is a robust, full-size SUV that delivers a perfect blend of power, performance, and versatility. With a bold exterior design, capable handling, and a spacious interior, the Durango is tailored for families who seek adventure and comfort on the road. This three-row SUV can accommodate up to seven passengers, making it an ideal choice for both daily commutes and weekend getaways.
Powertrains
The 2017 Durango offers a range of potent powertrains to meet diverse driving needs. The base engine is a 3.6-liter V6, generating 295 horsepower, providing a balanced mix of performance and fuel efficiency. For those seeking more power, the available 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine unleashes an impressive 360 horsepower, perfect for towing and off-road capabilities. Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, ensuring smooth gear transitions and improved performance.
Trims
The 2017 Dodge Durango is available in several well-appointed trims: the base SXT, the upscale Limited, the sporty R/T, and the luxurious Citadel. Each trim offers its unique features and customization options, from upgraded upholstery and advanced tech integrations in the Limited trim to the performance-focused enhancements in the R/T. The Citadel trim stands out with its premium leather interior and advanced safety features, attracting those who value comfort and sophistication.
Features
This SUV comes equipped with a host of impressive tech and comfort features, including the Uconnect infotainment system, a large touchscreen display, Bluetooth connectivity, and available navigation. Higher trims boast additional luxuries like heated and ventilated seats, a premium sound system, and a panoramic sunroof. Safety is also paramount, with advanced features such as adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and parking assistance systems.
Owners Manual
The 2017 Dodge Durango owners manual serves as an invaluable resource for both new and experienced owners. It provides detailed information on vehicle operations, maintenance schedules, troubleshooting tips, and a comprehensive overview of safety features and warranties. This guide ensures that drivers can maximize their Durango's potential, maintain its performance, and stay informed about vehicle care and features.
User manual download
The Dodge Durango owner manual for the 2017 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2017 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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