2018 Dodge Durango Owner's Manual
Year:
2018
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Durango
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
ROLLOVER WARNING
7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
8
Essential Information
8
Symbols
8
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
11
FRONT VIEW
12
REAR VIEW
13
INSTRUMENT PANEL
14
INTERIOR
15
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
17
KEYS
21
Key Fob
21
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
22
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
23
Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote Control
23
Programming Additional Key Fobs
26
Request For Additional Remote Controls
26
General Information
26
IGNITION SWITCH
26
Keyless Push Button Ignition
26
Ignition Or Accessory On Message
27
Dead Key Fob Battery
28
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
29
How To Use Remote Start
29
Remote Start Abort Message — If Equipped
30
To Enter Remote Start Mode
30
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
31
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
31
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
31
General Information
31
SENTRY KEY
32
Customer Key Programming
32
Replacement Keys
32
General Information
33
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
33
To Arm The System
33
To Disarm The System
34
Rearming Of The System
35
Tamper Alert
35
DOORS
35
Manual Door Locks
35
Power Door Locks
37
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry
37
General Information
42
Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped
42
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
42
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
42
SEATS
44
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats)
44
Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
45
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline
46
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped
46
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped
47
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
47
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
48
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
48
Reclining The Seatback
48
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
48
Power Passenger Seat Adjustment — If Equipped
49
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
49
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
49
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
49
Reclining The Seatback
49
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped
50
Programming The Memory Feature
51
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory
51
Memory Position Recall
52
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
52
Heated Seats — If Equipped
53
Front Heated Seats
53
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
54
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
56
60/40 Split Rear Seat
56
Second Row Fold Flat Seat
56
Easy Access For Third Row
57
To Raise Rear Seat
59
Rear Captain’s Chairs — If Equipped
59
Second Row Captain Chair Fold Flat Seats
59
Easy Access For Third Row
60
To Raise Rear Seat
62
Folding Third Row
62
HEAD RESTRAINTS
63
Supplemental Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
64
Head Restraints — Rear Seats
66
Head Restraint Removal — Rear Seats
67
Power Folding Third Row Head Restraints
68
STEERING WHEEL
69
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
69
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If Equipped
70
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
70
MIRRORS
71
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
71
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
72
Outside Mirrors
73
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
73
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped
73
Power Mirrors
74
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
74
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped
74
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
75
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped
75
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
76
Headlight Switch
76
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
76
Multifunction Lever
77
High/Low Beam Switch
77
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped
77
Flash-To-Pass
78
Automatic Headlights
78
Parking Lights And Panel Lights
78
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
79
Headlight Delay
79
Lights-On Reminder
79
Fog Lights — If Equipped
79
Turn Signals
80
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped
80
Battery Saver
80
INTERIOR LIGHTS
81
Courtesy Lights
81
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped
81
Ambient Light — If Equipped
82
Dimmer Control
83
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
84
Windshield Wiper Operation
84
Intermittent Wiper System
85
Windshield Washer Operation
86
Mist
86
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
86
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
88
CLIMATE CONTROLS
88
Automatic Climate Control Overview
89
Control Descriptions
91
Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Front ATC Panel
95
Rear Automatic Temperature Control
98
Rear Lock
100
Climate Control Functions
101
A/C (Air Conditioning)
101
Recirculation
101
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
102
Automatic Operation
102
Manual Operation Override
102
Rear Blower Control
102
Rear Temperature Control
103
Operating Tips
103
Summer Operation
103
Winter Operation
103
Vacation/Storage
103
Window Fogging
104
Outside Air Intake
104
A/C Air Filter
104
Operating Tips Chart
105
WINDOWS
105
Power Windows
105
Auto-Down
106
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — Driver And Front Passenger Door Only
106
Reset Auto-Up
107
Window Lockout Switch
107
Wind Buffeting
108
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
108
Opening Sunroof
109
Closing Sunroof
109
Wind Buffeting
109
Sunshade Operation
110
Pinch Protect Feature
110
Venting Sunroof — Express
110
Sunroof Maintenance
110
Ignition Off Operation
110
Relearn Procedure
111
HOOD
111
Opening The Hood
111
Closing The Hood
112
LIFTGATE
112
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
112
Cargo Area Features
114
Cargo Storage
114
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped
115
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
115
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
116
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink
118
Programming A Rolling Code
118
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
119
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
120
Using HomeLink
121
Security
121
Troubleshooting Tips
122
General Information
122
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
123
Storage
123
Glove Compartment
123
Door Storage
123
Front Center Console
124
Rear Full Center Console — If Equipped
124
Rear Mini Center Console — If Equipped
128
Cupholders
128
Front Seat Cupholders
128
Rear Cupholders
129
Electrical Power Outlets
131
Power Inverter — If Equipped
135
Sunglasses Bin Door
136
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
136
Deploying The Crossbars
137
Stowing The Crossbars
140
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
145
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
146
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
147
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
148
Location And Controls
148
Engine Oil Life Reset
151
Display And Messages
152
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu Items
153
Speedometer
153
Vehicle Info
153
Driver Assist — If Equipped
154
Fuel Economy
154
Trip
155
Stop/Start — If Equipped
155
Audio
155
Stored Messages
155
Screen Setup
155
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
155
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
157
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
159
Red Warning Lights
159
— Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
159
— Air Bag Warning Light
159
— Brake Warning Light
159
— Battery Charge Warning Light
161
— Door Open Warning Light — If Equipped
161
— Electric Power Steering Fault Warning Light
161
— Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
161
— Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
162
— Hood Open Warning Light
162
— Liftgate Open Warning Light
162
— Oil Pressure Warning Light
162
— Oil Temperature Warning Light
162
— Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If Equipped
162
— Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
163
Yellow Warning Lights
163
— Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
163
— Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light — If Equipped
164
— Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Warning Light — If Equipped
164
— Low Washer Fluid Warning Light — If Equipped
165
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
165
— Low Fuel Warning Light
166
— Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light
166
— Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Light — If Equipped
167
— Service Adaptive Cruise Control Warning Light — If Equipped
167
— Service AWD Warning Light — If Equipped
167
— Service Stop/Start System Warning Light — If Equipped
167
— LaneSense Warning Light — If Equipped
167
— Service LaneSense Warning Light — If Equipped
167
Yellow Indicator Lights
167
— Forward Collision Warning Off Indicator Light — If Equipped
167
— AWD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
168
Green Indicator Lights
168
— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Light — If Equipped
168
— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Without Target Light — If Equipped
168
— Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped
168
— Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
168
— LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
168
— Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
168
— Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
169
— Sport Mode Indicator Light
169
— Turn Signal Indicator Lights
169
White Indicator Lights
169
— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped
169
— Cruise Control Ready Indicator
169
— LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
169
Blue Indicator Lights
170
— High Beam Indicator Light
170
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
170
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
170
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
171
SAFETY
173
SAFETY FEATURES
174
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
174
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
175
Electronic Brake Control System
175
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
175
Brake System Warning Light
175
Brake Assist System (BAS)
176
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
176
Disabling And Enabling HSA
177
Towing With HSA
178
Traction Control System (TCS)
178
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
179
ESC Operating Modes
180
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
182
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
183
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
183
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
184
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
184
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
184
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
184
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped
184
Rear Cross Path (RCP)
190
Modes Of Operation
191
General Information
191
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation
192
FCW Braking Status And Sensitivity
193
FCW Limited Warning
195
Service FCW Warning
195
General Information
195
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
195
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
198
Service TPM System Warning
199
TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped
200
General Information
201
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
201
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
201
Important Safety Precautions
201
Seat Belt Systems
203
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
203
Lap/Shoulder Belts
204
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
206
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
208
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
208
Seat Belt Extender
209
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
210
Seat Belt Pretensioner
210
Energy Management Feature
211
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
211
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
214
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
216
Air Bag System Components
216
Air Bag Warning Light
216
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
218
Front Air Bags
218
Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features
219
Front Air Bag Operation
220
Knee Impact Bolsters
220
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
221
Supplemental Side Air Bags
221
Air Bag System Components
225
If A Deployment Occurs
225
Enhanced Accident Response System
226
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
227
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
228
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
228
Child Restraints
229
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
230
Infant And Child Restraints
231
Older Children And Child Restraints
231
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
232
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
233
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
234
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
235
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
238
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
240
Center Seat LATCH — Five Or Seven Second Row Passenger Seating Only
243
Vehicle With A Center Arm Rest Tether — Five Or Seven Passenger Seating Only
243
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
244
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:
245
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
245
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
246
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
248
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
250
Transporting Pets
254
SAFETY TIPS
254
Transporting Passengers
254
Exhaust Gas
255
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
255
Seat Belts
255
Air Bag Warning Light
255
Defroster
256
Floor Mat Safety Information
256
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
257
Tires
257
Lights
257
Door Latches
258
Fluid Leaks
258
STARTING AND OPERATING
259
STARTING THE ENGINE
263
Automatic Transmission
263
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition
264
Normal Starting
265
AutoPark
266
If Engine Fails To Start
268
Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
269
After Starting
269
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
269
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
269
PARKING BRAKE
270
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
272
Ignition Park Interlock
273
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
274
Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode
274
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
275
Gear Ranges
276
Transmission Limp Home Mode
280
AutoStick
280
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED
282
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
282
Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped
282
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-Position Switch) — If Equipped
282
Transfer Case Position Indicator Messages
283
Shifting Procedure
286
AWD Auto To Low Range
286
NEUTRAL Shift Procedure
287
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY — IF EQUIPPED
287
POWER STEERING
287
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
288
Automatic Mode
288
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop
289
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
290
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
290
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System
291
System Malfunction
291
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
291
To Activate
292
To Set A Desired Speed
292
To Vary The Speed Setting
292
To Accelerate For Passing
293
Using Speed Control On Hills
293
To Resume Speed
294
To Deactivate
294
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED
294
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
296
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
297
To Activate/Deactivate
297
To Set A Desired ACC Speed
298
To Cancel
299
To Turn Off
299
To Resume
299
To Vary The Speed Setting
299
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
301
Overtake Aid
304
ACC Operation At Stop
304
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
305
Display Warnings And Maintenance
306
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
306
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning
307
Service ACC/FCW Warning
308
Precautions While Driving With ACC
308
Towing A Trailer
308
Offset Driving
308
Turns And Bends
309
Using ACC On Hills
309
Lane Changing
310
Narrow Vehicles
310
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
311
General Information
311
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
311
To Set A Desired Speed
312
To Vary The Speed Setting
312
To Cancel
313
To Resume Speed
314
To Turn Off
314
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
314
ParkSense Sensors
315
ParkSense Warning Display
315
ParkSense Display
316
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
320
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
321
Cleaning The ParkSense System
321
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
321
PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
323
ParkSense Sensors
324
ParkSense Warning Display
325
ParkSense Display
325
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
331
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System
331
Cleaning The ParkSense System
332
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
332
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED
334
LaneSense Operation
334
Turning LaneSense On Or Off
335
LaneSense Warning Message
336
Changing LaneSense Status
338
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA
338
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
340
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
342
VEHICLE LOADING
343
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
343
Payload
343
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
343
Tire Size
343
Rim Size
343
Inflation Pressure
343
Curb Weight
343
Loading
344
TRAILER TOWING
344
Common Towing Definitions
344
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
344
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
345
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
345
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
345
Tongue Weight (TW)
345
Trailer Frontal Area
345
Trailer Sway Control
346
Weight-Carrying Hitch
346
Weight-Distributing Hitch
346
Trailer Hitch Classification
347
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
348
Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal — If Equipped
349
Trailer And Tongue Weight
350
Towing Requirements
351
Towing Requirements — Tires
352
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
352
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
353
Towing Tips
354
Automatic Transmission
355
AutoStick
355
Speed Control — If Equipped
355
Cooling System
355
SNOW PLOW
356
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
357
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
357
Recreational Towing — Rear-Wheel Drive Models
358
Recreational Towing — All Wheel Drive Models (Single-Speed Transfer Case)
358
Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive Models (Two-Speed Transfer Case)
359
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
359
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
361
DRIVING TIPS
363
On-Road Driving Tips
363
Off-Road Driving Tips
363
When To Use 4WD LOW Range — If Equipped
363
Driving Through Water
364
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
365
Hill Climbing
365
Traction Downhill
365
After Driving Off-Road
366
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
367
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
368
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED
368
BULB REPLACEMENT
373
Replacement Bulbs
373
Bulb Replacement
374
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (Bi-Xenon) — If Equipped
375
Bi-Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped
375
Front Turn Signal
376
Front Fog Lamps
376
Rear Tail, Stop And Turn Signal Lamps
377
Rear Liftgate Mounted Back-up Lamps
377
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
377
Rear License Lamp
377
FUSES
377
General Information
378
Underhood Fuses
378
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
384
Jack Location
385
Spare Tire Stowage
386
Spare Tire Removal
386
Preparations For Jacking
389
Jacking Instructions
389
Road Tire Installation
395
JUMP STARTING
395
Preparations For Jump Start
396
Jump Starting Procedure
397
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
398
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
399
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
402
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
404
Rear Wheel Drive Models
406
All Wheel Drive Models
406
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
407
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
407
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
409
SCHEDULED SERVICING
411
Maintenance Plan
412
Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle
414
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
415
3.6L Engine
415
5.7L Engine
416
Checking Oil Level
417
Adding Washer Fluid
417
Maintenance-Free Battery
417
DEALER SERVICE
418
Engine Oil
419
Change Engine Oil
419
Engine Oil Selection
419
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
419
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.6L Engine
419
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 5.7L Engine
420
Synthetic Engine Oils
420
Materials Added To Engine Oil
420
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
420
Engine Oil Filter
421
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
421
Air Conditioner Maintenance
421
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-134a — If Equipped
422
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R–1234yf
422
Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter)
423
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
425
Body Lubrication
427
Windshield Wiper Blades
427
Front Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
428
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
430
Exhaust System
432
Cooling System
433
Engine Coolant Checks
434
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
434
Selection Of Coolant
434
Adding Coolant
435
Cooling System Pressure Cap
436
Disposal Of Used Coolant
437
Coolant Level
437
Points To Remember
437
Brake System
438
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
438
Automatic Transmission
439
Selection Of Lubricant
439
Special Additives
440
Fluid Level Check
440
Fluid And Filter Changes
440
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
441
Front Axle Fluid Level Check
441
Rear Axle Fluid Level Check
441
Selection Of Lubricant
441
Transfer Case
441
Fluid Level Check
441
Adding Fluid
441
Drain
442
Selection Of Lubricant
442
RAISING THE VEHICLE
442
TIRES
442
Tire Safety Information
442
Tire Markings
443
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
446
Tire Terminology And Definitions
447
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
448
Loading
449
Tires — General Information
452
Tire Pressure
452
Tire Inflation Pressures
453
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
454
Radial Ply Tires
454
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
455
Tire Spinning
455
Tread Wear Indicators
456
Life Of Tire
456
Replacement Tires
457
Tire Types
458
All Season Tires — If Equipped
458
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
458
Snow Tires
459
Spare Tires — If Equipped
459
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
459
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
459
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
460
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
461
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
461
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
461
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
463
Tire Rotation Recommendations
464
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
465
Treadwear
465
Traction Grades
465
Temperature Grades
465
STORING THE VEHICLE
466
BODYWORK
466
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
466
What Causes Corrosion?
466
Body And Underbody Maintenance
467
Cleaning Headlights
467
Preserving The Bodywork
467
Washing
467
Special Care
467
INTERIORS
468
Seats And Fabric Parts
468
Seat Belt Maintenance
468
Plastic And Coated Parts
469
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
469
Leather Parts
469
Glass Surfaces
470
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
471
IDENTIFICATION DATA
472
Vehicle Identification Number
472
BRAKE SYSTEM
473
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
473
Torque Specifications
473
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
475
3.6L Engine
475
5.7L Engine
475
Reformulated Gasoline
476
Materials Added To Fuel
476
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
476
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
477
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
477
MMT In Gasoline
477
Fuel System Cautions
477
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
478
FLUID CAPACITIES
479
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
480
Engine
480
Chassis
482
MULTIMEDIA
483
UCONNECT SYSTEMS
485
DRAG & DROP MENU BAR
485
CYBERSECURITY
486
UCONNECT SETTINGS
487
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 4 Settings
488
Display
489
Units
490
Voice
490
Clock & Date
491
Safety/Driving Assistance
492
Mirrors & Wipers — If Equipped
496
Lights
496
Doors & Locks
497
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
500
Engine Off Options
501
Audio
502
Phone/Bluetooth
503
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
504
Reset
505
System Information
506
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Settings
506
Language
507
Display
507
Units
509
Voice
510
Clock
510
Camera
511
Safety & Driving Assistance
512
Mirrors & Wipers
515
Lights
515
Doors & Locks
517
Auto-On Comfort — If Equipped
519
Engine Off Options
520
Audio
521
Phone/Bluetooth Settings
522
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
523
Accessibility — If Equipped
524
Reset
525
System Information
526
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
527
Radio Operation
527
Media Mode
527
IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
528
Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device
528
Using This Feature
529
Second Row USB Charging Port
529
UCONNECT REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT (RSE) SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
530
Getting Started
530
Dual Video Screen
532
Blu-ray Disc Player
532
Play A Blu-ray Disc
532
Play Video Games
535
Play A DVD/Blu-ray Disc Using The Touchscreen Radio
535
Using The Remote Control
536
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
536
Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System
537
Blu-ray Disc Player Remote Control — If Equipped
538
Controls And Indicators
538
Headphones Operation
539
Controls
540
Replacing The Headphone Batteries
540
Accessibility — If Equipped
541
Delphi Automotive Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
541
System Information
542
Disc Menu
542
Display Settings
542
Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed
542
Disc Formats
543
Product Agreement
545
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
546
Regulatory And Safety Information
546
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS
547
Introducing Uconnect
547
Get Started
548
Basic Voice Commands
549
Radio
549
Media
550
Phone
551
Voice Text Reply
553
Climate
554
Navigation (4C NAV)
555
SiriusXM Guardian (4C/4C NAV)— If Equipped
556
Register (4C/4C NAV)
557
Vehicle Health Report/Alert (4C/4C NAV)
557
Mobile App (4C/4C NAV)
558
SiriusXM Travel Link (4C NAV)
558
Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped
559
Do Not Disturb
560
Android Auto — If Equipped
561
Apple CarPlay — If Equipped
563
General Information
564
Additional Information
564
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
565
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
567
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
568
Prepare For The Appointment
568
Prepare A List
568
Be Reasonable With Requests
568
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
568
FCA US LLC Customer Center
569
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
569
In Mexico Contact
569
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
569
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
570
Service Contract
570
WARRANTY INFORMATION
571
MOPAR PARTS
571
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
571
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
571
In Canada
572
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
572
INDEX
573
2018 Dodge Durango Overview
Introduction
The 2018 Dodge Durango emerges as a remarkable SUV, seamlessly blending rugged capability with refined luxury. Designed for families who crave adventure while still demanding comfort, the Durango is an ideal choice for both city driving and off-the-beaten-path exploration. With bold styling and a functional interior, this vehicle stands out in the crowded SUV market, offering plenty of room for passengers and gear alike.
Powertrains
The 2018 Dodge Durango boasts a versatile lineup of powertrains to accommodate various driving needs. The base model features a 3.6-liter V6 engine, delivering 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, which provides ample strength for daily tasks and family outings. For those seeking more power, an available 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine ups the ante to 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque, making this SUV a strong contender for towing and hauling. Additionally, an advanced eight-speed automatic transmission ensures smooth shifts and enhanced fuel efficiency across both engine options.
Trims
The 2018 Dodge Durango is offered in several trims, each catering to different preferences and requirements. Starting with the base SXT trim, families will appreciate its standard features like a 7-inch touchscreen and ample safety technology. The GT trim adds sporty styling elements and upgraded materials, while the R/T trim delivers a balance of performance and luxury. For those looking for the pinnacle of refinement, the Citadel trim packs in premium features like leather seating and advanced sound systems, ensuring an elegant driving experience.
Features
Inside the Durango, a myriad of features enhances comfort and convenience. From three rows of seating accommodating up to seven passengers to advanced technology such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, every journey feels enjoyable. Safety features abound, including blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control, reaffirming Dodge's commitment to driver and passenger protection.
Owner's Manual
For Durango owners, the owner's manual serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the vehicle's diverse capabilities. It includes detailed information on maintenance schedules, troubleshooting advice, and insights into maximizing fuel efficiency. Additionally, it's a comprehensive guide that helps owners familiarize themselves with all the features and functions, ensuring a seamless ownership experience.
User manual download
The Dodge Durango owner manual for the 2018 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2018 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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