Dodge 2008 Durango Midsize SUV Manuals

Dodge 2008 Durango Midsize SUV Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dodge 2008 Durango Midsize SUV. We have 1 Dodge 2008 Durango Midsize SUV manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual

Dodge 2008 Durango Owner's Manual

Dodge 2008 Durango Owner's Manual (481 pages)

Dodge 2008 Durango Automobile Owner's Manual

Brand: Dodge | Category: Automobile | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

3
- Introduction
  1
  - Table of Contents
    3
- Introduction
  4
- Rollover Warning
  4
- How to Use this Manual
  5
- Warnings and Cautions
  7
- Vehicle Identification Number
  7
- Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
  8
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

9
- A Word about Your Keys
  12
  - Ignition Key Removal
    12
  - Locking Doors with the Key
    13
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
  12
- Sentry Key
  13
  - Replacement Keys
    15
  - Customer Key Programming
    15
  - General Information
    16
- Ignition and Steering Lock
  17
  - Ignition Accessory Delay Feature
    18
- Security Alarm System - if Equipped
  18
  - To Set the Alarm
    19
  - To Disarm the System
    19
- Illuminated Entry
  20
  - Vehicles Equipped with Power Door Locks
    20
- Remote Keyless Entry
  20
  - To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate
    21
  - To Lock the Doors and Liftgate
    22
  - Using the Panic Alarm
    24
  - General Information
    24
  - Programming Additional Transmitters
    25
  - Battery Replacement
    26
- Remote Starting System - if Equipped
  27
- Door Locks
  28
  - Manual Door Locks
    28
  - Power Door Locks
    29
  - Child Protection Door Lock
    32
- Windows
  33
- Liftgate
  35
  - Power Liftgate - if Equipped
    36
- Occupant Restraints
  39
- 74 Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
  74
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  74
- Safety Tips
  75
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

79
- Mirrors
  83
- Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect™) - if Equipped
  87
  - Operation
    89
  - Phone Call Features
    96
  - Uconnect™ System Features
    99
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    104
  - Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ System
    105
  - General Information
    114
- Seats
  114
- Driver Memory System - if Equipped
  131
- To Open and Close the Hood
  135
- Lights
  137
  - Interior Lights
    138
  - Battery Saver
    139
  - Headlight Delay
    139
  - Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
    140
  - Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights
    140
  - Illuminated Entry
    140
  - Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
    141
  - Lights-On Reminder
    141
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    141
  - Multifunction Control Lever
    142
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  144
  - Windshield Wipers
    144
  - Windshield Washers
    146
- Tilt Steering Column
  147
- Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
  148
  - Adjustment
    148
- Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
  149
  - To Activate
    149
  - To Set at a Desired Speed
    150
  - To Deactivate
    150
  - To Resume Speed
    150
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    151
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    152
- Rear Park Assist System - if Equipped
  152
  - Led Color
    154
  - Audible Signal
    154
- Rear Camera - if Equipped
  156
- Overhead Console
  158
  - Courtesy/Reading Lights
    158
- Overhead Console with Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped
  159
- Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 159
  159
- Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
  168
  - Programming Homelink
    169
  - Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
    171
  - Using Homelink
    172
  - Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    172
  - Security
    173
  - Troubleshooting Tips
    173
  - General Information
    173
- Power Sunroof - if Equipped
  174
  - Express Open Feature
    175
  - Wind Buffeting
    176
  - Sunroof Maintenance
    176
- Electrical Power Outlets
  177
  - 115V Inverter Outlet - if Equipped
    177
  - Electrical Outlet Use with Engine off (Battery Fed Configuration)
    179
- Floor Console
  181
  - Floor Console Features
    181
  - Rear Floor Console Features - if Equipped
    182
- Factory Installed Roof Luggage Rack
  183
- Cargo Management System-If Equipped
  185
Instrument Panel and Controls

187
- Instruments and Controls
  191
- Instrument Cluster
  192
- Instrument Cluster Description
  193
- Electronic Digital Clock
  204
  - Clock Setting Procedure
    204
- Radio General Information
  205
  - Radio Broadcast Signals
    205
  - Two Types of Signals
    205
  - Electrical Disturbances
    205
  - AM Reception
    205
  - FM Reception
    205
- Sales Code REN - Multimedia System - if Equipped
  206
- Sales Code RES - AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player (MP3 aux Jack)
  209
- Sales Code REQ - AM/FM Stereo Radio
  221
  - And 6-Disc CD/DVD Changer
    221
  - (MP3/WMA aux Jack)
    221
    
    Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
    221
    
    Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)
    229
    
    Notes on Playing MP3/WMA Files
    231
  - List Button
    234
  - Play)
    234
  - Info Button
    234
- Sales Code Rer - Multimedia System - if Equipped
  236
- Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) - if Equipped
  240
  - Connecting the Ipod
    240
  - Controlling the Ipod Using Radio Buttons
    240
  - Play Mode
    241
  - List or Browse Mode
    243
- Satellite Radio - if Equipped
  244
  - System Activation
    245
  - Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
    245
  - Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, RAQ, and RAK Radios
    246
  - Selecting a Channel
    247
  - Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels
    247
  - Using the PTY (Program Type) Button - if Equipped
    247
  - PTY Button Scan
    247
  - PTY Button Seek
    248
  - Satellite Antenna
    248
  - Reception Quality
    248
- Video Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) - if Equipped
  244
- Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped
  249
- Compact Disc Maintenance
  250
- Climate Controls
  251
  - Manual Control
    251
- Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
  251
- Air Conditioning Operation
  252
- Front Blower Control
  252
- Front Mode Control
  253
- Rear Temperature Control - if Equipped
  255
- Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - if Equipped
  256
- Rear Window Defrosting and Rear Window Washer/Wiper
  256
- Automatic Control
  257
- Level of Automatic Control
  257
  - Manual Control (ATC)
    258
  - Rear Zone Climate Control - if Equipped
    261
  - Rear Rotary Temperature Control
    262
  - Front Unit to Rear Unit Chart
    263
  - Operating Tips
    263
  - Operating Tips Chart
    265
- Rear Window Features
  266
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    266
  - Rear Window Defrosting
    267
Starting and Operating

269
- Starting Procedures
  273
  - Automatic Transmission
    273
  - Normal Starting
    273
- Automatic Transmission
  276
  - When to Use "TOW/HAUL" Mode
    280
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  276
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation
  281
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  287
- Driving through Water
  288
  - Flowing/Rising Water
    288
  - Shallow Standing Water
    288
- Parking Brake
  290
- Brake System
  291
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    291
- Power Steering
  294
- Electronic Brake Control System
  295
  - ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
    295
  - BAS (Brake Assist System)
    296
  - TCS (Traction Control System)
    298
  - ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)
    298
  - ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    299
- Multi Displacement System (MDS) - 5.7L Engine Only
  304
- Tire Safety Information
  305
  - Tire Markings
    305
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    308
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    309
- Tires - General Information
  313
  - Tire Pressure
    313
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    314
  - Radial-Ply Tires
    316
  - Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    317
  - Limited Use Spare - if Equipped
    317
  - Tire Spinning
    318
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    319
  - Life of Tire
    319
  - Replacement Tires
    320
  - Alignment and Balance
    321
- Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - if Equipped
  322
- Tire Chains
  322
- Snow Tires
  323
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  324
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) - if Equipped
  325
  - Base System - if Equipped
    327
  - Premium System - if Equipped
    329
  - General Information
    332
- Fuel Requirements
  332
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    333
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    333
  - MMT in Gasoline
    334
  - 334 Starting and Operating
    334
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    335
  - Fuel System Cautions
    335
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    336
- Adding Fuel
  336
  - Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
    336
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Message
    338
- Flexible Fuel - if Equipped
  339
  - E-85 General Information
    339
  - Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
    340
  - Fuel Requirements
    340
  - Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel
    341
  - Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
    341
  - Starting
    341
  - Cruising Range
    342
  - Replacement Parts
    342
  - Maintenance
    342
- Vehicle Loading
  343
  - Certification Label
    343
  - Curb Weight
    344
  - Loading
    344
- Trailer Towing
  346
  - Common Towing Definitions
    346
  - Trailer Hitch Classification
    351
  - Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    352
  - Trailer and Tongue Weight
    352
  - Towing Requirements
    353
  - Towing Tips
    357
- Snowplow
  359
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
  360
  - Recreational Towing 2WD Models
    360
  - Recreational Towing 4WD Models
    360
- Equipment Identification Plate
  364
What to Do in Emergencies

365
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  366
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  367
  - Jack Location
    367
- Jacking Instructions
  368
  - Removing the Spare Tire
    368
  - Tire Changing Procedure
    370
- Jump Starting Procedures
  375
- Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
  377
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  377
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  378
  - Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
    379
  - Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles
    379
Maintaining Your Vehicle

381
- Engine Compartment 3.7L V6
  384
- Maintaining Your Vehicle
  384
- Engine Compartment 4.7L V-8
  385
- Engine Compartment 5.7L HEMI V-8
  386
- Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II
  387
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    388
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  388
- Dealer Service
  390
- Replacement Parts
  390
- Maintenance Procedures
  391
  - Engine Oil
    391
  - Engine Oil Filter
    394
  - Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension
    394
  - Spark Plugs
    395
  - Engine Air Cleaner Filter
    395
  - Engine Fuel Filter
    396
  - Catalytic Converter
    396
  - Maintenance Free Battery
    397
- Maintaining Your Vehicle 399
  399
  - Power Steering - Fluid Check
    399
  - Air Conditioner Maintenance
    399
  - Front Suspension Ball Joints
    400
  - Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints
    401
  - Body Lubrication
    401
  - Windshield Wiper Blades
    401
  - Windshield and Rear Window Washers
    402
  - Exhaust System
    402
  - Cooling System
    403
  - Emission Related Components
    409
  - Brake System
    410
  - Automatic Transmission
    411
  - Transfer Case
    414
  - Axles
    414
  - Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
    415
- Fuse Block
  420
  - Fuses (Interior)
    421
  - Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
    424
  - Fuses (Integrated Power Module)
    427
- Vehicle Storage
  429
- Bulb Replacement
  430
  - Headlights/Parking/Turn Signal
    430
  - Rear Side Marker, Tail Lights, Turn Signals and Backup Lights - Replacement
    432
  - License Lights
    436
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplight
    437
  - Fog Lights
    438
- Replacement Light Bulbs
  430
- Fluids and Capacities
  439
- Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
  440
  - Engine
    440
  - Chassis
    441
    
    Maintenance Schedules
    443
    
    Emission Control System Maintenance
    444
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    444
If You Need Consumer Assistance

451
- If You Need Assistance
  452
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  452
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    452
  - Prepare a List
    452
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    452
- Mopar Parts
  455
- Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)
  455
- Reporting Safety Defects
  456
  - In Canada
    456
- Publication Order Forms
  457
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
  458
  - Treadwear
    458
  - Traction Grades
    458
  - Temperature Grades
    459

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