Target Audience:
Full-size SUV buyers seeking hybrid fuel economy without sacrificing towing capability
Segment:
Full-size hybrid sport utility vehicle
Key Advantage:
First full-size hybrid SUV from Dodge, combining HEMI V8 power with two-mode hybrid efficiency
Powertrain:
5.7L HEMI V8 with two-mode hybrid system
Towing:
Full towing capacity retained with hybrid driveline
Efficiency:
Electric-only low-speed operation and cylinder deactivation
Instrument Panel:
Gauge cluster, hybrid-specific displays, telltales
Keys and Locks:
Keyless entry, Sentry Key immobilizer
Seating and Restraints:
Seat adjustment, seat belts, child restraint anchors
Lights and Controls:
Headlamps, exterior/interior lighting, wipers
Climate Control:
Manual and automatic HVAC operation
Audio Systems:
Radio operation, disc player, auxiliary inputs
Hybrid System:
Two-mode hybrid operation, battery, charge indicators
Electronic Features:
Power liftgate, power accessories, memory settings
Starting Procedures:
Normal start, hybrid ready mode, remote start
Fueling:
Fuel filler, E85/flex-fuel requirements
Tire Care:
Pressure monitoring system, rotation, spare use
Towing:
Trailer towing limits, equipment, 4WD low towing
Emergency Procedures:
Jack-up points, jump starting, hybrid shutdown
Maintenance:
Owner service checks, fluid locations, schedules
Depth:
Owner-level operation and care; repair procedures are in the factory service manual
Safety Warnings:
Warns against high-voltage hybrid system owner servicing
Specifications:
Capacities, tire sizes, fluid grades, bulb data
Fluids:
Factory-specified fluids and capacities listed
Filters:
Engine oil, air, and cabin filter part references
Replacement Parts:
Recommendation to use Mopar or equivalent parts
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine:
5.7L HEMI V8 with two-mode hybrid system
Displacement:
5.7 liters (345 cu in)
Fuel System:
Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection
Fuel Requirement:
Regular unleaded / E85 flex-fuel capable
Deactivation:
Multi-Displacement System (MDS) cylinder deactivation
Type:
Two-mode hybrid with dual electric motors in transmission
Battery:
Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) high-voltage battery pack
Standard Transmission:
Two-mode hybrid electronically variable transmission (EVT)
Optional Transmission:
N/A - EVT is the only transmission on the Hybrid
Drive Layout:
RWD standard, 4WD optional
Electric Drive:
Electric-only operation at low speeds when conditions allow
Mode Operation:
Two-mode split-power operation for city and highway
Wheelbase:
Approx. 119.2 inches (3,027 mm)
Length:
Approx. 200.6 inches (5,095 mm)
Width:
Approx. 76.7 inches (1,948 mm)
Curb Weight:
Approx. 5,600 lb (2,540 kg) for hybrid models
Note:
Verify exact figure on the vehicle certification label
ABS:
4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
Stability Control:
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control:
All-speed traction control
Brake Assist:
Emergency brake assist
Airbags:
Advanced multi-stage front airbags, side-curtain airbags
Restraints:
Pretensioning seat belts, LATCH child-seat anchors
Structure:
High-strength steel safety-cage body structure
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A - refer to NHTSA/IIHS archives for 2009 model ratings
Audio System:
AM/FM radio with CD/MP3 player
Available Audio:
Premium sound system, SIRIUS satellite radio (if equipped)
Inputs:
Auxiliary audio input jack
Available Navigation:
Touch-screen navigation radio (if equipped)
Rear Parking Assist:
Rear park assist sensors (if equipped)
Tire Pressure Monitor:
Tire pressure monitoring display
Hybrid Display:
Hybrid power flow and fuel economy displays
Engine Oil:
Change per oil change indicator or 8,000 miles maximum
Tire Rotation:
At every oil change interval
Air Filter:
Replace as indicated by condition, typically 30,000 miles
Engine Oil:
SAE 5W-20, API certified
Engine Coolant:
HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) coolant
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Hybrid Battery:
High-voltage system requires dealer service only
Common Wear:
Brakes, tires, and suspension components inspected per schedule
Manufacturer:
Dodge, a division of Chrysler LLC
Model Line:
Durango, introduced for the 1998 model year
2009 Hybrid:
First year of the Durango Hybrid using the two-mode hybrid system
Production End:
Final years of first-generation Durango production (2008-2009)
Production Location:
Newark Assembly Plant, Newark, Delaware
