2013 Dodge Durango Owner's Manual - Page 486

484 STARTING AND OPERATING • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and exhaust system for damage. • Inspect the radiator for mud and debris and clean as required. WARNING! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might not have full braking power when you need it to prevent a collision. If you have been operating your vehicle in dirty conditions, get your brakes checked and cleaned as necessary. • Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and suspension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the • If you experience unusual vibration after driving in values specified in the Service Manual. mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for • Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These impacted material. Impacted material can cause a things could be a fire hazard. They might hide damage wheel imbalance and freeing the wheels of it will to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and correct the situation. propeller shafts. • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or POWER STEERING similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake 3.6L Engine rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power and cleaned as soon as possible. steering system that will give you good vehicle response