2015 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 462

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