light DODGE DURANGO 2009 2.G Repair Manual

28. Cruise Indicator
The cruise light indicator illuminates when the
electronic speed control system is turned on.
29. TOW/HAUL
The TOW/HAUL button is located at the end
of the shift lever. This light will illuminate
when the TOW/HAUL button has been se-
lected.
30. 4LOW Indicator
Indicates the transfer case is in 4LOW position.
31. Odometer / Trip Odometer Button
Press this button to toggle between the odometer and the
trip odometer display. Holding the button in resets the
trip odometer reading.ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
The clock and radio each use the display panel built into
the radio. A digital readout shows the frequency and/or
time in hours and minutes (depending on your radio
model), whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or
ACC position.
When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, or when
the radio frequency is being displayed, timekeeping is
accurately maintained.
On the AM/FM/CD (6-disc) radio, the time button
alternates the location of the time and frequency on the
display. On the AM/FM/CD (single-disc) radio, only one
of the two, time or frequency, is displayed.
Clock Setting Procedure
1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.
2. Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE/AUDIO con-
trol knob.
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3. After the hours are adjusted, push the TUNE/AUDIO
control knob to set the minutes.
4. Adjust the minutes by turning the TUNE/AUDIO
control knob.
5. To exit, press any button/knob, or wait approximately
five seconds.
AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO (RER/REN) – IF
EQUIPPED
NOTE:The sales code is located on the lower right side
of the unit’s faceplate.
The REN and RER radios contain a CD/DVD player, USB
port, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive (HDD). Sirius Satellite
Radio is optional. The 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows
for easy menu selection.
The RER radio also contains a Global Positioning System
(GPS)-based Navigation system.Refer to your uconnecttunes (REN) or (RER) user’s
manual for detailed operating instructions.
Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) — If Equipped
For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in
Section 3.
Operating Instructions — uconnectphone — If
Equipped
Refer to “uconnectphone” in Section 3.
Clock Setting Procedure
uconnectgps — RER only
The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to
the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellite. The
satellite clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is the
worldwide standard for time. This makes the system’s
clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone and
daylight savings information is set.
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To Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN
1. Turn on the radio.
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed.
3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the
word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis-
played. To move the hour backward, touch the screen
where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing down-
ward is displayed.
5. To move the minute forward, touch the screen where
the word “Min” with the arrow pointing upward is
displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the
screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing
downward is displayed.6. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where
the word “Save” is displayed.
Changing Daylight Savings Time
When selected, this feature will display the time of day in
daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the
current setting:
1. Turn on the radio.
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in
the box next to the words “Daylight Savings.” Touch the
screen where the words “Daylight Savings” are dis-
played to change the current setting.
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•DVD Enter -When the disc is in DVD Menu mode,
selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current
highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll
up and down the menu (if equipped).
•DISC Play/Pause -You can toggle between
playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by
pushing the SELECT button (if equipped).
•DVD Play Options -Selecting the DVD Play Options
will display the following:
•Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch
subtitles to different subtitle languages that are
available on the disc (if equipped).
•Audio Stream – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will
switch to different audio languages (if supported on
the disc) (if equipped).
•Angle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change
the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if
equipped).
NOTE:
•The available selections for each of the above entries
varies depending upon the disc.
•These selections can only be made while playing a
DVD.
•VES™ Power -Allows you to turn VES™ ON and
OFF (if equipped).
•VES™ Lock -Locks out rear VES™ remote controls (if
equipped).
•VES™ CH1/CH2 -Allows the user to change the
mode of either the IR1 or IR2 wireless headphones by
pressing the AUDIO/SELECT button (if equipped).
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the track to be played highlighted on the radio
display, press theTUNEcontrol knob to select and
start playing the track. Turning theTUNEcontrol
knob fast will scroll through the list faster. During
fast scroll, you may notice a slight delay in updating
the information on the radio display.
•During all List modes, the iPoddisplays all lists in
“wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the
bottom of the list just turn the wheel backwards
(counter-clockwise) to get to the track faster.
•In List mode, the radioPRESETButtons are used as
shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod.
•Preset 1 – Playlists
•Preset 2 – Artists
•Preset 3 – Albums
•Preset 4 – Genres
•Preset 5 - Audiobooks
•Preset 6 – Podcasts
•Pressing a PRESET button, will display the current
list on the top line and the first item in that list on
the second line.
•To Exit List mode without selecting a track, press the
samePRESETbutton again to go back toPlay
mode.
•LISTbutton: TheLISTbutton will display the top
level menu of the iPod. Turn theTUNEcontrol knob
to list the top-menu item you wish to select and press
theTUNEcontrol knob. This will display the next
sub-menu list item on the iPodthen you can follow
the same steps to go to the desired track in that list.
Not all iPodsub-menu levels are available on this
system.
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3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-
ing the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners,
or antistatic sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.
NOTE:If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e. scratched, reflective
coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)
oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known
good disc before considering disc player service.RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition
is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance
does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
Manual ControlThe air conditioning and heating system is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather. The
following describes its operation:
Air Conditioning Operation
To turn the air conditioning ON or OFF, perform
the following steps:
•Position the mode control button to the desired airflow
setting.
•Set the front blower control to any desired speed.
•Press the Snowflake (A/C) button which is located to
the right of the temperature control slide. An indicator
light on the Snowflake (A/C) button shows that the air
conditioning is ON.
•Press the Snowflake (A/C) button a second time to
turn the air conditioning OFF.
Manual Control
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NOTE:The compressor will not engage until the engine
has been running for several seconds. Slight changes in
engine speed or power may be noticed when the com-
pressor cycles. This is a normal occurrence since the
compressor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and
improve fuel economy.
Front Blower Control
The front blower controls the amount
of air delivered to the passenger com-
partment. There are four blower
speeds. The fan speed increases as you
turn the control clockwise. When the
front blower control is turned to OFF,
the blower will be turned off and the
system will be positioned in recirculation mode.NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the
climate controls will not function during Remote Start
operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)
position.
Front Mode Control
The mode control allows you to
choose from several patterns of air
distribution.
NOTE:To improve your selection choices, the system
allows you to operate at intermediate positions between
the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden-
tified by the small dots and give an even blend of both
modes.
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feature. Refer toOverhead Console Customer-
Programmable Featuresin Section 3. The mode will
also be shown in the display and will change as
required during automatic operation.
•The system can be put into recirculate mode without
affecting ATC operation. This will prevent outside air
from entering the vehicle. Use this mode to tempo-
rarily block out any outside odors, smoke, or dust.
Manual Control (ATC)
You may also choose to customize your comfort by
selecting the fan speed and mode manually. Turning the
fan speed knob or any mode button places the system
into manual operation.
While in manual operation there are six fan speeds
available and the choice of any mode. The airflow
temperature is adjusted automatically to maintain the
desired comfort level. You can adjust the temperature by
pressing the + or - Temp rocker switches.
FAN Control
Use this knob to regulate the amount of air delivered
through the system in any mode you select. Rotation
of the knob to increase (clockwise) or decrease (counter-
clockwise) fan speed.
Air Conditioning Operation
Press this button to enable the air conditioning
system. Compressor operation is automatic when
you press the AUTO button and no snowflake is
shown. A snowflake indicates that the A/C system is
enabled. The snowflake will not be displayed in AUTO
mode even though the A/C system is enabled.
The compressor may operate at any temperature above
32°F (0°C).
NOTE:The compressor will not engage until the engine
has been running for several seconds. Slight changes in
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Driving Through Water................. 304
▫Flowing/Rising Water................. 304
▫Shallow Standing Water............... 304
Power Steering....................... 306
▫Power Steering Fluid Check............. 307
Parking Brake........................ 308
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 309
Electronic Brake Control System........... 312
▫Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........... 312
▫Traction Control System (TCS)........... 313
▫Brake Assist System (BAS).............. 313
▫Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)......... 314
▫Electronic Stability Program (ESP)........ 315▫Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............. 319
▫ESP/BAS Warning Light And ESP/TCS
Indicator Light...................... 319
Tire Safety Information................. 320
▫Tire Markings....................... 320
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)......... 324
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure.......... 325
Tires — General Information............. 329
▫Tire Pressure....................... 329
▫Tire Inflation Pressures................ 330
▫Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . 331
▫Radial Ply Tires..................... 332
▫Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped....... 332
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