DODGE DURANGO 2017 3.G Owners Manual

Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped
Siri lets you use your voice to send text messages, select
media, place phone calls and much more. Siri uses your
natural language to understand what you mean and will
respond back to confirm your requests. The system is
designed to keep your eyes on the road and your hands on
the wheel by letting Siri help you perform useful tasks.
To enable Siri push and hold, then release the Uconnect
Voice Recognition (VR) button on the steering wheel. After
you hear a double beep you can ask Siri to play podcasts
and music, get directions, read text messages and many
other useful requests.
Siri Eyes Free Available
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Getting Started
Ensure Siri is enabled on your iPhone.
1. Pair your Siri enabled device to the vehicles soundsystem. Refer to your Uconnect Owner ’s Manual
Supplement for a detailed pairing procedure.
Siri Enable Screens
Voice Recognition/Siri Buttons
1 — Phone Pick up Button
2 — Voice Recognition/Siri Eyes Free Button
3 — Phone Hang Up Button
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NOTE:Apush and release of thebutton will start
normal embedded VR functions. The push and hold,
then release of the
button will start Siri functions.
2. After the double beep, begin speaking to Siri.
Examples of Siri commands and questions:
•Play Rolling Stones
• Send text message to John
• Read text message from Sarah
• Take me to the nearest coffee shop
NOTE: •Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while
facing straight ahead to ensure your command is
understood.
• Siri is available on iPhone 4S and later.
Siri Eyes Free
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Do Not Disturb
With Do Not Disturb, you can disable notifications from
incoming calls and texts, allowing you to keep your eyes
on the road and hands on the wheel. For your convenience,
there is a counter display to keep track of your missed calls
and text messages while you were using Do Not Disturb.
Do Not Disturb can automatically reply with a text mes-
sage, a call or both, when declining an incoming call and
send it to voicemail.
Automatic reply messages can be:
•“I am driving right now, I will get back to you shortly.”
• Create a custom auto reply message up to 160 characters.
NOTE: Only the first 25 characters can been seen on the
touchscreen while typing a custom message. While in Do Not Disturb, Conference Call can be selected
so you can still place a second call without being inter-
rupted by incoming calls.
NOTE:
•
Reply with text message is not compatible with iPhones.
• Auto reply with text message is only available on
phones that supporting Bluetooth MAP.
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General Information
This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry
Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may bereceived including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
NOTE:
• The transmitter has been tested and it complies with
FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user ’s authority to operate the
device.
• The term IC before the certification/registration number
only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifica-
tions were met.
Additional Information
© 2016 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and
Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner
Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC. Android is a
trademark of Google Inc. SiriusXM and all related marks
and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. Yelp, Yelp
logo, Yelp burst and related marks are registered trade-
marks of Yelp.
For Uconnect system support, call: 1-877-855-8400 (24 hours a
day 7 days a week) or visit DriveUconnect.com.
Uconnect Access services support, call: 1-855-792-4241
Please have your Uconnect Security PIN ready when you
call.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES .................379
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................379
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition .............380
▫ Normal Starting ....................... .380
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –22°F Or 30°C) ..................381
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ..................382
▫ After Starting ......................... .382
 STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........382
▫ Automatic Mode ...................... .383
▫ Possible Reasons The Engine Does
Not Autostop ........................ .383
▫
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode . . .384
▫ To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System . . .385
▫ To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . . .385 ▫
System Malfunction .....................385
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .385
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ..............386
▫ Ignition Park Interlock ...................387
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .387
▫ Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode ...............387
▫ Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission .........388
 SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED .............395
 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ...........395
▫ Single-Speed Operating Instructions/
Precautions — If Equipped ...............395
▫ Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
(Three-Position Switch) — If Equipped .......395
▫ Shifting Procedure ..................... .398
 ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS .................399
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OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS .................400
▫ When To Use LOW Range — If Equipped .....400
▫ Driving Through Water ...................400
▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ............401
▫ Hill Climbing ......................... .401
▫ Traction Downhill ..................... .402
▫ After Driving Off-Road ...................402
 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ..............403
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY —
IF EQUIPPED .......................... .404
 PARKING BRAKE ...................... .404
 BRAKE SYSTEM ....................... .406
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM .....406
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) ......406
▫ Brake System Warning Light ...............407
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............407
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light .............408▫
Brake Assist System (BAS) ................408
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...................409
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) .............411
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...........412
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............415
▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................416
▫ Ready Alert Braking (RAB) ................416
▫ Rain Brake Support (RBS) .................416
▫ Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) .............416
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ..............417
▫ T

ire Markings ........................ .417
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............421
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ...........422
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ............423
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION .........427
▫ Tire Pressure ......................... .427
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ..................428
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▫Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation .....429
▫ Radial Ply Tires ....................... .429
▫ Tire Types ........................... .430
▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped ..............431
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ................431
▫ Tire Spinning ........................ .434
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ...................435
▫ Life Of Tire .......................... .435
▫ Replacement Tires ..................... .436
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .........437
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS ......438
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . . . .439
▫ Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure
Warnings ............................ .441
▫ Service TPM System Warning ..............442
▫ TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped ...........443
▫ General Information ....................444 
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....................444
▫ 3.6L Engine .......................... .444
▫ 5.7L Engine .......................... .445
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ..................445
▫ Materials Added To Fuel .................446
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ...............446
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .........447
▫ CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ......447
▫ MMT In Gasoline ...................... .447
▫ Fuel System Cautions ....................448
▫ Carbon

Monoxide Warnings ...............448
 ADDING FUEL ........................ .449
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release ..........450
 VEHICLE LOADING .....................451
▫ Certification Label ..................... .451
 TRAILER TOWING ..................... .453
▫ Common Towing Definitions ...............453
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▫Trailer Hitch Classification ................456
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings) ............................ .457
▫ Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal —
If Equipped .......................... .458
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ...............459
▫ Towing Requirements ...................460
▫ Towing Tips .......................... .464
 SNOW PLOW ......................... .465
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....................466
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . . .466
▫ Recreational Towing — Rear-Wheel Drive
Models ............................. .466
▫ Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive Models
(Single-Speed Transfer Case) ...............467
▫ Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive Models
(Two-Speed Transfer Case) ................468
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