DODGE DURANGO 2006 2.G Owners Manual

Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF (Battery
Fed Configuration)
CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
Reconfiguring Power Outlets
To reconfigure the outlets, be sure the ignition is OFF
before removing the fuse. The reconfigurable fuse loca-
tion is a special design that allows the fuse to be installed
in two different ways. If the fuse is located in theUpper
or Top Positionthe outlets will work at all times. If the
fuse is located in theLower or Bottom Positionthe
power outlets will only work when the ignition is ON.
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NOTE:The fuse block is located in the left side kick
panel behind a removable cover near the park brake
pedal. A fuse puller is attached to the inside surface of the
fuse panel cover to aid in removing fuses, if necessary.FLOOR CONSOLE
Floor Console Features
The Floor Console between the driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat, has the following features:
•Miscellaneous storage compartments
•Flexible cup holder inserts
•Portable phone storage bin
•Portable phone cord routing between lid and base on
forward edge
•12 Volt reconfigurable power outlet inside storage
compartment (See page 171 for more information.)
•Side open armrest lid
•Tissue holder & pen holder
•Coin slots
•Removable CD bin
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The coin slots are located under the instrument panel
center stack.
Cup Holders
The Durango has 8 cupholders. Four are located in the
center console, two are located in the second row armrest,
and two are located in the left hand quarter panel forthird row occupants. The four cupholders located in the
center console may be removed for cleaning.
Power Outlet and Portable Phone Storage
The console is equipped with a power outlet, portable
phone storage bin, and phone cord routing. The phone
storage bin can be used when easy access to the phone is
needed. Also, the power outlet inside the console com-
partment can be used to power up the phone while it is
being stored in the bin. To use, plug in the portable power
recharge cord and place the cord along the opening
under the forward portion of the storage bin. Close the
console armrest lid and plug the power cord into the
phone while resting the phone in the bin. The power
outlet may be used for any portable item with a standard
12 volt power outlet adaptor, requiring up to 20 Amps of
current.
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FACTORY INSTALLED ROOF LUGGAGE RACK
The load carried on the roof when equipped with a
luggage rack must not exceed 68 kg (150 lbs.), and should
be uniformly distributed over the cargo area.
The side rails between the stantions should be used to tie
down cargo. Check the straps frequently to be sure that
the load remains securely attached.NOTE:Crossbars are offered by Moparaccessories.
External racks do not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant
and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the
luggage rack, do not exceed the maximum vehicle load
capacity.
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity. Always
distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and
secure the load appropriately.
Long loads which extend over the windshield, such
as wood panels or surfboards, should be secured to
both the front and rear of the vehicle.
Place a blanket or other protection between the
surface of the roof and the load.
Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.
Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck
traffic, can add sudden upward loads. This is espe-
cially true on large flat loads and may result in
damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in
personal injury or property damage. Follow the roof
rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
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CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM—IF EQUIPPED
The cargo management system consists of a removable
cargo liner and removable cargo organizer.
To open the side cover, pull on the cover latch. To open
the organizer base pull on the center latch.To remove the organizer from the vehicle, pull the right
hand side of the organizer towards you so that the right
pin slides out of the slot in the vehicle. Push the organizer
to the right and lift out of the vehicle.
Cargo Organizer
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
CONTENTS
Instruments And Controls.................181
Instrument Cluster......................182
Instrument Cluster Description.............183
Radio Reception Information...............191
▫AM Reception.......................191
▫FM Reception........................192
Electronic Digital Clock..................192
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................192Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And
Hands Free Phone Capability..............193
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......193
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode.........197
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....199
▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free
Phone — If Equipped..................200
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If
Equipped...........................2004

Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone,
And Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES)
Capabilities...........................200
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......201
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For
CD Audio Play)......................206
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For
CD Audio Play)......................207
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............209
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For
MP3 Audio Play).....................212
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 212
Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc)
Radio With Navigation System.............214▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio
(If Equipped)........................215
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................215
Video Entertainment System
(Sales Code XRV) — If Equipped............215
Satellite Radio — If Equipped..............215
▫System Activation.....................216
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................216
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And
RAK Radios.........................217
▫Selecting a Channel....................218
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......218
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................218
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▫PTY ButtonScan.....................218
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................219
▫Satellite Antenna......................219
▫Reception Quality.....................219
Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 220
▫Radio Operation......................220
▫CD Player..........................221
Compact Disc Maintenance................221
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........222
Climate Controls.......................222
▫Manual Control......................222
▫Air Conditioning Operation..............223
▫Front Blower Control...................223▫Front Mode Control...................224
▫Rear Temperature Control — If Equipped....226
▫Rear Window Defrosting And Rear Window
Washer/Wiper.......................227
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped...........................227
▫Automatic Control....................227
▫Level Of Automatic Control..............228
▫Manual Control (ATC)..................229
▫Rear Zone Climate Control — If Equipped . . . 232
▫Rear Rotary Temperature Control..........233
▫Front Unit To Rear Unit Chart............234
▫Operating Tips.......................234
▫Operating Tips Chart...................236
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Rear Window Features...................237
▫Rear Window Wiper/Washer.............237▫Rear Window Defrosting................238
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