light DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owner's Manual

NBattery Saver........................139
NHeadlight Delay......................139
NAutomatic Headlights Ð If Equipped.......140
NHeadlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights.....140
NIlluminated Entry.....................140
NDaytime Running Lights (Canada Only).....141
NLights-On Reminder...................141
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped...............141
NMultifunction Control Lever..............142
mWindshield Wipers And Washers............144
NWindshield Wipers....................144
NWindshield Washers...................146
mTilt Steering Column....................147mDriver Adjustable Pedals Ð If Equipped......148
NAdjustment.........................148
mElectronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped......149
NTo Activate..........................149
NTo Set At A Desired Speed...............150
NTo Deactivate........................150
NTo Resume Speed.....................150
NTo Vary The Speed Setting...............151
NTo Accelerate For Passing...............152
mRear Park Assist System Ð If Equipped.......152
mRear Camera Ð If Equipped...............156
mOverhead Console......................158
NCourtesy/Reading Lights................158
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mOverhead Console With Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) Ð If Equipped.....159
NDome/Reading Lights..................159
NElectronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Ð If Equipped..................159
NCompass/Temperature Button............166
mGarage Door Opener Ð If Equipped.........168
NProgramming HomeLinkt...............169
NGate Operator/Canadian Programming.....171
NUsing HomeLinkt.....................172
NReprogramming a Single HomeLinktButton . . 172
NSecurity............................173
NTroubleshooting Tips...................173
NGeneral Information...................173mPower Sunroof Ð If Equipped.............174
NExpress Open Feature..................175
NWind Buffeting.......................176
NSunroof Maintenance...................176
mElectrical Power Outlets..................177
N115V Inverter Outlet ± If Equipped.........177
NElectrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
(Battery Fed Configuration)..............179
mFloor Console.........................181
NFloor Console Features.................181
NRear Floor Console Features ± If Equipped . . . 182
mFactory Installed Roof Luggage Rack.........183
mCargo Management SystemÐIf Equipped......185
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window. A two-point pivot system
allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the
mirror.Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of truck). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror Ð If Equipped
This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head-
light glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the
feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the
mirror. A light in the button will indicate when the
dimming feature is activated. This option also controls
the driver side mirror when it is equipped with auto
dimming glass.
Day/Night Mirror
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature Ð If Equipped
Folding exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved
either forward or rearward to resist damage.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the
right side mirror.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Ð If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automati-
cally. Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.Lighted Vanity Mirror
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Heated Mirrors Ð If Equipped
Heated mirrors are automatically activated when you
depress the rear window defroster switch located on the
instrument panel. The light will illuminate to indicate
that the heating elements are ON. Turning Off the rear
window defroster or the ignition will deactivate the
heated mirrors.
Automatic Dimming Driver's Exterior Mirror Ð If
Equipped
This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying light
glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled
by the inside mirror and can be turned off by pressing the
button at the base of the inside mirror.
HANDS±FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnectŸ) Ð
IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: The sales code RER radio contains an inte-
grated Hands-Free Communication (UConnectŸ) sys-
tem. Refer to your ªNavigation User's Manualº for
UConnectŸ system operating instructions for this ra-
dio.
UConnectŸ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle
communications system. UConnectŸ allows you to dial
a phone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g.,9Callº{ªMikeº{ºWork9or9Dialº
{ª248-555-12129). Your cellular phone's audio is trans-
mitted through your vehicle's audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnectŸ system.
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Emergency Assistance
If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is
reachable:
²Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.
If the phone is not reachable and the UConnectŸ system
is operational, you may reach the emergency number as
follows:
²Press the ªPhoneº button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Emergency9and the UConnectŸ system will instruct
the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num-
ber. This feature is only supported in the USA.
NOTE:The emergency number dialed is based on the
Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA and
Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not
be applicable with the available cellular service and area.The UConnectŸ system does slightly lower your chances
of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell
phone directly.
Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon-
nectŸ system to allow use of this vehicle feature in
emergency situations when the cell phone has network
coverage and stays paired to the UConnectŸ system.
Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance,
²Press the ªPhoneº button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Towing Assistance.9
NOTE:The Towing Assistance number dialed is based
on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-
528-2069 for USA, 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico
City in Mexico).
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WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners
The bucket seats are equipped with recliners. The reclin-
ing mechanism is operated by a lever located on the right
side of the passenger's seat and the left side of the driver
seat. To recline, lean forward slightly before lifting thelever, then push back to the desired position and release
the lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the
seatback to its normal position. Using body pressure, lean
forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback
is locked.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and
be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner
only when the vehicle is parked.
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off. Both of the indicators on identifies High heat level.
The lower indicator on only, identifies Low heat level.
NOTE:The high heat setting will operate for approxi-
mately 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the system will
automatically transition to the low heat setting. The low
heat setting will operate for 30 minutes, then the system
will turn off.
If the low heat setting is initially selected, the system will
operate for 30 minutes and then turn off.
If the indicator lamp on the heated seat switch does not
light, an indicator blinks when the switch is depressed or
if the heated seats do not operate, the system should be
serviced by a qualified technician.WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may
cause the seat heater to overheat.
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LIGHTS
Headlight Switch Location
Headlight Switch
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