center console DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual

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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The front heated seat system allows the driver and front
passenger to select from two different levels of supple-
mental electrical seat heating, or no seat heating to suit
their individual comfort requirements.
With the ignition switch in the RUN position, depressing
the heated seat switch rocker to its momentary high or
low position provides power to the heated seat element
and maintains the requested temperature setting. If the
heated seat switch is depressed to a different position
(low or high) than the currently selected state, the re-
quested temperature setting will change to a new selec-
tion. If the heated seat switch is depressed a second time
to the same position as the currently selected state, the
seat heater will turn off.
The controls for the second row heated seats are located
on the center console between the second row seats.Each heated seat switch has two settings (HI and LOW).
Press the switch once to obtain high heat level, then press
the switch again to obtain low heat level. Pressing the
switch a third time will turn the heated seats off. If you
do not purposefully turn the switch off, the seat heating
level will automatically change to the next lower level, or
Rear Heated Seats Switches
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Driver Easy Exit and Easy Entry Control
This additional feature provides automatic driver's seat
positioning which will enhance driver mobility out of
and into the vehicle. The seat cushion will move rear-
ward approximately 2.5 inches (60 mm) when the key is
removed from the ignition switch. The seat will move
forward approximately 2.5 inches (60 mm) when the key
is placed into the ignition and turned out of the LOCK
position. Each stored memory setting will have an asso-
ciated Easy Exit and Easy Entry position. The Easy Exit
and Easy Entry feature may be automatically disabled if
the seat is positioned rearward enough and no benefit
from moving the seat any farther rearward.
NOTE:The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be en-
abled or disabled through the programmable features in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). For
details, refer to ªEASY EXIT SEAT,º under ªPersonal
Settings (Customer Programmable Features),º underªOverhead Console with Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)º in Section 3 of this manual.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE
The overhead console has the following features:
²Courtesy Lights
²Garage Door Opener Ð If Equipped
²Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Ð If
Equipped
Courtesy/Reading Lights
Near the front of the console is one courtesy and two
reading lights.
All lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is
opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the
courtesy light position (fully upward position), or when
the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless
Entry transmitter, if so equipped. The two round lamps
are also operated individually as reading lights by press-
ing the center of each lens.
NOTE:The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until
the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have
been turned off before leaving the vehicle. If the interior
lights are left on after the vehicle is turned OFF, they will
turn off after 15 minutes.
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC
VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) Ð IF
EQUIPPED
The overhead console contains dome/reading lights, and
an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Dome/Reading Lights
Located in the overhead console are two dome/reading
lights.
The dome/reading lights illuminate when a door is
opened or when the interior lights are turned on by
rotating the dimmer control located on the Headlight
Switch.
The reading lights are activated by pressing the center of
each lens.
NOTE:The dome/reading lights will remain on until
the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have
been turned off before leaving the vehicle.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Ð If
Equipped
Pressing the menu button will change the
display to one of the following features:
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ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
This vehicle has three auxiliary power outlets that can
provide up to 20 Amps of current for accessories de-
signed for use with the standard power outlet adapters.
The outlet located in the lower portion of the instrument
panel has a snap on plastic cap so that it can be covered
when not in use. As a safety precaution, the outlet in the
instrument panel only operates with the ignition switch
ON. When the optional Cigar Lighter heating element is
used, it heats when pushed in and pops out automati-
cally when ready for use.To preserve the heating
element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position.
There are two additional 12 V/(20 total Amps for both
outlets) power outlets, one located in the storage bin of
the center console and another located in the right rear
cargo area. These outlets can be reconfigured by the
customer to operate only when the ignition is ON(switched battery fed) or with the ignition ON or OFF
(battery fed) to allow for cellular telephone charging and
or operation while the ignition is off.
NOTE:All accessories connected to these outlets should
be removed or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in use
to protect the battery against discharge (unless the cus-
tomer has reconfigured the fuse block to switched battery
feed). (See page 179 for more information.)
115V Inverter Outlet ± If Equipped
This vehicle may also be equipped with a 115 Volt (150
Watts Maximum) outlet on the rear of the front center
console. These outlets can power cell phones, electronics
and other low power devices. This plug is controlled by
a switch located in left lower instrument panel.
Press the switch to turn the power on to the outlet. Press
the switch a second to turn the power off.
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FLOOR CONSOLE
Floor Console Features
The Floor Console between the driver's and front pas-
senger's seat, has the following features:
²Miscellaneous storage compartments
²Flexible cup holder inserts
²Portable phone storage bin
²Portable phone cord routing between lid and base on
forward edge
²12 Volt reconfigurable power outlet inside storage
compartment
²Side open armrest lid
²Tissue holder & pen holder
²Coin slots
²Removable CD binThe coin slots are located under the instrument panel
center stack.
Cup Holders
Your vehicle 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 for
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third 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.
Rear Floor Console Features ± If Equipped
The Rear Floor Console located between the second row
bucket seat, has the following features:
²Miscellaneous storage compartments
²Cup holders
²Portable phone cord routing on the sides of the console
lid and the base.
²12 Volt power outlet inside storage compartment
²Tissue holder & pen holder
²Second row heated seat switches (if equipped).
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Temperature Control
The temperature of the air is controlled by a slide located
on the top center of the control panel. Move the slide left
or right to change the temperature. The blue area of the
scale indicates cooler temperatures while the red area
indicates warmer temperatures.
Rear Temperature Control Ð If Equipped
Rotating this knob left to the
ªREAR CONTROLº position
allows the passengers in the
second and third row seats to
control the blower speed and
temperature by means of the
rear control located in the rear
of the center floor console as
described under ªRear Zone
Control.º Rotating this knob
to the ªOFFº position, turns off the rear climate controls.
Rotating this knob to the right of the ªOFFº position
allows the Driver and front passenger to control the rear
blower speed, and the rear temperature using the front
temperature slide. The mode, front or rear, is always
controlled by the front mode control. For example: Panel
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Bi-Level
Air flows through the outlets located in the instru-
ment panel and those located on the floor.
NOTE:There is a difference in temperature between the
upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer
air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved
comfort during sunny but cool conditions.
Defrost
Outside air is directed to the windshield through
the defroster outlet located at the base of the
windshield and side window demist outlets.
NOTE:The air conditioning compressor operates in
both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes, even if
the A/C snowflake button has not been pressed. This
dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield.
Rear Temperature Control (ATC)
The ªREARº button cycles through the following modes:
Rear Control from Front
This allows the driver or passenger to control the rear
blower speeds rotating the POWER / FAN knob and the
rear temperature using the pass/rear TEMP +/- rocker
switch. While in this mode, pressing the POWER/FAN
knob will turn the rear system off. Pressing the POWER/
FAN knob will turn the rear system back on.
NOTE:The display will show a9REAR9fan speed graph
and a9REAR9digital temp setting.
CONTROL IN REAR
This allows the passengers in the second row seats to
control the blower speed and temperature by means of
the rear control located in the rear of the center floor
console as described under the9Rear Zone Climate
Control.9
NOTE:The front display will show ªCONTROL IN
REAR.º
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