lights DODGE DURANGO 2009 2.G User Guide

▫Self-Limiting Control.................. 140
▫Driver Easy Exit And Easy Entry Control . . . 140
To Open And Close The Hood............ 141
Lights............................. 143
▫Headlight Switch.................... 143
▫Interior Lights...................... 146
▫Battery Saver....................... 147
▫Illuminated Entry.................... 147
▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only).... 148
▫Lights-On Reminder.................. 148
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped.............. 148
▫Multifunction Lever.................. 149Windshield Wipers And Washers.......... 151
▫Windshield Wipers................... 151
▫Windshield Washers.................. 152
Tilt Steering Column................... 153
Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped..... 154
▫Adjustment........................ 154
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped..... 155
▫To Activate......................... 156
▫To Set At A Desired Speed.............. 156
▫To Deactivate....................... 156
▫To Resume Speed.................... 156
▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 157
▫To Accelerate For Passing.............. 157
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Rear Park Assist — If Equipped........... 158
▫Rear Park Assist Sensors............... 158
▫Rear Park Assist Warning Display........ 159
▫Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist...... 162
▫Service The Rear Park Assist............ 162
▫Cleaning The Rear Park Assist........... 163
Rear Backup Camera — If Equipped........ 163
▫Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off — With
Navigation Radio.................... 164
▫Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off —
Without Navigation Radio.............. 164
Overhead Console..................... 165
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights.............. 165Overhead Console With Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped..... 166
▫Dome/Reading Lights................. 166
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
— If Equipped...................... 167
▫Compass/Temperature Button........... 173
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped........ 175
▫Programming HomeLink.............. 177
▫Gate Operator/Canadian Programming.... 179
▫Using HomeLink................... 180
▫Reprogramming A Single
HomeLinkButton................... 180
▫Security........................... 180
▫Troubleshooting Tips.................. 181
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Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and rotate the
mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on and off
automatically.
uconnectphone — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an
integrated uconnectphone. Refer to your “Navigation
User’s Manual” for uconnectphone operating instruc-
tions for these radios. Radio sales code can be located
on the lower right corner of the Radio faceplate.
uconnectphone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-
vehicle communications system. uconnectallows you to
dial a phone number with your cellular phone using
simple voice commands (e.g.,Call”“Mike””Workor
Dial”“248-555-1212). Your cellular phone’s audio is
transmitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the
system will automatically mute your radio when using
the uconnectphone.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
Headlights, Parking Lights and Instrument Panel
Lights
The headlight switch is located next to the steering
wheel, on the left side of the instrument panel.
Headlight Switch Location
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The headlight switch controls the operation of the head-
lights, automatic headlights (if equipped), parking lights
and instrument panel lights.
Rotating the headlight switch clockwise to the first
position will turn on the parking lights, taillights, sidemarker lights, license plate light and instrument panel
lights. To turn on the headlights, rotate the switch clock-
wise into the second position.
NOTE:
•Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight lenses
that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage
than glass headlights.
•Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
•To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses
and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry
cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap
solution followed by rinsing.
•Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents,
steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the
lenses.Headlight Switch
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Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
Automatic headlights can be activated by rotating the
rotary headlight switch to the symbol “A.” The head-
lights will turn on when the engine is running and the
ambient light sensor indicates that the headlights should
be activated. The headlights will turn off if the headlight
switch is rotated to the off position or 90 seconds after the
ignition is turned OFF.
Headlight Delay
To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a
headlight delay that will leave the headlights on for
90 seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition iscycled OFF while the headlight switch is on, and then the
headlight switch is cycled off. The headlights will remain
on for 90 seconds. Headlight delay can be canceled by
either turning the headlight switch on then off or by
turning the ignition ON.
The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). For details, refer to “Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Overhead
Console with Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3.
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Interior Lights
The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be
regulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) or
down (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can
supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom-
eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control
up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the
Parademode and is useful when headlights are re-
quired during the day.
Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to
the second upward detent position or when the UN-
LOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. When a door is open and the interior
lights are on, rotating the dimmer control all of the way
Dimmer Control
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down to the off detent will cause all the interior lights to
go out. This allows the doors to stay open for extended
periods of time without discharging the vehicle’s battery.
Battery Saver
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding
is provided for both the interior and exterior lights.
If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for eight
minutes or the dimmer control is rotated upwards for
15 minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off.
If the headlights remain on while the ignition is cycled
OFF, the exterior lights will automatically turn off after
eight minutes. If the headlights are turned on and left on
for eight minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior
lights will automatically turn off.NOTE:
•Battery Saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is ON.
•While the engine is running, the system will deactivate
the fog lights and heated seats if a low battery system
voltage is detected.
Illuminated Entry
The headlights turn will turn on for 90 seconds when the
RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed.
The illuminated entry time is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). For details, refer to “Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Overhead
Console with Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3.
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Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the
engine is started and the transmission is not in PARK.
This provides a constant “Lights On” condition until the
ignition is turned OFF or the transmission returned to
PARK. The lights illuminate at reduced intensity. If the
parking brake is applied the Daytime Running Lights
(DRLs) will turn off. If the headlights are activated, the
DRL feature will transition to the normal headlight
operating mode.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights, parking lights or courtesy lights are left
on after the ignition is turned OFF, a continuous fast
chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The fog lights are turned on by placing the headlight
rotary control in the parking light, headlight or Auto
position and pressing the fog light button.The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights
are on or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam.
An indicator light located in the instrument cluster will
illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights will
Fog Light Switch
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turn off when the switch is pressed in, when the head-
light switch is rotated to the off position or the high beam
is selected.
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever upward to signal a right
turn or down to signal a left turn.
The turn signal indicator located in the instrument cluster
will flash indicating the direction of the turn, and proper
operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. If an
indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would
suggest that the switch or indicator lamp is defective.
Signaling Turns
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