center console DODGE DURANGO 2012 3.G Owners Manual

Power Liftgate — If Equipped
The power liftgate may be opened by pulling
up on the liftgate handle or by pressing the
LIFTGATE button on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. Press the LIFTGATE button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds, to open
the power liftgate. Once the liftgate is open, pressing the
button twice within five seconds a second time will close
the liftgate. The power liftgate may also be opened and
closed with the overhead console switch.
Also, the power liftgate may be closed by pressing the
liftgate switch located on the left rear trim, near the
liftgate opening. Pressing once will close the liftgate only.
This button cannot be used to open the liftgate.
To operate the power liftgate manually in the open
direction, pull the liftgate handle once to initiate power
cycle and then pull the handle a second time to put
liftgate into manual mode. When the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitter is
pressed two times, the turn signals will flash twice to
signal that the liftgate is opening or closing (if Flash
Lamps with Lock is enabled in the EVIC) and the liftgate
chime will be audible. For further information, refer to
“Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)/
Electronic Vehicle information Center (EVIC)” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel”.
NOTE:
In the event of a power malfunction to the
liftgate, an emergency liftgate latch release can be used to
open the liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch release can
be accessed through a snap-in cover located on the
liftgate trim panel.
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▫Sunroof Fully Closed .................. 262
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 263
 Power Inverter — If Equipped ............ 268
 Cupholders .......................... 270
▫ Front Seat Cupholders ................. 270
▫ Rear Cupholders ..................... 270
 Storage ............................. 272
▫ Glove Compartment .................. 272
▫ Door Storage ....................... 273
▫ Front Center Console ................. 273
▫ Rear Full Center Console (If Equipped) ..... 275
▫ Rear Mini Center Console (If Equipped) .... 278
Cargo Area Features ................... 279
▫ Rechargeable Flashlight ................ 279
▫ Cargo Storage ....................... 280
▫ Retractable Cargo Area Cover —
If Equipped ........................ 280
▫ Cargo Tie-Down Hooks ................ 281
 Rear Window Features .................. 282
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ............ 282
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 283
 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ......... 284
▫ Deploying The Crossbars ............... 285
▫ Stowing The Crossbars ................ 288
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during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System
— If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Front Heated Seats
There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver
and passenger to operate the seats independently. The
controls for each heater are located near the bottom
center of the instrument panel (below the climate con-
trols).
You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings.
Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of
heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for
HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF.Press the switch once to select HIGH-level
heating. Press the switch a second time to select
LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third
time to shut the heating elements OFF. NOTE:
Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.
When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will
provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes
of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the
normal HIGH-level. If the HIGH-level setting is selected,
the system will automatically switch to LOW-level after a
maximum of 50 minutes of continuous operation. At that
time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two
to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will
turn OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes.
Rear Heated Seats
On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped
with heated seats. There are two heated seat switches that
allow the rear passengers to operate the seats indepen-
dently. The heated seat switches for each heater are
located on the rear of the center console.
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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, overhead console, rear full center console
cubby bin (if equipped) and lighted cupholders (if
equipped) by rotating the control to its farthest position
up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the
“Parade” mode and is useful when headlights are re-
quired during the day.
Dimmer Control
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Ambient Light
The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light
feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil-
ity of the floor center console and PRNDL area.
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.
Ambient Light
Multifunction Lever
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Sunglass Bin Door
At the front of the console a compartment is provided for
the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart-
ment access is a “push/push” design. Push the chrome
pad on the door to open. Push the chrome pad on the
door to close.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
HomeLinkreplaces up to three hand-held transmitters
that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor-
ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The
HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt
battery.
The HomeLink buttons, located on either the overhead
console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ-
ent HomeLink channels. The HomeLink indicator is
located above the center button.
Sunglass Bin Door
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The front power outlet is located inside the storage area
on the center stack of the instrument panel.
In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power
outlet located in the lower storage area of the front center
console.If your vehicle is equipped with a rear full center console,
there is also a power outlet located in the lower storage
area of the rear full center console.
Front Power Outlet
Front Center Console Outlet
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The rear cargo power outlet is located in the right rear
cargo area.
Rear Full Center Console OutletRear Cargo Power Outlet
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POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the
back of the center console to convert DC current to AC
current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron-
ics and other low power devices requiring power up to
150 Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Play-
station3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will
most power tools.
Power Inverter
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CUPHOLDERS
Front Seat Cupholders
There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers
located in the center console.
Rear Cupholders
Rear Center Arm Rest Cupholders — If Equipped
There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers
located in the fold-down center armrest.
Front Cupholder LocationRear Center Arm Rest Cupholders
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