DODGE DURANGO 2012 3.G Owner's Manual

• In case the Key Fob battery is dead,use the emergency key to open the
door. If the vehicle is equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™, remove the
ENGINE START/STOP button by
inserting the metal part of the
emergency key under the chrome bezel
at the 6 o’clock position and gently pry
the button loose.
NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only be removed or inserted with the
ignition in the LOCK position (OFF position for Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
• With the ENGINE START/STOP buttonremoved, start the vehicle by inserting
the Key Fob in the ignition and turning
to the Start position.
CAUTION!
• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your Key Fob will become lockedin the ignition.
• Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this condition, damage could occur to the Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for
locking and unlocking the doors.
• Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: • Jump Start the vehicle.
• Charge the battery.
• Contact your dealer for assistance on how to remove the Key Fob usingthe manual over ride method.
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WARNING!
• Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number ofreasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do
not leave the Key Fob inside the vehicle or in the ignition. A child could start
the vehicle, operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or
death.
• Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the
flipper glass closed when you are operating the vehicle.
REMOTE START
• Press the REMOTE START buttonx2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, with a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's side of the vehicle, grab the front driver door handle to unlock the
driver's door automatically, then press the Start/Stop switch. Or press the UNLOCK
button, insert the Key Fob in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or
killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to
be severely injured or killed.
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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
• The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob.This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and liftgate without
having to press the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and
stopping the vehicle with the press of a button.
To Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side:
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ KeyFob located outside the vehicle and
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or
passenger side door handle, grab either
front door handle to unlock the door
automatically.
To Lock the Vehicle:
• Both front door handles have LOCKbuttons located on the outside of the
handle. With one of the vehicle's
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fobs located
outside the vehicle and within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the driver's or passenger
front door handle, press the door
handle LOCK button to lock all four
doors and liftgate.
NOTE:
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st
Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable
Features in this guide for further information.
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors and liftgate will unlock when you press the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed only
the liftgate will unlock when you press the liftgate button. To select between “Unlock
Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or
Programmable Features in this guide for further information.
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• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power doorlock switch, the doors and liftgate will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. On
the third attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.
• After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait 2 seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow
you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle
reacting and unlocking.
• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door
handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature.
Lock or Unlock the Liftgate:
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ KeyFob within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate,
press the button located to the right of
the liftgate handle to unlock the
liftgate. Press the button a second
time to lock the liftgate.
NOTE:
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
Installing And Removing The ENGINE START/STOP Button
Installing The Button
• Remove the Key Fob from the ignition switch.
• Insert the ENGINE START/STOP button into the ignition switch with the lettering facing up and readable.
• Press firmly on the center of the button to secure it into position.
Removing The Button • The ENGINE START/STOP button can be removed from the ignition switch for Key Fob use.
• Insert the metal part of the emergency key under the chrome bezel at the 6 o’clock position and gently pry the button
loose.
NOTE:
• The ENGINE START/STOP button should only be removed or inserted with the
ignition in the LOCK position (OFF
position for Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
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Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob inside the vehicle.
• Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.
• While pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
If the engine fails to start, the starter
will disengage automatically after
10 seconds.
• To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button again.
Stopping • Place the shift lever in PARK.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
• If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two
seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut
off.
Accessory Positions with Engine Off
NOTE:
• The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission
in PARK or NEUTRAL Position).
Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position.
NOTE:
• If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or ON/RUN (engine not running) position
and the transmission is in PARK, the
system will automatically time out after
30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition
will switch to the OFF position.
OFF RUN
ACCPress
Press
Press
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THEFT ALARM
To Arm
•Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button installed: Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop
button until the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) indicates that the
vehicle ignition is “OFF”. Press the power door lock switch while the door is open,
press the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the
vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles,
press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.
• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button not installed: Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”
position. Press the power door lock switch while the door is open, press the Key
Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and
within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, press the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.
NOTE: After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two
seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.
To Disarm
• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button installed: Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with
one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the
driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door
handle and enter the vehicle, then press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop
button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).
• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button not installed: Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with
one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the
driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door
handle and enter the vehicle, then turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
SEAT BELT
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too
tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of
sliding under the belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your
shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt
snugly.
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• A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been
damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
• The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a
collision.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you
are not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and
others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIR BAGS
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front
Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the severity
and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk
of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
• If the Air Bag Warning Light
is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center
immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
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WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some
collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even
though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air
bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to
reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the
door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely
injured or killed.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
• Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, ifavailable. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seats rather than in the front.
• Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be
prosecuted for ignoring it.
Installing The LATCH - Compatible Child Restraint System
• Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraintanchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren.
• Second and third row seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, webbing-mounted
lower attachments.
• Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only.
• The vehicle's seat belt must be used for the center position.
• Never install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower anchorage.
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• Loosen the child seat adjusters on thelower straps and tether straps so that
you can attach the hook or connector
to the lower tether anchorages more
easily.
• Attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars. The
rear seat lower anchorages are round
bars, located at the rear of the seat
cushion where it meets the seatback.
• The tether strap should be attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seatback (behind the gap panel) using the most direct path. DO NOT USEthe cargo
tie down loops located on the load floor.
• Tighten both straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward
into the seat.
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Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
• To install a child restraint, first pull enough of the seat belt webbing from theretractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the seat
belt latch plate into the buckle.
• Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap
portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so
check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
• Once you have completed securing the child restraint with the seat belt, secure the top tether strap. The tether strap should be attached to the tether anchor on the
rear of the seatback (behind the gap panel) using the most direct path. DO NOT USE
the cargo tie down loops located on the load floor.
WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on
your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter
how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed.
Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's
size.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant
or child restraint.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the
child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause infants in
this position to be severely injured or killed.
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