warning DODGE DURANGO 2012 3.G Owner's Manual

NOTE:The second row seats must be in their full upright position, or tumbled when
folding the third row seats.
• To raise the seat, pull the seat toward you using the strap located on the back ofthe seat.
WARNING!
Do not drive the vehicle with the second row seats in the tumbled position. The
second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry and exit to the third
row seat. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.
Power Folding Third Row Head Restraints
For improved visibility, the third row head
restraints can be folded using a switch,
located on the instrument panels switch
bank.
NOTE: The head restraints can only be
folded downward using the power folding
switch. The head restraints must be raised
manually when occupying the third row.
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
• The controls for front heated seats are located in the climate controls near the
center of the instrument panel.
• 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.
• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 55 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off
automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
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Front Ventilated Seats
• Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from thepassenger compartment and blow air through fine perforations in the seat cover to
help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures.
• The ventilated seat switches are located in the climate controls near the center of the instrument panel. Press the switch once to select High speed. Press the switch
a second time to select Low speed. Press the switch a third time to turn the fans
Off.
Rear Heated Seats
• Second row heated seat switches arelocated on the rear of the center
console.
• 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.
• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 55 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off
automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age,chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions 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. Sitting in a
seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased
surface temperature of the seat.
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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
Manual - Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
• The tilt/telescoping control handle islocated below the steering wheel at the
end of the steering column.
• Push the handle down to unlock the steering column.
• To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as
desired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the steering
wheel outward or push it inward as
desired.
• Pull up on the handle to lock the column firmly in place.
Power - Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
• The power tilt/telescoping steering control is located below the turn
signal/wiper/washer/high beam lever on
the steering column.
• To tilt the steering column, move the power tilt/telescoping control up or
down as desired. To lengthen or
shorten the steering column, pull the
control toward you or push the control
away from you as desired.
WARNING!
• Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescopingadjustment must be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while
driving or driving without the tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may
result in you and others being severely injured or killed.
• Moving the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and
have a collision. Adjust the column only while the vehicle is stopped.
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Accel/Decel (ACC Only)
• Once a speed is set, pushing the RES + button once or the SET – button once willincrease or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (1 km/h).
• Push and hold the RES + button to accelerate in 5mph (10 km/h) increments or push and hold the SET – button to decelerate in 5mph (10 km/h) increments;
release the button to save the new set speed.
Distance Setting (ACC Only)
• To set or change the distance setting, press the Distance button and release. Eachtime the button is pressed, the distance setting adjusts between long (3), medium
(2), and short (1). The distance setting will default to the last set mode the next
time the vehicle is restarted and the ACC system is turned on.
• The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (medium), and 1 (short). Using this distance setting and the
vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead. This
distance setting displays in the EVIC.
Mode (ACC Only)
• If desired, the Adaptive Cruise Control mode can be turned off and the system canbe operated as a standard (fixed speed) Cruise Control. When in the standard
(fixed speed) Cruise Control mode the distance setting feature will be disabled and
the system will maintain the speed you set.
• To change modes, press the MODE button when the system is in either the OFF, READY, or SET position. Cruise Off will be displayed if the system was in ACC
READY, ACC SET or the ACC OFF position. To switch back to Adaptive Cruise
Control mode, press the MODE button a second time.
• Each press of the MODE button will be followed by an audible chime.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
Forward Collision Warning
• The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system provides the driver with audible and visual warnings (within the EVIC) when it detects a potential frontal collision. The
warnings are intended to provide the driver with enough time to react and avoid the
potential collision.
Changing FCW Status • The FCW feature has three settings and can be changed within the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
•Far
• Near
•Off
NOTE: The FCW settings can only be changed when the vehicle is in PARK.
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Far• The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting.
• The far setting provides warnings for potential collisions more distant in front of the vehicle, allowing the driver to have the most reaction time to avoid a collision.
• This setting is designed to provide early warnings per NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) recommendations.
• More cautious drivers that do not mind frequent warnings may prefer this setting.
NOTE: This setting gives you the most reaction time.
Near • Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a potential frontal collision when you are much closer.
• This setting provides less reaction time than the “Far” setting, which allows for a more dynamic driving experience.
• More dynamic or aggressive drivers that want to avoid frequent warnings may prefer this setting.
Off • Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a potential frontal collision.
NOTE:
• If FCW is set to “Off”, “FCW OFF” will be displayed in the EVIC.
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster
than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the
Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control system off when you are not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions,
and you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use
Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,
snow-covered or slippery.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for active driving involvement. Pay attention to road, traffic, and weather
conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle ahead, and brake operation
to ensure safe operation of the vehicle under all road conditions. Your
attention is always required while driving to maintain safe control of your
vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision or serious
personal injury.
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WARNING!(Continued)
The ACC system:
• Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, and stationary objects (i.e.,a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
• Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions.
• Does not predict the lane curvature or the movement of preceding vehicles and will not compensate for such changes.
• Does not always fully recognize complex driving conditions, which can result in wrong or missing distance warnings.
• Can only apply a maximum of 25% of the vehicle’s braking capability, and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
You should switch off the ACC system:
• When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situations (i.e., in highway construction zones).
• When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; when driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, slippery, or have steep uphill or downhill
slopes; and when towing a trailer.
• When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.
• Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision.
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own. The driver has the responsibility to avoid a collision by controlling the
vehicle via braking and steering. Failure to follow this warning could lead to
serious injury or death.
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Rear Temperature Controls
• The rear controls for the ATC System are located in the headliner, near the centerof the vehicle.
• The rear temperature controls can be turned on two ways: • Press the REAR control button on the front temperature controls and adjust to the desired rear temperature.
• Rotate the Rear Temperature Control or the Rear Blower Control knobs on the rear temperature controls.
• Press the REAR button and then the OFF button on the front temperature controls to turn the rear controls off.
PARKSENSE®REAR PARK ASSIST
• The four ParkSense®sensors, located in the rear fascia/bumper, monitor the area
behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view.
• When an object is detected within two meters behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a warning will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) and a chime will sound (when Sound and Display is selected from
the Customer Programmable Features section of the EVIC). As the vehicle moves
closer to the object, the chime rate will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Cleaning the ParkSense® Sensors
• If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” appears in the Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC), clean the ParkSense®sensors with water, car wash soap and a soft
cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not scratch or poke the sensors.
Otherwise, you could damage the sensors.
NOTE: When the Instrument Cluster reads either Clean Sensor or Blinded, please clean
off the bumper sensors to see if the condition is corrected.
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PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
• You can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift leveris put into REVERSE. The ParkView®Rear Back-Up Camera image will be
displayed on the radio display screen, located on the center stack of the
instrument panel.
• If the radio display screen appears foggy, clean the camera lens located on the liftgate.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView®Rear
Back-Up Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to
check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots
before backing up. You must continue to pay attention while backing up.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
BLIND SPOT MONITORING
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar-based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect Highway licensable vehicles (automobiles,
trucks, motorcycles etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of
the vehicle.
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system warning light, located in the outside mirrors, will illuminate if a vehicle moves into a blind spot zone.
• The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify you of objects that have entered the detection zones.
• Refer to your owner's manual on the DVD for further details.
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WARNING!
• Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch.Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be severely injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
WIND BUFFETING
• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. Ifbuffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows
together.
• If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window. This will minimize buffeting.
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•When connected to this feature:
•The iPod®can be controlled using the
radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List
the iPod
®or external devices contents.
•The iPod®battery charges when
plugged into the USB port (if supported
by the specific audio device).
•Compatible iPod®devices may also be controllable using voice commands. Refer to
the Owner's Manual on the DVD for details.
NOTE:
• The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone®devices. The
USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage
Class memory devices. For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port
section in the Owner's Manual on the DVD. Refer to www.UconnectPhone.com
website for a list of tested iPod
®s. Some iPod®software versions may not fully
support the USB port features. Please visit Apple’s website for iPod®software
updates.
Second Row USB Charging Port
• The second row USB connector port can be used for charging purposes
only. Use the connection cable to
connect an iPod
®or external USB
device to the vehicle's USB charging
port which is located in the second row
center console.
NOTE: If the device battery to be charged
is completely depleted, it may take awhile
to charge.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod®or external device while driving. Failure to
follow this warning could result in a collision.
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