high beam DODGE DURANGO 2013 3.G Owners Manual

WARNING!(Continued)
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
• If required, mounting posts must be properly in-
stalled, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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▫High/Low Beam Switch .................209
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......210
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............210
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............211
▫ Windshield Washer Operation .............211
▫ Mist .............................. .212
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........213
 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .215
 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED ...............216
 HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .217
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...........218
▫ To Activate ......................... .219▫
To Set A Desired Speed .................220
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .220
▫ To Resume Speed .....................220
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............220
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................221
 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .222
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . . .224
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . . .225
▫ To Activate ......................... .226
▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed .............226
▫ To Cancel .......................... .228
▫ ToTurnOff......................... .229
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Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable
Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
If your vehicle is equipped with a “Rain Sensitive Wiper
System” and it is activated, the headlights will automati-
cally turn on after the wipers complete five wipe cycles
within approximately one minute, and they will turn off
approximately four minutes after the wipers completely
stop. Refer to “Windshield Wipers and Washers” in this
section for further information.
NOTE:When your headlights come on during the day-
time, the instrument panel lights will automatically dim
to the lower nighttime intensity. Refer to “Lights” in this
section for further information.SmartBeam™ — If Equipped
The SmartBeam™ system provides increased forward
lighting at night by automating high beam control
through the use of a digital camera mounted on the
inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle spe-
cific light and automatically switches from high beams to
low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
NOTE:
• If the windshield or SmartBeam™ mirror is replaced,
the SmartBeam™ mirror must be re-aimed to ensure
proper performance. See your local authorized dealer.
• Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights
of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to
remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film,
and other obstructions (sticker, toll box, etc.) on the
windshield or camera lens will cause the system to
function improperly.
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To Activate
1. Enable the Automatic High Beams. Refer to “Elec-tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-
Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further information.
2. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO headlight position.
3. Push the multifunction lever away from you (toward front of vehicle) to engage the high beam mode.
NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is
at or above 20 mph (32 km/h).
To Deactivate
1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you (or rearward in car) to manually deactivate the system (normal
operation of low beams). 2. Push back on the multifunction lever once again to
reactivate the system.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The Daytime Running Lights (low intensity) come on
whenever the engine is running, and the transmission is
not in the PARK position. The lights will remain on until
the ignition is switched to the OFF or ACC position or the
parking brake is engaged. The headlight switch must be
used for normal nighttime driving.
Headlight Delay
To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a
headlight delay that will leave the headlights on for
approximately 90 seconds. This delay is initiated when
the ignition is turned OFF while the headlight switch is
on, and then the headlight switch is cycled off. Headlight
delay can be cancelled by either turning the headlight
switch on then off, or by turning the ignition ON.
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turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when
the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the
high beam is selected.
Interior Lights
Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating
wheel on the right side of the headlight switch) is rotated
to the its farthest upward position, or if equipped, when
the UNLOCK 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 the
way down, to the OFF detent, will cause all the interior
lights to go out. This is also known as the “Party” mode
because it allows the doors to stay open for extended
periods of time without discharging the vehicle’s battery.
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 cansupplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom-
eter, radio and overhead console 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 required during the day.
Dimmer Control
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Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE:If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times then automatically turn off.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to
turn on until the lever is released.
High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument
panel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the
multifunction back toward the steering wheel will turn
the low beams back on, or shut the high beams off.
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brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have
the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
7. Front Fog Light Indicator — If EquippedThis indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
8. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the park
lights or headlights are turned on.
9. Turn Signal Indicator The arrows will flash with the exterior turn sig-
nals when the turn signal lever is operated. A tone
will chime, and an EVIC message will appear if either
turn signal is left on for more than 1 mile (1.6 km). NOTE:
If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check
for a defective outside light bulb.
10. High Beam Indicator
This light indicates that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer-
ing wheel to switch the headlights to low beam.
11. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Red
Telltale Area
This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable red tell-
tales. For further information, refer to “Electronic vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)”.
12. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Display/Odometer Display
The odometer display shows the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven. U.S. Federal regulations require
that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify
to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has
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of this message type are “Turn Signal On” (if a turn signal
is left on) and “Lights On” (if driver leaves the vehicle).
•Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition
is in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are
“Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar” and “Press Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start”.
• Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. Ex-
amples of this message type are “Memory System Un-
available - Not in Park” and “Automatic High Beams
On”. The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the
white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the
middle, and red telltales on the left.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
•
Vehicle Not in Park
• Key Left Vehicle
• Key Not Detected
• Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start
• Premium TPM System Graphic Display
• Service TPM System (refer to “Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System” in “Starting And Operating”)
• Service Keyless System (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go™,
Passive Entry - if equipped)
• Service Park Assist System
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•Remote start active — Insert Key and Turn to Run
• Memory 1 profile set
• Memory 2 profile set
• Memory system unavailable — Not in Park
• Memory system unavailable — Seatbelt buckled
• Memory 1 profile recall
• Memory 2 profile recall
• Wrong Key
• Damaged Key
• Key not programmed
• Park Assist Disabled
• Automatic high beams on
• Automatic high beams off •
Service All Wheel Drive System
• All Wheel Drive System in neutral
• ECO — Fuel Saver Indicator
• To Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift Procedure in
Owners Manual
• AWD AUTO
• LOW RANGE
• SERV AWD
• For AWD Low Slow Below 5 MPH or 8 KPH Put Trans
in N Press 4 Low
• For AWD High Slow Below 5 MPH or 8 KPH Put Trans
in N Press 4 Low
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Auto High Beams (Available With SmartBeam™
Only)
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, press and release the SELECT
button until a check-mark appears next to the feature
showing the system has been activated or the check-mark
is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Refer to “Lights/SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in “Un-
derstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further
information.
Intermittent Wiper — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the system will automati-
cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture
on the windshield. To make your selection, press and
release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears
next to the feature showing the system has been activated
or the check-mark is removed showing the system hasbeen deactivated. When this feature is deactivated, the
system reverts to the standard intermittent wiper opera-
tion.
Blind Spot Alert
There are three selections when operating Blind Spot
Alert. By pressing and releasing the SELECT button once,
the Blind Spot Alert feature can be activated in “Blind
Spot: Lights Only” mode. When this mode is selected the
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will
only show a visual alert in the outside mirrors. By
pressing and releasing the SELECT button a second time
“Blind Spot: Lights/CHM” mode is activated. In this
mode the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a visual
alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible alert
when the turn signal is on. When “Blind Spot: Off” is
selected the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deacti-
vated.
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