wheel DODGE DURANGO 2014 3.G Owner's Guide

The amount of directional torque the steering system can
apply to the steering wheel to correct for vehicle lane
departure can be set at Low, Medium or High. To make
your selection, touch the “Lane Departure Warning”
soft-key until a check-mark appears next to setting,
indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
•Tilt Mirrors In Reverse
When this feature is selected, the exterior sideview
mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the
RUN position and the transmission shift lever/gear
selector is in the REVERSE position. The mirrors will
move back to their previous position when the transmis-
sion is shifted out of REVERSE. To make your selection,
touch the “Tilt Mirrors In Reverse” soft-key, until a
check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the
setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key
to return to the previous menu. •
Paddle Shifting
Selecting this feature enables the use of steering wheel
paddle switches for shifting in manual mode. To make
your selection, touch the “Paddle Shifting” soft-key, until
a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the
setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key
to return to the previous menu.
• Blind Spot Alert
When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature
Provides alerts, visual and/or audible, to indicate objects
in your blind spot. The Blind Spot Alert feature can be
activated in Lights mode. When this mode is selected, the
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will
only show a visual alert in the exterior mirrors. When
Lights & Chime mode is activated, the Blind Spot Moni-
tor (BSM) will show a visual alert in the exterior mirrors
as well as an audible alert when the turn signal is on.
When Off is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
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NOTE:The seat will return to the memorized seat
location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set
to ON) when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
is used to unlock the door. Refer to “Driver Memory
Seat” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”
for further information.
• Power Lift Gate Alert
This feature plays an alert when the power lift gate is
raising or lowering. To make your selection, touch the
“Power Lift Gate Alert” soft-key until a check-mark
appears next to setting, showing that setting has been
selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the
previous menu. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in
“Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start”
soft-key the following settings will be available: •
Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering
Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped
When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and
heated steering wheel will automatically turn ON when
temperatures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When tempera-
tures are above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat will
turn ON. To make your selection, touch the “Auto
Heated Seats” soft-key, then select either “Off,” “Remote
Start” or “All Starts” until a check-mark appears next to
setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
Engine Off Options
After pressing the Engine Off Options soft-key the fol-
lowing settings will be available.
• Easy Exit Seats
When this feature is selected, the Driver ’s seat will
automatically move rearward once the engine is shut off.
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•Lane Departure Warning (LDW) — If Equipped
The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) sets the distance at
which the steering wheel will provide feedback for
potential lane departures. The LDW sensitivity can be set
to provide either an early, medium or late warning zone
start point. To make your selection, touch the “Lane
Departure Warning” soft-key, until a check-mark appears
next to setting, indicating that the setting had been
selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the
previous menu.
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Strength — If
Equipped
When this feature is selected, it sets the strength of the
steering wheel feedback for potential lane departures.
The amount of directional torque the steering system can
apply to the steering wheel to correct for vehicle lane
departure can be set at Low, Medium or High. To make
your selection, touch the “Lane Departure Warning” soft-key until a check-mark appears next to setting,
indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
•
ParkSense®
The ParkSense® system will scan for objects behind the
vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in REVERSE
and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h). It
will provide an alert (audible and/or visual) to indicate
the proximity to other objects. The system can be enabled
with Sound Only, or Sound and Display. To change the
ParkSense® status, touch and release the “Sound Only”
or “Sounds and Display” button. Then touch the back
arrow soft-key. Refer to “ParkSense®” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function and
operating information.
• Front ParkSense® Chime Volume — If Equipped
The Front ParkSense® Chime Volume settings can be
selected from the EVIC or Uconnect® System — if
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previous position when the transmission is shifted out of
REVERSE. To make your selection, touch the “Tilt Mir-
rors In Reverse” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next
to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected.
Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous
menu.
•Paddle Shifting — If Equipped
Selecting this feature enables the use of steering wheel
paddle switches for shifting in manual mode. To make
your selection, touch the “Paddle Shifting” soft-key, until
a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the
setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key
to return to the previous menu.
• Blind Spot Alert
When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature
Provides alerts, visual and/or audible, to indicate objects
in your blind spot. The Blind Spot Alert feature can be
activated in “Lights” mode. When this mode is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and
will only show a visual alert in the exterior mirrors.
When “Lights & Chime” mode is activated, the Blind
Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a visual alert in the
exterior mirrors as well as an audible alert when the turn
signal is on. When “Off” is selected, the Blind Spot
Monitor (BSM) system is deactivated. To change the
Blind Spot Alert status, touch the “Off,” “Lights” or
“Lights & Chime” soft-key. Then touch the back arrow
soft-key.
NOTE:
If your vehicle has experienced any damage in
the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is
not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor
alignment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result
in the BSM not operating to specification.
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•Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering
Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped
When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and
heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when
temperatures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When tempera-
tures are above 80° F (26.7° C), the driver vented seat will
turn on. To make your selection, touch the “Auto Heated
Seats” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the
setting, showing that the setting has been selected. Touch
the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
Engine Off Options
After touching the “Engine Off Options” soft-key the
following settings will be available:
• Easy Exit Seats
When this feature is selected, the Driver ’s seat will
automatically move rearward once the engine is shut off. To make your selection, touch the Easy Exit Seats soft-
key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing
that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow
soft-key to return to the previous menu.
•
Engine Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect® Phone system (if equipped),
DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to
10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature. To change the
Engine Off Power Delay status, touch the “0 seconds,”
“45 seconds,” “5 minutes” or “10 minutes” soft-key. Then
touch the back arrow soft-key.
• Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To change the Headlight Off
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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
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The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
push-button in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.Pressing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (AM/FM/SXM/
CD/AUX/VES, etc.).
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
push-button in the center. The function of the left-hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control operation in
each mode.
Radio Operation
Pressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next
listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch
will “Seek” down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand control
will tune to the next preset station that you have pro-
grammed in the radio preset pushbutton.
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The
speeds can be selected using either hard-keys or soft-keys
as follows:
Hard-Key
The blower speed increases as you turn the control
clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The blower
speed decreases as you turn the knob counterclockwise.
Soft-Key
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting
and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting.
Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar
area between the icons.
12. Modes
The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air
comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets,
demist outlets and defrost outlets. The Mode settings are
as follows:•
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument
panel. Each of these outlets can be individu-
ally adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of
the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved
up and down or side to side to regulate airflow
direction. There is a shut off wheel located below the
air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow
from these outlets.
• Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets
and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is
directed through the defrost and side window demis-
ter outlets.
NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con-
ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and
warmer air from the floor outlets.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................406
▫ Automatic Transmission ................406
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ..................407
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .408
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or 29°C) ................409
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................410
▫ After Starting ........................411
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .411
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............412▫
Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............414
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .414
▫ Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode ..............414
▫ Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission .......415
 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ..........424
▫ Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions
(3.6L Engine) — If Equipped .............424
▫
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-Position
Switch) (5.7L Engine) — If Equipped ........424
▫Shifting Procedure .....................428
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TRAILER TOWING .....................501
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............501
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...............505
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings) ........................... .506
▫ Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal — If
Equipped .......................... .507
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............509
▫ Towing Requirements ..................510
▫ Towing Tips ........................ .515
SNOW PLOW ........................ .516
 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...................517
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .517
▫ Recreational Towing — Rear-Wheel Drive
Models ............................ .518
▫ Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive Models
(Single-Speed Transfer Case) ..............518
▫ Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive Models
(Two-Speed Transfer Case) ...............519
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