DODGE DURANGO 2015 3.G Owner's Guide

Memory Seat
The memory seat feature allows you to set two different driver seating positions (excluding
lumbar position), outside mirrors, radio station preset settings and tilt/telescoping steer-
ing column position (if equipped). The memory seat buttons are located on the driver's
door panel.
To set a memory position:
1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the ON
position.
2. Adjust all memory profile settings.
3. Push and release the S (SET) button.
4. Push and release the 1 or 2 button
within five seconds.
NOTE:
Before programming your RKE transmitters
you must select the “Personal Settings
Linked To Key Fob” feature through the
Uconnect®system. Refer to “Uconnect®
Settings ” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the
DVD for further details.
To program a Key Fob to the memory position:
1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the OFF position.
2. Select the desired memory profile 1 or 2.
3. Once the profile has been recalled, push and release the SET (S) button on the
memory switch.
4. Within five seconds, push and release button (1) or (2) accordingly. “Memory Profile
Set” (1 or 2) will display in the instrument cluster.
5. Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter within 10 seconds.
NOTE:
To r e c a l l t h e s a v e d p o s i t i o n s , p u s h 1 o r 2 o n t h e m e m o r y s w i t c h o r p u s h U N L O C K o n t h e
programmed RKE transmitter.
Easy Entry/Exit Feature
The memory seat has an Easy Entry/Exit feature. This feature provides automatic driver
seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
Memory Seat Buttons
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NOTE:
The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory.
To e n a b l e ( o r l a t e r d i s a b l e ) t h i s f e a t u r e y o u m u s t s e l e c t “ E a s y E x i t S e a t s ” i n “ E n g i n e O f f
Options” through the programmable features in the Uconnect®system.
•Referto“Uconnect®Customer Programmable Features” in “Electronics” of this User
Guide.
•Forfurtherdetailsreferto“Uconnect®Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
Manual Seat Adjustment
Forward/Rearward
•Liftupontheadjustingbarlocatedat
the front of the seat near the floor and
release it when the seat is at the desired
position. Then, using body pressure,
move forward and backward on the seat
to be sure that the seat adjusters have
latched.
Recliner
•Lifttherearleverlocatedontheout-
board side of the seat, lean back and
release when seat is in desired position.
Adjusting Bar Location
Recliner Lever Location
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Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
The front passenger seat can be folded flat to allow for extended cargo space.
•Pulluponthereclinerleverandfoldtheseatbackforwardanddowntoaflatposition.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped
by an obstruction in the seat's path.
WARNING!
•Adjustingaseatwhilethevehicleismovingisdangerous.Thesuddenmovementof
the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly
adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the
vehicle is parked.
•Donotridewiththeseatbackreclinedsothattheseatbeltisnolongerresting
against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely
injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
REAR SEATS
60/40 Split Rear Seat
The left or right side of the second row seatback can be folded flat to carry cargo. The left
and right side of the second row seat can also be tumbled forward to allow access to the
third row seat.
Fold And Tumble
•Pullupwardonthereleaselevertore-
lease the seat.
Seat Release Lever
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NOTE:
Also, pulling upward on this handle allows the outboard seating positions to be reclined.
•Tumbletheseatforwardusingtheredpullstraplocatedbehindtheseatback.
NOTE:
If sitting in the third row seat, pull rearward
on the tumble pull strap located at the rear
of the seat and tumble the seat forward.
Rear Captain Chairs
Fold And Tumble
The left or right side of the second row
seatback can be folded flat to carry cargo.
When the lower storage compartment is
accessed using the rear push button it al-
lows the armrest to flip forward for “fold flat
mode.”
Fold flat mode allows the console armrest to
be lowered below fold flat seat plane and
protect the armrest vinyl from damage
when using the vehicle to haul cargo.
The left and right side of the second row
seat can also be tumbled forward to allow
access to the third row seat. Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat. Pulling
upward on this handle allows the outboard seating positions to be reclined.
•Tumbletheseatforwardusingtheredpullstraplocatedbehindtheseatback.
Tumble Pull Strap
Rear Captain Chairs
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NOTE:
If sitting in the third row seat, pull rearward on the tumble pull strap located at the rear of
the seat and tumble the seat forward.
If your vehicle is equipped with a mini
console there is a stepping pad to allow
passengers to easily access the third row
seats.
50/50 Third Row Folding Seat
Either or both third row seats can be folded forward to increase the rear cargo storage area.
After opening the liftgate, either seat can be folded flat by pulling up the release handle
on the back of the seat.
Aseatthatisfoldedflatcanbereturnedtotheuprightpositionbyusingthepullstrap
located on the back of the seat next to the release handle.
NOTE:
The second row seats must be in their full upright position, or tumbled when folding the
third row seats.
•To r a i s e t h e s e a t , p u l l t h e s e a t t o w a r d y o u u s i n g t h e s t r a p l o c a t e d o n t h e b a c k o f t h e s e a t .
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.
Stepping Pad Location
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HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS
Heated Seats
On some models, the front and rear seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat
cushions and seatbacks.
The front driver and passenger heated seats are operated using the Uconnect®System.
WARNING!
•Personswhoareunabletofeelpaintotheskinbecauseofadvancedage,chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
•Donotplaceanythingontheseatorseatbackthatinsulatesagainstheat,suchas
ablanketorcushion.Thismaycausetheseatheatertooverheat.Sittinginaseat
that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.
Front Heated Seats
The front heated seats control buttons are located within the climate or controls screen of
the touchscreen.
Yo u c a n c h o o s e f r o m H I , L O o r O F F h e a t s e t t i n g s . T h e i n d i c a t o r l i g h t s i n e a c h s w i t c h
indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HI, one for LO and
none for OFF.
•Presstheheatedseatbuttononce to turn the HI setting ON.
•PresstheheatedseatbuttonasecondtimetoturntheLOsettingON.
•PresstheheatedseatbuttonathirdtimetoturntheheatingelementsOFF.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level after
approximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the display will change
from HI to LO, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will turn OFF automatically
after approximately 45 minutes.
NOTE:
•Onceaheatsettingisselected,heatwillbefeltwithintwotofiveminutes.
•Theenginemustberunningfortheheatedseatstooperate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated seats can be programed to
come on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect®system. Refer to “Uconnect®
Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
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Rear Heated Seats
On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped with heated seats. The heated seat
switches for these seats are located on the rear of the center console. There are two heated
seat switchesthat allow the rear passengers to operate the seats independently.
Yo u c a n c h o o s e f r o m H I , L O o r O F F h e a t s e t t i n g s . T h e i n d i c a t o r l i g h t s i n e a c h s w i t c h
indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HI, one for LO and
none for OFF.
•Pushtheheatedseatbuttononce to select HI-level heating.
•PushtheheatedseatbuttonasecondtimetoselectLO-levelheating.
•PushtheheatedseatbuttonathirdtimetoturntheheatingelementsOFF.
NOTE:
•Onceaheatsettingisselected,heatwillbefeltwithintwotofiveminutes.
•Theenginemustberunningfortheheatedseatstooperate.
When the HI-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 HI-level.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level after
approximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the number of illumi-
nated LEDs changes from two to one, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will turn
OFF automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
Front Ventilated Seats
Located in the seat cushion and seat back are small fans that draw the air from the
passenger compartment and move air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help
keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures. The fans
operate at two speeds, HI and LO.
The front ventilated seats control buttons are located within the Uconnect®system. You
can gain access to the control buttons through the climate screen or the controls screen.
•Presstheventilatedseatbuttononce to choose HI.
•PresstheventilatedseatbuttonasecondtimetochooseLO.
•PresstheventilatedseatbuttonathirdtimetoturntheventilatedseatOFF.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the ventilated seats to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the ventilated seats can be programed to
come on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect®system. Refer to “Uconnect®
Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel contains a heating element that heats the steering wheel to one
temperature setting.
The heated steering wheel control button is located within the Uconnect®system. You can
gain access to the control buttons through the climate screen or the controls screen.
•Presstheheatedsteeringwheelbuttononce to turn the heating element ON.
•Presstheheatedsteeringwheelbuttonasecondtimetoturntheheatingelement
OFF.
Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on, it will operate for up to 80 minutes
before automatically shutting off. The heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not
turn on when the steering wheel is already warm.
NOTE:
On models that are equipped with Remote Start, this feature can be programmed to come
on during a Remote Start through the Uconnect®system. Refer to “Uconnect®Settings”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
WARNING!
•Personswhoareunabletofeelpaintotheskinbecauseofadvancedage,chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other
physical conditions must exercise care when using the steering wheel heater. It may
cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods.
•Donotplaceanythingonthesteeringwheelthatinsulatesagainstheat,suchasa
blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause the
steering wheel heater to overheat.
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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
The tilt/telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the
steering column.
•Pushthehandledowntounlockthe
steering column.
•Totiltthesteeringcolumn,movethe
steering wheel upward or downward as
desired.
•Tolengthenorshortenthesteeringcol-
umn, pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired.
•Pulluponthehandletolockthecolumn
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.
•Totiltthesteeringcolumn,movethe
power tilt/telescoping control up or down
as desired.
•Tolengthenorshortenthesteeringcol-
umn, pull the control toward you or push
the control away from you as desired.
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering ColumnHandle
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering ControlLocation
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WARNING!
•Donotadjustthesteeringwheelwhiledriving.Thetilt/telescopingadjustmentmust
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.
•Movingthesteeringcolumnwhilethevehicleismovingisdangerous.Withouta
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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