instrument panel DODGE DURANGO 2015 3.G User Guide

11. Switch Panel
•ParkSense®pg. 60
•ECOOnpg.54
•ElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)OFFpg.173
•ForwardCollisionWarning(FCW)pg.49
12. Media Hub
13. Transmission Gear Selector pg. 51
14. Front Power Outlet pg. 155
15. Speed Control pg. 42
16. Driver Information Display Controls pg. 148
17. Parking Brake Release
18. Instrument Panel Dimmer pg. 42
19. Power Windows
20. Power Door Locks
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WARNING!
•Inacollision,youandyourpassengerscansuffermuchgreaterinjuriesifyouare
not properly buckled up. 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.
•Ashoulderbeltplacedbehindyouwillnotprotectyoufrominjuryduringacollision.
Yo u a r e m o r e l i k e l y t o h i t y o u r h e a d i n a c o l l i s i o n i f y o u d o n o t w e a r y o u r s h o u l d e r
belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
•Aseatbeltthatistooloosewillnotprotectyouproperly.Inasuddenstop,youcould
move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
•Afrayedortornseatbeltcouldripapartinacollisionandleaveyouwithno
protection. Inspect the seat 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Yo u r v e h i c l e m a y b e e q u i p p e d w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g a i r b a g s y s t e m c o m p o n e n t s :
•OccupantRestraintController(ORC)
•AirBagWarningLight
•SteeringWheelandColumn
•InstrumentPanel
•KneeImpactBolsters
•AdvancedFrontAirBags
•SupplementalSideAirBags
•SupplementalKneeAirBags
•FrontandSideImpactSensors
•SeatBeltPretentioners
•SeatBeltBuckleSwitch
•SeatTrackPositionSensors
Advanced Front Air Bags
•ThisvehiclehasAdvancedFrontAirBagsforboththedriverandfrontpassengerasa
supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not
deploy in every type of collision.
•AdvancedFrontAirBagsaredesignedtoprovideadditionalprotectionbysupplement-
ing the seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury
in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
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•TheAdvancedFrontAirBagswillnotdeployinallfrontalcollisions,includingsome
that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions,
truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
•Ontheotherhand,dependingonthetypeandlocationofimpact,AdvancedFrontAir
Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a
severe initial deceleration.
•Becauseairbagsensorsmeasurevehicledecelerationovertime,vehiclespeedand
damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
•Seatbeltsarenecessaryforyourprotectioninallcollisions,andalsoareneededtohelp
keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
•Theairbagsmustbereadytoinflateforyourprotectioninacollision.TheOccupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring
associated with air bag system electrical components.
•TheORCturnsontheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelforapproximately
four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the
ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the
ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning
Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the
light comes on again after initial startup.
•TheORCmonitorsthereadinessoftheelectronicpartsoftheairbagsystemwhenever
the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the
OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will
not inflate.
•IftheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelisnotonduringthefourtoeight
seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or
turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center
immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags
may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air
bag system immediately.
•Afteranycollision,thevehicleshouldbetakentoanauthorizeddealerimmediately.
•Donotdriveyourvehicleaftertheairbagshavedeployed.Ifyouareinvolvedinanother
collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
•Ifitisnecessarytomodifytheairbagsystemforpersonswithdisabilities,contactyour
authorized dealer.
•RefertotheOwner'sManualontheDVDregardingtheSupplementalRestraintSystem
(SRS) for further information.
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Supplemental Knee Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the
instrument panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat
belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
WARNING!
•Relyingontheairbagsalonecouldleadtomoresevereinjuriesinacollision.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.
•BeingtooclosetothesteeringwheelorinstrumentpanelduringAdvancedFrontAir
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.
•Noobjectsshouldbeplacedoverorneartheairbagontheinstrumentpanelor
steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSupplementalSeat-MountedSideAirBags(SABs)
located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS
AIRBAG or AIRBAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSupplementalSideAirBagInflatableCurtains(SABICs)
located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled SRS AIRBAG
or AIRBAG. The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of
vehicle occupants through side windows in certain side impact events.
•TheSABICsandSABs(“SideAirBags”)aredesignedtoactivateincertainside
impacts and certain rollover events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”)
determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular side impact or
rollover event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage
by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.
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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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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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Rear Wiper
Rear Wiper Operation
Rotate the center portion of the lever forward to the first detent for intermittent operation
and to the second detent for rear wiper operation.
Rear Washer Operation
Rotate the center portion of the lever past the second detent to activate the rear washer.
High Beam Operation
Push the lever forward to activate the high beams. Pull the lever toward you for flash to
pass.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent headlight
glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights
•Rotatetheheadlightswitch,locatedon
the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel, to the first detent for
parking lightsand to the second
detent for headlights.
•Withtheparkinglightsorlowbeam
headlights on, push the headlight switch
once for fog lights.
•Rotatetheheadlightswitchto“AUTO”
for AUTO headlights.
•WhensettoAUTO,thesystemautomati-
cally turns the headlights on or off based
on ambient light levels.
Automatic High Beams
The Automatic High Beams system provides increased forward lighting at night by
automating high beam control through the use of a digital camera mounted above the
inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle specific light and automatically
switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view. This
feature is programmable through the Uconnect®system. Refer to “Uconnect®Settings”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further
details.
Headlight Switch
1—Auto2—RotateHeadlightSwitch3—PushFogLights4—RotateDimmer
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