DODGE DURANGO 2016 3.G User Guide

NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
Right Front Body VIN Location
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CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............14
▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition ..............14
▫ KeyFob ............................15
▫ Ignition Or Accessory On Message ..........16
▫ General Information ....................18
 SENTRY KEY ..........................18
▫ Replacement Keys .....................20
▫ Customer Key Programming ..............20
▫ General Information ....................20
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED .21 ▫
Rearming Of The System .................21
▫ To Arm The System ....................21
▫ To Disarm The System ..................22
▫ Security System Manual Override ...........23
▫ Tamper Alert .........................23
 ILLUMINATED ENTRY ...................24
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...........24
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........25
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............26
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................27
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▫Programming Additional Transmitters .......27
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........27
▫ General Information ....................29
 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .29
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................30
▫ Remote Start Abort Message On Driver
Information Display (DID) — If Equipped ....31
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ...............31
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle .............................32
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle .............................32
▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped .33
▫ General Information ....................33 
DOOR LOCKS .........................34
▫ Manual Door Locks ....................34
▫ Power Door Locks .....................35
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ..............................36
 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO ..................38
▫ General Information ....................43
 WINDOWS ...........................43
▫ Power Windows .......................43
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................47
 LIFTGATE ............................47
▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped .............49
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........51
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▫Important Safety Precautions ..............52
▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................53
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........69
▫ Child Restraints .......................85
▫ Transporting Pets .....................110
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .110
 SAFETY TIPS .........................111 ▫
Transporting Passengers .................111
▫ Exhaust Gas .........................111
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .............................112
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle .........................114
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and a Keyless Push Button Ignition.
Keyless Enter-N-Go Feature
This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go
feature (refer toKeyless Enter-N-Go inThings To
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further informa-
tion).
Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition
switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger
compartment. The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating
positions; three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and
ON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during start
RUN will illuminate.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with
the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may
have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back up
method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put
the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the
Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
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Key Fob
The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in
the rear of the Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.The emergency key is also for locking the glove box. You
can keep the emergency key with you when valet park-
ing.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and
then pull the key out with your other hand.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob
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NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinders with either side up.
Ignition Or Accessory On Message
Upon opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in
ACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to
remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the
chime, the ignition or accessory on message will display
in the cluster.
NOTE: With the Uconnect system, the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power
outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition is cycled to the OFF position. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature. The time for this
feature is programmable. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
Emergency Key Removal
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WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic
transmission into PARK or the manual transmis-
sion into REVERSE, apply the parking brake, turn
the engine OFF, remove the key fob from the
ignition and lock your vehicle. If equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless
ignition node is in “OFF” mode, remove the Key
Fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove the Key Fob from vehicle, place the
ignition in the OFF position and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
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General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses a Key Fob with a factory-mated Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, a Keyless Push Button
Ignition, and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only Key Fobs that are
programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and
operate the vehicle. If an invalid Key Fob is used to
attempt to start and operate the vehicle, the system will
not allow the engine to crank. If an invalid Key Fob is
used to start the engine, the system will shut the engine
off in two seconds.
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