DODGE DURANGO 2018 Owners Manual

3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path forthe strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your
vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints,
raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the
tether strap under the head restraint and between the
two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and
pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the
head restraint.
Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top
Tether Strap Anchorage (3rd Row Bench)Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located On Seatback)
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4. For the center seating position, route the tether strapover the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to
the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
5. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
Bench Seat Top Tether Strap Mounting (5 Passenger
Seating)
Bench Seat Top Tether Strap Mounting (7 PassengerSeating)
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6. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the childrestraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
WARNING!
•The top tether anchorages are not visible until the
gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible
cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind the
seats, to attach a child restraint tether anchor.
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Third Row Seating Top Tether Strap MountingCaptain’s Chair Top Tether Strap Mounting
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WARNING!(Continued)
•An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchorage position directly be-
hind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat,
make sure the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack
in the strap.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a
collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in
pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
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Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can even-
tually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow
these safety tips:
•Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/
rear doors open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set
at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con-
trols to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system. Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete
exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or
loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into
the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the ex-
haust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication
or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision
if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web-
bing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat belt or
retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
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Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag warning lightwill turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch
is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,
have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. After the bulb check, this light will
illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the Air
Bag System has been detected. It will stay on until the
fault is removed. If the light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving, have an authorized dealer
service the vehicle immediately.
Refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for
further information.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See an autho-
rized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit your vehicle. Only
use a floor mat that does not interfere with the operation of
the accelerator, brake or clutch pedals. Only use a floor mat that is securely attached using the floor mat fasteners so it
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the accelera-
tor, brake or clutch pedals or impair safe operation of your
vehicle in other ways.
WARNING!
An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or stacked
floor mat, or damaged floor mat fasteners may cause
your floor mat to interfere with the accelerator, brake,
or clutch pedals and cause a loss of vehicle control. To
prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
•
ALWAYS securely attach
your floor mat using the
floor mat fasteners. DO NOT install your floor mat
upside down or turn your floor mat over. Lightly pull
to confirm mat is secured using the floor mat fasten-
ers on a regular basis.
• ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING FLOOR MAT
FROM THE VEHICLE
before installing any other
floor mat. NEVER install or stack an additional floor
mat on top of an existing floor mat.
• ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your vehicle.
NEVER install a floor mat that cannot be properly
attached and secured to your vehicle. If a floor mat
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WARNING!(Continued)
needs to be replaced, only use a FCA approved floor
mat for the specific make, model, and year of your
vehicle.
•
ONLY use the driver ’s side floor mat on the driver ’s side
floor area. To check for interference, with the vehicle
properly parked with the engine off, fully depress the
accelerator, the brake, and the clutch pedal (if present)
to check for interference. If your floor mat interferes
with the operation of any pedal, or is not secure to the
floor, remove the floor mat from the vehicle and place
the floor mat in your trunk.
• ONLY use the passenger ’s side floor mat on the
passenger ’s side floor area.
• ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide into
the driver ’s side floor area when the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped under accelera-
tor, brake, or clutch pedals and could cause a loss of
vehicle control.
• NEVER place any objects under the floor mat (e.g.,
towels, keys, etc.). These objects could change the
position of the floor mat and may cause interference
with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•If the vehicle carpet has been removed and re-
installed, always properly attach carpet to the floor
and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the
vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to check for
interference with the accelerator, brake, or clutch
pedals then re-install the floor mats.
• It is recommended to only use mild soap and water
to clean your floor mats. After cleaning, always check
your floor mat has been properly installed and is
secured to your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners
by lightly pulling mat.
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 (includ-
ing spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
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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 proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under the vehicle after overnight parking for
fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, or brake fluid leaks are
suspected. The cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING THE ENGINE ..................261
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................262
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition .............262
▫ Normal Starting .......................263
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ..................266
▫ Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or
30°C) ............................. .267
▫ After Starting ..........................267
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .267
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . .268
 PARKING BRAKE .......................268
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ..............270
▫ Ignition Park Interlock ...................272
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .272 ▫
Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode ...............272
▫ Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission .........273
 SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED .............281
 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ...........281
▫ Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions —
If Equipped .......................... .281
▫ Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-Position
Switch) — If Equipped ..................281
▫ Shifting Procedure ..................... .284
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY — IF
EQUIPPED ............................ .285
 POWER STEERING ..................... .286
 STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........287
▫ Automatic Mode .......................287
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▫Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop ............................287
▫ To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode . .288
▫ To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System . .289
▫ To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . . .289
▫ System Malfunction .....................289
 SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ..........289
▫ To Activate .......................... .290
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ..................291
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................291
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .................292
▫ To Resume Speed ..................... .292
▫ To Deactivate ........................ .292
 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF
EQUIPPED ............................293
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation .....294
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .....295
▫ To Activate/Deactivate ...................296 ▫
To Set A Desired ACC Speed ...............296
▫ To Cancel ............................297
▫ ToTurnOff.......................... .297
▫ To Resume .......................... .298
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................298
▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC .......300
▫ Overtake Aid ..........................302
▫ ACC Operation At Stop ..................303
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ........303
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance .........304
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC .........306
▫ General Information ....................

.310
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode . . . .310
 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED ............................313
▫ ParkSense Sensors ..................... .314
▫ ParkSense Display ..................... .314
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