center console DODGE DURANGO 2019 User Guide

In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis-
sion will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery), a
Manual Park Release is available.
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Open the center console and locate the Manual ParkRelease cover, remove it by snapping the cover away
from the console hinges. 3. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metal latch
in towards the tether strap.
Manual Park Release Cover
Release Latch
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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. Pushing the top of the rocker
switch increases the volume, and pushing the bottom of the
rocker switch decreases the volume.
Pushing the center button makes the radio switch between
the various modes available (AM/FM/SXM or Media 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
Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next
listenable station and pushing 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 button.
Media Mode
Pushing the top of the switch once goes to the next track on
the selected media (AUX/USB/Bluetooth). Pushing the
bottom of the switch once goes to the beginning of the
current track, or to the beginning of the previous track if it
is within eight seconds after the current track begins to
play.
IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be
plugged into the USB port, located inside the storage area
on the center stack of the instrument panel.
iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod and
iPhone devices. Some iPod software versions may not fully
support the iPod control features. Please visit Apple’s
website for software updates.
For further information, refer to the Uconnect Owner ’s
Manual Supplement.
Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device
Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external
USB device to the vehicles USB/AUX connector port which
is located in the center console.
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The USB ports on the Media Hub are equipped with a
Smart Electronic Voltage Regulator (Smart Charge) feature.
This feature allows a device to charge for up to one hour
after the vehicle is powered off.
Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to
the vehicles iPod/USB/MP3 control system (iPod or exter-
nal USB device may take a few minutes to connect), the
audio device starts charging and is ready for use.NOTE:
If the audio device battery is completely dis-
charged, it may not communicate with the iPod/USB/MP3
control system until a minimum charge is attained. Leav-
ing the audio device connected to the iPod/USB/MP3
control system may charge it to the required level.
Using This Feature
By using an iPod cable, or an external USB device to
connect to the USB port:
• The audio device can be played on the vehicle’s sound
system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album,
etc.) information on the radio display.
• The audio device can be controlled using the radio
buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents.
• The audio device battery charges when plugged into the
USB/AUX connector (if supported by the specific audio
device).
NOTE: For further information, refer to the Uconnect
Owner ’s Manual Supplement.
Integrated Center Console USB/AUX Media HUB
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Second Row USB Charging Port
Second row USB connector ports can be used for charging
purposes only. Use the connection cable to connect an iPod
or external USB device to the vehicle’s USB charging ports
which are located either on the rear of the front center
console and/or in the second row center console.
UCONNECT REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT (RSE)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
Your Rear Seat Entertainment System is designed to give
your family years of enjoyment. You can play your favorite
CDs, DVDs or Blu-ray Discs, listen to audio over the
wireless headphones, or plug and play a variety of stan-
dard video games or audio devices.
Please review this Owner’s Manual to become familiar
with its features and operation.
Front Center Console Rear USB Ports
Second Row Center Console USB Port
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Blu-ray Disc Player
Play A Blu-ray Disc
The Blu-ray disc player is located in the center console.
1. Insert a Blu-ray disc into the VES disc player with thelabel facing as indicated on the Blu-ray player. The radio
automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc
is recognized and displays the menu screen, the lan-
guage screen, or starts playing the first track. 2. To watch a Blu-ray disc on Rear 1 for driver’s side rear
passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone
switch is on Rear 1.
3. To watch a Blu-ray disc on Rear 2 for passenger side rear passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone
switch is on Rear 2.
NOTE:
• To view a Blu-ray disc on the radio, press the “Media”
button on the touchscreen, and then press the “Disc”
button. Press the “Play” button, and then the “full
screen” button.
• Viewing a Blu-ray disc on the radio screen is not
available in all states/provinces. The vehicle must be
stopped, and the gear selector must be in the PARK
position for vehicles with automatic transmission.
Blu-ray Disc Player Location
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