seats DODGE DURANGO 2023 Owners Manual

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INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS KEY ...........................................................8
ROLLOVER WARNING ............................................. 8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .............9
SYMBOL GLOSSARY.................................................9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ....................................................................... 13 Key Fob .............................................................13
SENTRY KEY .......................................................... 16
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................. 16
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition .........................16
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .......................... 17
How To Use Remote Start ................................18
To Exit Remote Start Mode ..............................19
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation —
If Equipped........................................................19
Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped........................................................19
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer
Activation — If Equipped ..................................20

Remote Start Cancel Message — If Equipped .. 20

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..... 20
To Arm The System ..........................................20
To Disarm The System .....................................20
Rearming Of The System .................................21
Security System Manual Override ...................21
Tamper Alert .....................................................21 DOORS ....................................................................21
Manual Door Locks ..........................................21
Power Door Locks ............................................22
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry ...........22
Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature —
If Equipped........................................................25
Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors .......................................................25
STEERING WHEEL ..................................................25
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped .......................................................25
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped........................................................26
Heated Steering Wheel —
If Equipped .......................................................26
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED .....27
Programming The Memory Feature ................27
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Key Fob To Memory ................................27
Memory Position Recall ...................................28
SEATS ......................................................................28
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) —
If Equipped........................................................28
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ....................30
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) —
If Equipped .......................................................33
Heated Seats — If Equipped ...........................35
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .............36
Head Restraints ...............................................36 UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................................... 38
Introducing Voice Recognition ........................ 38
Basic Voice Commands ................................... 38
Get Started .......................................................39
Additional Information ..................................... 39
MIRRORS ............................................................... 40
Inside Rearview Mirror..................................... 40
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors .............................. 40
Outside Mirrors ................................................ 40
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal —
If Equipped .......................................................41
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror —
If Equipped .......................................................41
Power Mirrors .................................................. 41
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ......................... 41
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK®) — IF EQUIPPED ............................ 41

Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® ... 42

Erasing All The HomeLink® Channels ............ 42
Identifying Whether You Have A Rolling Code
Or Non-Rolling Code Device ............................ 42
Programming HomeLink® To A Garage Door
Opener ..............................................................42
Programming HomeLink® To A Miscellaneous
Device ............................................................... 43

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button .. 44

Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......... 44
Security ............................................................. 45
Troubleshooting Tips........................................ 45

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TIRES ..................................................................... 281 Tire Safety Information ................................ 281
Tires — General Information ........................ 289
Tire Types ....................................................... 292
Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................. 293
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........................ 295
Snow Traction Devices .................................. 296
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................ 297
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ...................................... 298
Treadwear ...................................................... 298Traction Grades ............................................. 298
Temperature Grades ..................................... 298
STORING THE VEHICLE ...................................... 299
BODYWORK .......................................................... 299 Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 299
Body And Underbody Maintenance.............. 299
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 299
INTERIORS ........................................................... 300
Seats And Fabric Parts.................................. 300
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 301Leather Surfaces ........................................... 301Glass Surfaces .............................................. 301
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) ........ 302
BRAKE SYSTEM ................................................... 302
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .. 302
Torque Specifications ................................... 302
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....................................... 303
3.6L Engine .................................................. 303
5.7L Engine ................................................... 303
Reformulated Gasoline ................................ 304Materials Added To Fuel ............................... 304
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ......................... 304

Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ....304

CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ...... 305Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline...................... 305Fuel System Cautions ................................... 305
FLUID CAPACITIES .............................................. 306
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .................. 307
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............... 307
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE ............................................ 308
Prepare For The Appointment ...................... 308
Prepare A List ................................................ 308
Be Reasonable With Requests..................... 308
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ................................ 308
Roadside Assistance..................................... 308FCA US LLC Customer Center....................... 310
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center .............. 310
Mexico............................................................ 310
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands ............... 310
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired(TDD/TTY) .......................... 310
Service Contract ........................................... 310
WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................ 311
MOPAR® PARTS ................................................. 311
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS .......................... 311
In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C............................................ 311
In Canada ...................................................... 311
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS .......................... 312
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................... 312

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AUTOMATIC UNLOCK ON EXIT FEATURE —
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F EQUIPPED

If Auto Unlock is enabled within Uconnect Settings
Ú page 153, this feature will unlock all the doors
when any door is opened if the vehicle is in PARK.
CHILD-PROTECTION DOOR LOCK
S
YSTEM — REAR DOORS
To provide a safer environment for small children
riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are
equipped with Child-Protection Door Lock system.
To Engage Or Disengage The Child Protection Door
Lock System

1. Open the rear door.

2. Insert the tip of the emergency key into the
lock and rotate to the lock or unlock position.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door.
Child-Protection Door Lock Function

NOTE:For emergency exit with the system engaged, move
the lock knob up (unlocked position), lower the
window, and open the door with the outside door
handle.
STEERING WHEEL
MANUAL TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
C
OLUMN — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen
or shorten the steering column. The tilt/
telescoping lever is located below the steering
wheel at the end of the steering column.

Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Handle

To unlock the steering column, push the lever
downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering
column, move the steering wheel upward or
downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the steering wheel outward
or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering
column in position, push the lever upward until
fully engaged.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be
opened from the outside when the
Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
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4. Push and release the lock button on the key
fob within 10 seconds.
NOTE:Your key fobs can be unlinked from your memory
settings by pushing the set (S) button, and within
10 seconds, followed by pushing the unlock button
on the key fob.
MEMORY POSITION RECALL
NOTE:If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in
PARK, a message will be displayed in the
instrument cluster display.
To recall the memory settings for driver one or two,
push the desired memory button (1 or 2) or the
unlock button on the key fob linked to the desired
memory position.
A recall can be canceled by pushing any of the
memory buttons during a recall (S, 1, or 2), or by
pushing any of the seat adjustment switches.
When a recall is canceled, the driver's seat and
telescopic steering column (if equipped) will stop
moving. A delay of one second will occur before
another recall can be selected.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint system
of the vehicle.

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) —
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F EQUIPPED

Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/
Rearward Adjustment
Some models may be equipped with a manual
front passenger seat. The passenger seat can be
adjusted forward or rearward by using a bar
located by the front of the seat cushion, near the
floor.

Adjustment Bar

WARNING!
It is 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 seri -
ously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and
seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt
might not be adjusted properly and you could
be injured. Adjust the seat only while the
vehicle is parked.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally
injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle
is parked.
WARNING!

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While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located
under the seat cushion and move the seat forward
or rearward. Release the bar once you have
reached the desired position. Then, using body
pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat
to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
Manual Front Passenger Seatback
Adjustment — Recline
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the
outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired
position and release the lever. To return the
seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and release
the lever.
Recline Lever
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature —
If Equipped
To fold the seatback to the flat load-floor position,
lift the recline lever and push the seatback
forward. To return to the seating position, raise the
seatback and lock it into place.
Fold-Flat Passenger Seat

WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or death.
Seats should be adjusted before fastening the
seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Serious injury or death could result from a
poorly adjusted seat belt.WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt, which could result in serious injury
or death.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of 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.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the seat belt is no longer resting 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.
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MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS)
60/40 Split Rear Seat — If Equipped
SECOND ROW FOLD-FLAT SEATS
The second row seats can be folded flat to carry
cargo.
Pull upward on the release lever located on the
outboard side of the seat.
Release Lever
Fold-Flat Second Row Seats

NOTE:You may experience deformation in the seat
cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are
left folded for an extended period of time. This is
normal and by simply unfolding the seats to the
open position, over time the seat cushion will
return to its normal shape.
EASY ACCESS FOR THIRD ROW
Either side of the rear seat can be tumbled forward
to allow passengers to easily access the third row
seats.

1. Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat.

Release Lever

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!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top
of the seatback. This could impair visibility or
become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop
or collision.

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2. Tumble the seat forward using the pull strap located behind the seatback.

Tumble Pull Strap
Tumbled Second Row

TO RAISE REAR SEAT
Fold the seat rearward to its original position, and
lock it into place. Then lift the head restraint until it
locks into place.
Rear Captain’s Chairs — If Equipped
SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS FOLD-FLAT
SEATS
The second row seats can be folded flat to carry
cargo.
Pull upward on the release lever located on the
outboard side of the seat.
Release Lever
Fold-Flat Second Row Seats

NOTE:You may experience deformation in the seat
cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are
left folded for an extended period of time. This is
normal and by simply unfolding the seats to the
open position, over time the seat cushion will
return to its normal shape.
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.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked
into position. If the seatback is not securely
locked into position the seat will not provide the
proper stability for child seats and/or
passengers. An improperly latched seat could
cause serious injury.
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EASY ACCESS FOR THIRD ROW
Either side of the rear seat can be tumbled forward
to allow passengers to easily access the third row
seats.

1. Pull upward on the release lever to release
the seat.

Release Lever

2. Tumble the seat forward using the pull strap located behind the seatback.
Tumble Strap

3. If your vehicle is equipped with a mini console, there is a stepping pad to allow passengers to
easily access the third row seats.
Mini Console Stepping Pad

TO RAISE REAR SEAT
Fold the seat rearward to its original position, and
lock it into place. Then lift the head restraint until it
locks into place.
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.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked
into position. If the seatback is not securely
locked into position the seat will not provide the
proper stability for child seats and/or
passengers. An improperly latched seat could
cause serious injury.

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Folding Third Row
Both third row seats can be folded forward to
increase the cargo area. To lower either seat, pull
on the release handle located on the back of the
seat and lower the seat using the pull strap located
next to the release handle.

Release Handles
Third Row Folded

NOTE:The second row seats must be in their full upright
position, folded flat or tumbled when folding the
third row seats.
To raise the seat, pull the seat toward you using
the strap located on the back of the seat. Then lift
the head restraint until it locks into place.
NOTE:You may experience deformation in the seat
cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are
left folded for an extended period of time. This is
normal and by simply unfolding the seats to the
open position, over time the seat cushion will
return to its normal shape.
POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) —
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F EQUIPPED
Some models may be equipped with eight-way
power driver and front passenger seats. The power
seat switches are located on the outboard side of
the seat. There are two switches that control the
movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.

Power Seat Switches

WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked
into position. If the seatback is not securely
locked into position the seat will not provide the
proper stability for child seats and/or
passengers. An improperly latched seat could
cause serious injury.
1 — Seatback Switch
2 — Seat Switch
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Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and
rearward by using the seat switch. The seat will
move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position has been
reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or
down. Pull upward or push downward on the rear of
seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of
the switch. Release the switch when the desired
position has been reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in
two directions. Pull upward or push downward on
the front of the seat switch, the front of the seat
cushion will move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch when the desired position has
been reached.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward
or rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or
rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the
switch. Release the switch when the desired
position is reached.
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger
seats may also be equipped with power lumbar.
The power lumbar switch is located on the
outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch
forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support.
Pushing upward or downward on the switch will
raise and lower the position of the support.

Power Lumbar Switch

Easy Entry/Exit Seat — If Equipped
This feature provides automatic driver seat
positioning to enhance driver mobility when
entering and exiting the vehicle.
The distance the driver seat moves depends on
where you have the driver seat positioned when
you place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF position.

When you place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF
position, the driver seat will move about 2.4 inches
(60 mm) rearward if the driver seat position is
greater than or equal to 2.7 inches (67.7 mm)
forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to its
previously set position when you place the
vehicle’s ignition in the ACC or RUN position.

WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or death.
Seats should be adjusted before fastening the
seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Serious injury or death could result from a
poorly adjusted seat belt.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt, which could result in serious
injury or death.
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.

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