dead battery DODGE DURANGO SRT 2018 Owners Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
KEYS .................................17
▫ KeyFob..............................17
 IGNITION SWITCH .......................23
▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition ...............23
▫ Ignition Or Accessory On Message ...........23
▫ Dead Key Fob Battery ....................24
 REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .............25
▫ How To Use Remote Start .................25
▫ Remote Start Abort Message — If Equipped ....26
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................26
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle ...............................27
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ...............................27
▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . . .27 ▫
General Information .....................28
 SENTRY KEY ...........................28
▫ Customer Key Programming ...............29
▫ Replacement Keys .......................29
▫ General Information .....................29
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .30
▫ To Arm The System .....................30
▫ To Disarm The System ...................30
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................31
▫ Tamper Alert ...........................31
 DOORS ...............................32
▫ Manual Door Locks .....................32
▫ Power Door Locks ......................33
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry .........333

KEYS
Key Fob
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The ignition
system consists of a key fob with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) and a START/STOP push button ignition system.
The Remote Keyless Entry system consists of a key fob and
Keyless Enter-N-Go feature if equipped.
NOTE:The key fob may not be found if it is located next to
a mobile phone, laptop or other electronic device; these
devices may block the key fob’s wireless signal.
The key fob also includes 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 compartment.
You can keep the emergency key with you when valet
parking. 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.
Key Fob
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NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinders with either side up.
NOTE: In case the ignition switch does not change with the
push of a button, the 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 of the key fob
(side opposite of the Emergency Key) against the ENGINE
START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition
switch.
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push the interior door unlock button on the door panel.
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver’s door or twice within five seconds to
unlock all doors and the liftgate.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first push of
the unlock button. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi-
media” for further information.
NOTE: If the vehicle is unlocked by a key fob, and no door
is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and if
equipped, the security alarm will arm. To change the
current setting, refer to Uconnect SettingsinMultimedia
for further information.
The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock
signal. The illuminated entry system will be activated.
Emergency Key Removal
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IGNITION SWITCH
Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with
the push of a button, as long as the key fob is in the
passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has three operating
modes which are labeled and will illuminate when in
position. The three modes are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN.NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with the
push of a button, the 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 of the key fob
(side opposite of the Emergency Key) against the ENGINE
START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition
switch.
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 place the ignition in the OFF mode. 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 “Multime-
dia” for further information.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
1 — OFF
2 — ACC
3 — ON/RUN
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WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic
transmission into PARK and apply the parking
brake. Always make sure the keyless ignition node is
in the “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. Children
should be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
• 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 controls, 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. Always remove
the key fobs from vehicle, place the ignition in the OFF
position and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle
unattended.
Dead Key Fob Battery
Key Not Detected Feature
If the ignition position does not change with a push of the
ignition button, and the instrument cluster display mes-
sage “Key Fob Not Detected” is being displayed, the key
fob may have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back
up method can be used to operate the keyless push button
ignition. Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency
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key) of the key fob against the keyless ignition push button
and push to operate the ignition. Once the starter engages
and the engine starts remove the key fob from the keyless
ignition push button.REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
How To Use Remote Start
This system uses the key fob to start the engine
conveniently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range of
approximately 300 ft (91 m).
NOTE:
• The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic trans-
mission to be equipped with Remote Start.
• Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob may
reduce this range.
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
• Gear Selector in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Liftgate closed
Low Or Dead Key Fob Battery Starting Procedure
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NOTE:Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the
door handle button. This could unlock the door(s). NOTE:
•
After pushing the door handle button, you must wait
two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors,
using either Passive Entry door handle or door handle
button. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle
is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle
reacting and unlocking.
• The Passive Entry system will not operate if the key fob
battery is dead.
• Closeness to mobile devices can have an effect on the
passive entry system.
Push The Door Handle Button To LockDo NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking
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EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an
inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Main-
tenance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is
not on when the engine is running, and that the
OBD II system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not ready
for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you
can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your
vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the follow-
ing:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over. 2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the “Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)” symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
• The MIL will flash for about ten seconds and then return
to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the igni-
tion or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s
OBD II system is not readyand you should notproceed
to the I/M station.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you place the ignition in the off posi-
tion or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s
OBD II system is readyand you can proceed to the I/M
station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see an
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle
as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to
update. A recheck with the above test routine may then
indicate that the system is now ready.
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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your
vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT
(H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine
off immediately and call for service.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake before activating the Manual Park Re-
lease. In addition, you should be seated in the driver ’s
seat with your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
activating the Manual Park Release. Activating the
Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll
away if it is not secured by the parking brake, or by
proper connection to a tow vehicle. Activating the
Manual Park Release on an unsecured vehicle could
lead to serious injury or death for those in or around
the vehicle.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 Park
Release cover, remove it by snapping the cover away
from the console hinges.
3. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
Manual Park Release Cover
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Specifications.......................... .457
Tank Capacity .......................... .456
Fueling ................................. .332
Fuses .................................. .362
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ...............108
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .453
Gasoline, (Fuel) ............................453
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .453
Gear Ranges ............................. .269
Glass Cleaning ............................448
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................337
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................336
GVWR ................................. .335
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .................................348
Hazard Warning Flashers .....................352
Headlights ...............................359
Automatic ..............................70
Bulb Replacement ........................360
Cleaning ...............................445
On With Wipers ..........................71
Passing ................................70 Replacing
............................. .360
Head Restraints ............................57
Heated Mirrors .............................66
Hill Start Assist ............................170
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .339
Holder, Cup ............................. .120
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............108
Hood Prop ...............................103
Hood Release ............................ .103
Ignition ..................................23
Key Fob Battery Low Or Dead ................23
Key Fob Not Detected ......................23
Keyless Ignition ..........................23
Keyless Push Button .......................23
Push Button Ignition .......................23
Switch .................................23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ...................... 2
8
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................64, 352
Instrument Cluster ..........................136
Descriptions ............................161
Display ............................138, 143
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................447
Interior And Instrument Lights ..................73
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