Home » Dodge Manuals » 2013 Dodge Durango » Manual Viewer

2013 Dodge Durango Owner's Manual - Page 6

2013 Dodge Durango Manual

Get 2013 Dodge Durango PDF manuals and user guides

View all 2013 Dodge Durango manuals

Page 6 highlights

4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and perform tasks that conventional passenger cars are not intended. It handles and maneuvers differently from many passenger cars both on-road and off-road, so take time to become familiar with your vehicle. Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner's Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for braking, steering, transmission, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve with experience. When driving off-road or working the vehicle, don't overload the vehicle or expect the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics. Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws wherever you drive. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this The two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was designed vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a for on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road collision. Refer to "On-Road/Off-Road Driving Tips" in driving or use in other severe conditions suited for a "Starting And Operating" for further information. four-wheel drive vehicle.

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
ROLLOVER WARNING	7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	8
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	10
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	10
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	11
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	13
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	16
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)	16
Key Fob	17
Removing Key Fob From Ignition	18
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	20
SENTRY KEY®	21
Replacement Keys	22
Customer Key Programming	22
General Information	22
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	23
Rearming The System	23
To Arm The System	23
To Disarm The System	24
Tamper Alert	25
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	25
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	26
To Unlock The Doors	27
Remote Unlock Sequence	27
Flash Lamps With Lock	27
Illuminated Approach	28
To Lock The Doors	28
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock	28
Using The Panic Alarm	29
Programming Additional Transmitters	29
Transmitter Battery Replacement	29
General Information	31
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	32
How To Use Remote Start	32
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped	33
To Enter Remote Start Mode	34
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle	35
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	35
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped	35
DOOR LOCKS	36
Manual Door Locks	36
Power Door Locks	38
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped	38
Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped	38
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	39
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System	39
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	40
WINDOWS	45
Power Windows	45
Auto-Down	46
Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — Driver And Front Passenger Door Only	47
Resetting The Auto Up Feature	48
Window Lockout Button	48
Wind Buffeting	49
LIFTGATE	50
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	50
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	53
Lap/Shoulder Belts	57
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	58
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	62
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	62
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	63
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	64
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	65
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	65
Energy Management Feature	65
Seat Belt Pretensioners	66
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	66
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)	68
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)	70
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	71
Seat Belt Extender	71
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	72
Air Bag System Components	73
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	74
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)	75
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)	76
Knee Impact Bolsters	78
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	78
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)	78
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units	80
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units	81
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units	81
Front And Side Impact Sensors	82
Enhanced Accident Response System	82
If A Deployment Occurs	82
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	84
Air Bag Warning Light	85
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	85
Child Restraints	86
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	88
Infants And Child Restraints	89
Older Children And Child Restraints	89
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	91
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	92
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System	93
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	94
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	97
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	98
Center Seat LATCH — Second Row Captains Chairs	99
Center Seat LATCH — Second Row 60/40	100
Vehicles With A Center Arm Rest Tether	100
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	102
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt	102
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	103
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle	104
Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	106
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped	107
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage	108
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage — Center Seating Position	111
Transporting Pets	111
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	112
SAFETY TIPS	112
Transporting Passengers	112
Exhaust Gas	113
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	114
Seat Belts	114
Air Bag Warning Light	114
Defroster	114
Floor Mat Safety Information	115
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	116
Tires	116
Lights	116
Door Latches	116
Fluid Leaks	116
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	117
MIRRORS	124
Inside Day/Night Mirror	124
Outside Mirrors	124
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	125
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	126
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped	126
Power Mirrors	126
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	127
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped	127
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	128
Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped	128
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	129
Rear Cross Path	134
Modes Of Operation	136
Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED	137
Operation	139
Voice Command Tree	140
Help Command	140
Cancel Command	140
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone	140
Dial By Saying A Number	141
Call By Saying A Name	142
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone	142
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook	143
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	144
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry	145
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	146
List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook	146
Phone Call Features	146
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress	147
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress	147
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress	147
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold	148
Toggling Between Calls	148
Conference Call	148
Three-Way Calling	148
Call Termination	148
Redial	149
Call Continuation	149
Uconnect® Phone Features	149
Language Selection	149
Emergency Assistance	150
Roadside Assistance	151
Paging	151
Voice Mail Calling	152
Working With Automated Systems	152
Barge In — Overriding Prompts	153
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF	153
Phone And Network Status Indicators	153
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad	154
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)	154
Advanced Phone Connectivity	154
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone	154
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone	155
List Paired Mobile Phone Names	155
Select Another Mobile Phone	155
Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones	156
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone	156
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial	156
Voice Training	156
Reset	157
Voice Command	157
Far End Audio Performance	158
Recent Calls	159
SMS	159
Bluetooth® Communication Link	161
Power-Up	161
General Information	167
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	167
Voice Command System Operation	167
Commands	169
Changing The Volume	169
Main Menu	169
Radio AM	170
Radio FM	170
Satellite Radio	170
Disc Mode	171
USB Mode	171
Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode	171
Memo Mode	171
Setup	172
Voice Training	173
SEATS	173
Power Seats — If Equipped	174
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	174
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	175
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	175
Reclining The Seatback	175
Passenger's Power Seat — If Equipped	176
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	176
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	176
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	176
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	176
Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment	177
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline	178
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped	179
Heated Seats — If Equipped	179
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start	180
Front Heated Seats	180
Rear Heated Seats	181
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	182
Head Restraints	183
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	183
Head Restraints — Rear Seats	186
Power Folding Third Row Head Restraints	188
Fold-Flat	188
Easy Access For Third Row	189
To Raise Rear Seat	191
Rear Captain Chairs — If Equipped	191
Fold-Flat	191
Easy Access For Third Row	192
To Raise Rear Seat	194
Folding Third Row	194
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	196
Programming The Memory Feature	197
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	198
Memory Position Recall	199
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	200
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	202
LIGHTS	203
Headlight Switch	203
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	204
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers	204
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped	205
To Activate	206
To Deactivate	206
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	206
Headlight Delay	206
Parking Lights And Panel Lights	207
Fog Lights — If Equipped	207
Interior Lights	208
Lights-On Reminder	209
Battery Saver	209
Front Map/Reading Lights	209
Courtesy Lights	210
Ambient Light	211
Multifunction Lever	211
Turn Signals	212
Lane Change Assist	212
Flash-To-Pass	212
High/Low Beam Switch	212
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	212
Windshield Wiper Operation	213
Intermittent Wiper System	214
Windshield Washer Operation	214
Mist	215
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	216
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	218
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	219
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	220
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL	221
To Activate	222
To Set A Desired Speed	222
To Deactivate	222
To Resume Speed	223
To Vary The Speed Setting	223
To Accelerate For Passing	223
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	223
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	224
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	226
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	227
To Activate	228
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	229
To Cancel	230
To Turn Off	231
To Resume Speed	231
To Vary The Speed Setting	232
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	233
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	236
Display Warnings And Maintenance	238
“Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning	238
ACC Unavailable Warning	240
Service ACC Warning	240
Precautions While Driving With ACC	241
Adding A Trailer Hitch	241
Offset Driving	241
Turns And Bends	242
Using ACC On Hills	242
Lane Changing	243
Narrow Vehicles	244
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	244
General Information	245
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	245
To Set A Desired Speed	245
To Vary The Speed Setting	246
To Cancel	246
To Resume	246
To Turn Off	246
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	247
Changing FCW Status	248
FCW Unavailable Warning	251
Service FCW Warning	251
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	251
ParkSense® Sensors	252
ParkSense® Warning Display	252
ParkSense® Display	253
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	256
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System	257
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	257
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	258
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	260
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio	262
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio	262
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	263
Front Map/Reading Lights	263
Courtesy Lights	264
Sunglasses Bin Door	264
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	265
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	266
Programming A Rolling Code	267
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	269
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	269
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	270
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	270
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	271
Using HomeLink®	272
Security	272
Troubleshooting Tips	272
General Information	273
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	274
Opening Sunroof — Express	275
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	275
Closing Sunroof — Express	275
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	275
Pinch Protect Feature	275
Venting Sunroof — Express	276
Sunshade Operation	276
Wind Buffeting	276
Sunroof Maintenance	276
Ignition OFF Operation	277
Sunroof Fully Closed	277
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	277
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	282
CUPHOLDERS	284
Front Seat Cupholders	284
Rear Cupholders	285
STORAGE	287
Glove Compartment	287
Door Storage	287
Front Center Console	288
Rear Full Center Console (If Equipped)	289
Rear Mini Center Console (If Equipped)	293
CARGO AREA FEATURES	294
Rechargeable Flashlight	294
Cargo Storage	295
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped	295
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks	296
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	297
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	297
Rear Window Defroster	298
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	299
Deploying the Crossbars	300
Stowing the Crossbars	303
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	309
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	313
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	314
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	315
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	326
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	328
EVIC White Telltale Lights	334
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights	335
EVIC Red Telltale Lights	335
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	338
Oil Change Due	338
Fuel Economy	339
Average Fuel Economy/Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped	339
Distance To Empty (DTE)	340
Vehicle Speed	341
Trip Info	341
Trip A	341
Trip B	341
Elapsed Time	341
To Reset The Display	342
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	342
Units	342
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Display — If Equipped	343
Messages #	343
Turn Menu OFF	343
Compass / Temperature Display	343
Automatic Compass Calibration	344
Compass Variance	344
Manual Compass Calibration	345
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)	346
Select Language	346
Nav–Turn By Turn	347
Auto Unlock Doors	347
Remote Unlock Sequence	347
RKE Linked To Memory	348
Remote Start Comfort Sys.	348
Horn With Remote Lock	349
Horn With Remote Start	349
Flash Lamps With Lock	349
Headlamp Off Delay	349
Headlamps With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlamps Only)	350
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only)	350
Tilt Mirror In Reverse	350
Key-Off Power Delay	351
Illuminated Approach	351
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped	351
Display Fuel Saver — If Equipped	352
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry) — If Equipped	352
Gauge Glow Rings	352
Auto High Beams (Available With SmartBeam™ Only)	352
Intermittent Wiper — If Equipped	353
Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped	353
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	353
Park Assist System — If Equipped	354
Display Units Of Measure In:	354
Liftgate Chime	354
Calibrate Compass	355
Compass Variance	355
System Status	355
Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If Equipped	356
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	356
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	356
Uconnect® 130	357
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	357
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	357
Electronic Volume Control	357
SEEK Buttons	357
TIME Button	358
Clock Setting Procedure	358
RW/FF	358
TUNE Control	358
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade	358
AM/FM Button	359
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory	359
Buttons 1 - 6	360
DISC Button	360
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	360
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	360
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD	361
SEEK Button	361
TIME Button	362
RW/FF	362
AM/FM Button	362
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	362
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	362
Supported Media (Disc Types)	363
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	363
Supported MP3 File Formats	364
Playback of MP3 Files	365
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	366
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	366
Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO	366
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	366
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	367
Electronic Volume Control	367
SEEK Buttons	367
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped	367
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	367
TIME Button	367
Clock Setting Procedure	368
INFO Button	368
RW/FF	368
TUNE Control	368
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade	369
MUSIC TYPE Button	369
SETUP Button	371
AM/FM Button	371
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory	371
Buttons 1 - 6	372
DISC/AUX Button	372
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	372
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	372
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD	373
SEEK Button	374
TIME Button	374
RW/FF	374
AM/FM Button	374
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	374
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	374