2014 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 30

28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved NOTE: by the party responsible for compliance could void the • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic user's authority to operate the equipment. transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal • Obstructions between the vehicle and RKE transmitter distance, check for these two conditions: may reduce this range. 1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of How To Use Remote Start the battery is a minimum of three years. All of the following conditions must be met before the 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station engine will remote start: tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB • Shift lever in PARK radios. REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED • Doors closed • Hood closed This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry • Liftgate/Flipper Glass closed (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still • Hazard switch off maintaining security. The system has a range of • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed) approximately 300 ft (91 m).