2004 Dodge Durango Owner's Manual - Page 136

136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF (Battery Fed Configuration) CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle's battery, even when not in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle's battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. Reconfiguring Power Outlets To reconfigure the outlets, be sure the ignition is OFF before removing the fuse. The reconfigurable fuse location is a special design that allows the fuse to be installed in two different ways. If the fuse is located in the Upper or Top Position the outlets will work at all times. If the fuse is located in the Lower or Bottom Position the power outlets will only work when the ignition is ON. NOTE: The fuse block is located in the left side kick panel behind a removable cover near the park brake pedal. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge the battery even more quickly. Only use these intermittently and with greater caution. • After the use of high power draw accessories, or long periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle's battery.