2005 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

FLOOR CONSOLE
Floor Console Features
The Floor Console between the driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat, has the following features:
•Miscellaneous storage compartments
•Flexible cup holder inserts
•Portable phone storage bin
•Portable phone cord routing between lid and base on
forward edge
•12 Volt battery fed power outlet inside storage com-
partment
•Side open armrest lid
•Tissue holder & pen holder
•Coin slots
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•Removable CD bin
The coin slots are located under the instrument panel
center stack.
Cup Holders
The Durango has 8 cupholders. Four are located in the
center console, two are located in the second row armrest,
and two are located in the right hand quarter panel forthird row occupants. The four cupholders located in the
center console may be removed for cleaning and are
dishwasher safe.
Power Outlet and Portable Phone Storage
The console is equipped with a power outlet, portable
phone storage bin, and phone cord routing. The phone
storage bin can be used when easy access to the phone is
needed. Also, the power outlet inside the console com-
partment can be used to power up the phone while it is
being stored in the bin. To use, plug in the portable power
recharge cord and place the cord along the opening
under the forward portion of the storage bin. Close the
console armrest lid and plug the power cord into the
phone while resting the phone in the bin. The power
outlet may be used for any portable item with a standard
12 volt power outlet adaptor, requiring up to 20 Amps of
current. The power outlet is on all the time.
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FACTORY INSTALLED ROOF LUGGAGE RACK—
IF EQUIPPED
The load carried on the roof when equipped with a
luggage rack must not exceed 68 kg (150 lbs.), and should
be uniformly distributed over the cargo area.The side rails between the stantions should be used to tie
down cargo. Check the straps frequently to be sure that
the load remains securely attached.
NOTE:Crossbars are offered by Moparaccessories.
External racks do not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant
and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the
luggage rack, do not exceed the maximum vehicle load
capacity.
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity. Always
distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and
secure the load appropriately.
Long loads which extend over the windshield, such
as wood panels or surfboards, should be secured to
both the front and rear of the vehicle.
Place a blanket or other protection between the
surface of the roof and the load.
Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.
Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck
traffic, can add sudden upward loads. This is espe-
cially true on large flat loads and may result in
damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in
personal injury or property damage. Follow the roof
rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM—IF EQUIPPED
The cargo management system consists of a removable
cargo liner and removable cargo organizer.
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To operate the cargo organizer dividers, insert finger into
the hole, lift the dividers up and attach netting. To close
the dividers, detach the netting at the top, pull on the
release latch and push the dividers down to the closed
position. To open the side cover, pull on the cover latch.
To open the organizer base pull on the center latch.
Cargo Organizer ClosedCargo Organizer Open
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To remove the organizer from the vehicle, pull the right
hand side of the organizer towards you so that the right
pin slides out of the slot in the vehicle. Push the organizer
to the right and lift out of the vehicle.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls.................162

Instrument Cluster......................163

Instrument Cluster Description.............164

Radio Reception Information...............172
▫AM Reception.......................172
▫FM Reception........................172

Electronic Digital Clock..................172
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................172
Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc) Radio
With Optional Hands Free Phone Capability....173
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......174
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode.........177
▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone — If
Equipped...........................179

Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio With
Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, And
Video Capabilities......................179
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......1794

▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................183
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio
Play)..............................184
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............186
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
Audio Play).........................189
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 189

Satellite Radio — If Equipped..............191
▫System Activation.....................191
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................191
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF Radios......192
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In RAQ Radios.....192▫Selecting a Channel....................193
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......193
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button (If
Equipped)..........................193
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................193
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................194
▫Satellite Antenna......................194
▫Reception Quality.....................194

Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 194
▫Radio Operation......................195
▫CD Player..........................195

Compact Disc Maintenance................196

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........197
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