2005 DODGE DURANGO heater

passenger to select from two different levels of supple-
mental electrical seat heating, or no seat heating to suit
their individual comfort requirements.
With the ignition switch in the RUN position, depressing
the heated seat switch rocker to its momentary High or
Low position provides power to the heated seat element
and maintains the requested temperature setting. If the
heated seat switch is depressed to a different position
(Low or High) than the currently selected state, the
requested temperature setting will change to a new
selection. If the heated seat switch is depressed a second
time to the same position as the currently selected state,
the seat heater will turn off.
NOTE:The high heat setting will operate for approxi-
mately a two hour duration. After two hours, the system
will automatically transition to the low heat setting. The
low heat setting will operate for a two hour duration,then the system will turn off. Thus, a maximum of four
hours of operation until the system is reactivated.
If the low heat setting is initially selected, the system will
operate for two hours and then turn off.
If the indicator lamp on the heated seat switch does not
light when the switch is depressed or if heated seats does
not operate, the system should be serviced by a qualified
technician.
Second Row 40/20/40 Seat — Fold and Tumble
The 40/20/40 seat configuration is standard on all mod-
els. This seat is equipped with a unique fold-and-tumble
feature. The 40 % seatbacks have spring loaded hinges
which assist with the folding of the seatbacks.
Second row leather seats have seatback recliners at the
40% seating positions. Raising the lever allows the seat-
back to be reclined an additional 11degrees.
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS

Starting Procedures.....................218
▫Automatic Transmission................218
▫Normal Starting......................219
▫Engine Block Heater — If Equipped........220

Automatic Transmission..................221
▫Automatic Transmission................221

Four-Wheel Drive Operation...............226
▫NV 144 Transfer Case Operating
Information/Precautions................226▫Shifting Procedure - NV 144 Transfer Case . . . 228
▫NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case Operating
Information / Precautions...............229
▫Shifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation II
Transfer Case........................233

Parking Brake.........................234

Brake System..........................236
▫Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . 236

Power Steering........................238

Rocking The Vehicle.....................239
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WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
After Starting
The idle speed is automatically controlled on fuel injected
engines and will decrease as the engine warms up.
CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling can cause excessive
exhaust temperatures which can damage your ve-
hicle. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the
engine running.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
Engine Block Heater — If Equipped
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord
to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three wire extension cord.
The 3.7L/4.7L engine block heater cord is located at the
front of the engine compartment near the radiator cap.
The 5.7L engine block heater cord is located on the left
side of the engine compartment and rearward of the
power distribution center.
220 STARTING AND OPERATING

JUMP STARTING
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not
allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or cloth-
ing. Don’t lean over battery when attaching
clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. If
acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the con-
taminated area immediately with large quantities
of water.
•A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flam-
mable and explosive. Keep flame or spark away
from the vent holes. Do not use a booster battery
or any other booster source with an output that
exceeds 12 volts.
Check the Battery Test Indicator (if equipped). If a light or
bright colored dot is visible in the indicator (if equipped),
DO NOT jump-start the battery.
If the indicator (if equipped) is dark or shows a green dot,
proceed as follows:
1. Wear eye protection and remove all metal jewelry such
as watch bands or bracelets which might make an
unintended electrical contact.
2. Park the booster vehicle within cable reach but with-
out letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake, place
the automatic transmission in PARK and turn the ignition
OFF on both vehicles.
3. Turn OFF heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical
loads.
296 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Towing............................. 299
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 362
Emission Related Components.............. 329
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 316
Block Heater......................... 220
Break-In Recommendations................ 64
Compartment......................305,306
Coolant (Antifreeze).................326,359
Cooling............................. 324
Exhaust Gas Caution..................65,266
Fails to Start.......................... 219
Flooded, Starting...................... 219
Fuel Requirements..................... 357
Jump Starting......................... 296
Oil ........................... 311,357,359
Oil Filler Cap......................... 313
Oil Selection.......................... 357
Oil Synthetic......................... 314Overheating.......................... 327
Starting............................. 218
Temperature Gauge..................... 164
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 13
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 284
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 326
Event Data Recorder...................... 52
Exhaust Gas Caution................65,266,324
Exhaust System.......................65,323
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 37
Exterior Lighting........................ 123
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 316
Engine Fuel.......................... 316
Engine Oil........................314,359
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 314
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 286
398 INDEX

Odometer........................... 168
Speedometer......................... 166
Tachometer.......................... 167
Gear Ranges........................... 221
Glass Cleaning.......................... 340
Grease............................... 336
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 269
Gross Cargo Weight...................... 268
GVWR............................268,271
Hands-Free Phone........................ 78
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 286
Headlights............................ 349
Delay.............................. 122
High Beam........................... 126
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 126
Lights On Reminder.................... 124
Passing............................. 125
Replacing............................ 349Heated Mirrors.......................... 77
Heated Seats........................... 105
Heater............................... 197
Heater, Engine Block..................... 220
High Beam Indicator..................... 165
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 126
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 275
Homelink Transmitter.................... 142
Hood Release.......................... 118
Hoses................................ 329
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 9
Lock................................ 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 13
Infant Restraint........................54,55
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 257
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 74
400 INDEX

Shoulder Belts........................... 29
Signals, Turn.....................125,164,350
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 257
Snow Plow............................ 279
Snow Tires............................ 258
Spare Tire..........................252,253
Spark Plugs............................ 315
Speed Control.......................... 132
Speedometer........................... 166
Starting............................... 218
Automatic Transmission................. 218
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 296
Engine Block Heater.................... 220
Engine Fails to Start.................... 219
Starting Procedures...................... 218
Steering
Column Controls...................... 124
Column Lock.......................... 12
Power...........................238,320Wheel, Tilt........................... 129
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 194
Storage, Vehicle......................... 381
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 239
Sun Roof.............................. 149
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 257
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 314
Tachometer............................ 167
Taillights.............................. 350
Temperature Control, Automatic............. 202
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 164
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 57
Theft System Arming...................... 25
Theft System Disarming.................... 25
Thermostat............................ 329
Tilt Steering Column..................... 129
Tire and Loading Information Placard....244,245,257
INDEX 407
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