2006 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped.......133
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights.....134
▫Illuminated Entry.....................134
▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only).....134
▫Lights-On Reminder...................135
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............135
Multifunction Control Lever...............135
▫Turn Signals.........................136
▫Passing Light........................136
▫High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch......137
▫Windshield Wipers....................137
▫Windshield Washers...................139Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Off Control
Switch — If Equipped...................139
Tilt Steering Column....................140
Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped......141
▫Adjustment.........................142
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped......142
▫To Activate..........................143
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............143
▫To Deactivate........................143
▫To Resume Speed.....................144
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............144
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............145
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Electronic Brake Control System............146
▫ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............146
▫BAS (Brake Assist System) – If Equipped
WithESP ...........................147
▫TCS (Traction Control System) – If Equipped
WithESP ...........................149
▫ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)..........149
▫ESP (Electronic Stability Program).........150
Overhead Console......................155
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................155
Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer....156
▫US/M Button........................156
▫Reset Button.........................156
▫Global Reset.........................157▫Step Button.........................157
▫Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)........158
▫Distance To Empty (DTE)...............158
▫Trip Odometer (ODO)..................158
▫Elapsed Time (ET).....................158
▫C/T Button.........................159
▫Compass/Temperature Display...........159
▫Automatic Compass Calibration...........159
▫Manual Compass Calibration.............160
▫To Put Into a Calibration Mode...........160
▫Outside Temperature...................161
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped.........162
▫Programming HomeLink................163
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▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 166
▫Using HomeLink.....................166
▫Erasing HomeLink Buttons..............166
▫Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button . . . 167
▫Security............................167
Power Sunroof — If Equipped.............168
▫Express Open Feature..................168
▫Wind Buffeting.......................169▫Sunroof Maintenance...................170
Electrical Power Outlets..................170
▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
(Battery Fed Configuration)..............171
Floor Console.........................172
▫Floor Console Features.................172
Factory Installed Roof Luggage Rack.........174
Cargo Management System—If Equipped......176
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window. A two-point pivot system
allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the
mirror.Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of truck). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head-
light glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the
feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the
mirror. A light in the button will indicate when the
dimming feature is activated. This option also controls
the driver side mirror when it is equipped with auto
dimming glass.
Day/Night Mirror
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,
never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the
mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped
Folding exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved
either forward or rearward to resist damage.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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Electric Remote-Control Mirrors
The controls for the power mirrors are located on the
driver’s door trim panel.
To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left
or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand
in the direction you want the mirror to move. When
finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to the
center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror.
Remote Control Mirrors Switch
Mirror Directions
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the
right side mirror.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automati-
cally. Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
Heated mirrors are automatically activated when you
depress the rear window defroster switch located on the
instrument panel. The light will illuminate to indicate
Lighted Vanity Mirror
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that the heating elements are ON. Turning Off the rear
window defroster or the ignition will deactivate the
heated mirrors.
Automatic Dimming Driver’s Exterior Mirror — If
Equipped
This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying light
glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled
by the inside mirror and can be turned off by pressing the
button at the base of the inside mirror.
HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) —
IF EQUIPPED
UConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle
communications system. UConnect™ allows you to dial
a phone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g.,Call”“Mike””WorkorDial”“248-555-1212). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans-
mitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnect™ system.
NOTE:The UConnect™ system use requires a cellular
phone equipped with the BluetoothHands-Free Profile,
version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect
for supported phones.
UConnect™ allows you to transfer calls between the
system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your
vehicle, and enables you to mute the system’s micro-
phone for private conversation.
The UConnect™ phonebook enables you to store up to 32
names and four numbers per name. Each language has a
separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that
language. This system is driven through your Blue-
tooth™ Hands-Free profile cellular phone. UConnect™
features Bluetooth™ technology - the global standard
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