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the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
This vehicle has three auxiliary power outlets that can
provide up to 20 Amps of current for accessories de-
signed for use with the standard power outlet adapters.
The outlet located in the lower portion of the instrument
panel has a snap on plastic cap so that it can be covered
when not in use. As a safety precaution, the outlet in the
instrument panel only operates with the ignition switch
ON. When the optional Cigar Lighter heating element isused, it heats when pushed in and pops out automati-
cally when ready for use.To preserve the heating
element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position.
There are two additional 12 V/(20 total Amps for both
outlets) power outlets, one located in the storage bin of
the center console and another located in the right rear
cargo area. These outlets can be reconfigured by the
customer to operate only when the ignition is ON
(switched battery fed) or with the ignition ON or OFF
(battery fed) to allow for cellular telephone charging and
or operation while the ignition is off.
NOTE:All accessories connected to these outlets should
be removed or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in use
to protect the battery against discharge (unless the cus-
tomer has reconfigured the fuse block to switched battery
feed).
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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.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently 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.
Reconfiguring Power Outlets
To reconfigure the outlets, be sure the ignition is OFF
before removing the fuse. The reconfigurable fuse loca-
tion is a special design that allows the fuse to be installed
in two different ways. If the fuse is located in theUpper
or Top Positionthe outlets will work at all times. If the
fuse is located in theLower or Bottom Positionthe
power outlets will only work when the ignition is ON.
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NOTE:The fuse block is located in the left side kick
panel behind a removable cover near the park brake
pedal. A fuse puller is attached to the inside surface of the
fuse panel cover to aid in removing fuses, if necessary.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 reconfigurable power outlet inside storage
compartment (See page 171 for more information.)
•Side open armrest lid
•Tissue holder & pen holder
•Coin slots
•Removable CD bin
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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 left hand quarter panel forthird row occupants. The four cupholders located in the
center console may be removed for cleaning.
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.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
CONTENTS
Instruments And Controls.................181
Instrument Cluster......................182
Instrument Cluster Description.............183
Radio Reception Information...............191
▫AM Reception.......................191
▫FM Reception........................192
Electronic Digital Clock..................192
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................192Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And
Hands Free Phone Capability..............193
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......193
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode.........197
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....199
▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free
Phone — If Equipped..................200
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If
Equipped...........................2004
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Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone,
And Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES)
Capabilities...........................200
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......201
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For
CD Audio Play)......................206
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For
CD Audio Play)......................207
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............209
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For
MP3 Audio Play).....................212
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 212
Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc)
Radio With Navigation System.............214▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio
(If Equipped)........................215
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................215
Video Entertainment System
(Sales Code XRV) — If Equipped............215
Satellite Radio — If Equipped..............215
▫System Activation.....................216
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................216
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And
RAK Radios.........................217
▫Selecting a Channel....................218
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......218
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................218
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▫PTY ButtonScan.....................218
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................219
▫Satellite Antenna......................219
▫Reception Quality.....................219
Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 220
▫Radio Operation......................220
▫CD Player..........................221
Compact Disc Maintenance................221
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........222
Climate Controls.......................222
▫Manual Control......................222
▫Air Conditioning Operation..............223
▫Front Blower Control...................223▫Front Mode Control...................224
▫Rear Temperature Control — If Equipped....226
▫Rear Window Defrosting And Rear Window
Washer/Wiper.......................227
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped...........................227
▫Automatic Control....................227
▫Level Of Automatic Control..............228
▫Manual Control (ATC)..................229
▫Rear Zone Climate Control — If Equipped . . . 232
▫Rear Rotary Temperature Control..........233
▫Front Unit To Rear Unit Chart............234
▫Operating Tips.......................234
▫Operating Tips Chart...................236
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SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC)
RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND
HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY
NOTE:The radio sales code is located on the lower right
side of your radio faceplate.
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
NOTE:The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Press
the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio.
Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the
volume control to the right increases the volume and to
the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.
For your convenience, the volume can be turned down,
but not up, when the audio system is off and the ignition
is ON.
REF Radio
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