2006 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 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the system will
automatically transition to the low heat setting. The low
heat setting will operate for 30 minutes, then the system
will turn off.
If the low heat setting is initially selected, the system will
operate for 30 minutes and then turn off.
If the indicator lamp on the heated seat switch does not
light, an indicator blinks when the switch is depressed or
if the heated seats do not operate, the system should be
serviced by a qualified technician.
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WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may
cause the seat heater to overheat.
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 11 degrees.
To Fold the 40% seatbacks fully raise the lever on the side
of the seat to release the seatback. The seatback can nowFold, Tumble, and Recline Lever
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
Starting Procedures.....................242
▫Automatic Transmission................242
▫Normal Starting......................242
▫Engine Block Heater — If Equipped........244
Automatic Transmission..................245
▫Automatic Transmission................245
Four-Wheel Drive Operation...............250
▫NV 144 Transfer Case Operating
Information/Precautions................250▫Shifting Procedure - NV 144 Transfer Case . . . 252
▫NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case Operating
Information / Precautions...............253
▫Shifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation II
Transfer Case........................256
Parking Brake.........................258
Brake System..........................260
▫Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . 260
Power Steering........................262
Rocking The Vehicle.....................264
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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.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.
Damage to the 110-115 volt electrical cord could
cause electrocution.
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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.4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end of
the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged
battery.
WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then to the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have
a good contact on the engine.
326 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Jacking............................. 320
Overheating.......................... 357
Tow Hooks.......................... 327
Towing............................. 328
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 390
Emission Related Components.............. 359
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 346
Block Heater......................... 244
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Compartment......................335,336
Coolant (Antifreeze).................356,386
Cooling............................. 354
Exhaust Gas Caution................33,75,290
Fails to Start.......................... 243
Flooded, Starting...................... 243
Fuel Requirements..................... 385
Jump Starting......................... 325
Oil ...........................340,385,386Oil Filler Cap......................... 343
Oil Selection.......................... 385
Oil Synthetic......................... 344
Overheating.......................... 357
Starting............................. 242
Temperature Gauge..................... 183
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 14
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 313
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 356
Event Data Recorder...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution..............33,75,290,354
Exhaust System.......................75,353
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 47
Exterior Lighting........................ 134
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 346
Engine Fuel.......................... 346
Engine Oil........................344,386
424 INDEX

Gasoline, Reformulated................... 286
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 183
Fuel................................ 183
Odometer........................... 187
Speedometer......................... 185
Tachometer.......................... 186
Gear Ranges........................... 245
Glass Cleaning.......................... 369
Grease............................... 365
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............293,297
Gross Cargo Weight...................... 292
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 296
GVWR............................293,295
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 88
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 316
Headlights............................ 377
Delay.............................. 133High Beam........................... 137
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 137
Lights On Reminder.................... 135
Passing............................. 136
Replacing............................ 377
Heated Mirrors.......................... 87
Heated Seats........................... 115
Heater............................... 222
Heater, Engine Block..................... 244
High Beam Indicator..................... 184
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 137
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 298
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 162
Hood Release.......................... 129
Hoses................................ 359
Ignition............................... 13
Key ................................. 10
426 INDEX

Sentry Key Programming................... 12
Service and Maintenance.............340,390,391
Service Assistance....................... 412
Service Contract......................... 414
Service Manuals........................ 416
Setting the Clock................192,195,202,215
Shifting
Automatic Transmission................. 245
Transfer Case......................... 250
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................... 309
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................... 311
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 41
Shoulder Belts........................... 37
Signals, Turn.....................136,183,378
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 282
Snow Plow............................ 307
Snow Tires............................ 283Spare Tire..........................277,278
Spark Plugs............................ 345
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 142
Speedometer........................... 185
Starting............................... 242
Automatic Transmission................. 242
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 325
Engine Block Heater.................... 244
Engine Fails to Start.................... 243
Remote.............................. 28
Starting Procedures...................... 242
Steering
Column Controls...................... 135
Column Lock.......................... 13
Power...........................262,350
Wheel, Tilt........................... 140
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 220
Storage, Vehicle......................... 410
INDEX 433
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