2008 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

NBattery Saver........................139
NHeadlight Delay......................139
NAutomatic Headlights Ð If Equipped.......140
NHeadlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights.....140
NIlluminated Entry.....................140
NDaytime Running Lights (Canada Only).....141
NLights-On Reminder...................141
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped...............141
NMultifunction Control Lever..............142
mWindshield Wipers And Washers............144
NWindshield Wipers....................144
NWindshield Washers...................146
mTilt Steering Column....................147mDriver Adjustable Pedals Ð If Equipped......148
NAdjustment.........................148
mElectronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped......149
NTo Activate..........................149
NTo Set At A Desired Speed...............150
NTo Deactivate........................150
NTo Resume Speed.....................150
NTo Vary The Speed Setting...............151
NTo Accelerate For Passing...............152
mRear Park Assist System Ð If Equipped.......152
mRear Camera Ð If Equipped...............156
mOverhead Console......................158
NCourtesy/Reading Lights................158
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mOverhead Console With Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) Ð If Equipped.....159
NDome/Reading Lights..................159
NElectronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Ð If Equipped..................159
NCompass/Temperature Button............166
mGarage Door Opener Ð If Equipped.........168
NProgramming HomeLinkt...............169
NGate Operator/Canadian Programming.....171
NUsing HomeLinkt.....................172
NReprogramming a Single HomeLinktButton . . 172
NSecurity............................173
NTroubleshooting Tips...................173
NGeneral Information...................173mPower Sunroof Ð If Equipped.............174
NExpress Open Feature..................175
NWind Buffeting.......................176
NSunroof Maintenance...................176
mElectrical Power Outlets..................177
N115V Inverter Outlet ± If Equipped.........177
NElectrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
(Battery Fed Configuration)..............179
mFloor Console.........................181
NFloor Console Features.................181
NRear Floor Console Features ± If Equipped . . . 182
mFactory Installed Roof Luggage Rack.........183
mCargo Management SystemÐIf Equipped......185
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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 Ð 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 Ð 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.
Power Mirror Control
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 Ð 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.Lighted Vanity Mirror
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Heated Mirrors Ð 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
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 Ð 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 (UConnectŸ) Ð
IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: The sales code RER radio contains an inte-
grated Hands-Free Communication (UConnectŸ) sys-
tem. Refer to your ªNavigation User's Manualº for
UConnectŸ system operating instructions for this ra-
dio.
UConnectŸ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle
communications system. UConnectŸ allows you to dial
a phone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g.,9Callº{ªMikeº{ºWork9or9Dialº
{ª248-555-12129). Your cellular phone's audio is trans-
mitted through your vehicle's audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnectŸ system.
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NOTE:The UConnectŸ system use requires a cellular
phone equipped with the Bluetooth9Hands-Free Profile,9
version 0.96 or higher. See UConnectŸ website for sup-
ported phones.
NOTE:For UConnectŸ customer support, visit the
following web sites:
²www.chrysler.com/uconnect
²www.dodge.com/uconnect
²www.jeep.com/uconnect
²or call 1±877±855±8400
UConnectŸ 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 UConnectŸ phone book enables you to store up to
32 names and four numbers per name. Each language hasa separate 32-name phone book accessible only in that
language. This system is driven through your Blue-
toothŸ Hands-Free profile cellular phone. UConnectŸ
features BluetoothŸ technology - the global standard
that enables different electronic devices to connect to
each other without wires or a docking station, so UCon-
nect works no matter where you stow your cellular
phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as
your phone is turned on and has been paired to the
vehicle's UConnectŸ system. The UConnectŸ system
allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to system.
Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used
with the system at a time. The system is available in
English, Spanish, or French languages (as equipped).
Phone Button
The rearview mirror contains the microphone
for the system (depending on the type of
mirror and radio equipped), and either the
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