2008 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

When the driver selects Reverse the system scans for
objects behind the vehicle using four sensors located in
the rear bumper. Objects can be detected from up to 78.7
inches (200 cm). A warning display above the rear
window provides both visible and audible warnings
indicating the range of the object.The warning display contains two sets of yellow and red
LEDs, one set to warn of obstacles behind the left rear of
the vehicle and the other set to warn of obstacles behind
the right rear of the vehicle. The driver can view the LEDs
either through the rear view mirror or by looking at the
display above the rear window.
The system dimly illuminates the two outer most yellow
LEDs when it is ON and detecting no obstacles. The
following chart shows the warning display operation
when the system is detecting an obstacle:
Rear Park Assist LED's
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WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES
DISPLAY LED OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: LED COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNAL
REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER
1st LED 78.7 in. (200 cm) Yellow None
2nd LED 51.1 in. (130 cm) Yellow None
3rd LED 45.2 in. (115 cm) Yellow None
4th LED 31.5 in. (80 cm) 39.3 in. (100 cm) Yellow None
5th LED 25.5 in. (65 cm) 33.5 in. (85 cm) Yellow None
6th LED 20 in. (50 cm) 27.6 in. (70 cm) Yellow None
7th LED 16 in. (40 cm) 19.7 in. (50 cm) Red at 12 in. (30 cm)
Intermittent
8th LED 6 in. (15 cm) 11.81 in. (30 cm) Red at 8 in. (20 cm)
Continuous
NOTE:The Rear Park Assist system will MUTE the
radio, if on, when the system is sounding an audio tone.
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WARNING!
²Drivers must be careful when backing up even
when using the Rear Park Assist System. Always
check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind
you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals,
other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before
backing up. You are responsible for safety and must
continue to pay attention to your surroundings.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
²Before using the Rear Park Assist System, it is
strongly recommended that the ball mount and
hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve-
hicle when the vehicle is not used for towing.
Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to
vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be
much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia
when the warning display turns the red LEDs ON.
Also, the sensors could detect the ball mount and
hitch ball assembly, depending on its size and
shape, giving a false indication that an obstacle is
behind the vehicle.
CAUTION!
²The Rear Park Assist System is only a parking aid
and it is unable to recognize every obstacle, in-
cluding small obstacles. Parking curbs might be
temporarily detected or not detected at all. Ob-
stacles located above or below the sensors will not
be detected when they are in close proximity.
²The vehicle must be driven slowly when using the
Rear Park Assist System to be able to stop in time
when the obstacle is detected. It is recommended
that the driver looks over his/her shoulder when
using the Rear Park Assist System.
NOTE:
²Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris
to keep the system operating properly.
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²Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could
affect the performance of the system.
If ªService Park Assist Systemº appears in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) after making sure the
rear bumper is clean please see your authorized dealer.
To turn on/off the rear park assist system, refer to the
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features) in
Section 3 of this Owner Manual.
REAR CAMERA Ð IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Rear Camera
system that allows you to see an on-screen image (located
in the screen of your Radio) of the rear of your vehicle
whenever it is put into R (Reverse). The camera is located
in the light bar over the rear license plate.
NOTE:
Refer to ªSetting Display Propertiesº under ªSys-
tem Settingsº in the Navigation User's Manual for instruc-
tions regarding navigation screen brightness adjustments.
Use the following steps to access the Rear Backup Cam-
era feature:
1. Start the engine.
2. Depress the brake pedal and place shift lever in R
(Reverse).
3. Wait one to two seconds, and the camera view will
display on the Radio screen.
NOTE:The camera view will display only while the
vehicle is in R (Reverse).
4. Perform a visual check of the rear area.
NOTE:CHECK ENTIRE SURROUNDINGS before
backing up.
5. Slowly backup as necessary.
6. Place the sift lever in P (Park) or D (Drive) to exit the
Rear Backup Camera system.
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WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when
using the Rear Camera System. Always check care-
fully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for
pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or
blind spots before backing up. You are responsible
for the safety of your surroundings and must con-
tinue to pay attention while backing up. Failure to do
so can result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
²To avoid vehicle damage the Rear Camera System
should only be used as a parking aid and is unable
to view every obstacle, or object in your drive
path.
²To avoid vehicle damage the vehicle must be
driven slowly when using the Rear Camera Sys-
tem to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is
seen. It is recommended that the driver look fre-
quently over his/her shoulder when using the Rear
Camera System.
NOTE:If snow, ice, mud, or anything else builds up on
the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and dry
with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens.
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE
The overhead console has the following features:
²Courtesy Lights
²Garage Door Opener Ð If Equipped
²Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Ð If
Equipped
Courtesy/Reading Lights
Near the front of the console is one courtesy and two
reading lights.
All lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is
opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the
courtesy light position (fully upward position), or when
the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless
Entry transmitter, if so equipped. The two round lamps
are also operated individually as reading lights by press-
ing the center of each lens.
NOTE:The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until
the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have
been turned off before leaving the vehicle. If the interior
lights are left on after the vehicle is turned OFF, they will
turn off after 15 minutes.
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC
VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) Ð IF
EQUIPPED
The overhead console contains dome/reading lights, and
an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Dome/Reading Lights
Located in the overhead console are two dome/reading
lights.
The dome/reading lights illuminate when a door is
opened or when the interior lights are turned on by
rotating the dimmer control located on the Headlight
Switch.
The reading lights are activated by pressing the center of
each lens.
NOTE:The dome/reading lights will remain on until
the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have
been turned off before leaving the vehicle.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Ð If
Equipped
Pressing the menu button will change the
display to one of the following features:
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Trip Functions
Pressing the STEP button allows you to scroll through
one of the following Trip Function features:
²TRIP ± Shows the total distance traveled since the last
reset. To reset the TRIP function, press and hold the
RESET button.
²ELAPSED TIME ± Shows the total elapsed time of
travel since the last reset. Elapsed time will increment
when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or START
positions.
²UNIT IN US/METRIC ± Press the RESET button to
toggle between US and METRIC.
²AVG. MPG ± Shows the average fuel economy since
the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the
display will show dashes for two seconds. Then the
history information will be erased, and theaveraging
will continue from the last fuel average readingbefore the reset. (Example: If your Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) displays 18 AVG. MPG and
the RESET button is pressed, the previous averaging
history will be erased and the display will return to the
18 AVG. MPG, not to 0 AVG. MPG). The display may
take several miles for the value to change dependent
upon driving habits. If equipped with a 5.7L engine
and MDS (Multi Displacement System), FUEL SAVER
may be displayed along with the actual AVG. MPG. If
equipped with Multi-Displacement Engine System
(MDS) option, the EVIC will display FUEL SAVER
when in fuel economy mode.
²MI TO EMPTY (Distance To Empty) ± Shows the
estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel
remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of fuel economy,
according to the current fuel tank level. MI TO EMPTY
cannot be reset through the RESET button.
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