2008 DODGE DURANGO In instrument 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 is
used, 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). (See page 179 for more information.)
115V Inverter Outlet ± If Equipped
This vehicle may also be equipped with a 115 Volt (150
Watts Maximum) outlet on the rear of the front center
console. These outlets can power cell phones, electronics
and other low power devices. This plug is controlled by
a switch located in left lower instrument panel.
Press the switch to turn the power on to the outlet. Press
the switch a second to turn the power off.
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FLOOR CONSOLE
Floor Console Features
The Floor Console between the driver's and front pas-
senger's seat, has the following features:
²Miscellaneous storage compartments
²Flexible cup holder inserts
²Portable phone storage bin
²Portable phone cord routing between lid and base on
forward edge
²12 Volt reconfigurable power outlet inside storage
compartment
²Side open armrest lid
²Tissue holder & pen holder
²Coin slots
²Removable CD binThe coin slots are located under the instrument panel
center stack.
Cup Holders
Your vehicle 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 for
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
CONTENTS
mInstruments And Controls.................191
mInstrument Cluster......................192
mInstrument Cluster Description.............193
mElectronic Digital Clock..................204
NClock Setting Procedure.................204
mRadio General Information................205
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................205
NTwo Types Of Signals..................205
NElectrical Disturbances..................205NAM Reception.......................205
NFM Reception........................205
mSales Code REN Ð Multimedia System Ð If
Equipped............................206
NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio
(If Equipped)........................207
NOperating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnectŸ) (If Equipped) . . 207
NClock Setting Procedure.................2074

mSales Code RES Ð AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)................209
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......209
NOperation Instructions - CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play..................215
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............217
NList Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......219
NInfo Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......219
mSales Code REQ Ð AM/FM Stereo Radio
And 6±Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack)..................221
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......221
NOperation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)....229
NNotes On Playing MP3/WMA Files........231NList Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)..............................234
NInfo Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)..............................234
mSales Code RER Ð Multimedia System Ð If
Equipped............................236
NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio.....237
NOperating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnectŸ) (If Equipped) . . 237
NClock Setting Procedure.................237
mUniversal Consumer Interface (UCI) Ð If
Equipped............................240
NConnecting The iPodt..................240
NControlling The iPodtUsing Radio Buttons . . . 240
NPlay Mode..........................241
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NList Or Browse Mode..................243
mVideo Entertainment System
(Sales Code XRV) Ð If Equipped............244
mSatellite Radio Ð If Equipped..............244
NSystem Activation.....................245
NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................245
NSelecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And
RAK Radios.........................246
NSelecting a Channel....................247
NStoring And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......247
NUsing The PTY (Program Type) Button Ð If
Equipped...........................247
NPTY Button9Scan9.....................247NPTY Button9Seek9.....................248
NSatellite Antenna......................248
NReception Quality.....................248
mRemote Sound System Controls Ð If Equipped . . 249
NRight-Hand Switch Functions.............249
NLeft-Hand Switch Functions For Radio
Operation...........................249
NLeft-Hand Switch Functions For Media
(i.e. CD) Operation....................250
mCompact Disc Maintenance................250
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........251
mClimate Controls.......................251
NManual Control......................251
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NAir Conditioning Operation..............252
NFront Blower Control...................252
NFront Mode Control...................253
NRear Temperature Control Ð If Equipped....255
NRear Window Defrosting And Rear Window
Washer/Wiper.......................256
NAutomatic Temperature Control (ATC) Ð If
Equipped...........................256
NAutomatic Control....................257
NLevel Of Automatic Control..............257NManual Control (ATC)..................258
NRear Zone Climate Control Ð If Equipped . . . 261
NRear Rotary Temperature Control..........262
NFront Unit To Rear Unit Chart............263
NOperating Tips.......................263
NOperating Tips Chart...................265
mRear Window Features...................266
NRear Window Wiper/Washer.............266
NRear Window Defrosting................267
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 191
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Instrument Cluster
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