2009 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

To access the storage bin, lift up on the console door latch.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Management System — If Equipped
The cargo management system consists of a removable
cargo liner and removable cargo organizer.
Rear Floor Console
1 — Side Cover Latch
2 — Main Cover Latch
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To open the side cover, pull on the cover latch, and attach
the cord to the upper cargo net hook.
To open the main cover, pull up on the latch, and attach
the cord to the rear seat head restraint post.To open the cargo divider, lift up on the cargo divider
handles, raising the doors to the full open position. Raise
the side panels until they engage into the doors.
To remove the cargo management system from the ve-
hicle, pull the right-hand side of the organizer toward
Side Cover
1 — Cargo Divider Door
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you so that the right pin slides out of the slot in the
vehicle. Push the organizer to the right and lift out of the
vehicle.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear window controls are located on the climate
control panel.
For vehicles equipped with manual climate controls the
controls are located on the upper left corner.
Manual Climate Control Panel
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For vehicles equipped with Automatic Climate Controls
(ATC) the controls can be found on the lower right corner.
A rotating switch located on the climate control
panel turns the rear wiper ON or OFF. Pressing the
rotating switch inward activates the rear window washer.
Rotating the switch will enable one of five intermittentdelay times for the rear wiper. The delay times range
from 1 second to approximately 20 seconds.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned
OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the Park
position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper will
resume operation.
Rear Window Defrosting
A push-button type switch is located in the climate
control panel. Press the switch and the rear window
defroster and electric remote control heated mirrors (if
equipped) will turn on. An amber indicator on the push-
button will light when the defroster is turned on. A symbol
will be displayed when the defroster is turned on with an
ATC control. Push again to turn off prior to time-out. The
defroster will automatically turn off after 15 minutes. For
an additional 10 minutes of operation, push the button a
second time. To prevent excessive battery drain, use the
defroster only when the engine is operating.
Automatic Climate Control Panel
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CAUTION!
Use care when washing the inside of the rear window
to prevent damage to heating elements. Use a soft
cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Also, keep all objects a safe
distance from the window to prevent damaging the
heating elements.
FACTORY INSTALLED ROOF LUGGAGE RACK
A factory installed luggage rack is located on the vehicles
roof.
The load carried on the roof when equipped with a
luggage rack must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should
be uniformly distributed over the cargo area.
The side rails between the stantions should be used to tie
down cargo. Check the straps frequently to be sure that
the load remains securely attached.
Roof Luggage Rack
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NOTE:Crossbars are offered by Moparaccessories.
External racks do not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant
and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the
luggage rack, do not exceed the maximum vehicle load
capacity.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity. Always
distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and
secure the load appropriately.
Long loads which extend over the windshield, such
as wood panels or surfboards, should be secured to
both the front and rear of the vehicle.
Place a blanket or other protection between the
surface of the roof and the load.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.
Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck
traffic, can add sudden upward loads. This is espe-
cially true on large flat loads and may result in
damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied down before driving
your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per-
sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack
cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features............... 201
Instrument Cluster.................... 202
Instrument Cluster Description............ 203
Electronic Digital Clock................. 215
▫Clock Setting Procedure............... 215
AM/FM/CD/DVD Radio (RER/REN) –
If Equipped.......................... 216
▫Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) — If Equipped............. 216▫Operating Instructions — uconnectphone
— If Equipped...................... 216
▫Clock Setting Procedure............... 216
Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX
Jack)............................... 219
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode...... 219
▫Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 227
▫Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files....... 2294

▫List Button (Disc Mode For
MP3/WMA Play).................... 232
▫Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)............................. 232
Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)............... 234
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..... 235
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play................. 238
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............ 240
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.... 242
Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius
Radio............................... 243
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..... 243▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play................. 249
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............ 251
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 254
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 254
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) —
If Equipped.......................... 255
▫Connecting The iPod................. 256
▫Using This Feature................... 256
▫Controlling The iPodUsing Radio
Buttons........................... 257
▫Play Mode......................... 257
▫List Or Browse Mode................. 258
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