2009 DODGE DURANGO seats

To fold and tumble the second row seats from the third
row fully raise the lever at the rear of the seat to fold the
seatback. Continue lifting the lever to release the floor
latches to tumble the seat.WARNING!
In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be
injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor
attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully
latched.
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 seats have seatback recliners at the 40%
seating positions. Raising the lever allows the seatback to
be reclined an additional 11 degrees.
Tumble Lever
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WARNING!
The 20% seatback contains the center shoulder belt.
A 20% seatback that is not fully latched in the
upright position will not protect you properly.To tumble the 40% seat, fully raise the lever on the side of
the seat to release the floor latches and tumble the seat.
WARNING!
Do not drive the vehicle with the outer 40% second
row seats in the tumbled position. The outer 40%
second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for
entry and exit to the third row seat. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in personal injury.
Fold, Tumble And Recline Lever
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NOTE:The seatback must be fully folded into the down
position to allow the lever to be raised enough to release
the floor latches.To fold and tumble the second row 40% seats from the
third row, fully raise the lever at the rear of the seat to
fold the seatback. Continue raising the lever to release the
floor latches to tumble the seat.
NOTE:The head restraints must be lowered but do not
have to be removed to fold and tumble the seats.
Tumble Lever
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Third Row Seat Bench — If Equipped
To Fold the Seats
Folding the third seat occurs in two stages: First, the
cushion is lifted and moved forward from the pockets at
the front of the cushion. The cushion will rest on the floor
directly behind the second row seat. Second, the top of
the back is folded forward and rests on the cushion. The
back will not fold unless the cushion has been folded
forward first.
Seat Cushion Pockets
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down to the off detent will cause all the interior lights to
go out. This allows the doors to stay open for extended
periods of time without discharging the vehicle’s battery.
Battery Saver
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding
is provided for both the interior and exterior lights.
If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for eight
minutes or the dimmer control is rotated upwards for
15 minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off.
If the headlights remain on while the ignition is cycled
OFF, the exterior lights will automatically turn off after
eight minutes. If the headlights are turned on and left on
for eight minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior
lights will automatically turn off.NOTE:
•Battery Saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is ON.
•While the engine is running, the system will deactivate
the fog lights and heated seats if a low battery system
voltage is detected.
Illuminated Entry
The headlights turn will turn on for 90 seconds when the
RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed.
The illuminated entry time is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). For details, refer to “Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Overhead
Console with Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3.
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NOTE:The air conditioning compressor operates in
both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes, even if
the A/C button has not been pressed. This dehumidifies
the air to help dry the windshield.
Temperature Control
The temperature of the air is controlled by a slide located
on the top center of the control panel. Move the slide left
or right to change the temperature. The blue area of the
scale indicates cooler temperatures while the red area
indicates warmer temperatures.
Rear Temperature Control — If Equipped
Rotating this knob left to the REAR
CONTROL position allows the pas-
sengers in the second and third row
seats to control the blower speed and
temperature by means of the rear con-
trol located in the rear of the center
floor console as described under “Rear
Zone Control.” Rotating this knob to the OFF position
Manual Temperature Control
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Bi-Level
Air flows through the outlets located in the instru-
ment panel and those located on the floor.
NOTE:There is a difference in temperature between the
upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer
air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved
comfort during sunny but cool conditions.
Defrost
Outside air is directed to the windshield through
the defroster outlet located at the base of the
windshield and side window demist outlets.
NOTE:The air conditioning compressor operates in
both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes, even if
the A/C snowflake button has not been pressed. This
dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield.
Rear Temperature Control (ATC)
The REAR button cycles through the following modes:
Rear Control From Front
This allows the driver or passenger to control the rear
blower speeds rotating the Power/Fan knob and the rear
temperature using the PASS/REAR Temp +/- rocker
switch. While in this mode, pressing the POWER/FAN
knob will turn the rear system off. Pressing the Power/
Fan knob will turn the rear system back on.
NOTE:The display will show aREARfan speed graph
and aREARdigital temp setting.
CONTROL IN REAR
This allows the passengers in the second row seats to
control the blower speed and temperature by means of
the rear control located in the rear of the center floor
console as described under theRear Zone Climate
Control.
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•Use MOPARTouch Up Paint on scratches as soon as
possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a
mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
heavy soil, use MOPARWheel Cleaner or select a non-
abrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads,
steel wool, a bristle brush or metal polishes. Only MOPAR
cleaners are recommended. Do not use oven cleaner. Avoid
automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh
brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective finish.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If
Equipped
You can identify if your vehicle has Stain Repel Seat
Fabric that makes spills easy to clean, reduces odor from
spills and reduces static by the presence of a tag on the
side of the seat.Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-
ner:
•Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
•Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
•For tough stains, apply MOPARTotal Clean or a mild
soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain.
Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
•For grease stains, apply MOPARMulti-Purpose
Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use
a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
•Do not use any solvents or protectants on Stain Repel
products.
Interior Care
Use MOPARTotal Clean to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
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