2009 DODGE DURANGO fold seats

Voice Recognition System (VR) —
If Equipped.......................... 115
▫Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 115
▫Commands........................ 117
▫Voice Training...................... 120
Seats.............................. 120
▫Manual Front Seat Adjustment........... 120
▫Manual Front Seat Recliners............. 121
▫Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment —
If Equipped........................ 122
▫Adjustable Head Restraints — All Seating
Positions.......................... 122
▫Eight-Way Driver’s Power Seat —
If Equipped........................ 123▫Four-Way Passenger’s Power Seat —
If Equipped........................ 124
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped............ 124
▫Second Row Bucket Seats — Fold And
Tumble........................... 126
▫Second Row 40/20/40 Seat — Fold And
Tumble........................... 128
▫Third Row Seat Bench — If Equipped...... 132
▫Third Row 60/40 Folding — If Equipped . . . 134
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped........ 136
▫Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE
Transmitter To Memory................ 137
▫Memory Position Recall................ 138
▫To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To
Memory........................... 139
78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
•Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-
haustion or other physical condition must exercise
care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
•Do not place anything on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the seat heater to overheat.
Second Row Bucket Seats — Fold and Tumble
Second row bucket seats have seatback recliners on both
seating positions. Raising the lever allows the seatback to
be reclined an additional 11 degrees.The second row bucket seats can be folded and tumbled
forward for easy access to the third seat or rear cargo
area.
To fold and tumble the seat, follow these steps:
1. Remove any obstructions from the floor in front of the
seat.
2. Lower the head restraint to its full downward posi-
tion.
3. Pull up on the seatback release lever located on the
outboard side of the seat and push the seatback forward.
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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
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131
3

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
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Satellite Radio Antenna................... 262
Satellite Radio (uconnect studios)..........260,265
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 448
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 425
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 49
Seat Belts..........................39,40,74
And Pregnant Women................... 50
Child Restraint.......................62,64
Extender............................. 50
Front Seat............................ 40
Inspection............................ 74
Pretensioners.......................... 48
Reminder............................ 204
Seats................................. 120
Adjustment.......................... 120
Fold and Tumble Rear................126,128
Heated............................. 124
Lumbar Support....................... 122
Memory............................ 136Rear Folding.......................126,128
Reclining............................ 121
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............18,205
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 411,444
Selection of Oil......................... 402
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service and Maintenance.................. 401
Service Assistance....................... 465
Service Contract......................... 467
Service Manuals........................ 469
Setting the Clock.............215,216,220,235,245
Settings, Personal........................ 170
Shifting
Automatic Transmission................. 292
Transfer Case......................... 298
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N).......................... 372
INDEX 487
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD
ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalLocking Doors With The KeySTEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED To Manually Lock the Steering WheelTo Release the Steering Wheel LockAutomatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System - If EquippedSENTRY KEY
Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationVEHICLE SECURITY ALARM - IF EQUIPPED To Set the AlarmTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATEDENTRY Vehicles Equipped With Power Door LocksREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) To Unlock the
Doors and LiftgateTo Lock the Doors and LiftgateUsing the Panic AlarmGeneral InformationProgramming Additional TransmittersBattery ReplacementREMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED How to Use Remote StartDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door
LocksChild Protection Door LockWINDOWS Power Windows Auto DownAuto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection (Drivers and Front Passenger Door Only)Window Lockout SwitchLIFTGATE Power Liftgate - If EquippedOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder Belts
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageAutomatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If EquippedRear 60/40 Seat Third Row Center Three Point Belt - If EquippedSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
Seat Belt ExtenderDriver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)-Airbags Event Data Recorder (EDR)Child RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Transporting PassengersExhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make
Inside The VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorAutomatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedOutside MirrorsOutside Folding Mirrors - If EquippedPower
MirrorsAutomatic Dimming Drivers Outside Mirror - If EquippedHeated Mirrors - If EquippedIlluminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equippeduconnect phone -IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call Featuresuconnect phone FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should
Know About Your uconnect phoneGeneral InformationVOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition System (VR) OperationCommandsVoice TrainingSEATS Manual Front Seat AdjustmentManual Front Seat ReclinersManual Lumbar Support
Adjustment - If EquippedAdjustable Head Restraints - All Seating PositionsEight-Way Drivers Power Seat - If EquippedFour-Way Passengers Power Seat - If EquippedHeated Seats - If EquippedSecond Row Bucket Seats - Fold and TumbleSecond Row 40/20/40 Seat -
Fold and TumbleThird Row Seat Bench - If EquippedThird Row 60/40 Folding - If EquippedDRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE Transmitter to MemoryMemory Position RecallTo Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory
Self-Limiting ControlDriver Easy Exit and Easy Entry ControlTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Headlight SwitchInterior LightsBattery SaverIlluminated EntryDaytime Running Lights (Canada Only)Lights-On ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedMultifunction Lever
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield WipersWindshield WashersTILT STEERING COLUMN DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED AdjustmentELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED To ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo Deactivate
To Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed SettingTo Accelerate For PassingREAR PARK ASSIST - IF EQUIPPED Rear Park Assist SensorsRear Park Assist Warning DisplayEnable/Disable The Rear Park AssistService The Rear Park AssistCleaning The Rear Park AssistREAR
BACKUP CAMERA - IF EQUIPPED Turning the Rear Camera On or Off - With Navigation RadioTurning the Rear Camera On or Off - Without Navigation RadioOVERHEAD CONSOLE Courtesy/Reading LightsOVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED Dome/Reading LightsElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - If EquippedCompass/Temperature ButtonGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing
HomeLinkReprogramming A Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Express Open FeatureWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Configuring Power Outlets115-Volt
Inverter Outlet - If Equipped FLOOR CONSOLE Floor Console FeaturesRear Floor Console Features - If EquippedCARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Management System - If EquippedREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/WasherRear Window Defrosting
FACTORY INSTALLED ROOF LUGGAGE RACK UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK Clock Setting Procedure
AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If EquippedOperating Instructions - uconnect phone - If EquippedClock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD
CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)Notes OnPlaying MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for
MP3/WMA Play)SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE ForCD And MP3 Audio PlayNotes on Playing MP3 FilesOperation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
SALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3
Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED Connecting The iPodUsing This FeatureControlling The iPod Using Radio ButtonsPlay ModeList Or Browse Modeuconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED
(REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY) System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) ModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite) ModeOperating
Instructions - uconnect phone (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)uconnect studios (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV) - IF EQUIPPED VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) - IF EQUIPPED REMOTE SOUND
SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Radio OperationCD PlayerCD/DVD MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Control Air Conditioning OperationFront Blower ControlFront Mode ControlRear Temperature Control
- If EquippedRear Window Defrosting and Rear Window Washer/WiperAutomatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If EquippedAutomatic ControlLevel Of Automatic ControlManual Control (ATC)Rear Zone Climate Control - If Equipped Rear Rotary Temperature ControlFront
Unit to Rear Unit ChartOperating TipsOperating Tips Chart STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Normal StartingExtremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails To StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF
EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Brake/Transmission Interlock SystemGear RangesFOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION NV 140 Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions - If EquippedNV 244 Generation II Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions
- If EquippedShifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES DRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing WaterPOWER STEERING Power Steering Fluid CheckPARKING BRAKE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)Traction Control System (TCS)Brake Assist System (BAS)Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)Electronic Stability Program (ESP)Trailer Sway Control (TSC)ESP/BAS Warning Light and
ESP/TCS Indicator LightTIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresTire Pressures for High Speed OperationRadial Ply TiresCompact
Spare Tire - If EquippedLimited-Use Spare - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresSUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED TIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE
PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) Base SystemPremium System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsE-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel VehiclesMMT In GasolineMaterials Added To FuelFuel
System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsFLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED E-85 General InformationETHANOL FUEL (E-85)Fuel RequirementsSelection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline VehiclesStartingCruising Range
Replacement PartsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) MessageVEHICLE LOADING Certification LabelCurb WeightLoadingTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsSNOWPLOW RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) 2WD Models4WD ModelsWHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER JACKING
INSTRUCTIONS Jack LocationRemoving The Spare TireTire Changing ProcedureJUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS - IF EQUIPPED TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Four-Wheel Drive VehiclesTwo-Wheel Drive
VehiclesMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 4.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 5.7L ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterEngine Air Cleaner FilterMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenanceDrive Shaft Constant Velocity JointsBody LubricationWindshield Wiper
BladesAdding Washer FluidExhaust SystemCooling SystemBrake SystemAutomatic TransmissionTransfer CaseAxlesAppearance Care and Protection From CorrosionFUSES Interior FusesUnderhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power
Module) VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Headlights/Parking/Turn SignalRear Side Marker, Tail Lights, Turn Signals And Backup Lights - ReplacementLicense LightsCenter High-Mounted StoplightFog LightsFLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES
U.S Metric
Fuel (Approximate)27 Gal-
lons102 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API
Certified)5 Quarts 4.7 Liters
4.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API
Certified)6 Quarts 5.7 Liters
U.S Metric
5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API
Certified)7 Quarts 6.6 Liters
Cooling System (Includes
2.1 Quarts/2 Liters for Coolant
Bottle)
3.7L Engine without Rear Heat
(MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)13.5 Quarts12.9 Li-
ters
3.7L Engine with Rear Heat
(MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)14.5 Quarts13.8 Li-
ters
4.7L Engine without Rear Heat
(MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)13.1 Quarts12.5 Li-
ters
4.7L Engine with Rear Heat
(MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)14.2 Quarts13.5 Li-
ters