2009 DODGE DURANGO interior lights

ILLUMINATED ENTRY
Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks
All interior lights will illuminate in the vehicle when the
doors are unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.
The interior lights will remain on for 30 seconds after the
last door is closed, or until all doors are closed and either
the ignition is turned to the ON position or a RKE
transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
There is also a battery saver feature that will turn the
interior lights off after eight minutes if the ignition is OFF
and a door is left open or the dimmer control is in the
interior lights ON position.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
NOTE:
•For the remote starting feature (if equipped), refer to
“Remote Starting System” in section 2.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter with Integrated
Key
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the
security alarm. Opening a door with the security alarm
activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN-
LOCK button to deactivate the security alarm.
5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to
reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
Using the Panic Alarm
To activate the PANIC mode, while the ignition is OFF,
press and release the PANIC button on the RKE trans-
mitter once. When the PANIC mode is activated, the
interior lights will illuminate, the head lights and parking
lights will flash and the horn will sound.
To cancel the PANIC mode, press and release the PANIC
button on the RKE transmitter a second time. PANIC
mode will automatically cancel after three minutes or if
the vehicle is started or exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h).
During the PANIC mode, the door locks and RKE systemwill function normally. PANIC mode will not disarm the
security alarm system on vehicles so equipped.
General Information
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal
distance, check for these two conditions.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!
•Modifications to any part of the airbag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured if the airbag system is not there to
protect you. Do not modify the components or
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the
upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not
modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure,
or add aftermarket side steps or running boards.
•You need proper knee impact protection in a
collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket
equipment on or behind the knee bolsters.
•It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has an airbag system.NOTE:
Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-
ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Enhanced Accident Response System
If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical
system remains functional, vehicles equipped with
power door locks will unlock automatically, the engine
will shut off and the hazard lights will turn on. In
addition, approximately five seconds after the vehicle has
stopped moving, the interior lights will light until the
ignition switch is turned OFF.
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▫Self-Limiting Control.................. 140
▫Driver Easy Exit And Easy Entry Control . . . 140
To Open And Close The Hood............ 141
Lights............................. 143
▫Headlight Switch.................... 143
▫Interior Lights...................... 146
▫Battery Saver....................... 147
▫Illuminated Entry.................... 147
▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only).... 148
▫Lights-On Reminder.................. 148
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped.............. 148
▫Multifunction Lever.................. 149Windshield Wipers And Washers.......... 151
▫Windshield Wipers................... 151
▫Windshield Washers.................. 152
Tilt Steering Column................... 153
Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped..... 154
▫Adjustment........................ 154
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped..... 155
▫To Activate......................... 156
▫To Set At A Desired Speed.............. 156
▫To Deactivate....................... 156
▫To Resume Speed.................... 156
▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 157
▫To Accelerate For Passing.............. 157
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Interior Lights
The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be
regulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) or
down (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can
supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom-
eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control
up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the
Parademode and is useful when headlights are re-
quired during the day.
Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to
the second upward detent position or when the UN-
LOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. When a door is open and the interior
lights are on, rotating the dimmer control all of the way
Dimmer Control
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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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Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped. The two round
lamps are also operated individually as reading lights by
pressing 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.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC
VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — 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.
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▫Adding Washer Fluid................. 407
▫Exhaust System..................... 408
▫Cooling System..................... 410
▫Brake System....................... 416
▫Automatic Transmission............... 417
▫Transfer Case....................... 419
▫Axles............................. 420
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion.......................... 420
Fuses.............................. 426
▫Interior Fuses....................... 426
▫Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution
Center)........................... 429
▫Underhood Fuses
(Integrated Power Module)............. 432Vehicle Storage....................... 434
Replacement Light Bulbs................ 434
Bulb Replacement..................... 435
▫Headlights/Parking/Turn Signal......... 435
▫Rear Side Marker, Tail Lights, Turn Signals
And Backup Lights — Replacement....... 437
▫License Lights...................... 440
▫Center High-Mounted Stoplight.......... 441
▫Fog Lights......................... 442
Fluids And Capacities.................. 443
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts....... 444
▫Engine............................ 444
▫Chassis........................... 445
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