2009 DODGE DURANGO mirror

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Mirrors.............................. 82
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror................ 82
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 82
▫Outside Mirrors...................... 83
▫Outside Folding Mirrors — If Equipped..... 83
▫Power Mirrors....................... 83
▫Automatic Dimming Driver’s Outside
Mirror — If Equipped.................. 85
▫Heated Mirrors — If Equipped............ 85▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . 86
uconnectphone — If Equipped............ 86
▫Operation.......................... 88
▫Phone Call Features................... 96
▫uconnectphone Features............... 99
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity........... 104
▫Things You Should Know About Your
uconnectphone..................... 106
▫General Information.................. 115
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should be
adjusted to center on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while
set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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in the button will illuminate to indicate when the dim-
ming feature is activated. This option also controls the
driver side mirror when it is equipped with auto dim-
ming glass.CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Outside Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
Folding outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved
either forward or rearward to resist damage.
Power Mirrors
The controls for the power mirrors are located on the
driver’s door trim panel.Automatic Dimming Mirror
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To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward either
the left (L) or right (R) position.
Using the control wand, tilt the mirror into the desired
position. When you have finished adjusting the mirror,turn the control wand to the center position (O). The
center position prevents the accidental movement of the
mirror.
Power Mirror Control
Mirror Directions
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the
right side mirror.
Automatic Dimming Driver’s Outside Mirror — If
Equipped
This mirror will automatically adjust for glare from
vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled by the
inside mirror and can be turned off by pressing the
button at the base of the inside mirror.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear
window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in
this Section, for further information.
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Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and rotate the
mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on and off
automatically.
uconnectphone — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an
integrated uconnectphone. Refer to your “Navigation
User’s Manual” for uconnectphone operating instruc-
tions for these radios. Radio sales code can be located
on the lower right corner of the Radio faceplate.
uconnectphone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-
vehicle communications system. uconnectallows you to
dial a phone number with your cellular phone using
simple voice commands (e.g.,Call”“Mike””Workor
Dial”“248-555-1212). Your cellular phone’s audio is
transmitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the
system will automatically mute your radio when using
the uconnectphone.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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Phone Button
The rearview mirror contains the microphone
for the system (depending on the type of
mirror and radio equipped), and either the
radio or the mirror has the two control buttons
(PHONE Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button)
that will enable you to access the system.
Voice Recognition Button
Actual button location may vary with the ra-
dio. The individual buttons are described in the
“Operation” section.
The uconnectphone can be used with any Hands-Free
Profile certified Bluetoothcellular phone. See the
uconnectwebsite for supported phones. If your cellular
phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset Profile)
you may not be able to use any uconnectphone
features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the
phone manufacturer for details.The uconnectphone is fully integrated with the vehi-
cle’s audio system. The volume of the uconnectphone
can be adjusted either from the radio volume control
knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right
switch), if so equipped.
The radio display will be used for visual prompts from
the uconnectphone such asCELLor caller ID on
certain radios.
Operation
Voice commands can be used to operate the uconnect
phone and to navigate through the uconnectphone
menu structure. Voice commands are required after most
uconnectphone prompts. You will be prompted for a
specific command and then guided through the available
options.
•Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for
the beep, which follows theReadyprompt or another
prompt.
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This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The
system will adapt to the last trained voice only.
To restore the Voice Recognition system to factory default
settings, enter the Voice Training session via the above
procedure and follow the prompts.
Voice Recognition (VR)
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For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to
provide at least12in (1 cm) gap between the overhead
console (if equipped) and the mirror.
•Always wait for the beep before speaking.
•Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would
speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from
you.
•Make sure that no one other than you is speaking
during a voice recognition period.
•Performance is maximized under:
•low-to-medium blower setting,
•low-to-medium vehicle speed,
•low road noise,
•smooth road surface,
•fully closed windows,
•dry weather condition.
•Even though the system is designed for users speaking
in North American English, French, and Spanish ac-
cents, the system may not always work for some.
•When navigating through an automated system such
as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of
speaking the digit string, make sure to saySend.
•Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is
not in motion is recommended.
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