2011 DODGE DURANGO child seat

WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the
driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat,
driver’s outside mirror, adjustable steering wheel posi-
tion (if equipped), and the radio station preset settings.
Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can also
be programmed to recall the same positions when the
UNLOCK button is pressed.Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE transmitters. One
or both RKE transmitters can be linked to either memory
position. The memory system can accommodate up to
four RKE transmitters, each one linked to either of the
two memory positions.
Driver Memory Buttons
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WARNING!
•Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
•In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured too.
•Do not allow small children to operate the sun-
roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or
any object to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Opening Sunroof — Express
Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half
second and the sunroof will open automatically from any
position. The sunroof will open fully and stop automati-
cally. This is called “Express Open”. During Express
Open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch
will stop the sunroof.
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward
to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the
movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially
opened condition until the switch is pushed and held
rearward again.
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3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in
place.
WARNING!
In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could
cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and
strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo
cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart-
ment. Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken
from its mounting. Do not store it in the vehicle.
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
The cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor,
should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is
moving.
WARNING!
•To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The
rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.
•Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or acci-
dent, a hook could pull loose and allow the child
seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured.
Use only the anchors provided for child seat
tethers.
The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve-
hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting
in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:(Continued)
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key fob in
the ignition switch. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
•Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine
is at idle speed.
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
•Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
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Center Mounted Stop.................. 523
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ...... 262
Daytime Running .................... 149
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 146
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 377
Exterior ........................... 100
Fog ............................ 248,520
Fuses ............................. 511
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 448
Headlights ...................... 518,519
Headlights On With Wipers ............. 147
High Beam Indicator .................. 248
Illuminated Entry ..................... 23
Low Fuel .......................... 263
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 245
Map Reading ....................... 152
Reading ........................ 152,204
Rear Servicing ....................... 521
Rear Tail ........................... 521 Seat Belt Reminder
................... 252
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 250
Service ............................ 518
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 245
Side Marker ........................ 521
SmartBeams ........................ 148
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 244
Traction Control ..................... 377
Turn Signal ................ 100,146,519,521
Vanity Mirror ....................... 110
Loading Vehicle ......................... 422
Tires .............................. 383
Locks ................................. 33
Automatic Door ...................... 35
Child Protection ...................... 36
Door .............................. 33
Power Door ......................... 34
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INDEX 563

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................ 86,88
Lubrication, Body ....................... 488
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 230
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 485
Maintenance Procedures ................... 480
Maintenance Schedule .................... 528
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 245,478
Manual, Service ......................... 549
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 140
Memory Seat ........................... 140
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 140
Methanol .............................. 411
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 269
Mirrors ............................... 107
Automatic Dimming .................. 108
Electric Powered ..................... 109
Electric Remote ...................... 109 Exterior Folding
..................... 109
Heated ............................ 110
Outside ........................... 109
Rearview .......................... 107
Vanity ............................ 110
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 268
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 399
Mopar Parts ......................... 479,548
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 411
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 365
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 146
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 95
Occupant Restraints ................... 48,74,78
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........71,72,74,77
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Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 228
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 107
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 126
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 81
Recreational Towing ...................... 439
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 442
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .... 444
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 411
Refrigerant ............................ 488
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 65
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 24
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 316
Remote Starting System .................... 29
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 517
Replacement Keys ........................ 19
Replacement Parts ....................... 479
Replacement Tires ....................... 395 Reporting Safety Defects
................... 548
Restraints, Child ......................... 82
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 48
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 226
Roll Over Warning ........................ 5
Roof Type Carrier ....................... 230
Rotation, Tires .......................... 398
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 98
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 100
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 548
Safety Information, Tire ................... 378
Safety Tips ............................. 96
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..................... 48,97
Satellite Radio (Uconnect™ studios) ........... 315
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 305
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 528
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 65
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INDEX 567

Seat Belts............................ 52,98
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 57
And Pregnant Women .................. 67
Child Restraint ..................... 82,90
Extender ........................... 67
Front Seat .......................... 52
Inspection .......................... 98
Maintenance ........................ 511
Pretensioners ........................ 61
Reminder .......................... 252
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ................ 57
Untwisting Procedure .................. 57
Seats ................................. 120
Adjustment ......................... 125
Cleaning ........................... 510
Easy Entry ......................... 143
Memory ........................... 140
Power .......................... 120,122
Rear Folding ........................ 136 Reclining
.......................... 126
Security Against Theft ..................... 20
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............20,250
Selection of Oil ......................... 482
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 18
Sentry Key Programming ................... 20
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 19
Service Assistance ....................... 545
Service Contract ......................... 547
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 245
Service Manuals ........................ 549
Setting the Clock ..................... 285,294
Settings, Personal ........................ 274
Shift Lever Override ...................... 468
Shifting ............................... 342
Automatic Transmission ................ 342
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N) ..................... 442
568 INDEX