2011 DODGE DURANGO mirror controls

Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex 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 passenger side convex mirror.
Some vehicles will not have a convex passenger side
mirror.
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions: full forward, full rearward and
normal.
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors —
If Equipped
The drivers outside mirror will automatically adjust for
glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled
by the inside automatic dimming mirror and can be
turned on or off by pressing the button at the base of the
inside mirror. The mirrors will automatically adjust for
headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts.
Outside Power Mirrors
The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s side
door trim panel.
The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but-
tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a
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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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Gear Ranges........................... 343
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 468
General Information ...............20,29,186,409
Glass Cleaning .......................... 511
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............422,425
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............422,425
GVWR ............................... 422
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 119
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 448
Headlights ............................ 518
Bulb Replacement .................... 519
Cleaning ........................... 510
High Beam ......................... 248
On With Wipers ..................... 147
Replacing .......................... 519
Heated Mirrors ......................... 110
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 341
Hill Descent Control ..................... 249 Hill Start Assist
......................... 374
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 429
Holder, Cup ........................... 222
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 206
Hood Release .......................... 144
Ignition ............................... 16
Key ............................. 14,16
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 16
Illuminated Entry ........................ 23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 18
Infant Restraint ........................ 82,83
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 388
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 254
Inside Rearview Mirror ................... 107
Instrument Cluster .................... 243,244
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 242
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 511
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INDEX 561

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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