2012 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual containsWARNINGSagainst op-
erating procedures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONSagainst proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on a
plate located on the left front corner of the instrument
panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle through the
windshield and is stamped into the right front body,
behind the right front seat. Move the right front seat
forward to allow better viewing of the stamped VIN. The
VIN is also located on the Automobile Information
Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle.
Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle
identification number and optional equipment.
VIN Location
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NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
Right Front Body VIN Location
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys ................. 14
▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) ............ 14
▫ KeyFob ............................ 15
▫ Removing Key Fob From Ignition .......... 16
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 18
 Sentry Key .......................... 18
▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 19
▫ Customer Key Programming ............. 20
▫ General Information ................... 20 
Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 20
▫ Rearming The System .................. 21
▫ To Arm The System ................... 21
▫ To Disarm The System ................. 22
▫ Tamper Alert ........................ 23
 Illuminated Entry ...................... 23
 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .............. 24
▫ To Unlock The Doors .................. 25
▫ To Lock The Doors .................... 26
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▫Using The Panic Alarm ................. 26
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 26
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement .......... 27
▫ General Information ................... 29
 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 29
▫ How To Use Remote Start ............... 30
 Door Locks ........................... 34
▫ Manual Door Locks ................... 34
▫ Power Door Locks .................... 35
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ............................. 36
 Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ................... 38 
Windows ............................ 42
▫ Power Windows ...................... 42
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 45
 Liftgate ............................. 45
▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped ............ 46
 Occupant Restraints ..................... 48
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 52
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions .... 53
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .... 56
▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 57
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ..... 58
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —
If Equipped ......................... 59
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▫Energy Management Feature ............. 60
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ................. 60
▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . 61
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ......................... 65
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 66
▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 66
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air
Bags .............................. 67
▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features .......... 69
▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 73 ▫
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 80
▫ Child Restraints ...................... 81
 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 97
 Safety Tips ........................... 98
▫ Transporting Passengers ................ 98
▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 98
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................. 99
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle .................. 101
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with
integral ignition switch. You can insert the Key Fob into
the ignition switch with either side up.
Keyless Enter-N-Go Feature
This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go
feature, refer to “Starting Procedures” in “Starting And
Operating” for further information.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three of
which are detented and one spring-loaded. The detented
positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START
position is a spring-loaded momentary contact position.
When released from the START position, the switch
automatically returns to the detented ON/RUN position.
NOTE:With the Keyless Enter-N-Go feature, the Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display the
ignition switch position (OFF/ACC/RUN). Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion.
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