2012 DODGE DURANGO center console

POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the
back of the center console to convert DC current to AC
current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron-
ics and other low power devices requiring power up to
150 Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Play-
station3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will
most power tools.
Power Inverter
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CUPHOLDERS
Front Seat Cupholders
There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers
located in the center console.
Rear Cupholders
Rear Center Arm Rest Cupholders — If Equipped
There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers
located in the fold-down center armrest.
Front Cupholder LocationRear Center Arm Rest Cupholders
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Door Storage
Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy
access.
Front Center Console
The front center console contains both an upper and a
lower storage area.
Door Panel StorageStorage Compartment
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Rear Full Center Console (If Equipped)
The rear full center console contains both an upper and a
lower storage area.
To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on
the small latch located on the front of the lid.Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the
lower storage compartment.
Storage Compartment
Upper Storage Compartment
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Open storage areas, or cubby bins with removable liners,
are located rearward of the cupholders and in the lower
front of the console.Rear Mini Center Console (If Equipped)
An open storage area, or cubby bin with removable liner,
is located in the front of the console.
Console Cubby BinsConsole Cubby Bin
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This feature allows an iPodor external USB device to be
plugged into the USB port, located in the center console.
iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod
and iPhone devices. Some iPod software versions may
not fully support the iPod control features. Please visit
Apple’s website for software updates.
NOTE:
•If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate
Uconnect™ Multimedia radio User ’s Manual for
iPod or external USB device support capability.
•Connecting an iPod or consumer electronic audio
device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate,
plays media, but does not use the iPod /MP3 control
feature to control the connected device.
Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device
Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external
USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port
which is located in the center console.
NOTE: The center console will have a position where
the iPod or consumer electronic audio device cable can
Center Console USB/AUX Connector Port
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be routed through without damaging the cable when
closing the lid. A factory cut out space for the cable to be
routed may be located in the base of the center console on
either the front or side. This allows routing of the cable
without damaging it while closing the lid. If a cut out is
not available in the center console base, route the cable
away from the lid latch and in a place that will allow the
lid to close without damaging the cable.
Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to
the vehicle’s iPod/USB/MP3 control system (iPodor
external USB device may take a few minutes to connect),
the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by
pressing radio switches, as described below.
NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis-
charged, it may not communicate with the iPod/USB/
MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained.
Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod /USB/
MP3 control system may charge it to the required level.Second Row USB Charging Port
The second row USB connector port can be used for
charging purposes only. Use the connection cable to
connect an iPod or external USB device to the vehicle’s
USB charging port which is located in the second row
center console.
Second Row Center Console USB Charging Port
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Previous Track
Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on
the radio and say “Previous Track” to jump to the
previous track music on your cellular phone.
Browse
Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only the
current song that is playing will display info.
UCONNECT™ MULTIMEDIA VIDEO
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ —
IF EQUIPPED
Getting Started
•
Screen located in the overhead console: Unfold the
overhead LCD screen by pushing the button in the
center of the overhead console behind the screen.•With the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position,
turn the radio on by pushing the ON/OFF Volume
Control knob.
Overhead Video Screen
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