2012 DODGE DURANGO child seat

To Raise Rear Seat
Tumbled the seat rearward and lock it into place.
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.
Folding Third Row
Both third row seats can be folded forward to increase the
cargo area. To lower either seat pull on the release handle
located on back of the seat and lower the seat using the
pull strap located next to the release handle.Release Handles
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NOTE:The second row seats must be in their full
upright position, or tumbled when folding the third row
seats.
To raise the seat, pull the seat toward you using the strap
located on the back of the 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.
Third Row Folded
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181

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.
Closing Sunroof — Express
Press the switch forward and release it within one-half
second and the sunroof will close automatically from any
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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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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281

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!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the shift lever.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and
do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power win-
dows, 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.(Continued)
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WARNING! (Continued)
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the shift lever.
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and
do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you
must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF
position to the ON/RUN position, and also press
the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift
lever could result.
•DO NOT race the engine when shifting from
PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as
this can damage the drivetrain.
The following indicators should be used to ensure that
you have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position:
•When shifting into PARK, move the shift lever all the
way forward and to the left until it stops and is fully
seated.
•Look at the shift lever position display and verify that
it indicates the PARK position.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 443

Bulb Replacement.................... 627
Cargo ............................. 280
Center Mounted Stop .................. 631
Daytime Running .................... 191
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 188
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator. . 477
Exterior ........................... 101
Fog ............................ 303,628
Fuses ............................. 620
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 551
Headlights ......................... 627
Headlights On With Wipers ............. 189
High Beam Indicator .................. 303
Illuminated Entry ..................... 23
Low Fuel .......................... 319
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 300
Map Reading ....................... 194
Reading ........................ 194,248
Rear Servicing ....................... 630 Rear Tail
........................... 630
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 307
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 305
Service ............................ 627
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 300
Side Marker ........................ 630
SmartBeams ........................ 190
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 299
Traction Control ..................... 477
Turn Signal ................ 101,188,628,630
Vanity Mirror ....................... 114
Loading Vehicle ......................... 523
Tires .............................. 484
Locks ................................. 34
Automatic Door ...................... 36
Child Protection ...................... 36
Door .............................. 34
Power Door ......................... 35
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INDEX 673

Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH)..................... 85,87
Lubrication, Body ....................... 595
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 284
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 591
Maintenance Procedures ................... 586
Maintenance Schedule .................... 638
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) ....................... 300,584
Manual, Service ......................... 659
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 182
Memory Seat ........................... 182
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 182
Methanol ............................. 512
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 325
Mirrors ............................... 110
Automatic Dimming .................. 110
Electric Powered ..................... 112 Electric Remote
...................... 112
Exterior Folding ..................... 112
Heated ............................ 113
Outside ........................... 111
Rearview .......................... 110
Vanity ............................ 114
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 323
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 500
Mopar Parts ......................... 585,658
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 512
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 465
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 188
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 97
Occupant Restraints ................... 48,73,77
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........70,71,73,76
674 INDEX