2012 DODGE DURANGO airbag

WARNING!
Using a seat belt extender when not needed can
increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use
when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn
low and snug, and in the recommended seating
positions. Remove and store the extender when not
needed.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the
driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat
belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air
Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the
instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers.NOTE:
The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front
Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for
Advanced Air Bags.
Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations
1 — Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags
2 — Knee Bolster
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67

The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator
design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of
inflation based on several factors, including the severity
and type of collision.
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front
passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the
inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon
seat position.
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the
Advanced Front Air Bags.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front,
and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC
air bags, are located above the side windows and their
covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG.This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced
protection for an occupant during a side impact. The
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are located in
the outboard side of the front seats.
NOTE:
•Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.
•After any accident, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag
system components:
•Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
•Air Bag Warning Light
•Steering Wheel and Column
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans-
mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
SNOW PLOW
Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment
should notbe added to the front end of your vehicle. The
airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the
front end structure. The airbags could deploy unexpect-
edly or could fail to deploy during a collision.
WARNING!
Do not add a snow plow, winches, or any other
aftermarket equipment to the front of your vehicle.
This could adversely affect the functioning of the
airbag system and you could be injured.5
STARTING AND OPERATING 539

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control). . 208
Adding Fuel ........................... 519
Additives, Fuel ......................... 514
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 590
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 593
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 594
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 594
Air Conditioning System .................. 408
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 416
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ................ 414
Air Filter .............................. 590
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 489
Airbag .............................. 67,76
Airbag Deployment ....................... 77
Airbag Light ................... 74,75,80,99,305
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 79
Airbag, Side ...................... 70,73,75,76
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........71,73,76
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................20,305Alarm, Panic
............................ 26
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................... 450
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 361
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 468
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 302
Anti-Theft System ....................... 305
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 632
Appearance Care ........................ 614
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 474
Assistance Towing ....................... 137
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 43
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 110
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 36
Automatic Headlights .................... 189
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 408
Automatic Transmission .............432,440,611
Adding Fluid ....................... 613
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 611
664 INDEX

Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 297
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 619
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 620
Interior Appearance Care .................. 617
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 199
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter, Power ......................... 268
Jack Location ........................... 553
Jack Operation ....................... 552,559
Jacking Instructions ...................... 559
Jump Starting .......................... 567
Key-In Reminder ......................... 18
Key, Programming ........................ 20
Key, Replacement ........................ 19
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 18
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ................38,326,425
Keyless Entry System ...................... 24 Keyless Go
.......................... 14,326
Keys ................................. 14
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 52
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren) ......................... 85,87
Latches ............................... 101
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... 511
Leaks, Fluid ........................... 101
Life of Tires ............................ 495
Liftgate ................................ 45
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 282
Light Bulbs ............................ 101
Lights ............................. 101,188
Airbag .................... 74,75,80,99,305
Anti-Lock .......................... 302
Automatic Headlights ................. 189
Back-Up ........................... 630
Brake Assist Warning .................. 477
Brake Warning ...................... 305
672 INDEX

Shoulder Belts........................... 52
Side Airbag ............................. 75
Signals, Turn ................... 101,303,628,630
SmartBeams ........................... 190
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 497
Snow Plow ............................ 539
Snow Tires ............................ 498
Spare Tire ....................... 492,493,554
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 511
Oil ............................... 588
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........205,208
Speedometer ........................... 304
Starting ............................. 29,424
Automatic Transmission ................ 424
Cold Weather .................... 428,429
Engine Block Heater .................. 429
Engine Fails to Start .................. 428
Remote ............................ 29 Starting and Operating
.................... 424
Starting Procedures ...................... 424
Steering Power .......................... 461,464
Tilt Column ...................... 202,203
Wheel, Heated ...................... 204
Wheel, Tilt ...................... 202,203
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 406
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 406
Storage ............................... 625
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 417,625
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 625
Sun Roof .............................. 259
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 114
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 250
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 67
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 474
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