2012 DODGE DURANGO seat memory

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Mirrors ............................. 110
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ............... 110
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . 110
▫ Outside Mirrors ......................111
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ......... 112
▫ Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors —
If Equipped ........................ 112
▫ Power Mirrors ...................... 112
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ........... 113▫
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With
Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped ........ 113
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ............. 114
▫ Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped ....... 114
 Blind Spot Monitoring — If Equipped ....... 115
▫ Rear Cross Path ..................... 120
▫ Modes Of Operation .................. 122
 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped .......... 123
▫ Operation ......................... 125
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Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ........ 182
▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To
Memory ........................... 183
▫ Memory Position Recall ................ 184
▫ To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To
Memory ........................... 184
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat .................. 185
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 186
 Lights ............................. 188
▫ Headlight Switch .................... 188
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 189
▫ Headlights On Automatically With Wipers . . 189
▫ Smartbeam™ — If Equipped ............ 190▫
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 191
▫ Headlight Delay ..................... 191
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights ......... 191
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 192
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 192
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 194
▫ Battery Saver ....................... 194
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ............. 194
▫ Courtesy Lights ..................... 195
▫ Ambient Light ...................... 196
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 196
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 197
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 197
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Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by
the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver
Memory Seat” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear
window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory
Seat Only) — If Equipped
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror
positioning which will aid the drivers view of the ground
rearward of the front doors. Outside mirrors will move
slightly downward from the present position when the
vehicle is shifted into REVERSE. Outside mirrors will
then return to the original position when the vehicle is
shifted out of REVERSE position. Each stored memory
setting will have an associated Tilt Mirrors in Reverse
position.
Power Mirror Switch
1 — Mirror Direction Control
2 — Mirror Selection
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DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the
driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat,
driver’s outside mirror, adjustable steering wheel posi-
tion (if equipped), and the radio station preset settings.
Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can also
be programmed to recall the same positions when the
UNLOCK button is pressed.Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE transmitters. One
or both RKE transmitters can be linked to either memory
position. The memory system can accommodate up to
four RKE transmitters, each one linked to either of the
two memory positions.
Driver Memory Buttons
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Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote
Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
NOTE:Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered
button 1 or 2 are pressed, you erase the memory settings
for that button and store a new one.
1. Insert the ignition key, and turn the ignition switch to
the ON/RUN position.
2. Press the driver door MEMORY button number 1 if
you are setting the memory for driver 1, or button
number 2 if you are setting the memory for driver 2. The
system will recall any stored settings. Wait for the system
to complete the memory recall before continuing to
Step 3.
3. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and driver’s sideview
mirror to the desired positions.
4. Adjust the power steering column tilt and telescoping
position (if equipped) to the desired positions. 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up
to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can be set).
6. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position
and remove the key.
7. Press and release the S (SET) button located on the
driver’s door.
8. Within five seconds, press and release MEMORY
button 1 or 2 on the driver’s door. The next step must be
performed within five seconds if you desire to also use a
RKE transmitter to recall memory positions.
9. Press and release the LOCK button on one of the RKE
transmitters.
10. Insert the ignition key, and turn the ignition switch to
the ON/RUN position.
11. Select
Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter Ye s. Refer
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to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
12. Repeat the above steps to set the next memory
position, using the other numbered memory button, or to
link another RKE transmitter to memory.
Memory Position Recall
NOTE:The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory
positions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not
in PARK, a message will be displayed in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
To recall the memory settings for driver one, press
MEMORY button number 1 on the driver’s door, or the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to
memory position 1. To recall the memory setting for driver two, press
MEMORY button number 2 on the driver’s door, or the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to
memory position 2.
A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the
MEMORY buttons on the drivers door during a recall (S,
1, or 2). When a recall is cancelled, the driver’s seat,
driver’s mirror and the pedals stop moving. A delay of
one second will occur before another recall can be
selected.
To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, and
remove the key.
2. Press and release MEMORY button number 1. The
system will recall any memory settings stored in position
1. Wait for the system to complete the memory recall
before continuing to Step 3.
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3. Press and release the memory S (SET) button located
on the driver’s door.
4. Within five seconds, press and release MEMORY
button 1 on the driver’s door.
5. Within five seconds, press and release the UNLOCK
button on the RKE transmitter.
To disable another RKE transmitter linked to either
memory position, repeat steps 1 through 5 for each RKE
transmitter.
NOTE:Once programmed, all RKE transmitters linked
to memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.Easy Entry/Exit Seat
This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning
which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the
vehicle.
There are two possible Easy Entry/Exit adjustments
available:
•The seat cushion will move rearward approximately
2.5 in (60 mm), if the starting position of the seat is
greater than or equal to 2.67 in (68 mm) forward of the
rear seat stop when the key is removed from the
ignition switch. The seat will then move forward
approximately 2.5 in (60 mm) when the key is placed
into the ignition and turned out of the LOCK position.
•The seat will move to the position located 0.3 in
(8 mm) forward of the rear stop if the starting position
is between 0.9 to 2.67 in (23 to 68 mm) forward of the
rear stop when the key is removed from the ignition
switch. The seat will move forward to the memory/
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driving position when the key is placed into the
ignition, and turned out of the LOCK position toward
the ACC/ON position.
The Easy Entry/Exit feature will be automatically dis-
abled if the seat is already positioned closer than 0.9 in
(23 mm) forward of the rear stop. At this position, there
is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy
Exit/Entry.
Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy
Entry/Exit position.
NOTE: The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled
when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy
Entry/Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through
the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable
Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument
panel and in front of the driver’s door.
Hood Release
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