2012 DODGE DURANGO ignition

A. Headlight Switch pg. 27
B. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High BeamsLever (behind steering wheel) pg. 28
C. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
D. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 76
E. Ignition Switch (behind steering wheel)
F. Audio System (touch-screen-radio shown) pg. 40
G. Climate Controls pg. 35 H. SWITCH PANEL
− Electronic Stability Control pg. 91
− Tow/Haul
− Heated Steering Wheel pg. 25
− Hazard Switch
− Power Inverter pg. 80
− ParkSense
®pg. 36
− Power Folding Third Row Head Restraints pg. 23
I. Transmission Gear Selector J. Power Outlet pg. 81
K. Speed Control pg. 30
L. EVIC Controls pg. 76
M. Fuel Door Release pg. 109
N. Parking Brake Release
O. Power Mirrors
P. Power Windows
Q. Power Door Locks
R. Driver's Memory Buttons pg. 19
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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• In case the Key Fob battery is dead,use the emergency key to open the
door. If the vehicle is equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™, remove the
ENGINE START/STOP button by
inserting the metal part of the
emergency key under the chrome bezel
at the 6 o’clock position and gently pry
the button loose.
NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only be removed or inserted with the
ignition in the LOCK position (OFF position for Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
• With the ENGINE START/STOP buttonremoved, start the vehicle by inserting
the Key Fob in the ignition and turning
to the Start position.
CAUTION!
• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your Key Fob will become lockedin the ignition.
• Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this condition, damage could occur to the Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for
locking and unlocking the doors.
• Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: • Jump Start the vehicle.
• Charge the battery.
• Contact your dealer for assistance on how to remove the Key Fob usingthe manual over ride method.
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WARNING!
• Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number ofreasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do
not leave the Key Fob inside the vehicle or in the ignition. A child could start
the vehicle, operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or
death.
• Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the
flipper glass closed when you are operating the vehicle.
REMOTE START
• Press the REMOTE START buttonx2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, with a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's side of the vehicle, grab the front driver door handle to unlock the
driver's door automatically, then press the Start/Stop switch. Or press the UNLOCK
button, insert the Key Fob in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or
killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to
be severely injured or killed.
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• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power doorlock switch, the doors and liftgate will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. On
the third attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.
• After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait 2 seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow
you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle
reacting and unlocking.
• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door
handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature.
Lock or Unlock the Liftgate:
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ KeyFob within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate,
press the button located to the right of
the liftgate handle to unlock the
liftgate. Press the button a second
time to lock the liftgate.
NOTE:
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
Installing And Removing The ENGINE START/STOP Button
Installing The Button
• Remove the Key Fob from the ignition switch.
• Insert the ENGINE START/STOP button into the ignition switch with the lettering facing up and readable.
• Press firmly on the center of the button to secure it into position.
Removing The Button • The ENGINE START/STOP button can be removed from the ignition switch for Key Fob use.
• Insert the metal part of the emergency key under the chrome bezel at the 6 o’clock position and gently pry the button
loose.
NOTE:
• The ENGINE START/STOP button should only be removed or inserted with the
ignition in the LOCK position (OFF
position for Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
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Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob inside the vehicle.
• Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.
• While pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
If the engine fails to start, the starter
will disengage automatically after
10 seconds.
• To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button again.
Stopping • Place the shift lever in PARK.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
• If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two
seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut
off.
Accessory Positions with Engine Off
NOTE:
• The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission
in PARK or NEUTRAL Position).
Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position.
NOTE:
• If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or ON/RUN (engine not running) position
and the transmission is in PARK, the
system will automatically time out after
30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition
will switch to the OFF position.
OFF RUN
ACCPress
Press
Press
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THEFT ALARM
To Arm
•Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button installed: Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop
button until the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) indicates that the
vehicle ignition is “OFF”. Press the power door lock switch while the door is open,
press the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the
vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles,
press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.
• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button not installed: Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”
position. Press the power door lock switch while the door is open, press the Key
Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and
within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, press the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.
NOTE: After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two
seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.
To Disarm
• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button installed: Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with
one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the
driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door
handle and enter the vehicle, then press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop
button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).
• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button not installed: Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with
one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the
driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door
handle and enter the vehicle, then turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
SEAT BELT
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too
tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of
sliding under the belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your
shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt
snugly.
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FRONT SEATS
Power Seats
• The power recline switch, located onthe outboard side of the seat, controls
seatback adjustment.
• The power seat switch controls forward/back, up/down and tilt
adjustment.
Power Lumbar
• Push the switch forward to increasethe lumbar support. Push the switch
rearward to decrease the lumbar
support.
• Pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the position
of the support.
Memory Seat
• The memory seat feature allows you tosave two different driver seating
positions (excluding lumbar position),
outside mirrors, tilt/telescoping
steering column position, and radio
station preset settings. The memory
seat buttons are located on the driver's
door panel.
• Adjust all memory profile settings, press the SET button then press 1 or 2
within five seconds.
• To program a Key Fob to the memory position, place the ignition switch in the LOCK position and remove the Key Fob, press and release the LOCK button on the
Key Fob to be programmed within 5 seconds of pressing button 1 or 2.
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• Place the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, select Remote Linked toMemory in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter Yes.
• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed Key Fob.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Manual Seat Adjustment
Forward/Rearward
• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release when seat is in desired position.
Recliner • Lift the rear lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release when seat is in desired position.
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