2013 DODGE DURANGO child seat

WARNING!
•Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in
the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the
Accessory or Run position, for vehicles equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go™). Occupants, particu-
larly unattended 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 passen-
gers are also properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
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 inplace.
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 accident,
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 vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per-
sonal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your
vehicle:
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293

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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, 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:
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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. Chil-
dren 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 (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/
RUN position. 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 OFF posi-
tion 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, firmly 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 453

WARNING!(Continued)
•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. Chil-
dren 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 (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/
RUN position. 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 OFF posi-
tion 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, firmly 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 461

Headlights On With Wipers...............201
High Beam Indicator ....................315
Illuminated Entry .......................23
Low Fuel ........................... .332
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........312
Map Reading ......................... .206
Passing ............................. .209
Reading ............................ .206
Rear Servicing ........................ .654
Rear Tail ............................ .654
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .320
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..............318
Service ............................. .652
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .312
Side Marker ......................... .654
SmartBeams ......................... .202
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............311
Traction Control ....................... .497
Turn Signal ...........................112 Vanity Mirror
........................ .124
Loading Vehicle ......................... .545
Tires ............................... .504
Locks ..................................33
Child Protection ........................36
Door ................................33
Power Door ...........................35
Lubrication, Body ........................ .619
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................296
Maintenance Free Battery ....................615
Maintenance Procedures ....................610
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .660
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......312
Manual, Service ......................... .674
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............192
Memory Seat ........................... .192
Memory Seats and Radio ....................192
Methanol .............................. .534
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INDEX 687

Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Quadra-Trac............................ .468
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .512
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........628
Radio Operation ......................... .422
Radio Remote Controls .....................420
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................213
Rear Air Conditioning ..................... .430
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................632
Rear Camera ........................... .257
Rear Cross Path ......................... .130
Rear Cupholder ......................... .282
Rear Heater ............................ .430
Rear Park Sense System .....................248
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .184
Rear Window Features .....................294
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................... .294Reclining Front Seats
...................... .174
Recorder, Event Data .......................82
Recreational Towing ...................... .563
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......566
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......570
Reformulated Gasoline .....................534
Refrigerant ............................. .617
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................66
Remote Control Starting System .........................29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................24
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........420
Remote Starting System ......................29
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .651
Replacement Keys .........................20
Replacement Parts ........................ .609
Replacement Tires ........................ .518
Reporting Safety Defects ....................673
Restraints, Child ...........................83
690 INDEX

Restraints, Occupant........................49
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ................292
Roll Over Warning ..........................5
Roof Type Carrier ........................ .296
Rotation, Tires .......................... .521
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................110
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................112
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................673
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................48
Safety Information, Tire .....................498
Safety Tips ............................. .108
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................377
Schedule, Maintenance .....................660
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .643
Seat Belt Reminder .........................66
Seat Belts ................................53
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........58
And Pregnant Women ....................67 Child Restraint
.........................83
Extender ..............................67
Front Seat .............................53
Inspection ............................110
Pretensioners ..........................61
Reminder ........................... .320
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ..................58
Untwisting Procedure ....................58
Seats ................................. .169
Adjustment .......................... .173
Easy Entry .......................... .196
Memory ............................ .192
Power .............................. .172
Rear Folding ......................... .184
Reclining ............................ .174
Security Against Theft .......................21
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................21
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................19
Sentry Key Programming ....................20
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INDEX 691