2014 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owners Manual containsWARNINGSagainst op-
erating procedures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONSagainst proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-
tions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on a
plate located on the left front corner of the instrument
panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle through the
windshield. This number also is stamped into the right
front body, behind the right front seat. Move the right
front seat forward to allow better viewing of the stamped
VIN. This number also appears on the Automobile Infor-
mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your
vehicle identification number and optional equipment.
VIN Location
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NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
Right Front Body VIN Location
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............14
▫ Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) ..............14
▫ KeyFob ............................15
▫ Ignition Or Accessory On Message ..........16
 SENTRY KEY® .........................17
▫ Replacement Keys .....................18
▫ Customer Key Programming ..............19
▫ General Information ....................19

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .20
▫ To Arm The System ....................20 ▫
Rearming The System ...................21
▫ To Disarm The System ..................21
▫ Tamper Alert .........................23
 ILLUMINATED ENTRY ...................23
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...........23
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........24
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............25
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................26
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters .......26
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........26
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▫General Information ....................28

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .28
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................29
 DOOR LOCKS .........................32
▫ Manual Door Locks ....................32
▫ Power Door Locks .....................34
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ..............................35
 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .................36
 WINDOWS ...........................42
▫ Power Windows .......................42
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................46
 LIFTGATE ............................46 ▫
Power Liftgate — If Equipped .............48
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................51
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................54
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions .....55
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....59
▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . .59
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ......60
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If
Equipped ............................61
▫ Energy Management Feature ..............62
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ..................63
▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . .63
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert®) ..........................67
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▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...........68
▫ Seat Belt Extender .....................68
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air
Bags ...............................69
▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features ...........72
▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ....76
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............84
▫ Child Restraints .......................85 
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .113
 SAFETY TIPS .........................114
▫ Transporting Passengers .................114
▫ Exhaust Gas .........................115
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .............................116
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle .........................118
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN).
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Feature
This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go™
feature, (refer toKeyless Enter-N-Go™ inThings To
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further informa-
tion).
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition
switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger
compartment. The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating
positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and
ON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during start
RUN will illuminate.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with
the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may
have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up
method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put
the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the
Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE