2014 DODGE DURANGO center console

Door Storage
Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy
access.
Front Center Console
The front center console contains both an upper and a
lower storage area.
To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on
the small latch located on the lid.
Door Panel Storage
Storage Compartment Latches
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Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the
lower storage compartment.
Rear Full Center Console — If Equipped
The rear full center console contains both an upper and a
lower storage area.To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on
the small latch located on the front of the lid.
Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the
lower storage compartment.
Storage Compartment
Upper Storage Compartment
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Rear Mini Center Console — If Equipped
An open storage area, or cubby bin with removable liner,
is located in the front of the console.
Console Cubby Bin
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Clear Personal Data
After touching the “Clear Personal Data Settings” soft-
key the following settings will be available:
•Clear Personal Data
When this feature is selected it will remove personal data
including Bluetooth® devices and presets. To Clear Per-
sonal Data touch the “Yes” or “No” soft-key. A check
mark will appear in the box when selected. Then touch
the back arrow soft-key.
Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED
For detailed information about your Uconnect® radio,
refer to your Uconnect® Supplement Manual.
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
Located in the lower section of the front integrated center
stack, in front of the rotary shifter, this feature allows an
iPod® or external USB device to be plugged into the USB
port.
Center Console USB/AUX SD Card Media HUB
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Dual Video Screen
NOTE:Typically there are two different ways to operate
the features of the Rear Seat Entertainment System.
• The Remote Control
• The Touchscreen Radio (If Equipped)
Blu-ray™ Disc Player
Play A Blu-ray™ Disc
The Blu-ray™ Disc player is located in the center console.
Blu-ray™ Disc Player Location
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When the Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode is engaged, the
vehicle control systems will change the following:
•The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift
later. •
The overall driving performance will be more conser-
vative.
• Some ECO mode functions may be temporarily inhib-
ited based on temperature and other factors.
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
The transmission is controlled using a rotary electronic
gear selector located on the center console. The transmis-
sion gear range (PRND) is displayed both above the gear
selector and in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). To select a gear range, simply rotate the gear
selector. You must press the brake pedal to shift the
transmission out of PARK, or to shift from NEUTRAL
into DRIVE or REVERSE when the vehicle is stopped or
moving at low speeds (refer to “Brake/Transmission
Shift Interlock System” in this section). To shift past
multiple gear ranges at once (such as PARK to DRIVE),
simply rotate the gear selector to the appropriate detent.
Select the DRIVE range for normal driving.
Fuel Economy Mode Switch
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WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or
personal injury.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions
(3.6L Engine) — If Equipped
This system contains a single-speed (HI range only)
transfer case, which provides convenient full-time all-
wheel drive. No driver interaction is required. The Brake
Traction Control (BTC) System, which combines standard
ABS and Traction Control, provides resistance to any
wheel that is slipping to allow additional torque transfer
to wheels with traction.NOTE:
This system is not appropriate for conditions
where LOW range is recommended. Refer to “Off-Road
Driving Tips” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
(Three-Position Switch) (5.7L Engine) — If
Equipped
This is an electronic shift transfer case and it is operated
by the AWD Control Switch, which is located on the
center console.
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2. Open the center console and locate the Manual ParkRelease cover, remove it by snapping the cover away
from the console hinges. 3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metal
latch in towards the tether strap.
Manual Park Release Cover
Release Latch
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