2014 DODGE DURANGO warning

6. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the childrestraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
WARNING!
•The top tether anchorages are not visible until the
gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible
cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind
the seats, to attach a child restraint tether anchor.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchorage position directly
behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat,
make sure the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove
slack in the strap.
Top Tether Strap Mounting (Captain’s Chair)
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CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its
first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and
not interpreted as a problem.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
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Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO),
follow these safety tips:
•Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move
your vehicle in or out of the area.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/
rear doors open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is
set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation
mode.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat
belt or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light isnot lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the
light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have
the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
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WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
•Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
• Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and interfer-
ing with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
• Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top
of already installed floor mats. Additional floor
mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the
pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always
properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have
been removed for cleaning.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
• If required, mounting posts must be properly in-
stalled, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .194
▫ To Activate ......................... .195
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................195
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .196
▫ To Resume Speed .....................196
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............196
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................197
 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .198
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . . .201
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . . .202
▫ To Activate/Deactivate ..................202
▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed .............204▫
To Cancel .......................... .204
▫ ToTurnOff......................... .205
▫ To Resume ......................... .205
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............206
▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC ......208
▫ Overtake Aid ....................... .212
▫ ACC Operation At Stop .................212
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu .......213
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ........214
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC .......217
▫ General Information ...................221
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control
Mode ............................. .221
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FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH
MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED ............225
▫ Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation Operation ...................225
▫ Turning FCW ON Or OFF ...............227
▫ Changing FCW And Active Braking Status. . . .228
▫ FCW Limited Warning ..................229
▫ Service FCW Warning ..................229
 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .229
▫ ParkSense® Sensors ....................230
▫ ParkSense® Warning Display .............231
▫ ParkSense® Display ....................231
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® ........235▫
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist
System ............................ .235
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System ..........236
▫ ParkSense® System Usage Precautions .......236
 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .239
 OVERHEAD CONSOLE ..................241
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped . . .242
▫ Courtesy Lights ...................... .243
▫ Sunglasses Bin Door ...................243
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .244
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .245
▫ Programming A Rolling Code .............246
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........248
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Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror.
Some vehicles will not have a convex passenger side
mirror.
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is
a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind-
shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with
a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for
mounting. The mirror head can be adjusted up, down,
left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be
adjusted to center on the view through the rear window.
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you.
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