2015 DODGE DURANGO climate control

•The power liftgate must be in the full open position for
rear liftgate close button on the left rear trim, near the
liftgate opening, to operate. If the liftgate is not fully
open, push the Liftgate button on the Key Fob to fully
open the liftgate, and then push it again to close.
•If the liftgate handle switch is pushed while the power
liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the full
open position.
•If the liftgate handle switch is pushed while the power
liftgate is opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to
allow manual operation.
•If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions
within the same cycle, the system will automatically
stop and the liftgate must be opened or closed manu-
ally.
•If your liftgate is power closing and you put the
vehicle in gear, the liftgate will continue to power
close. However, vehicle movement may result in a
detection of an obstruction.
WARNING!
•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 liftgate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
•If you are required to drive with the liftgate 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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•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.
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
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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.
•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.
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Front Heated Seats
The front heated seats control buttons are located within
the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen.
You can choose from HI, LO or OFF heat settings. The
indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in
use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HI, one for
LO and none for OFF.
•Press the heated seat buttononce to turn the HI
setting ON.
•Press the heated seat buttona second time to turn
the LO setting ON.
•Press the heated seat buttona third time to turn
the heating elements OFF.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will auto-
matically switch to LO-level after approximately 60 min-
utes of continuous operation. At that time, the display
will change from HI to LO, indicating the change. The
LO-level setting will turn OFF automatically after ap-
proximately 45 minutes.
NOTE:
•Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within
two to five minutes.
•The engine must be running for the heated seats to
operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the
heated seats can be programed to come on during a
remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect®
system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
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WARNING!
•Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
•Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting
in a seat that has been overheated could cause
serious burns due to the increased surface tempera-
ture of the seat.
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
Located in the seat cushion and seat back are small fans
that draw the air from the passenger compartment and
move air through fine perforations in the seat cover to
help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher
ambient temperatures. The fans operate at two speeds,
HI and LO.
The front ventilated seats control buttons are located
within the Uconnect® system. You can gain access to the
control buttons through the climate screen or the controls
screen.
•Press the ventilated seat buttononce to choose HI.
•Press the ventilated seat buttona second time to
choose LO.
•Press the ventilated seat buttona third time to
turn the ventilated seat OFF.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the ventilated
seats to operate.
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps
warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering
wheel has only one temperature setting. Once the heated
steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for up
to 80 minutes before automatically shutting off. The
heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn
on when the steering wheel is already warm.
The heated steering wheel control button is located
within the Uconnect® system. You can gain access to the
control button through the climate screen or the controls
screen.
•Press the heated steering wheel buttononce to
turn the heating element ON.
•Press the heated steering wheel buttona second
time to turn the heating element OFF.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the
heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on
during a remote start through the Uconnect® system.
Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
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Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to
the first detent for intermittent operation and to
the second detent for continuous rear wiper operation.
Rotating the center portion upward once more
will activate the washer pump which will con-
tinue to operate as long as the switch is held. Upon
release of the switch, the wipers will resume the continu-
ous rear wiper operation. When this rotary control is in
the OFF position, rotating it downward will activate the
rear washer pump which will continue to operate as long
as the switch is held. Once the switch is released it will
return to the OFF position and the wipers will cycle
several times before returning to the parked position.
NOTE:As a protective measure, the pump will stop if the
switch is held for more than 20 seconds. Once the switch
is released the pump will resume normal operation.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned
OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park”
position.
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on
the climate control panel. Push this button to turn
on the rear window defroster and the heated outside
Rear Wiper/Washer Control
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!CD/DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc MAINTENANCE . . . .378
!RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .379
▫Regulatory And Safety Information.........379
!CLIMATE CONTROLS...................381
▫General Overview.....................382
▫Climate Control Functions...............388
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......390
▫Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .391
▫Operating Tips.......................396
!Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK
TIPS................................399
▫Introducing Uconnect®.................399
▫Get Started..........................400
▫Basic Voice Commands..................401
▫Radio..............................403
▫Media..............................404
▫Phone..............................406
▫Voice Text Reply......................407
▫Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)..................408
▫Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)................409
▫Uconnect® Access* (8.4A/8.4AN)..........410
▫Register (8.4A/8.4AN)..................411
▫Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)...............412
▫Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)..............413
▫Yelp® (8.4A/8.4AN)....................414
▫SiriusXM Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4AN).......415
▫Additional Information.................416
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1—AirOutlet6—LowerSwitchBank2 — Instrument Cluster7 — Hazard Switch3—Radio8—IgnitionStart/StopButton4—GloveCompartment9—DimmerSwitch5 — Climate Controls10 — Headlight Switch
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