2016 DODGE DURANGO change key battery

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 Push Button Ignition.
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 Push Button Ignition
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 Push Button Ignition 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.
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new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it
with rubbing alcohol.
4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration. NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve-
niently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range of
approximately 300 ft (91 m).
NOTE:
• The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic
transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
• Obstructions between the vehicle and RKE transmitter
may reduce this range.
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Alarm System (Security Alarm)................21
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................492
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............9
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............659, 691
Disposal ............................. .662
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................509
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................316
Appearance Care ........................ .670
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............21
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .512
Auto Down Power Windows ..................44
Automatic Headlights ..................... .176
Automatic High Beams .....................176
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......426, 434
Automatic Transmission .................483, 669
Adding Fluid ......................... .669
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................669
Fluid Change ......................... .669
Fluid Level Check ...................668, 669 Fluid Type
........................ .668, 695
Gear Ranges .......................... .484
Special Additives ...................... .668
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........257
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................257
Axle Fluid ............................. .695
Battery ............................ .302, 646
Charging System Light ...................302
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........27
Belts, Seat ...............................112
Blind Spot Monitoring ..................... .135
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................652
B-Pillar Location ......................... .531
Brake Assist System ........................511
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............508
Brake Fluid ......................... .664, 695
Brake System ........................ .508, 664
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .508
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