2016 DODGE DURANGO tow bar

▫Rear Mini Center Console — If Equipped . . . .272
 CARGO AREA FEATURES ................272
▫ Rechargeable Flashlight .................272
▫ Cargo Storage ...................... .274
▫ Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped .274
▫ Cargo Tie-Down Hooks .................275 
REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............277
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer .............277
▫ Rear Window Defroster .................278
 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED . . . .279
▫ Deploying the Crossbars .................280
▫ Stowing The Crossbars ..................283
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ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry weight
on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack.The load must
not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly
distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
The crossbars on your vehicle are delivered stowed
within the roof rack side rails. Crossbars should always
be used whenever cargo is placed on the roof rack. Check
the straps frequently to be sure that the load remains
securely attached.
The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo
inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not
exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
1 — Side Rail
2 — Crossbar
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Deploying the Crossbars
Starting with one crossbar, completely loosen the thumb
screws at both ends of the crossbar.
NOTE:The thumb screws cannot be fully removed. Remove the crossbar from the stowed position by sliding
the crossbar towards the center of the roof. Repeat with
crossbar on the opposite side.
Thumb ScrewRemoving Crossbars
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Slide the cross bar into to the deploy position by moving
it towards the matching letter in the side rail. Be sure the
crossbar is fully deployed with the crossbar pushed as far
into the slot as possible. Once the crossbar is in place,
tighten both thumb screws completely.Deploy and tighten the second crossbar to complete the
deployment of the crossbars.
Installing Crossbars
Deployed Crossbars
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Stowing The Crossbars
Starting with one crossbar, completely loosen the thumb
screws at both ends. Slide the crossbar away from the
matching letter to remove it from the deployed position.
Repeat with the other crossbar.
CAUTION!
Be careful when handling the crossbars to prevent
damage to the vehicle.
Starting with the one crossbar, bend up the pivot sup-
ports at each end.
Crossbar Pivot
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Then, position the crossbar along the correct side rail.
Make sure the letters on the crossbar align with the
matching letters on the side rail.Slide the crossbar outward, away from the center of the
roof. The crossbar will nest fully within the side rail.
Stowing Crossbars
Crossbar To Side Rail
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Once the driver ’s side crossbar is in place, tighten the
thumb screws completely.
Repeat the procedure to stow the second crossbar on the
opposite side.NOTE:
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To help control wind noise, stow the crossbars in the
side rails when they are not in use.
Tightening Crossbar
Stowed Crossbars
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CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window. 7. Rear Climate Control Button
Press and release this button to turn on the rear climate
controls. The indicator will illuminate when the rear
climate controls are ON. Performing this function again
will turn OFF the rear climate controls.
8. Passenger Temperature Control Up Button
Provides the passenger with independent temperature
control. Push the button on the faceplate for warmer
temperature settings or on the touchscreen, press and
slide the temperature bar towards the red arrow button
on the touchscreen for warmer temperature settings.
NOTE:
Pressing this button while in Sync mode will
automatically exit Sync.
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