2017 DODGE DURANGO park assist

brake system (ABS). Applying the brakes very quickly
results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of
the system, you must apply continuous braking pressure
during the stopping sequence, (do not “pump” the brakes).
Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no
longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is
deactivated.
WARNING!
The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the natu-
ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it
increase the traction afforded by prevailing road condi-
tions. BAS cannot prevent collisions, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very
slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capabilities of a
BAS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner, which could jeopardize
the user’s safety or the safety of others.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
The HSA system is designed to mitigate roll back from a
complete stop while on an incline. If the driver releases the
brake while stopped on an incline, HSA will continue to
hold the brake pressure for a short period. If the driverdoes not apply the throttle before this time expires, the
system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll
down the hill as normal.
The following conditions must be met in order for HSA to
activate:
•
The feature must be enabled.
• The vehicle must be stopped.
• Park brake must be off.
• Driver door must be closed.
• The vehicle must be on a sufficient grade.
• The gear selection must match vehicle uphill direction
(i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle
backing uphill is in REVERSE gear).
• HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all forward gears.
The system will not activate if the transmission is in
PARK or NEUTRAL. For vehicles equipped with a
manual transmission, if the clutch is pressed, HSA will
remain active.
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WARNING!
There may be situations where the Hill Start Assist
(HSA) will not activate and slight rolling may occur,
such as on minor hills or with a loaded vehicle, or
while pulling a trailer. HSA is not a substitute for
active driving involvement. It is always the driver ’s
responsibility to be attentive to distance to other ve-
hicles, people, and objects, and most importantly brake
operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle under
all road conditions. Your complete attention is always
required while driving to maintain safe control of your
vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings can result in
a collision or serious personal injury.
Towing With HSA
HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll back while
towing a trailer.
WARNING!
•If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer,
the trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated
with the brake switch. If so, there may not be enough
brake pressure to hold both the vehicle and the
trailer on a hill when the brake pedal is released. In
order to avoid rolling down an incline while resum-
ing acceleration, manually activate the trailer brake
or apply more vehicle brake pressure prior to releas-
ing the brake pedal.
• HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when leaving your vehicle. Also,
be certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
• Failure to follow these warnings may cause the
vehicle to roll down the incline and could collide
with another vehicle, object or person, and cause
serious or fatal injury. Always remember to use the
parking brake while parking on a hill and that the
driver is responsible for braking the vehicle.
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If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer case
is operable, vehicleswith a two-speed transfer case may
be towed (in the forward direction, with ALLwheels on the
ground), IFthe transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N) and the
transmission is in PARK. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in
“Starting and Operating” for detailed instructions.
Vehicles equipped with a single-speed transfer case have
no NEUTRAL position, and therefore mustbe towed will
all four wheels OFFthe ground.
CAUTION!
•Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal
damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur
if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer
case damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident Response
System.
Please refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air
Bags” in “Occupant Restraints” in the Owner ’s Manual on
the DVD for further information on the Enhanced Accident
Response System (EARS) function.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.
Please refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air
Bags” in “Occupant Restraints” in the Owner’s Manual on
the DVD for further information on the Event Data Recorder
(EDR).
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 499

Adding Fluid.......................... .528
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................528
Fluid Change .......................... .528
Fluid Level Check .....................527, 528
Fluid Type ......................... .527, 549
Gear Ranges ........................... .389
Special Additives ........................ .528
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........206
Auxiliary Power Outlet ..................... .206
Axle Fluid .............................. .549
Battery .............................. .241, 511
Charging System Light ....................241
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................21
Belts, Seat .................................85
Blind Spot Monitoring ...................... .102
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................516
B-Pillar Location .......................... .423
Brake Assist System ........................ .408
Brake Control System, Electronic ................406
Brake Fluid .......................... .525, 549
Brake System ......................... .406, 525
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .406
Fluid Check ........................... .525
Master Cylinder ........................ .525Parking
.............................. .404
Warning Light .......................... .239
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................387
Bulb Replacement ...................... .540, 542
Bulbs, Light ...............................88
Camera, Rear ............................ .192
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .545
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .487
Oil (Engine) ........................... .510
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................523
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................85,
448
Cargo Area Cover ......................... .220
Cargo Area Features ....................... .219
Cargo Compartment ....................... .219
Light ................................ .220
Luggage Carrier ........................ .223
Cargo Light ............................. .220
Cargo Tie-Downs .......................... .221
Car Washes .............................. .529
Cellular Phone ........................... .334
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............544
Certification Label ......................... .451
Chains, Tire ............................. .437
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Front Seat........................ .41, 43, 45
Inspection ..............................85
Operating Instructions ......................45
Pregnant Women .........................48
Pretensioners ............................49
Rear Seat ...............................43
Reminder ............................. .238
Untwisting Procedure ......................46
Seats ......................... .109, 110, 111, 115
Adjustment ......................110,111,112
Easy Entry ............................ .132
Heated ................................115
Memory .............................. .130
Power .................................111
Rear Folding ........................... .123
Reclining ..............................113
Vented ................................118
Ventilated ..............................118
Security Alarm ......................... .16, 240
Arm The System ..........................16
Disarm The System ........................17
SENTRY KEY Key Programming .........................16
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................14
Sentry Key Replacement ......................15 Service Assistance
......................... .558
Service Contract .......................... .560
Service Manuals .......................... .562
Shifting ................................ .386
Automatic Transmission ................386, 388
Shoulder Belts .............................43
Signals, Turn .....................88, 254, 543, 544
Siri ................................ .369, 370
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................437
Snow Plow .............................. .465
Snow Tires .............................. .431
Spare Tire ...................431, 432, 433, 434, 477
Spark Plugs .......................... .547, 549
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................ .151, 152
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ...................159
Cancel ............................... .151
Resume .............................. .151
S

et .................................. .151
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..............150, 153
Starting .............................. .23, 379
Automatic Transmission ....................379
Cold Weather ....................... .381, 385
Engine Block Heater ..................... .385
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .38210
INDEX 577