2017 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

Setting NameSelectable Options
Forward Collision Warn-
ing On/Off — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in
front of you.
The FCW system state is kept in memory from one ignition cycle to the next. If the system is turned OFF, it will re-
main off when the vehicle is restarted. Forward Collision
Warning Sensitivity — If Equipped Far
Med Near
NOTE:
The “Forward Collision Warning Sensitivity” setting determines at what relative distance the vehicle directly in front
of you needs to be at, before the system will warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle directly in front of you,
based on the option is selected. “Far” will give you the most amount of reaction time, whereas “Near” will give you
the least amount of reaction time, based on the distance between the two vehicles. Forward Collision
Warning Active Braking — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
The “Forward Collision Warning Active Braking” setting includes Advanced Brake Assist (ABA). The ABA applies
additional brake pressure when the driver requests insufficient brake pressure to avoid a potential frontal collision.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
When the “Sound Only” option is selected a chime will sound alerting you of a possible collision with the vehicle in
front of you and more brake pressure is needed. When the “Sound and Brake” option is selected, it will apply the
brakes to slow your vehicle in case of potential forward collision and sound an audible chime to alert you. ParkSense — If Equipped OffSound Only Sound and Display
NOTE:
The “ParkSense” system setting will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission gear selector is in RE-
VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 7 mph (11 km/h), when enabled. It will provide an alert (audible and/or vi-
sual) to indicate the proximity to other objects. The system can be enabled with “Sound Only,” or “Sound and Display.”
Rear ParkSense Volume Low Medium High
Rear ParkSense Braking Assist — If Equipped
NOTE:
When the “Rear ParkSense Braking Assist” feature is selected, the park assist system will detect objects located be-
hind the vehicle and utilize autonomous braking to stop the vehicle. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) — If Equipped Early
Medium Late
NOTE:
The “Lane Depature Warning (LDW)” setting determines at what distance the LDW system will warn you, through
steering wheel feedback, of a possible lane departure.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Lane Departure Strength (LDW) — If Equipped Low
Medium High
Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped Off
LightsLights and Chime
NOTE:
When the “Blind Spot Alert” feature is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will show a
visual alert in the outside mirrors, or it will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as play an audible alert
when the turn signal is on. When “Off” is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deactivated.
If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is not damaged,
the sensor may have become misaligned. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment. A sen-
sor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not operating to specification. Rain Sensing Auto Wipers Hill Start Assist — If Equipped
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse Paddle Shifters Enable Disable
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Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen the
following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Headlight Off Delay 0 sec30 sec 60 sec 90 sec
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights
remain on after the engine is shut off. Headlights WithWipers — IfEquipped
Headlight Illumina- tion On Approach 0 sec
30 sec 60 sec 90 sec
NOTE:
When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on after the doors
are unlocked with the key fob. Auto High Beam — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Auto High Beams” is selected, the high beam headlights will activate/deactivate automatically under cer-
tain conditions.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Daytime Running Lights Ye s
N o
Flash Lights With Lock On
Off
Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Auto Door Locks On Off
NOTE:
The “Auto Door Locks” feature locks all doors automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). Auto Unlock On Exit On Off
NOTE:
When the “Auto Unlock On Exit” feature is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the trans-
mission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. Flash Lights With Lock On Off
Horn With Lock Off1st Press 2nd Press
Horn With Remote Start — If Equipped On
Off
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Passive Entry On Off
Remote Door Unlock/Door Unlock Driver
All
NOTE:
When “Driver” is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first push of the key fob UNLOCK button, you
must push the key fob UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors. When “All” is selected, all of the
doors will unlock on the first press of the key fob UNLOCK button. If “All” is programmed, all doors will unlock no
matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped. If “Driver” is programmed, only the driver ’s door will
unlock when the driver ’s door is grasped. Touching the handle more than once will only result in the driver ’s door
opening once. If the driver door is opened, the interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to unlock all doors (or
use key fob). Memory Linked To FOB — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
The “Memory Linked To FOB” feature provides automatic recall of all settings stored to a memory location (driver ’s
seat, exterior mirrors, steering column position and radio station pre-sets) to enhance driver mobility when entering
and exiting the vehicle. Power Liftgate Alert — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
The “Power Liftgate Alert” feature plays an alert when the power liftgate is raising or lowering.
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Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start”
button on the touchscreen the following settings will be
available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto-On Driver Heated/
Ventilated Seat & Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped Off
Remote Start All Starts
NOTE:
When this feature is selected the driver ’s heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn ON when
temperatures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When temperatures are above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat will turn
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Engine Off Options
After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Engine Off Power Delay — IfEquipped 0 sec
45 sec 5 min10 min
NOTE:
When the “Engine Off Power Delay” feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, Uconnect phone system
(if equipped), DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for
up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Headlight Off Delay 0 sec30 sec 60 sec 90 sec
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights
remain on after the engine is shut off. Easy Exit Seat — If Equipped
NOTE:
When the “Easy Exit Seat” feature is selected, it provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility
when entering and exiting the vehicle.
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