2017 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

4. Fit a new battery in place of the depleted battery. Whenreplacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to
the + sign on the inside of the back cover. Avoid
touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils
may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery,
clean it with rubbing alcohol.
5. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves together until they are tightly clamped.
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, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 key fob to start the engine
conveniently 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 trans-
mission to be equipped with Remote Start.
•
Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob may reduce
this range.
Replace Battery In The Key Fob
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How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
•Gear Selector in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Liftgate closed
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• PANIC
button not pushed
•System not disabled from previous remote start event
• Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing
• Ignition in STOP/OFF position
• Fuel level meets minimum requirement
• Vehicle Security Alarm is not signaling an intrusion
WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monox-
ide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury
or death when inhaled.
• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the
Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other
controls could cause serious injury or death.
Remote Start Abort Message — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the instrument
cluster display if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits
remote start prematurely:
• Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Liftgate Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset
The Remote Start Abort message stays active until the
ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position.
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To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the REMOTE START buttonon the
key fob twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will
lock, the parking lights will flash, and the horn will
chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start,
and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for
a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
• If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the
vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window and power sunroof opera-
tion (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the
Remote Start mode.
• The engine can be started two consecutive times with
the key fob. However, the ignition must be cycled by
pushing the START/STOP button twice (or the ignition
switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN position) before
you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle
Push and release the REMOTE STARTbutton one time
or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will
disable with a one time push of the REMOTE START
button for two seconds after receiving a valid Re-
mote Start request.
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
Before the end of 15-minute cycle, push and release the
UNLOCK button on the key fob to unlock the doors and
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if equipped). Then,
prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, push and release
the START/STOP button.
NOTE:
• For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry feature, the message “Remote Start Active
— Push Start Button” will display in the cluster display
until you push the START button.
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Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
When Remote Start is activated, the heated steering wheel
and driver heated seat features will automatically turn on
in cold weather. In warm weather, the driver vented seat
feature will automatically turn on when the remote start is
activated. These features will stay on through the duration
of Remote Start or until the ignition switch is cycled to the
ON/RUN position.
NOTE:The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated
and deactivated through the Uconnect Settings. For more
information on Remote Start Comfort System operation,
refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia.”
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, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks
The power door locks can be manually locked from inside
the vehicle by using the door lock knob. To lock each door,
push the door lock knob on each door trim panel down-
ward. To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door
handle to the first detent. To unlock the rear doors, pull the
door lock knob on the door trim panel upward. If the lock
knob is down when the door is closed, the door will lock.
Therefore, make sure the key is not inside the vehicle
before closing the door.
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WARNING!
•For personal security and safety in the event of an
collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well
as when you park and leave the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the gear selector.
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a
location accessible to children, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go
in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in the Offmode, remove
the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
Unsupervised use of the vehicle equipment may
cause severe person injuries and death.
Power Door Locks
The power door lockswitches are located on each
front door panel. Push the switch to lock or unlock the
doors and liftgate.
Manual Door Lock Knob
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If the lock knob is down when the door is closed, the door
will lock. Therefore, make sure the key fob is not inside the
vehicle before closing the door.
If you push the door lock
switch while the ignition
position is in ACC or ON/RUN and the driver or front
passenger’s door is open, the doors will not lock.
If a rear door is locked, it cannot be opened from inside the
vehicle without first unlocking the door. The door may be
unlocked manually by raising the lock knob.
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when
the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 MPH (24 km/h). Auto door
lock feature is enabled/disabled in the Uconnect Settings
sections in the radio. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” located
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel.”
Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped
If Auto Unlock is enabled, this feature will unlock all the
doors when any door is opened if the vehicle is stopped
and in PARK. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
To provide a safer environment for small children riding in
the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Child-
Protection Door Lock system.
Power Door Lock Switches
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To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door
Lock System
1. Open the rear door.
2.
Insert the tip of the emergency key into the lock and rotate
to the LOCK or UNLOCK position.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remem-
ber that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside
when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
NOTE:For emergency exit with the system engaged, move
the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window,
and open the door with the outside door handle.Child-Protection Door Lock Location
Child-Protection Door Lock Function
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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehi-
cle’s Remote Keyless Entry system and a feature of Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry. This feature allows you to
lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to
push the key fob lock or unlock buttons.
NOTE:
•Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
• If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining
on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity
can be affected, resulting in a slower response time.
• If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and no door
is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and
if equipped will arm the security alarm.
To Unlock From The Driver’s Side:
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
driver’s door handle, grab the driver’s front door handle to
unlock the driver’s door automatically. The interior door
panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked. NOTE:
If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all
doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver ’s front
door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st
Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
To Unlock From The Passenger Side:
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door
handle to unlock all four doors automatically. The interior
door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
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