2017 DODGE DURANGO sport mode

▫To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving
The Vehicle ...........................25
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive
The Vehicle ...........................25
▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . . .26
▫ General Information .....................26
 DOOR LOCKS ..........................26
▫ Manual Door Locks .....................26
▫ Power Door Locks ......................27
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ............................28
 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY .....30
▫ General Information .....................33
 WINDOWS .............................34
▫ Power Windows ........................34
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................36
 LIFTGATE .............................36 ▫
Power Liftgate — If Equipped ..............38
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ...........40
▫ Occupant Restraint Systems Features .........40
▫ Important Safety Precautions ...............40
▫ Seat Belt Systems .......................41
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..........51
▫ Child Restraints ........................63
▫ Transporting Pets .......................83
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .....83
 SAFETY TIPS ...........................84
▫ Transporting Passengers ...................84
▫ Exhaust Gas ...........................85
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ...........................85
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle .....................88
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

6. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the childrestraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
WARNING!
•The top tether anchorages are not visible until the
gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible
cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind the
seats, to attach a child restraint tether anchor.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
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WARNING! (Continued)
child. Use only the anchorage position directly be-
hind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat,
make sure the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack
in the strap.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a
collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or
pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the
initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or
90 km/h) are desirable.
Captains Chair Top Tether Strap Mounting
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BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar-
based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to
detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks,
motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the
rear/front/side of the vehicle.
When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will be
momentarily illuminated in both outside rear view mirrors
to let the driver know that the system is operational. The
BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any
forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand by mode when
the vehicle is in PARK.The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on
both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m). The zone length starts
at the outside rear view mirror and extends approximately
10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear bumper of the vehicle. The BSM
system monitors the detection zones on both sides of the
vehicle when the vehicle speed has reached approximately
6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of
vehicles in these areas.
NOTE:
•
The BSM system DOES NOT alert the driver about
rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the detec-
tion zones.
• The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if
your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify
the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer
before making a lane change. If the trailer or other object
(i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the side
of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light
remaining illuminated or the alert chime remaining on
the entire time the vehicle is in a forward gear. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for more information.
Rear Detection Zones
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Light — If Equipped
Green TelltaleLight What It Means
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Light
This will display when the ACC is set and a target vehicle is detected. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green Telltale
Light What It Means
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
This telltale will illuminate when the Stop/Start function is in “Autostop” mode.
Sport Mode Indicator Light
Green Telltale
Light What It Means
Sport Mode Indicator Light
This light will turn on when Sport Mode is active.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES .................379
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................379
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition .............380
▫ Normal Starting ....................... .380
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –22°F Or 30°C) ..................381
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ..................382
▫ After Starting ......................... .382
 STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........382
▫ Automatic Mode ...................... .383
▫ Possible Reasons The Engine Does
Not Autostop ........................ .383
▫
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode . . .384
▫ To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System . . .385
▫ To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . . .385 ▫
System Malfunction .....................385
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .385
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ..............386
▫ Ignition Park Interlock ...................387
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .387
▫ Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode ...............387
▫ Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission .........388
 SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED .............395
 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ...........395
▫ Single-Speed Operating Instructions/
Precautions — If Equipped ...............395
▫ Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
(Three-Position Switch) — If Equipped .......395
▫ Shifting Procedure ..................... .398
 ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS .................399
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SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle is equipped with a Sport Mode feature. This
mode is a configuration set up for typical enthusiast
driving. The engine, transmission, and steering systems are
all set to their SPORT settings. Sport Mode will provide
improved throttle response and modified shifting for an
enhanced driving experience, as well the greatest amount
of steering feel. This mode may be activated and deacti-
vated by pushing the Sport button on the instrument panel
switch bank.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions
— If Equipped
This system contains a single-speed (HI range only) trans-
fer case, which provides convenient full-time all-wheel
drive. No driver interaction is required. The Brake Traction
Control (BTC) System, which combines standard ABS and
Traction Control, provides resistance to any wheel that is
slipping to allow additional torque transfer to wheels with
traction.NOTE:
This system is not appropriate for conditions
where LOW range is recommended. Refer to “Off-Road
Driving Tips” in “Starting And Operating” for further
information.
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-
Position Switch) — If Equipped
This is an electronic shift transfer case and it is operated by
the AWD Control Switch, which is located on the center
console.
AWD Control Switch (Three-Position)
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