2017 DODGE DURANGO tow bar

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED .........203
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ...............203
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........204
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ................204
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ...........204
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ....................204
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ................204
▫ Sunshade Operation .....................204
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... .205
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ....................205
▫ Ignition OFF Operation ...................205
▫ Relearn Procedure ..................... .205
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ............206
 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED .........210
 CUPHOLDERS .........................211
▫ Front Seat Cupholders ...................211
▫ Rear Cupholders .......................211 
STORAGE ............................ .213
▫ Glove Compartment .....................213
▫ Door Storage ......................... .214
▫ Front Center Console ....................214
▫ Rear Full Center Console — If Equipped ......215
▫ Rear Mini Center Console — If Equipped ......218
 CARGO AREA FEATURES .................219
▫ Rechargeable Flashlight ..................219
▫ Cargo Storage ........................ .220
▫ Retractable
Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped . .220
▫ Cargo Tie-Down Hooks ..................221
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ...............222
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ..............222
▫ Rear Window Defroster ..................223
 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ......223
▫ Deploying the Crossbars ..................224
▫ Stowing The Crossbars ...................227
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93

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.
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.
Roof Rack
1 — Side Rail
2 — Crossbar
Thumb Screw
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Remove the crossbar from the stowed position by sliding
the crossbar towards the center of the roof. Repeat with
crossbar on the opposite side.CAUTION!
Be careful when handling the crossbars to prevent
damage to the vehicle.
Starting with one crossbar, bend down the pivot supports
at each end.
Removing Crossbars
Bending Pivot
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Position the crossbars across the roof making sure the
letters on the crossbars align with the matching letters on
the side rail.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.
Positioning Crossbars
Installing Crossbars
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Deploy and tighten the second crossbar to complete the
deployment of the crossbars.
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 supports
at each end.
Deployed Crossbars
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:
•
To help control wind noise, stow the crossbars in the side
rails when they are not in use.
• If any metallic object is placed over the satellite radio
antenna (if equipped), you may experience interruption
of satellite radio reception.
Tightening Crossbar
Stowed Crossbars
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IconDescription
AUTO Button — If Equipped
Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and
amount. Performing this function will cause the system to switch between manual mode and
automatic modes. Refer to “Automatic Operation” for more information.
Front Defrost Button
Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The indicator illumi-
nates when this feature is ON. Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets.
When the defrost button is selected, the blower level will increase. Use Defrost mode with maxi-
mum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging. Per-
forming this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode. If the front defrost mode
is turned off the climate system will return the previous setting.
Rear Defrost Button
Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn ON the rear window defroster and the
heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window de-
froster is ON. The rear window defroster automatically turns OFF after 10 minutes.
REAR CLIMATE Rear Climate Control Button Press and release this button to access the rear climate controls. The indicator will illuminate
when the rear climate controls are ON.
Passenger Temperature UP and DOWN Buttons
Provides the passenger with independent temperature control. Push the UP button on the face-
plate for warmer temperature settings or the DOWN button on the faceplate for cooler tempera-
ture settings. On the touchscreen, press and slide the temperature bar towards the red arrow
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