2017 DODGE DURANGO wipers

▫Head Restraints ........................119
▫ 60/40 Split Rear Seat ....................123
▫ Rear Captain’s Chairs — If Equipped .........126
▫ Folding Third Row ..................... .129
 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED .....130
▫ Programming The Memory Feature ..........131
▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry
Key Fob To Memory .....................131
▫ Memory Position Recall ..................132
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat ....................132
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ..........133
 LIGHTS ............................. .135
▫ Headlight Switch ..................... .135
▫ Automatic Headlights ...................136
▫ Headlights On Automatically With Wipers . . . .136
▫ Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ........136
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ......137▫
Headlight Delay ....................... .137
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights ............137
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................138
▫ Interior Lights ........................ .138
▫ Lights-On Reminder .....................139
▫ Battery Saver ......................... .139
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped . . . .140
▫ Courtesy Lights ....................... .141
▫ Ambient Light — If Equipped .............141
▫ Multifunction Lever ................... .142
▫ T

urn Signals ......................... .142
▫ Lane Change Assist .....................142
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................ .142
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ..................143
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .......143
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ...............143
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ................144
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▫Windshield Washer Operation ..............145
▫ Mist ............................... .146
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped .........146
 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN .....147
 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
— IF EQUIPPED ....................... .148
 HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . .149
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF
EQUIPPED ........................... .150
▫ To Activate .......................... .150
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ..................151
▫ To Deactivate ........................ .151
▫ To Resume Speed ..................... .151
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................151
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .................152
 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .153
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation .....155▫
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .....155
▫ To Activate/Deactivate ...................156
▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed ...............157
▫ To Cancel ........................... .158
▫ ToTurnOff.......................... .158
▫ To Resume .......................... .158
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................159
▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC .......161
▫ Overtake Aid ......................... .163
▫ ACC Operation At Stop ..................164
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ........164
▫ Display

Warnings And Maintenance .........165
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC .........167
▫ General Information .....................171
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control
Mode .............................. .171
 FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH
MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED ..............174
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Automatic Headlights
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the AUTO
position. When the system is on, the headlight time delay
feature is also on. This means the headlights will stay on
for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition into the
OFF position. To turn the automatic system off, move the
headlight switch out of the AUTO position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the headlights
will come on in the automatic mode.
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights, it
also has this customer-programmable feature. When your
headlights are in the automatic mode and the engine is
running, they will automatically turn on when the wiper
system is on. This feature is programmable through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings/Customer
Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information. NOTE:
When your headlights come on during the day-
time, the vehicle will monitor outside brightness and
decide if the instrument panel needs to be dimmed or not.
Refer to “Lights” in this section for further information.
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system
provides increased forward lighting at night by automat-
ing high beam control through the use of a digital camera
mounted on the inside rearview mirror. This camera de-
tects vehicle specific light and automatically switches from
high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is
out of view.
NOTE:
• The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control can be
turned on or off using the Uconnect System. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
• Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights
of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to
remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film,
and other obstructions on the windshield or camera lens
will cause the system to function improperly.
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High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel
to switch the headlights to high beams. Pulling the multi-
function back toward the steering wheel will turn the low
beams back on, or shut the high beams off.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the
multifunction lever on the left side of the steering column.
The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located
on the end of the lever. For information on the rear
wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Un-
derstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
Windshield Wiper Operation
Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent
positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low
wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper
operation.
Multifunction Lever
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Windshield Washer Operation
To use the washer, push on the end of the lever (toward the
steering wheel) and hold while spray is desired. If the lever
is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will
turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of
the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent
interval previously selected.If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in the
off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles,
then turn off.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could
lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or
other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the wind-
shield during freezing weather, warm the windshield
with the defroster before and during windshield
washer use.
Windshield Washer Operation
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Mist
Use the Mist feature when weather conditions make occa-
sional usage of the wipers necessary. Rotate the end of the
lever downward to the Mist position and release for a
single wiping cycle.
NOTE:The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
windshield. The wash function must be used in order to
spray the windshield with washer fluid.
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
This feature senses moisture on the windshield and auto-
matically activates the wipers for the driver. The feature is
especially useful for road splash or overspray from the
windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of
the multifunction lever to one of four settings to activate
this feature.
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the
multifunction lever. Wiper delay position one is the least
sensitive, and wiper delay position four is the most sensi-
tive. Setting three should be used for normal rain condi-
tions. Settings one and two can be used if the driver desires
less wiper sensitivity. Setting four can be used if the driver
desires more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in the OFF
position when not using the system.
NOTE:
• The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the
wiper switch is in the low or high-speed position.
• The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly
when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind-
shield.
Mist Control
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•Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone
may reduce Rain Sensing performance.
• The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off using
the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the
wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the
following conditions:
• Low Ambient Temperature — When the ignition is first
turned ON, the Rain Sensing system will not operate
until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater
than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the outside temperature is
greater than 32°F (0°C).
• Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the igni-
tion is ON, and the automatic transmission is in the
NEUTRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not
operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is
greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the gear selector is
moved out of the NEUTRAL position.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles equipped with
Remote Starting system, Rain Sensing wipers are not
operational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode. Once the operator is in the vehicle and has placed the
ignition switch in the RUN position, rain sensing wiper
operation can resume, if it has been selected, and no other
inhibit conditions (mentioned previously) exist.
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward
or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the
steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is located below
the steering wheel at the end of the steering column.
Tilt/Telescoping Lever
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.
• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of
the seatback. This could impair visibility or become
a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or accident.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the multi-
function lever on the left side of the steering column. The
rear wiper/washer is operated by rotating a switch, located
at the middle of the lever. Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the
first detent for intermittent operation and to the
second detent for continuous rear wiper operation.
Rotating the center portion upward once more will
activate the washer pump which will continue to
operate as long as the switch is held. Upon release of the
switch, the wipers will resume the continuous rear wiper
operation. When this rotary control is in the OFF position,
rotating it downward will activate the rear washer pump
which will continue to operate as long as the switch is held.Rear Wiper/Washer Control
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