2018 DODGE DURANGO child

▫Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped . .39
▫Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped .........39
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Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors . .39
 SEATS ................................40
▫ Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) ............41
▫ Power Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped . .44
▫ Power Passenger Seat Adjustment — If
Equipped .............................45
▫ Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ..........47
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ...............50
▫ Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .........53
▫ 60/40 Split Rear Seat .....................53
▫ Rear Captain’s Chairs — If Equipped .........56
▫ Folding Third Row ......................59
 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................60
▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints — Front
Seats .................................60
▫ Head Restraints — Rear Seats ...............63▫
Head Restraint Removal — Rear Seats .........63
▫ Power Folding Third Row Head Restraints ......64
 STEERING WHEEL .......................65
▫ Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If
Equipped .............................65
▫ Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If
Equipped .............................66
▫ Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped .........67
 MIRRORS ..............................68
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ......68
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....68
▫ Outside Mirrors ........................69
▫ Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If
Equipped .............................69
▫ Power Mirrors .........................70
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............71
▫ Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse (Available With
Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped ...........71
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WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic
transmission into PARK and apply the parking
brake. Always make sure the keyless ignition node is
in the “OFF” mode, remove the key fob from the
vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• 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.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove
the key fobs from vehicle, place the ignition in the OFF
position and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle
unattended.
Dead Key Fob Battery
Key Not Detected Feature
If the ignition position does not change with a push of the
ignition button, and the instrument cluster display mes-
sage “Key Fob Not Detected” is being displayed, the key
fob may have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back
up method can be used to operate the keyless push button
ignition. Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency
key) of the key fob against the keyless ignition push button
and push to operate the ignition. Once the starter engages
and the engine starts remove the key fob from the keyless
ignition push button.
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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 Open
• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open
• Remote Start Aborted — Liftgate Open
• 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.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the remote start button on 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.
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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.
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 lock and unlock switches 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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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 “Multimedia” for further
information.
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” in
“Multimedia” 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.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.
Child-Protection Door Lock Location
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WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from
the outside with the Child-Protection locks are en-
gaged (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.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.
WARNING!
• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
In a collision, people riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Child-Protection Door Lock Function
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To Raise Rear Seat
Fold the seat rearward to it’s original position, and lock it
into place.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
Rear Captain’s Chairs — If Equipped
Second Row Captain Chair Fold Flat Seats
The second row seats can be folded flat to carry cargo.
Pull upward on the release lever located on the outboard
side of the seat.
Release Lever
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WARNING!(Continued)
position the seat will not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
Folding Third Row
Both third row seats can be folded forward to increase the
cargo area. To lower either seat, pull on the release handle
located on back of the seat and lower the seat using the pull
strap located next to the release handle.
NOTE:The second row seats must be in their full upright
position or tumbled when folding the third row seats.
To raise the seat, pull the seat toward you using the strap
located on the back of the seat.
NOTE: You may experience deformation in the seat cush-
ion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for
an extended period of time. This is normal and by simply
opening the seats to the open position, over time the seat
cushion will return to its normal shape.
Release Handles
Third Row Folded
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