2018 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

WARNING!(Continued)
needs to be replaced, only use a FCA approved floor
mat for the specific make, model, and year of your
vehicle.
•
ONLY use the driver ’s side floor mat on the driver ’s side
floor area. To check for interference, with the vehicle
properly parked with the engine off, fully depress the
accelerator, the brake, and the clutch pedal (if present)
to check for interference. If your floor mat interferes
with the operation of any pedal, or is not secure to the
floor, remove the floor mat from the vehicle and place
the floor mat in your trunk.
• ONLY use the passenger ’s side floor mat on the
passenger ’s side floor area.
• ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide into
the driver ’s side floor area when the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped under accelera-
tor, brake, or clutch pedals and could cause a loss of
vehicle control.
• NEVER place any objects under the floor mat (e.g.,
towels, keys, etc.). These objects could change the
position of the floor mat and may cause interference
with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals.
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•If the vehicle carpet has been removed and re-
installed, always properly attach carpet to the floor
and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the
vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to check for
interference with the accelerator, brake, or clutch
pedals then re-install the floor mats.
• It is recommended to only use mild soap and water
to clean your floor mats. After cleaning, always check
your floor mat has been properly installed and is
secured to your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners
by lightly pulling mat.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
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Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under the vehicle after overnight parking for
fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, or brake fluid leaks are
suspected. The cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
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CONTENTS
STARTING THE ENGINE ..................261
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................262
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition .............262
▫ Normal Starting .......................263
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ..................266
▫ Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or
30°C) ............................. .267
▫ After Starting ..........................267
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .267
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . .268
 PARKING BRAKE .......................268
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ..............270
▫ Ignition Park Interlock ...................272
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .272 ▫
Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode ...............272
▫ Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission .........273
 SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED .............281
 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ...........281
▫ Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions —
If Equipped .......................... .281
▫ Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-Position
Switch) — If Equipped ..................281
▫ Shifting Procedure ..................... .284
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY — IF
EQUIPPED ............................ .285
 POWER STEERING ..................... .286
 STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........287
▫ Automatic Mode .......................287
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▫Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop ............................287
▫ To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode . .288
▫ To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System . .289
▫ To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . . .289
▫ System Malfunction .....................289
 SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ..........289
▫ To Activate .......................... .290
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ..................291
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................291
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .................292
▫ To Resume Speed ..................... .292
▫ To Deactivate ........................ .292
 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF
EQUIPPED ............................293
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation .....294
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .....295
▫ To Activate/Deactivate ...................296 ▫
To Set A Desired ACC Speed ...............296
▫ To Cancel ............................297
▫ ToTurnOff.......................... .297
▫ To Resume .......................... .298
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................298
▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC .......300
▫ Overtake Aid ..........................302
▫ ACC Operation At Stop ..................303
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ........303
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance .........304
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC .........306
▫ General Information ....................

.310
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode . . . .310
 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED ............................313
▫ ParkSense Sensors ..................... .314
▫ ParkSense Display ..................... .314
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▫ParkSense Warning Display ................319
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ..........319
▫ Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System. .320
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System .............320
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions .........320
 PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED ............................ .322
▫ ParkSense Sensors ..................... .323
▫ ParkSense Display ..................... .324
▫ ParkSense Warning Display ................329
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ..........329
▫ Operation With A Trailer ..................330
▫ Service The ParkSense Park Assist System .....330
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System .............331
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions .........331
 LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ..............332
▫ LaneSense Operation ....................332 ▫
Turning LaneSense On Or Off ..............333
▫ LaneSense Warning Message ...............334
▫ Changing LaneSense Status ................337
 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ........337
 REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................339
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release ..........341
 VEHICLE LOADING .....................342
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ........342
▫ Payload ............................. .342
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ..........342
▫ Tir

e Size ............................ .342
▫ Rim Size ............................ .342
▫ Inflation Pressure .......................342
▫ Curb Weight ..........................342
▫ Loading ............................ .343
 TRAILER TOWING ..................... .343
▫ Common Towing Definitions ...............344
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▫Trailer Hitch Classification ................346
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings) ............................ .347
▫ Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal — If
Equipped ............................348
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ...............349
▫ Towing Requirements ...................350
▫ Towing Tips ..........................354
 SNOW PLOW ..........................355
 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....................355 ▫
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . . .355
▫ Recreational Towing — Rear-Wheel Drive
Models ............................. .356
▫ Recreational Towing — All Wheel Drive Models
(Single-Speed Transfer Case) ..............356
▫ Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive Models
(Two-Speed Transfer Case) ................357
 DRIVING TIPS ..........................361
▫ On-Road Driving Tips ...................361
▫ Off-Road Driving Tips ...................361
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STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a complete
stop, then shift the automatic transmission into
PARK and apply the parking brake.
• Always make sure the keyless ignition node is in the
OFF mode, key fob is removed from the vehicle and
vehicle is locked.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in a
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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.
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Automatic Transmission
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above idle
speed.
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle
speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal.
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch
with the push of a button, as long as the Remote Start/
Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob is in the passenger
compartment.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
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