2018 DODGE DURANGO battery

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.
The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.
WARNING:
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-road highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves or
wash your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name
FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-
portation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
Copyright © 2018 FCA US LLC
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
KEYS .................................17
▫ KeyFob..............................17
 IGNITION SWITCH .......................22
▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition ...............22
▫ Ignition Or Accessory On Message ...........23
▫ Dead Key Fob Battery ....................24
 REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .............25
▫ How To Use Remote Start .................25
▫ Remote Start Abort Message — If Equipped ....26
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................26
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle ...............................27
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ...............................27
▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . . .27 ▫
General Information .....................27
 SENTRY KEY ...........................28
▫ Customer Key Programming ...............28
▫ Replacement Keys .......................28
▫ General Information .....................29
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .29
▫ To Arm The System .....................30
▫ To Disarm The System ...................30
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................31
▫ Tamper Alert ...........................31
 DOORS ...............................31
▫ Manual Door Locks .....................31
▫ Power Door Locks ......................32
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry .........333

▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ................71
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................72
▫ Headlight Switch .......................72
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .......73
▫ Multifunction Lever ......................73
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ...................74
▫ Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ........74
▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................74
▫ Automatic Headlights ....................74
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights .............75
▫ Headlights On Automatically With Wipers .....75
▫ Headlight Delay ........................75
▫ Lights-On Reminder ......................75
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................76
▫ Turn Signals ...........................76
▫ Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..........76
▫ Battery Saver ...........................77 
INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................77
▫ Courtesy Lights .........................77
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........80
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ................81
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..........83
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...............84
 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................85
▫ Automatic Climate Control Overview .........86
▫ Climate Control Functions .................97
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .............................98
▫ Operating Tips ........................100
 WINDOWS ............................102
▫ Power Windows .......................102
▫ Wind Buffeting ........................105
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED .........105
▫ Opening Sunr

oof .......................106
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KEYS
Key Fob
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The ignition
system consists of a key fob with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) and a START/STOP push button ignition system.
The Remote Keyless Entry system consists of a key fob and
Keyless Enter-N-Go feature if equipped.
NOTE:The key fob may not be found if it is located next to
a mobile phone, laptop or other electronic device; these
devices may block the key fob’s wireless signal.
The key fob also includes an emergency key, which stores
in the rear of the key fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should
the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. The
emergency key is also for locking the glove compartment.
You can keep the emergency key with you when valet
parking. To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch at
the top of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then
pull the key out with your other hand.
Key Fob
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NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinders with either side up.
NOTE: In case the ignition switch does not change with the
push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead
battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to
operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the key fob
(side opposite of the Emergency Key) against the ENGINE
START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition
switch.
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push the interior door unlock button on the door panel.
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver’s door or twice within five seconds to
unlock all doors and the liftgate.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first push of
the unlock button. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi-
media” for further information.
NOTE: If the vehicle is unlocked by a key fob, and no door
is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and if
equipped, the security alarm will arm. To change the
current setting, refer to Uconnect SettingsinMultimedia
for further information.
The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock
signal. The illuminated entry system will be activated.
1st Push Of Key Fob Unlock Button
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the unlock
button on the key fob. To change the current setting, refer
to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further infor-
mation.
Emergency Key Removal
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NOTE:If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer
to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in
“Doors” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further
information.
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all
doors and liftgate.
The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to
acknowledge the signal. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”
located in “Multimedia” for further programmable infor-
mation.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in “Doors”
in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information. Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive
Entry
If one or more doors are open, or the liftgate is open, the
doors will lock. The doors will unlock again automatically
if the key is left inside the passenger compartment, other-
wise the doors will stay locked.
Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote
Control
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
•
Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for fur-
ther information.
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
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3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over(battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a
solid surface such as a table or similar and replace the
battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on
the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip,
located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new
battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery
deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves together.
Separating Case With A CoinKey Fob Battery Replacement
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The Keyless Push Button Ignition has three operating
modes which are labeled and will illuminate when in
position. The three modes are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN.NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with the
push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead
battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to
operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the key fob
(side opposite of the Emergency Key) against the ENGINE
START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition
switch.
Ignition Or Accessory On Message
Upon opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in
ACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to
remind you to place the ignition in the OFF mode. In
addition to the chime, the ignition or accessory on message
will display in the cluster.
NOTE: With the Uconnect system, the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power
outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition is cycled to the OFF position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is
programmable. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multime-
dia” for further information.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
1 — OFF
2 — ACC
3 — ON/RUN
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