2018 DODGE DURANGO fold seats

▫Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped . .39
▫Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped .........39
▫
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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Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
Located in the seat cushion and seat back are fans that
draw the air from the passenger compartment and move
air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep
the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient
temperatures. The fans operate at two speeds, HI and LO.
The front ventilated seats control buttons are located
within the Uconnect system. You can gain access to the
control buttons through the climate screen or the controls
screen.
•Press the ventilated seat button
once to choose HI.
•Press the ventilated seat buttona second time to
choose LO.
• Press the ventilated seat buttona third time to turn
the ventilated seat off.
NOTE: The engine must be running for the ventilated seats
to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the venti-
lated seats can be programmed to come on during a remote
start. This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect
system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information.
60/40 Split Rear Seat
Second Row Fold Flat Seat
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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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.
Easy Access For Third Row
Either side of the rear seat can be tumbled forward to allow
passengers to easily access the third row seats.
1. Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat.
Fold-Flat Second Row Seat
Release Lever
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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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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.
Easy Access For Third Row
Either side of the rear seat can be tumbled forward to allow
passengers to easily access the third row seats.
1. Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat.
Fold-Flat Second Row Seats
Release Lever
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2. Tumble the seat forward using the pull strap locatedbehind the seatback.
WARNING!
Do not drive the vehicle with the second row seats in
the tumbled position. The second row seats are only
intended to be tumbled for entry and exit to the third
row seat. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in personal injury. 3. If your vehicle is equipped with a mini console, there is
a stepping pad to allow passengers to easily access the
third row seats.
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
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Tumble Strap
Mini Console Stepping Pad
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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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Head Restraints — Rear Seats
The head restraints on the outboard seats are not adjust-
able. They automatically fold forward when the rear seat is
folded to a load floor position, but do not return to their
normal position when the rear seat is raised. After return-
ing either seat to its upright position, raise the head
restraint until it locks in place. The outboard head re-
straints are not removable.
The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift
upward on the head restraint to raise it or push downward
on the head restraint to lower it.
WARNING!
Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered
position could result in serious injury or death in a
collision. Always make sure the outboard head re-
straints are in their upright positions when the seat is
to be occupied.
NOTE: For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether, refer to
“Occupant Restraints” in “Safety” for further information.
Head Restraint Removal — Rear Seats
The center head restraint can be adjusted when occupied,
or removed for Child Seat Tethering. To remove the head
restraint, raise it as far as it can go by pulling upward.
Then, push the release button at the base of the post while
pulling the head restraint upward. To reinstall the head
restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes and
push downward. Then, adjust the head restraint to the
appropriate height.
WARNING!
• ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the
vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the
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Rear Head Restraint
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