2018 DODGE DURANGO SRT ECO mode

Snow ModeSelecting “Snow” within the head unit will activate snow
mode for use on loose traction surfaces. When in Snow
mode (depending on certain operating conditions), the
transmission may use second gear (rather than first gear)
during launches, to minimize wheel slippage. The Trans-
mission is set to “Snow” setting highlighted in blue.
Stability Control is set to “Full” highlighted in blue.
All-Wheel Drive is set to “50/50” highlighted in blue.
Steering is set to “Street” highlighted in yellow. Suspension
is set to “Street” highlighted in yellow.
Paddle shifters can be enabled or disabled by pressing the
“Snow Set-up” button on the touchscreen.
Drive Mode (Snow)
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RACE OPTIONS
Press the “Race Options” button on the touchscreen while
in the Drive Modes screen, to display the vehicle’s Launch
Control screen. Within Race Options, you can activate,
deactivate, and adjust the RPM values for the Launch
Control and Shift Light features.
Launch Control
WARNING!
Launch Mode is intended for off-highway or off-road
use only and should not be used on any public
roadways. It is recommended that this feature be used
in a controlled environment, and within the limits of
the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as measured by
the performance pages must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner, which can jeopardize
the user ’s safety or the safety of others. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
Race Options
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To exit Valet Mode you must enter the same four digit PIN
that was used to enter the mode. The unlock keypad can be
accessed by either pushing the SRT button, or pressing the
“Valet” button on the touchscreen.The Valet Mode Deactivation key pad will then prompt
you for your four digit PIN code, enter your PIN code and
press the “OK” button on the touchscreen.
NOTE:
If your four digit PIN is lost or forgotten, the
vehicle will exit Valet Mode after a battery disconnect for
approximately one minute. Reconnect the battery and cycle
the ignition to the RUN position, the vehicle will be in
Default Mode.
Valet Mode DeactivationValet Mode Deactivation PIN
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ECO MODEPush the ECO button on the touchscreen to enter ECO
mode. ECO mode modifies the vehicle’s engine and trans-
mission settings to provide improved fuel economy at a
trade-off with acceleration performance. Increased engine
exhaust noise and/or vibration may be noticed while ECO
is active. This is normal and a result of the increased
amount of operating conditions where the vehicle is al-
lowed to operate in four cylinder shutoff mode.
The Paddle Shifters will be disabled while in ECO mode.
•ECO will be disabled when another Drive Mode is
selected or ECO button is pushed.
Eco Mode
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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
push-button in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker
switch increases the volume, and pushing the bottom of the
rocker switch decreases the volume.Pushing the center button makes the radio switch between
the various modes available (AM/FM/SXM or Media etc.)
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a push-
button in the center. The function of the left-hand control is
different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control operation in
each mode.
Radio Operation
Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next
listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch will
“Seek” down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand control
will tune to the next preset station that you have pro-
grammed in the radio preset button.
Media Mode
Pushing the top of the switch once goes to the next track on
the selected media (AUX/USB/Bluetooth). Pushing the
bottom of the switch once goes to the beginning of the
current track, or to the beginning of the previous track if it
is within eight seconds after the current track begins to
play.Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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•The system can be controlled either by the front seat
occupants utilizing the touchscreen radio or by the rear
seat occupants using the remote control.
Dual Video Screen
NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate
the features of the Rear Seat Entertainment System.
• The Remote Control
• The Touchscreen Radio (If Equipped)
Blu-ray Disc Player
Play A Blu-ray Disc
The Blu-ray disc player is located in the center console.
1. Insert a Blu-ray disc into the VES disc player with the
label facing as indicated on the Blu-ray player. The radio
automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc
is recognized and displays the menu screen, the lan-
guage screen, or starts playing the first track.
RSE System Headphone Channel Selectors
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Play Video Games
Connect the video game console to the Audio/Video
RCA/HDMI input jacks located on the side of each seat.
Audio/Video RCA/HDMI Jacks (AUX/HDMI Jacks) on
the side of each seat enable the monitor to display video
directly from a video camera, connect video games for
display on the screen, or play music directly from an MP3
player.
When connecting an external source to the AUX/HDMI
input, ensure to follow the standard color coding for the
audio/video jacks:1. HDMI Input.
2. Right audio in (red).
3. Left audio in (white).
4. Video in (yellow).
NOTE:
Certain high-end video games consoles may exceed
the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter.
Play A DVD/Blu-ray Disc Using The Touchscreen
Radio
1. Insert the DVD/Blu-ray Disc with the label facing as indicated on the DVD/Blu-ray Disc player. The radio
automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc
is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts
playing the first track.
2. To watch a DVD/Blu-ray Disc on Rear 1 (driver ’s side rear passenger), ensure the Remote Control and Head-
phone channel selector switch is on Rear 1.
3. To watch a DVD/Blu-ray Disc on Rear 2 (passenger ’s side rear passenger), ensure the Remote Control and
Headphone channel selector switch is on Rear 2.
Audio/Video RCA/HDMI Input Jacks
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Cruise Light.......................... .160, 161
Cupholders ...............................120
Customer Assistance ........................544
Cybersecurity ............................ .463
Daytime Running Lights ......................69
Dealer Service ............................ .397
Defroster, Windshield ........................249
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................162
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................415
Disturb ................................. .537
Door Ajar ............................ .153, 154
Door Ajar Light ........................153, 154
Door Locks ............................ .32, 38
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......38
Door Opener, Garage ........................108
Doors ....................................32
Drag And Drop Menu .......................462
Drive Modes ............................. .276
Drive Modes, SRT ..........................494
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt ........................40
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .................................348 DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)
.........509
Economy (Fuel) Mode .......................268
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .........122
Electric Brake Control System ..................169
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................168
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...............173, 177
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................66
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ..............280
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........282
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............173
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........153
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................387
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................352
Jacking ............................369, 420
Jump

Starting .......................... .380
Emission Control System Maintenance ............164
Engine ................................. .395
Air Cleaner ............................ .400
Break-In Recommendations .................262
Compartment .......................... .395
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .457
Cooling ...............................412
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................248, 456
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