2019 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

Automatic Climate Control Overview
Uconnect 4 With 7–inch Display Temperature Controls
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Uconnect 4C/4C NAV With 8.4–inch Display Temperature Controls
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Control Descriptions
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MAX A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting. The indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is
ON. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual
mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
NOTE:The MAX A/C button is only available on the touchscreen.
A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting. The indicator illuminates when A/C is ON.
Recirculation Button
Press and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air
mode. Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high
humidity are present. Recirculation can be used in all modes. Recirculation may be unavailable
(button on the touchscreen greyed out) if conditions exist that could create fogging on the inside
of the windshield. The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control
selection. Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window
fogging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
AUTO Button
Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and
amount. Toggling this function will cause the system to switch between manual mode and auto-
matic modes. Refer to “Automatic Operation” within this section for more information.
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Front Defrost Button
Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The indicator illumi-
nates when this feature is ON. Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets.
When the defrost button is selected, the blower level may increase. Use Defrost mode with
maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging.
Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode. When toggling the
front defrost mode button, the climate system will return to previous setting.
Rear Defrost Button
Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn ON the rear window defroster and the
heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window de-
froster is ON. The rear window defroster automatically turns OFF after ten minutes.
REAR CLIMATE Rear Climate Control Button Press and release this button to access the rear climate controls. The indicator will illuminate
when the rear climate controls are ON.
Driver And Passenger Temperature Up and Down Buttons
Provides the driver and passenger with independent temperature control. Push the Up button
on the faceplate for warmer temperature settings or the Down button on the faceplate for cooler
temperature settings. On the touchscreen, press and slide the temperature bar towards the red
arrow button on the touchscreen for warmer temperature settings or towards the blue arrow
button on the touchscreen for cooler temperature settings. When the SYNC feature is active, the
passenger ’s temperature will move up or down with the driver ’s temperature, when it is ad-
justed.
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SYNC Button
Press the SYNC button to toggle the Sync feature on/off. The SYNC indicator is illuminated
when this feature is enabled. SYNC is used to synchronize the front and rear passenger tem-
perature settings with the driver temperature setting. Changing the front or rear passenger tem-
perature setting while in SYNC will automatically exit this feature.
NOTE:The SYNC button is only on the touchscreen.
Faceplate Knob
Touchscreen Buttons
Blower Control
Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There
are seven blower speeds available. The speeds can be selected using either the blower control
knob on the faceplate or the buttons on the touchscreen.
• Faceplate: The blower speed increases as you turn the blower control knob clockwise from
the lowest blower setting. The blower speed decreases as you turn the blower control knob
counterclockwise.
• Touchscreen: Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower
icon to increase the blower setting. Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar
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Mode Control Mode Control Select Mode by pressing one of the Mode buttons on the touchscreen to change the airflow dis-
tribution mode. The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost outlets and demist outlets. The Mode settings are as follows:
Panel Mode
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually
adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be
moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction. There is a shut off wheel lo-
cated below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets.
Bi-Level Mode
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed
through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel out-
lets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side
window demister outlets.
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Mix Mode
Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works
best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good
for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.
Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control ON/OFF.
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Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The
Front ATC Panel
The Three-Zone ATC system allows for adjustment of the
rear climate controls from the front ATC panel.To change the rear system settings:
•
Press the REAR CLIMATE button on the touchscreen
to change control to rear control mode, Rear display
(below) appears. Control functions now operate rear
system.
• To return to the Front screen on the Uconnect system,
press the Front Climate button on the touchscreen.
Front ATC Panel Uconnect 4 With 7–inch Display Rear
ControlsFront ATC Panel Uconnect 4C/4C NAV With 8.4–inchDisplay Rear Controls
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