2019 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

Sunglasses Bin Door
At the front of the console a compartment is provided for
the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart-
ment access is a “push/push” design. Push the chrome pad
on the door to open. Push the chrome pad on the door to
close.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry weight
on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack.The load must
not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly
distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
The crossbars on your vehicle are delivered stowed within
the roof rack side rails. Crossbars should always be used
whenever cargo is placed on the roof rack. Check the straps
frequently to be sure that the load remains securely at-
tached.
Sunglasses Bin Door
Roof Rack
1 — Side Rail
2 — Crossbar
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The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside
the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not exceed
the maximum vehicle load capacity.
Deploying The Crossbars
1. Starting with one crossbar, completely loosen the thumbscrews at both ends of the crossbar.
NOTE: The thumb screws cannot be fully removed. 2. Remove the crossbar from the stowed position by slid-
ing the crossbar towards the center of the roof. Repeat
with crossbar on the opposite side.
CAUTION!
Use care when removing and handling the crossbars to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
Thumb Screw
Removing Crossbars
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3. Starting with one crossbar, bend down the pivot sup-ports at each end. 4. Position the crossbars across the roof making sure the
letters on the crossbars align with the matching letters
on the side rail.
Bending Pivot
Positioning Crossbars
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5. Slide the cross bar into to the deploy position by movingit towards the matching letter in the side rail. Be sure the
crossbar is fully deployed with the crossbar pushed as
far into the slot as possible. Once the crossbar is in place,
tighten both thumb screws completely. 6. Deploy and tighten the second crossbar to complete the
deployment of the crossbars.
Installing Crossbars
Deployed Crossbars
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Stowing The Crossbars
1. Starting with one crossbar, completely loosen the thumbscrews at both ends. Slide the crossbar away from the
matching letter to remove it from the deployed position.
Repeat with the other crossbar.
CAUTION!
Use care when removing and handling the crossbars to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
2. Starting with the one crossbar, bend up the pivot supports at each end.
Crossbar Pivot
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3. Position the crossbar along the correct side rail. Makesure the letters on the crossbar align with the matching
letters on the side rail. 4. Slide the crossbar outward, away from the center of the
roof. The crossbar will nest fully within the side rail.
Stowing Crossbars
Crossbar To Side Rail
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5. Once the driver ’s side crossbar is in place, tighten thethumb screws completely.
6. Repeat the procedure to stow the second crossbar on the opposite side. NOTE:
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To help control wind noise, stow the crossbars in the side
rails when they are not in use.
• If any metallic object is placed over the satellite radio
antenna (if equipped), you may experience interruption
of satellite radio reception.
Tightening Crossbar
Stowed Crossbars
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WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied down before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the ve-
hicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in personal
injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack cau-
tions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
CAUTION!
•To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO
NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without the
crossbars deployed. The load should be secured and
placed on top of the crossbars, not directly on the
roof. If it is necessary to place the load on the roof,
place a blanket or other protective layer between the
load and the roof surface.
• To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150 lb
(68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as
possible and secure the load appropriately.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Load should always be secured to cross bars first,
with tie down loops used as additional securing
points if needed. Tie loops are intended as supple-
mentary tie down points only. Do not use ratcheting
mechanisms with the tie loops. Check the straps and
thumb wheels frequently to be sure that the load
remains securely attached.
• Long loads that extend over the windshield, such as
wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large
frontal area should be secured to both the front and
rear of the vehicle.
• Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.
Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck
traffic, can add sudden upward lift to a load. This is
especially true on large flat loads and may result in
damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
• The use of Sport Mode is not recommended when
using the Roof Luggage Rack to carry a load.
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