2021 DODGE DURANGO remote start

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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The Remote Sound System controls are located on
the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach
behind the wheel to access the switches.

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

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 programmed 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.
UCONNECT REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT
(RSE) SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
Your Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System plays
your favorite CDs, DVDs or Blu-ray™ Discs. You can
also listen to audio over the wireless headphones,
or plug and play a variety of video games or audio
devices.
GETTING STARTED
Lift the LCD screen located in the rear of the
front seats.

RSE System Screen

Place the ignition in the ON/RUN or ACC
position.
If equipped with a Blu-ray™ disc player, the icon
will be present on the player.
Turn on the Rear Seat Entertainment system
by pushing the power button on the remote
control.

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PLAY A BLU-RAY™ DISC
The Blu-ray™ disc player is located in the center
console.

Blu-ray™ Disc Player Location

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 Channel 1 (driver’s side rear passenger), ensure the
Remote Control and Headphone channel
selector switches are on Channel 1.
3. To watch a DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc on Channel 2 (passenger’s side rear passenger), ensure
the Remote Control and Headphone channel
selector switches are on Channel 2. Using The Front Touchscreen Radio

Rear Media Control Screen

1. RSE Channel 1 Mode
Indicates the current source for Screen
1/Channel 1. This button will be highlighted
when it is being controlled by the front user. If
this button is not highlighted, select the button
to access controls for Screen 1/Channel
1 source.
2. RSE Power Press to turn RSE On/Off.
3. RSE Mute Mute rear headphones for the current ignition
cycle. Pressing mute again will unmute rear
headphones. 4. RSE Remote Control Lock-Out
Press to enable/disable remote control func -
tions.
5. RSE Channel 2 Mode Indicates the current source for Screen
2/Channel 2. This button will be highlighted
when it is being controlled by the front user. If
this button is not highlighted, press the button
to access controls for Screen 2/Channel
2 source.
6. RSE Mode Select this button to change the source
for the active (highlighted) rear Screen/
Channel on the Rear Media Control screen.
7. Radio Full Screen Mode Select this button to change to Full Screen
Mode.

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If you are still having trouble writing a disc that is
playable in the Blu-ray™ Disc player, check with the
disc recording software publisher for more
information about burning playable discs.
The recommended method for labeling recordable
discs (CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD-R) is with a
permanent marker. Do not use adhesive labels as
they may separate from the disc, become stuck,
and cause permanent damage to the DVD player.
Compressed Audio Files (MP3 and WMA)
The Blu-ray™ Disc player is capable of playing MP3
(MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) and WMA (Windows Media
Audio) files from a CD Data disc (usually a CD-R or
CD-RW).
The Blu-ray™ Disc player always uses the file
extension to determine the audio format, so
MP3 files must always end with the extension
“.mp3” or “.MP3” and WMA files must always
end with the extension “.wma” or “.WMA”. To
prevent incorrect playback, do not use these
extensions for any other types of files.
For MP3 files, only version 1 ID3 tag data (such
as artist name, track title, album, etc.) are
supported.
Any file that is copy protected (such as those
downloaded from many online music stores) will
not play. The Blu-ray™ player will automatically
skip the file and begin playing the next available
file.
Other compression formats such as AAC, MP3
Pro, Ogg Vorbis, and ATRAC3 will not play. The
Blu-ray™ player will automatically skip the file
and begin playing the next available file.
If you are creating your own files, the recom -
mended fixed bit rate for MP3 files is between
96 and 192 Kbps and the recommended fixed
bit rate for WMA files is between 64 and
192Kbps. Variable bit rates are also supported.
For both formats, the recommended sample
rate is either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
To change the current file, use the remote
control’s or Blu-ray™ Disc player’s ? button to
advance to the next file, or the ? button to return
to the start of the current or previous file. Disc Errors
If the Blu-ray™ Disc player is unable to read the
disc, a “Disc Error” message is displayed on the
rear screen and Radio displays. A dirty, damaged,
or incompatible disc format are all potential
causes for a “Disc Error” message.
If a disc has a damaged track which results in
audible or visible errors that persists for two
seconds, the Blu-ray™ Disc player will attempt to
continue playing the disc by skipping forward one
to three seconds at a time. If the end of the disc is
reached, the Blu-ray™ Disc player will return to the
beginning of the disc and attempt to play the start
of the first track.
The Blu-ray™ Disc player may shut down during
extremely hot conditions, such as when the
vehicle’s interior temperature is above 120°F
(48.9°C). When this occurs, the player will display
“High Temp” and will shut off the rear seat displays
until a safe temperature is reached. This shutdown
is necessary to protect the optics of the Blu-ray™
Disc player.
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JUMP STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be
jump started using a set of jumper cables and a
battery in another vehicle, or by using a portable
battery booster pack. Jump starting can be
dangerous if done improperly, so please follow the
procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack, follow
the manufacturer's operating instructions and
precautions.
PREPARATIONS FOR JUMP START
The battery in your vehicle is located under the
passenger's front seat. There are remote terminals
located under the hood to assist in jump starting.

Under Hood Jump Starting Location Jump Starting Remote Posts

NOTE:Be sure that the disconnected cable ends do not
touch each other, or either vehicle, until properly
connected for jump starting.
See below steps to prepare for jump starting:

1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic
transmission into PARK (P) and turn the
ignition OFF.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical accessories.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is
frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause
personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or
any other booster source with a system voltage
greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery,
starter motor, alternator or electrical system may
occur.
Remote Positive (+) Post
Remote Negative (-) Post
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256IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive (+) battery post. Pull upward on the
cover to remove it.
4. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper
cables reach, apply the parking brake and
make sure the ignition is OFF.
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
NOTE:Make sure at all times that unused ends of jumper
cables are not contacting each other or either
vehicle while making connections.
Connecting The Jumper Cables

1. Connect the positive
(+) end of the jumper
cable to the remote positive (+)
post of the
discharged vehicle.

2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)
jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the
booster battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) end of the jumper
cable to the negative (-) post of the booster
battery. 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative
(-)
jumper cable to the remote negative (-) post
(exposed metallic/unpainted post of the
discharge vehicle) located on the right hand
side next to the underhood fuse box.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few
minutes, and then start the engine in the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
6. Once the engine is started, follow the discon -
necting procedure below.
WARNING!
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan
whenever the hood is raised. It can start
anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be
injured by moving fan blades.
Remove any metal jewelry such as rings,
watch bands and bracelets that could make
an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be
seriously injured.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn
your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas
which is flammable and explosive. Keep open
flames or sparks away from the battery.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and
personal injury could result.
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump starting procedure
could result in personal injury or property
damage due to battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster
vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the
negative (-) post of the discharged battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery
to explode and could result in personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not run the booster vehicle engine above
2,000 RPM since it provides no charging benefit,
wastes fuel, and can damage booster vehicle
engine.

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Disconnecting The Jumper Cables

1. Disconnect the negative
(-) end of the jumper
cable from the remote negative (-)
post of the
discharged vehicle.

2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)
jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the
booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper
cable from the positive (+) post of the booster
battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)
jumper cable from the remote positive (+) post
of the discharged vehicle.
5. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.
If frequent jump starting is required to start your
vehicle have the battery and charging system
tested at an authorized dealer.
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY – IF EQUIPPED
The vehicle is equipped with a refueling funnel for
a Cap-Less Fuel System Úpage 248. If refueling is
necessary, while using an approved gas can, insert
the refueling funnel into the filler neck opening.
Take care to open both flappers with the funnel to
avoid spills.
NOTE:In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel
door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on
the fuel door to break the ice buildup and
re-release the fuel door using the inside release
button. Do not pry on the door.

Refueling Funnel
Emergency Gas Can Refueling
Most gas cans will not open the flapper doors. A
funnel is provided to allow emergency refueling
with a gas can.
See below steps for refueling:

1. Retrieve funnel from the spare tire storage
area.

2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle.

Inserting Funnel

3. Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper doors open.
4. Pour fuel into funnel opening.
5. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior to putting back in the spare tire storage area.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power
outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough without
engine operation, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top
off” the fuel tank after filling.
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268SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3.6L ENGINE
1 — Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal 6 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap
3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 8 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap
4 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Remote Jump Start Negative Terminal
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap

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5.7L ENGINE
1 — Remote Jump Start Negative Terminal 6 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap
3 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap 10 — Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap8

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