Dodge Durango 2018 User manual

2018
DURANGO
QUICK
REFERENCE
GUIDE
INCLUDES SRT

Key Fob Battery Low In case the ignition state does not change with the
push of a button, the key fob may have a low or
dead battery. In this situation, a backup method
can be used to activate the ignition. Put the nose
side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the
key fob against the ignition START/STOP button
and push to operate the ignition.
NOTE:
The ignition START/STOP button is fixed directly
to the instrument panel and cannot be removed
for alternate methods of starting.
For further information, and applicable warnings
and cautions, please refer to the Owner’s Manual at
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html
(U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca (Cana-
dian Residents).
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive
Entry
The Keyless Enter-N-Go system is an enhance-
ment to the vehicle’s key fob. This feature allows
you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) and
liftgate without having to press the key fob lock or
unlock buttons.
Low Or Dead Key Fob Battery
Starting Procedure
KEY FOB PASSIVE ENTRY

To Unlock Using The Driver’s Or
Passenger’s Front Door Handle
With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob located
outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
driver or passenger side door handle, grab either
front door handle to unlock the door automatically.
To Lock Using The Driver’s Or
Passenger’s Front Door Handle
• Both front door handles have buttons located
on the outside of the handle. With one of the
vehicle's Keyless Enter-N-Go key fobs located
outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of
the driver's or passenger front door handle,
push the door handle button to lock all four
doors and liftgate.
• DO NOT grab the door handle when pushing
the door handle lock button. This could unlock
the door(s).
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
Do NOT Grab Handle When Locking

• After pushing the door handle lock button, you
must wait two seconds before you can lock or
unlock the vehicle. This will allow you to pull on
the vehicle’s door handle to verify that the
vehicle is locked.
For further information, and applicable warnings
and cautions, please refer to the Owner’s Manual at
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html
(U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca (Cana-
dian Residents).
Autostick Paddle Shifters
When the gear selector is in the DRIVE position,
the transmission will operate automatically, shift-
ing between the eight available gears.
To engage AutoStick, tap one of the steering
wheel-mounted AutoStick Paddle Shifters (+/–).
Tapping (–) to enter AutoStick will downshift the
transmission to the next lower gear while using (+)
to enter AutoStick will retain the current gear.
When AutoStick is active, the current transmis-
sion gear is displayed in the instrument cluster.
In AutoStick, the transmission will shift up or
down when (+/–) is selected by the driver (using
the shift paddles) unless an engine lugging or
overspeed condition would result. It will remain in
the selected gear until another upshift or down-
shift is chosen, except as described below:
• In AutoStick, the transmission will remain in
the selected gear even when maximum engine
speed is reached. The transmission will upshift
only when commanded by the driver.
• The transmission will automatically downshift
as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging)
and will display the current gear.
• The transmission will automatically downshift
to first gear when coming to a stop. After a stop,
the driver should upshift (+) the transmission
as the vehicle is accelerated.
Push The Door Handle Button To Lock
AutoStick Shift Paddles
STARTING AND OPERATING

• You can start out in first or second gear. Tap-
ping (+) (at a stop) will allow starting in second
gear. Starting out in second gear is helpful in
snowy or icy conditions.
• The system will ignore an attempt to upshift at
too low of a vehicle speed.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable
when paddle shift mode is engaged.
• To disengage Autostick, press and hold the (+)
shift paddle until “D” is once again displayed
in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or out
of the paddle shift mode at any time without
taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Disabling Autostick Paddle Shifters
The shift paddles may be disabled (or re-enabled,
as desired) using the Uconnect Personal Settings.
For further information, and applicable warnings
and cautions, please refer to the Owner’s Manual at
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html
(U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca (Cana-
dian Residents).
Eco Mode
The Fuel Economy (ECO) mode can improve the
vehicle’s overall fuel economy during normal driv-
ing conditions.
Press the “ECO” switch in the center stack of the
instrument panel to turn the system off. An amber
light on the switch will indicate that ECO mode is
disengaged. Press the “ECO” switch in the center
stack of the instrument panel a second time to
turn ECO mode back on
When the Fuel Economy (ECO) mode is engaged,
the vehicle control systems will be able to change
the following:
• The transmission will upshift sooner and down-
shift later.
• For vehicles equipped with the 5.7L Hemi,
4 cylinder mode will be enabled under certain
conditions.
• The overall driving performance will be more
conservative.
Engine Stop/Start System (ESS) —
If Equipped
The STOP/START system was developed to reduce
emissions and will stop the engine automatically
during a vehicle stop if the required conditions are
met.
Releasing the brake pedal or pressing the accel-
erator pedal will re-start the engine.
How do I manually turn off/on the ENGINE STOP/
START system?
• Press the STOP/START OFF switch (located on
the switch bank). The light on the switch will
illuminate when the system is off. The light on
the switch will turn off when system is on.

What are possible reasons the engine does not
autostop?
• The hood is ajar.
• Driver’s door is open.
• Driver’s seat belt is unbuckled.
• Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an
acceptable cabin temperature has not been
achieved.
• The transmission is not in a forward gear.
• The vehicle has not reached a speed of 5 mph
(8 km/h) after the previous autostop.
• Many of these reasons are displayed as a STOP/
START message in the cluster display within
the STOP/START section. The system must be
in the “STOP/ START READY” state to au-
tostop. To access the STOP/START section of
the cluster display, use the display controls.
Refer to the “Starting and Operating” section
of your Owner’s Manual for a complete list of
possible events in which the engine does not
autostop.
How do I know I am in an autostop?
• The engine will shut down, the tachometer will
move to the zero position and the STOP/START
telltale will illuminate in the instrument cluster.
How do I start the engine while in an autostop?
• While in a forward gear, the engine will start
when the brake pedal is released or the throttle
pedal is depressed. The transmission will auto-
matically re-engage upon engine restart.
NOTE:
The system will automatically revert to ON at every
ignition cycle.
Sport Mode
Your vehicle is equipped with a Sport Mode fea-
ture. This mode is a configuration set up for
enthusiast driving. The engine, transmission, and
steering systems are all set to their SPORT set-
tings. Sport Mode will provide improved throttle
response and modified shifting for an enhanced
driving experience, as well the greatest amount of
steering feel. This mode may be activated and
deactivated by pushing the Sport button on the
instrument panel switch bank.
STOP/START Off Switch

Electric Power Steering (EPS)
The electric power steering system will give you
good vehicle response and increased ease of ma-
neuverability in tight spaces. The system will vary
its assistance to provide light efforts while parking
and good feel while driving. If the electric steering
system experiences a fault that prevents it from
providing assistance, you will still have the ability
to steer the vehicle manually.
Alternate electric power steering efforts can be
selected through the Uconnect System.
For further information, and applicable warnings
and cautions, please refer to the Owner’s Manual at
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html
(U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca (Cana-
dian Residents).
Speed Control
When engaged, the Speed Control takes over ac-
celerator operations at speeds greater than
25 mph (40 km/h).
To Activate
Push the on/off button. To turn the system off,
push the on/off button a second time. The system
should be turned off when not in use.
To Set A Desired Speed
Turn the Speed Control on. When the vehicle has
reached the desired speed, push the SET (+) or
SET (-) button and release. Release the accelera-
tor and the vehicle will operate at the selected
speed.
To Deactivate
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANC
button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the
vehicle will deactivate Speed Control without eras-
ing the set speed memory. Pushing the on/off
button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases
the set speed in memory.
To Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, push the RES
button and release.
Speed Control Switches
1 — Push Cancel
2 — Push Set+/Accel
3 — Push Resume
4 — Push On/Off
5 — Push Set-/Decel
SPEED CONTROL

To Increase Speed
When the Speed Control is set, you can increase
speed by pushing the SET (+) button.
To Decrease Speed
When the Speed Control is set, you can decrease
speed by pushing the SET (-) button.
To Accelerate For Passing
Press the accelerator as you would normally. When
the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the
set speed.
For further information, and applicable warnings
and cautions, please refer to the Owner’s Manual at
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html
(U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca (Cana-
dian Residents).
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Cruise
Control, the controls operate exactly the same as
the standard cruise control, with one difference.
You can set a specified distance you would like to
maintain between you and the vehicle in front of
you.
• If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC
will apply limited braking or acceleration auto-
matically to maintain a preset following dis-
tance while matching the speed of the vehicle
ahead.
NOTE:
Your vehicle will not exceed the cruise speed you
have set.
• If the sensor does not detect a vehicle directly
ahead of you, it functions like a standard cruise
control system, maintaining the speed you set.
For further information, and applicable warnings
and cautions, please refer to the Owner’s Manual at
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html
(U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca (Cana-
dian Residents).
Adaptive Cruise Switches
1 — Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On/Off
2 — Distance Setting – Decrease
3 — Distance Setting – Increase

Forward Collision Warning With
Mitigation — If Equipped
The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system can
provide the driver with active braking, audible and
visual warnings (within the instrument cluster dis-
play) and may apply a brake jerk to warn the driver
when it detects a potential frontal collision. The
warnings and limited braking are intended to pro-
vide the driver with enough time to react and avoid
or mitigate the potential collision.
The system status can be selected to: “Off”, “Only
Warning”, and “Warning & Braking”. “Warning &
Braking” status with “Medium” sensitivity are the
default settings, but can be changed within the
Uconnect settings under “Safety and Driving As-
sistance”.
FCW monitors the information from the forward-
looking sensor, as well as the Electronic Brake
Controller (EBC) and wheel speed sensors, to
calculate the probability of a collision. When the
system determines that a collision is probable, a
warning message (both audible and visual) will be
displayed within the cluster display along with a
brake jerk warning (previously enabled in the
Uconnect Settings). When the system senses the
driver applying the brakes to avoid a probable
collision, additional brake force will be provided to
the vehicle. When the system determines a colli-
sion with the vehicle in front of you is no longer
probable, the warning message will be deacti-
vated.
NOTE:
The FCW feature can be customized and turned
off through the Uconnect System touchscreen.
For further information, and applicable warnings
and cautions, please refer to the Owner’s Manual at
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html
(U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca (Cana-
dian Residents).
LaneSense — If Equipped
The LaneSense system is operational at speeds
above 37 mph (60 km/h) and below 112 mph
(180 km/h). The LaneSense system uses a forward
looking camera to detect lane markings and mea-
sure vehicle position within the lane boundaries.
Turning LaneSense ON Or OFF
The default status of LaneSense is “OFF”. The
LaneSense button is located on the switch panel
below the Uconnect display.
LaneSense Warning Message
The LaneSense system will indicate the current
lane drift condition through the instrument cluster
display. The instrument cluster display will pro-
vide a visual warning depicting the unintentional
lane departure.
When both lane markings are detected and the
driver unintentionally drifts out of the lane (no turn
signal applied), the LaneSense system provides a
haptic warning in the form of torque applied to the
steering wheel to prompt the driver to remain
within the lane boundaries. The driver may manu-
ally override the haptic warning by applying torque
into the steering wheel at any time. When only a
single lane marking is detected and the driver
unintentionally drifts across the lane marking (no
turn signal applied), the LaneSense system pro-
vides a visual warning through the instrument
SAFETY FEATURES

cluster display to prompt the driver to remain
within the lane. When only a single lane marking is
detected, a haptic (torque) warning will not be
provided.
NOTE:
The LaneSense system can be customized and
turned off through the Uconnect System touch-
screen.
For further information, and applicable warnings
and cautions, please refer to the Owner’s Manual at
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html
(U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca (Cana-
dian Residents).
ParkSense Rear Or ParkSense
Front And Rear Park Assist — If
Equipped
• The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear
fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind the
vehicle that is within the sensor’s field of view.
• The six ParkSense sensors, located in the front
fascia/bumper, monitor the area in front of the
vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view.
• The rear sensors can detect obstacles from
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to
79 inches (200 cm) from the rear bumper
while the vehicle is in REVERSE, while the
front sensors can detect obstacles from ap-
proximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to 47 inches
(120 cm) from the front fascia/bumper in the
horizontal direction, depending on the loca-
tion, type and orientation of the obstacle. When
an obstacle is detected, a warning will display
in the instrument cluster and a chime will
sound (when Sound and Display is selected
from the Customer Programmable Features
section of the Uconnect System screen). As the
vehicle moves closer to the object, the chime
rate will change from single 1/2 second tone, to
slow, to fast, to continuous.
• If the system detects a potential impact with an
object, the vehicle brakes may be applied.
For further information, and applicable warnings
and cautions, please refer to the Owner’s Manual at
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html
(U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca (Cana-
dian Residents).
PARKSENSE