Dodge Durango (2019 year). Instruction — part 21

WARNING!

• Drivers must be careful when backing up even when

using ParkSense. Always check carefully behind
your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check
for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions,
and blind spots before backing up. You are respon-
sible for safety and must continue to pay attention to
your surroundings. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury or death.

• Before using ParkSense, it is strongly recommended

that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is
disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is
not used for towing. Failure to do so can result in
injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the
hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the
rear fascia when the loudspeaker sounds the con-
tinuous tone. Also, the sensors could detect the ball
mount and hitch ball assembly, depending on its size
and shape, giving a false indication that an obstacle
is behind the vehicle.

CAUTION!

• ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to

recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles.
Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not
detected at all. Obstacles located above or below the
sensors will not be detected when they are in close
proximity.

• The vehicle must be driven slowly when using

ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time when an
obstacle is detected. It is recommended that the
driver looks over his/her shoulder when using
ParkSense.

LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED

LaneSense Operation

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 measure vehicle position within the
lane boundaries.

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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. If
the driver continues to unintentionally drift out of the lane,
the LaneSense system provides a visual warning through
the instrument cluster display to prompt the driver to
remain within the lane boundaries.

The driver may instructionly 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 provides visual
warnings through the instrument 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:

When operating conditions have been met, the

LaneSense system will monitor if the driver’s hands are on
the steering wheel and provides an audible warning to the
driver when the driver’s hands are not detected on the
steering wheel. The system will cancel if the driver does
not return their hands to the wheel.

Turning LaneSense On Or Off

The default status of LaneSense is off. The LED in Lane-
Sense button will be illuminated while the system is
deactivated.

The LaneSense button is located on the switch
panel below the Uconnect display.

To turn the LaneSense system on, push the LaneSense
button (LED turns off). A “LaneSense On” message is
shown in the instrument cluster display.

LaneSense On Message

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To turn the LaneSense system off, push the LaneSense
button once (LED turns on).

NOTE:

The LaneSense system will retain the last system

state on or off from the last ignition cycle when the ignition
is changed to the ON/RUN position.

LaneSense Warning Message

The LaneSense system will indicate the current lane drift
condition through the instrument cluster display.

Premium Instrument Cluster Display

When the LaneSense system is on; the lane lines are gray
when both of the lane boundaries have not been detected
and the LaneSense telltale

is solid white.

Left Lane Departure — Only Left Lane Detected
• When the LaneSense system is on, the LaneSense telltale

is solid white when only the left lane marking has

been detected and the system is ready to provide
visual warnings in the instrument cluster display if an
unintentional lane departure occurs.

System On (Gray Lines/White Telltale

)

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• When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been

approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left
thick lane line flashes yellow (on/off), the left thin line
remains solid yellow and the LaneSense telltale

changes from solid white to flashing yellow.

NOTE:

The LaneSense system operates with the similar

behavior for a right lane departure when only the right
lane marking has been detected.

Left Lane Departure — Both Lanes Detected
• When the LaneSense system is on, the lane lines turn

from gray to white to indicate that both of the lane
markings have been detected. The LaneSense telltale

is solid green when both lane markings have been

detected and the system is on to provide visual
warnings in the instrument cluster display and a
torque warning in the steering wheel if an uninten-
tional lane departure occurs.

Lane Approached (Flashing Yellow Thick Line, Solid

Yellow Thin Line/Flashing Yellow Telltale

)

Lanes Sensed (White Lines/Green Telltale

)

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• When the LaneSense system senses a lane drift situation,

the left thick lane line and left thin line turn solid yellow.
The LaneSense telltale

changes from solid green to

solid yellow. At this time torque is applied to the
steering wheel in the opposite direction of the lane
boundary.

• For example: If approaching the left side of the lane the

steering wheel will turn to the right.

• When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been

approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left
thick lane line flashes yellow (on/off) and the left thin
line remains solid yellow. The LaneSense telltale

changes from solid yellow to flashing yellow. At

this time torque is applied to the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the lane boundary.

• For example: If approaching the left side of the lane the

steering wheel will turn to the right.

NOTE:

The LaneSense system operates with the similar

behavior for a right lane departure.

Lane Sensed (Solid Yellow Thick Line, Solid Yellow Thin

Line/Solid Yellow Telltale

)

Lane Approached (Flashing Yellow Thick Line, Solid

Yellow Thin Line/Flashing Yellow Telltale

)

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Changing LaneSense Status

The LaneSense system has settings to adjust the intensity of
the torque warning and the warning zone sensitivity
(early/late) that you can configure through the Uconnect
system screen. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multime-
dia” for further information.

NOTE:
• When enabled the system operates above 37 mph

(60 km/h) and below 112 mph (180 km/h).

• Use of the turn signal suppresses the warnings.
• The system will not apply torque to the steering wheel

whenever a safety system engages (anti-lock brakes,
traction control system, electronic stability control, for-
ward collision warning, etc.).

PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA

Your vehicle is equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up
Camera that allows you to see an on-screen image of the
rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the gear
selector is put into REVERSE. The image will be displayed
on the Navigation/Multimedia radio display screen along
with a caution note to “check entire surroundings” across

the top of the screen. After five seconds this note will
disappear. The ParkView camera is located on the rear of
the vehicle above the rear license plate.

When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera
delay turned off), the rear camera mode is exited and the
navigation or audio screen appears again.

Instruction Activation Of The Rear View Camera

1. Press the “Controls” button located on the bottom of the

Uconnect display.

2. Press the “Backup Camera” button to turn the Rear

View Camera system on.

NOTE:

The ParkView Rear Back Up Camera has program-

mable modes of operation that may be selected through the
Uconnect System.

Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.

When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera
delay turned off), the rear camera mode is exited and the
previous screen appears again. When the vehicle is shifted
out of REVERSE (with camera delay turned on), the camera
image will continue to be displayed for up to ten seconds
after shifting out of REVERSE unless the vehicle speed

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exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the vehicle is shifted into PARK,
the vehicle’s ignition is cycled to the OFF position, or the
user presses image defeat [X] to exit out of the camera
video display.

When enabled, active guide lines are overlaid on the image
to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its projected
backup path based on the steering wheel position. A

dashed center line overlay indicates the center of the
vehicle to assist with parking or aligning to a hitch/
receiver. Different colored zones indicate the distance to the
rear of the vehicle.

The following table shows the approximate distances for
each zone:

Zone

Distance To The Rear Of The Vehicle

Red

0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)

Yellow

1 ft - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2 m)

Green

6.5 ft or greater (2 m or greater)

WARNING!

Drivers must be careful when backing up even when
using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always
check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to
check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstruc-
tions, or blind spots before backing up. You are re-
sponsible for the safety of your surroundings and must
continue to pay attention while backing up. Failure to
do so can result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

• To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only be

used as a parking aid. The ParkView camera is
unable to view every obstacle or object in your drive
path.

• To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be driven

slowly when using ParkView to be able to stop in
time when an obstacle is seen. It is recommended
that the driver look frequently over his/her shoulder
when using ParkView.

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NOTE:

If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds

up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and
dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens.

Rear Camera — Viewing At Speed

When the vehicle is in park, neutral or drive, the Rear View
Camera can be activated with the “Rear View Camera”
button

in the Controls menu. This feature allows the

customer to monitor the area directly behind the vehicle
(or trailer, if equipped) for up to ten seconds while at
speed. If the vehicle speed remains below 8 mph
(13 km/h), the Rear View Camera image will be dis-
played continuously until deactivated via the “X” but-
ton on the touchscreen.

REFUELING THE VEHICLE

1. Push the fuel filler door release switch (located under

the headlamp switch).

Fuel Filler Door Release Switch

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2. Open the fuel filler door.

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.

3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe

seals the system.

4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the

nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel-
ing.

NOTE:

Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches

allowing the flapper door to open.

5. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle “clicks”

or shuts off the fuel tank is full.

6. Wait five seconds before removing the fuel nozzle to

allow fuel to drain from nozzle.

7. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door.

Emergency Gas Can Refueling
• Most gas cans will not open the flapper door.
• A funnel is provided to open the flapper door to allow

emergency refueling with a gas can.

• Retrieve funnel from the spare tire storage area.
• Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel

nozzle.

• Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper door

open.

• Pour fuel into funnel opening.
• Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior to putting

back in the spare tire storage area.

Fuel Filler Door

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WARNING!

• Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the

vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is
being filled.

• Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is

in violation of most state and federal fire regulations
and may cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light” to
turn on.

• A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable

container that is inside of a vehicle. You could be
burned. Always place fuel containers on the ground
while filling.

CAUTION!

To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off”
the fuel tank after filling.

Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release

If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel
filler door emergency release.

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Push the inboard edge of the left storage bin to the

center, this will pop up the outboard edge.

3. Grab popped up outboard edge with other hand to

disengage snaps.

4. Remove the storage bin.

5. Pull the release cable to open the fuel door, push the

release cable back to the home position to re-seat the fuel
door latch to the closed position.

Release Cable

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NOTE:

If the fuel door does not latch after the instruction

release cable has been activated, the actuator latch should
be instructionly returned to the closed position.

VEHICLE LOADING

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle
including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.
The label also specifies maximum capacities of front and
rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited so
GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded.

Payload

The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load
weight a truck can carry, including the weight of the driver,
all passengers, options and cargo.

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front
and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo
area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded.

Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in the
system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle,
springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension

components sometimes specified by purchasers for in-
creased durability does not necessarily increase the vehi-
cle’s GVWR.

Tire Size

The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents
the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must
be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.

Rim Size

This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size
listed.

Inflation Pressure

This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for
all loading conditions up to full GAWR.

Curb Weight

The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight
of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full
capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded
into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight values are
determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial
scale before any occupants or cargo are added.

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Loading

The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear
of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined by
weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation.

The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commercial
scale to insure that the GVWR has not been exceeded. The
weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should then be
determined separately to be sure that the load is properly
distributed over the front and rear axle. Weighing the
vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front or rear
axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the
specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from front to
rear or rear to front as appropriate until the specified
weight limitations are met. Store the heavier items down
low and be sure that the weight is distributed equally. Stow
all loose items securely before driving.

Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect
on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way
the brakes operate.

CAUTION!

Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR
or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, parts
on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way
your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose
control. Also overloading can shorten the life of your
vehicle.

TRAILER TOWING

In this section you will find safety tips and information on
limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with
your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully review this
information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as
possible.

To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage,
follow the requirements and recommendations in this
instruction concerning vehicles used for trailer towing.

Common Towing Definitions

The following trailer towing related definitions will assist
you in understanding the following information:

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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue weight.
The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed
the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification
Label” in “Starting And Operating” for further informa-
tion.

Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)

The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all
cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tempo-
rary) loaded in or on the trailer in its

⬙loaded and ready for

operation

⬙ condition.

The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your
fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of
the trailer must be supported by the scale.

WARNING!

If the gross trailer weight is 5,000 lbs (2,267 kg) or more,
it is recommended to use a weight-distributing hitch to
ensure stable handling of your vehicle. If you use a
standard weight-carrying hitch, you could lose control
of your vehicle and cause a collision.

Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)

The GCWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle
and trailer when weighed in combination.

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or
rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica-
tion Label” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor-
mation.

WARNING!

It is important that you do not exceed the maximum
front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition
can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
control of the vehicle and have a collision.

Tongue Weight (TW)

The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the
hitch ball by the trailer. You must consider this as part of
the load on your vehicle.

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Trailer Frontal Area

The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the
maximum width of the front of a trailer.

Trailer Sway Control

The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping
link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the
trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction
associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any
unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling.

If equipped, the electronic Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
recognizes a swaying trailer and automatically applies
individual wheel brakes and/or reduces engine power to
attempt to eliminate the trailer sway.

Weight-Carrying Hitch

A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight,
just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some
other connecting point of the vehicle. These kinds of
hitches are the most popular on the market today and they
are commonly used to tow small and medium sized
trailers.

Weight-Distributing Hitch

A weight-distributing system works by applying leverage
through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for
heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow
vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, it provides
for a more level ride, offering more consistent steering and
brake control thereby enhancing towing safety. The addi-
tion of a friction/hydraulic sway control also dampens
sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes
positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. Trailer sway
control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch
are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights (TW) and
may be required depending on vehicle and trailer
configuration/loading to comply with Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) requirements.

WARNING!

• An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch

system may reduce handling, stability, braking per-
formance, and could result in a collision.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatible

with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch
and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational
Vehicle dealer for additional information.

Trailer Hitch Classification

The following chart provides the industry standard for the
maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow
and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct
trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.

Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions

Class

Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards

Class I - Light Duty

2,000 lbs (907 kg)

Class II - Medium Duty

3,500 lbs (1,587 kg)

Class III - Heavy Duty

5,000 lbs (2,267 kg)

Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty

10,000 lbs (4,535 kg)

Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight
(GTW) towable for your given drivetrain.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle.

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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

Engine

Model

GCWR (Gross

Combined Wt.

Rating)

Frontal Area

Max. GTW

(Gross Trailer

Wt.)

Max. Trailer

Tongue Wt. (See

Note)

3.6L

RWD Light Duty

Cooling

8,900 lbs

(4,037 kg)

40 sq ft (3.72 sq

m)

3,500 lbs

(1,588 kg)

350 lbs (159 kg)

3.6L

RWD

11,600 lbs

(5,262 kg)

40 sq ft (3.72 sq

m)

6,200 lbs

(2,812 kg)

620 lbs (281 kg)

3.6L

AWD Light Duty

Cooling

8,900 lbs

(4,037 kg)

40 sq ft (3.72 sq

m)

3,500 lbs

(1,588 kg)

350 lbs (159 kg)

3.6L

AWD

11,600 lbs

(5,262 kg)

40 sq ft (3.72 sq

m)

6,200 lbs

(2,812 kg)

620 lbs (281 kg)

5.7L

RWD

13,100 lbs
(5,942 kg)

60 sq ft (5.57 sq

m)

7,400 lbs

(3,357 kg)

740 lbs (336 kg)

5.7L

AWD

13,100 lbs
(5,942 kg)

60 sq ft (5.57 sq

m)

7,200 lbs

(3,266 kg)

720 lbs (327 kg)

Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.

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