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Intermittent wiper — if equipped, Blind spot alert — if equipped, Forward collision warning — if equipped – Dodge 2013 Durango User Manual

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Intermittent Wiper — If Equipped

When this feature is selected, the system will automatically
activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the
windshield. To make your selection, press and release the
SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the
feature showing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the system has been
deactivated. When this feature is deactivated, the system
reverts to the standard intermittent wiper operation.

Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped

There are three selections when operating Blind Spot Alert.
By pressing and releasing the SELECT button once, the
Blind Spot Alert feature can be activated in “Blind Spot:
Lights Only” mode. When this mode is selected the Blind
Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will only show
a visual alert in the outside mirrors. By pressing and
releasing the SELECT button a second time “Blind Spot:
Lights/CHM” mode is activated. In this mode the Blind

Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a visual alert in the outside
mirrors as well as an audible alert when the turn signal is
on. When “Blind Spot: Off” is selected the Blind Spot
Monitor (BSM) system is deactivated.

NOTE:

If your vehicle has experienced any damage in

the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is
not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor
alignment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result
in the BSM not operating to specification.

Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped

The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) feature can be can
be set to Far, set to Near or turned Off. The default status
of FCW is the Far setting. This means the system will
warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front
of you when you are farther away. This gives you the
most reaction time. To change the setting for more
dynamic driving select the Near setting. This warns you

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