Dodge 2004 Durango, Owner'S Manual

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Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF (Battery
Fed Configuration)
CAUTION!
•
Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power
from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.
cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge suffi-
ciently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine
starting.
•
Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge the
battery even more quickly. Only use these intermit-
tently and with greater caution.
•
After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
Reconfiguring Power Outlets
To reconfigure the outlets, be sure the ignition is OFF
before removing the fuse. The reconfigurable fuse loca-
tion is a special design that allows the fuse to be installed
in two different ways. If the fuse is located in the
9
Upper
or Top Position
9
the outlets will work at all times. If the
fuse is located in the
9
Lower or Bottom Position
9
the
power outlets will only work when the ignition is ON.
NOTE:
The fuse block is located in the left side kick
panel behind a removable cover near the park brake
pedal.
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE