Press Kit: 2011 Dodge Durango

From families taking a long road trip and needing to keep the kids entertained to performance enthusiasts who don’t want to miss the game and teens who can’t live without online gaming, the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango offers the latest high-tech features to keep drivers eyes on the road and passengers connected. Drivers can safely communicate, navigate and select entertainment options with advanced voice-recognition controls. Passengers can stay entertained with the latest features, including SIRIUS Satellite Radio™, SIRIUS Backseat TV™ and Uconnect® Web.

"Our customers want to personalize their vehicles, and Durango’s infotainment technologies create a venue to do just that," said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO, Dodge Brand and Senior Vice President, Design — Chrysler Group LLC. "The all-new Dodge Durango features cutting-edge systems to keep the active Dodge customer connected and on the move."

Chrysler Group simplifies the experience with a variety of easy to use infotainment options that give drivers and passengers the conveniences of home and office.

"The Dodge Durango has something for everyone in the family, including premium navigation options, multiple entertainment features, and wireless connectivity, such as Bluetooth® Streaming Audio and a mobile WiFi hotspot," said Marios Zenios, Head of Connectivity and Infotainment ¬— Chrysler Group LLC. "We offer life-simplifying technologies that give people the ability to safely carry on their day without interruption."

The following features and options are available on the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango:

BLUETOOTH® STREAMING AUDIO
Owners can link their Bluetooth® compatible smartphone, media player or iPod to wirelessly stream audio through the Durango’s Uconnect Media Center and car audio system. This new feature means there’s no need for special plugs or wires. It allows owners to seamless connect their music and communications devices wirelessly.

REAR-SEAT ENTERTAINMENT
The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango offers a Vehicle Entertainment System (VES), which includes a DVD player and screen that deliver a variety of programming choices, with ports to connect games and media players with audio and video output capability, including iPod connectivity. The Media Center or the VES remote can control multiple screen inputs and each of the two screens can play something different.

SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV
SIRIUS Backseat TV offers customers programming from Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network. The system operates through an in-vehicle satellite video receiver and an additional antenna mounted on the Durango’s roof. Programming is displayed on the Durango’s rear-seat video screen while the channel name, program title and rating are displayed on the center stack screen. For added flexibility, rear-seat passengers can enjoy SIRIUS Backseat TV while front-seat occupants listen to SIRIUS Satellite Radio. The system may be operated from the rear-seat entertainment unit or the radio head unit. In addition, when the Durango is in Park, programming may be displayed on the Uconnect Media Center screen for front-seat viewing.

SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO
SIRIUS Satellite Radio provides Dodge Durango customers with more than 130 channels of the best music, entertainment and information coast to coast, featuring the latest enhanced features such as Instant Replay, Song Alert and Game Alert. SIRIUS Satellite Radio offers more than 60 commercial-free, CD-quality music channels and 60 channels of sports, news, entertainment and children’s programming, 24 hours a day. Regional traffic and weather reports also are included with SIRIUS Satellite Radio. Selecting favorite radio stations is easy. Dodge Durango’s passengers are able to scan channels with steering wheel controls, utilize pre-set touchscreen buttons, select a station with Uconnect Voice Command (e.g. “Tune to The Pulse”), or let Song Alert notify when a favorite artist or song is playing. In addition they can also search both by music category and channel, which is displayed on the radio screen.

SIRIUS TRAVEL LINK
SIRIUS offers infotainment services that work in conjunction with the available premium navigation system in the all-new Durango. SIRIUS Travel Link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips.

• Weather – Check variety of local and national weather information from radar maps to current and five-day forecast
• Fuel Prices – Check local gas and diesel prices in the area and route to the station of choice
• Sports Scores – In-game and final scores as well as weekly schedules
• Movie Listings – Check local movie theatres and listings in the area and route to the theater of choice
• Ski Info – Find out ski conditions at favorite hills

UCONNECT MEDIA CENTER
The innovative Uconnect Media Center offers a 6.5” touch-screen and voice command for convenient control of multiple media sources and outputs. Owners can create a personalized in-vehicle media experience with iPod integration, auxiliary jack for MP3 player input, USB input with charging capability, SIRIUS Satellite Radio and SIRIUS Backseat TV. The Media Center also includes a 30-gigabyte hard drive where music, photos and voice messages can be stored via a second USB port interface. In addition to navigation software and mapping, the hard drive holds approximately 6700 songs, which equals more than 200 hours of music. Finally, for the driver who needs efficiency, a voice-memo recorder feature allows convenient reminders up to 3 minutes long.

UCONNECT WEB
Uconnect Web provides high-speed data transfer and flexibility, combining Wi-Fi and 3G cellular connectivity, for a new level of wireless technology. The system transforms the vehicle into a mobile “hot spot” to deliver the Internet directly to the vehicle for instant access to websites, e-mail, personalized music, online gaming, photo albums and more.

UCONNECT NAVIGATION
Uconnect Navigation offers customers reliable, seamless use of what has become a necessary technology. The Durango offers two navigation solutions. First, Garmin and Chrysler Group LLC have teamed up to bring consumer-friendly navigation to the Durango. This Navigation radio is designed with simplicity in mind. With just a glance, you can get visual navigation cues, while you stay focused on driving. Key navigation features include Lane Assist and Junction View, speed limit information, map data, including United States, Canada and Mexico, and more than 6 million points of interest in an easy-to-use package.

The second Uconnect Navigation option is an enhanced system that combines the features of a global positioning system (GPS), which is integrated with the vehicle sensors, for accurate positioning even when GPS signals are temporarily interrupted. Voice Command and touch-screen allow easy operation. If the vehicle is in motion, you can enter destinations via Voice Command for on-the-go directions. The robust points of interest database make it easy to find nearby restaurants, shopping, hospitals or other local destinations. Drivers can also avoid traffic jams with SIRIUS Traffic.

UCONNECT VOICE COMMAND
Uconnect Voice Command is an advanced voice recognition system with Bluetooth® wireless technology. The system works with most Bluetooth® enabled phones, MP3 players and USB drives. Uconnect Voice Command gives drivers “handsfree” control of their portable devices, including smartphones, as well as the radio, while keeping their hands on the wheel, and eyes on the road. The built in phonebook sync feature automatically downloads as many as 1000 phone book entries from supported phones, which can then be selected by simply saying a contact name. This handsfree feature option promotes safety, freedom, value and flexibility.

• Select from music sources (iPod, USB, AM/FM Satellite Radio bands and stations)
• Choose the music on iPod or digital media player via USB port