With the Durango in Park and all start conditions satisfied, press and release the key-fob Remote Start button twice within five seconds; press it a third time to stop the engine.
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Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market Dodge Durango gasoline lineup when factory Remote Start is equipped.
- 2025 Durango gasoline models equipped with factory Remote Start
Know what kind of control to look for.
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Step by step.
- 01
Park outdoors, shift to Park, switch the ignition off and verify the doors, hood and liftgate are closed.
- 02
Press and release the key-fob Remote Start button twice within five seconds.
- 03
Confirm the doors lock, parking lamps flash and the engine starts for the 15-minute cycle.
- 04
To drive, unlock the Durango, enter with the valid fob, hold the brake and press START/STOP before the cycle expires.
- 05
To cancel from outside, press the Remote Start button a third time.
Important limits
- Never remote-start the engine in a closed garage or other unventilated area.
- Only two consecutive remote-start cycles are allowed before a normal ignition cycle.
- Low fuel, a low 12-volt battery, an illuminated malfunction indicator or an open entry point can prevent or cancel a start.
Quick checks.
- ✓Repeat two distinct button presses within five seconds and move closer if the lamps do not respond.
- ✓Check Park, hood, liftgate, doors, hazards, fuel level and cluster warning messages.
- ✓If it starts and stops quickly, correct the displayed abort condition before retrying.
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2025 Dodge Durango Owner's Manual — Remote Start
Relevant section or page: Remote Start — If Equipped; How To Use Remote Start. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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