Press Kit: 2004 Dodge Durango

Anti-lock Braking System: Standard ABS provides the Dodge Durango with unparalleled braking and accident avoidance capability with the ability to decrease 60-0 mph braking distances by 15 feet over the previous generation Durango.

Body Structure: Crush beads and stiffeners engineered into the vehicle body help absorb energy, while preserving the integrity of the vehicle compartment. These reinforcements provide additional protection in an offset-type impact.

Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH): Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren eases installation of compatible aftermarket child seats.

Constant Force Retractors (CFR): The front seat belts include a mechanical device designed to distribute the force of a seat belt according to the load or force exerted on it. CFRs are engineered to force-limit the belt system, and gradually release seat belt webbing in a controlled manner during a severe crash.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD): This new system balances front-to-rear braking. The hydraulic pressure is adjusted to the rear brakes based on the degree of tire slip indicated by the ABS wheel speed sensors and adapts to variations in vehicle loading and road surface.

Enhanced Accident Response System: In the event of an accident, this system makes it easier for emergency personnel to see and reach the occupants by turning on the interior lighting and unlocking the doors after air bag deployment.

Energy-Absorbing Steering Column: The collapsible steering column absorbs more energy, potentially reducing chest injuries in a collision.

Front Crush Sensors: Two sensors, located inside the engine compartment below the headlamps, measure the severity of the impact and relay crash information to safety systems in the occupant compartment.

Occupant Classification System (OCS): The OCS measures conditions for activation or deactivation of the passenger side air bag based upon the weight of the occupant.

Octagonal Front Frame Rails: The front rail tips feature a unique design and shape and fold up like an accordion in the event of a crash, absorbing frontal impacts more consistently than other frame rail designs.

Pretensioners: During a collision, the front seat belt pretensioners electronically sense a severe crash and immediately remove slack from the seat belts thereby reducing the forward movement of the occupant’s upper body.

Side Curtain Air Bags: The side curtain extends protection to outboard passengers in all-three rows of seating.

Steering Rack: The steering rack, now located behind the front suspension, allows more crush space within a shorter front end length.

Three-point Lap/Shoulder Belt: All seven seating positions feature a three-point restraint system, which maximizes the effectiveness of the seat belt.

Traction Control System: All-new optional, low-speed traction system monitors wheel slip at each wheel and modulates brake pressure to regain traction. The system transfers torque to the wheel with traction and can be deactivated.