Dodge DURANGO 2018 User Manual page 176

CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be
certain that the transfer case is fully in NEU-
TRAL (N) before recreational towing to pre-
vent damage to internal parts.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop on level
ground, with the engine running.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
4. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push
and hold the recessed transfer case NEU-
TRAL (N) button (located by the selector
switch) for four seconds. The light behind
the N symbol will blink, indicating shift in
progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on
solid) when the shift to NEUTRAL (N) is
complete. A "FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYS-
TEM IN NEUTRAL" message will appear in
the instrument cluster.
5. After the shift is completed and the NEU-
TRAL (N) light stays on, release the NEU-
TRAL (N) button.
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6. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
7. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and
ensure that there is no vehicle movement.
8. Press and hold the brake pedal. Shift the
transmission back into NEUTRAL.
9. Firmly apply the parking brake.
10. With the transmission and transfer case in
NEUTRAL, push and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button until the engine turns
off.
11. Place the transmission gear selector in
PARK. Release the brake pedal.
12. Push the ENGINE STOP/START button
twice (without pressing the brake pedal) to
turn the ignition to the OFF mode.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the
transmission is shifted into PARK with the
transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) and the en-
gine running. With the transfer case in NEU-
TRAL (N) ensure that the engine is OFF
before shifting the transmission into PARK.
13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using
a suitable tow bar.
14. Release the parking brake.
NOTE:
• Steps 1 through 3 are requirements that must
be met before pushing the NEUTRAL (N)
button, and must continue to be met until the
shift has been completed. If any of these
requirements are not met before pushing the
NEUTRAL (N) button or are no longer met
during the shift, the NEUTRAL (N) indicator
light will flash continuously until all require-
ments are met or until the NEUTRAL (N)
button is released.
• The ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode for
a shift to take place and for the position
indicator lights to be operable. If the ignition
is not in the ON/RUN mode, the shift will not
take place and no position indicator lights will
be on or flashing.
• A flashing NEUTRAL (N) position indicator
light indicates that shift requirements have
not been met.