Towing Tips - Dodge Durango 2012 Owner's Manual

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536 STARTING AND OPERATING

Towing Tips

Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping

and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy

Automatic Transmission

The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How-

ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the

TOW/HAUL mode (if equipped), or a lower gear range,

should be selected.

NOTE: Using the TOW/HAUL mode (if equipped) or

selecting a lower gear range (using the Electronic Range

Select (ERS) feature) while operating the vehicle under

heavy operating conditions, will improve performance

and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shift-

ing and heat buildup. This action will also provide better

engine braking.

The transmission fluid and filter should be changed if

you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes

of continuous operation. Refer to "Maintenance Sched-

ule" for the proper maintenance intervals.

NOTE: Check the transmission fluid level before towing

(5.7L engine).

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