Shifting Procedure - Dodge DURANGO 2019 User Manual

NOTE:
Do not attempt to make a shift while only the
front or rear wheels are spinning. This could
cause damage to driveline components.
When operating your vehicle in LOW RANGE,
the engine speed is approximately three times
that of the AWD AUTO position at a given road
speed. Take care not to overspeed the engine
and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
Proper operation of all-wheel drive vehicles de-
pends on tires of equal size, type and circum-
ference on each wheel. Any difference in tire
size can cause damage to the transfer case.
Because all-wheel drive provides improved trac-
tion, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning
and stopping speeds. Do not go faster than road
conditions permit.
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For additional information on the appropriate
use of each transfer case mode position, see the
information below:
AWD Auto
All-Wheel Drive Auto Range – This range sends
power to the rear wheels. The all-wheel drive
system will be automatically engaged when the
vehicle senses a loss of traction. Additional
traction for varying road conditions.
LOW Range
All-Wheel Drive Low Range – This range pro-
vides low speed all-wheel drive. Locks the front
and rear driveshafts together forcing the front
and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Additional traction and maximum pulling power
for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Do not
exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
NEUTRAL (N)
NEUTRAL – This range disengages both the
front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain.
To be used for flat towing behind another ve-
hicle. Refer to "Recreational Towing" in "Start-
ing And Operating" for further information.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if you
leave the vehicle unattended with the trans-
fer case in the NEUTRAL position without
first fully engaging the parking brake. The
transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages
both the front and rear drive shafts from the
powertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll,
even if the transmission is in PARK. The
parking brake should always be applied when
the driver is not in the vehicle.

Shifting Procedure

NOTE:
• If any of the requirements to select a new
transfer case position have not been met, the
transfer case will not shift. The position indi-
cator light for the previous position will remain
ON and the newly selected position indicator
light will continue to flash until all the require-
ments for the selected position have been
met. To retry a shift: return the control switch
back to the original position, make certain all
shift requirements have been met, wait five
seconds and try the shift again.