Cooling System Tips-Trailer Towing - Dodge 2005 Durango Owner's Manual

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Cooling System Tips—Trailer Towing
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
• City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission
in neutral and increase engine idle speed.
• Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
• Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
• See Cooling System Operating information in the
Maintenance section of this manual for more informa-
tion.
To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheat-
ing, turn the "TOW/HAUL" feature on when driving in
hilly areas or shift the transmission to Drive position 2 on
more severe grades. Move the shift lever to the next
lower position to eliminate excessive transmission shift-
ing. This action will also reduce the possibility of trans-
mission overheating and provide better engine braking.