key fob DODGE DURANGO 2012 3.G Owner's Guide

CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that
the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before
recreational towing to prevent damage to internal
parts.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift the
transmission into PARK.
2. Turn OFF the engine.
3. For vehicles with Keyless Enter-N-Go, remove the
Keyless Enter-N-Go button and use the key fob to
complete this procedure. Refer to “Starting Procedures/
Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Starting and Operating” for
further information. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but
do not start the engine.
5. Press and hold the brake pedal.
6. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
7. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object,
press and hold the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N)
button (located by the selector switch) for four seconds,
until the light behind the N symbol starts to blink,
indicating shift in progress. The light will stop blinking
(stay on solid) when the shift to NEUTRAL is complete.
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8. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL (N)
light stays on, release the NEUTRAL (N) button.
9. Start the engine.
10. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.11. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure
that there is no vehicle movement.
12. Repeat steps 9 and 10 with transmission in DRIVE.
13. Turn OFF the engine.
14. Firmly apply the parking brake.
15. Shift the transmission into PARK.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans-
mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in
NEUTRAL (N) and the engine running. With the
transfer case in NEUTRAL (N), ensure that the en-
gine is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into
PARK.
16. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch.
NEUTRAL Switch
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STARTING AND OPERATING 545

Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 574
▫ Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob ..... 576▫
Rear-Wheel Drive Models .............. 576
▫ All-Wheel Drive Models ............... 577
550 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

If the vehicle’s battery is discharged refer to “Shift Lever
Override” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for instruc-
tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the
PARK position for towing.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck,
do not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only
approved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Rear-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheelsOFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEU-
TRAL. Speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) and the
distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
CAUTION!
Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than
15 miles (24 km) with rear wheels on the ground can
cause severe damage to the transmission. Such dam-
age is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
576 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior LightsBulb Type
Glove Box Lamp ......................... 194
Grab Handle Lamp ................ L002825W5W
Overhead Console Reading Lamps .........VT4976
Rear Cargo Lamp ....................... 214–2
Visor Vanity Lamp ..................... V26377
Underpanel Courtesy Lamps ................ 906
Instrument Cluster (General Illumination) ....... 103
Telltale/Hazard Lamp ...................... 74 Exterior Lights
Bulb Type
Headlamp – High Intensity
Discharge (HID) ..... Service at Authorized Dealer (**)
Headlamp (Low Beam) .................... H11
Headlamp (High Beam) ................... 9005
Front Park/Turn Lamp .................7444NA
Front Fog Lamps ..................... PSX24W
Front Side Marker Lamps ............ W5Wor194
Rear Turn/Stop/Tail Lamps ................3057
Liftgate Tail Lamps ....................... 194
Backup Lamps .................... 921 (W16W)
Rear License Lamps ..................... W5W
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) ... LED(*)
* CHMSL is not serviceable. It is a LED lamp. To replace
the LED, the entire CHMSL assembly must be replaced.
** The headlamps are a type of high-voltage discharge
tube. High voltage can maintain in the circuit even with
the headlamp switch off and the key fob removed.
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