manual transmission DODGE DURANGO 2019 User Guide

If the wheels start to slip as you approach the crest of a hill,
ease off the accelerator and maintain forward motion by
turning the front wheels slowly. This may provide a fresh
“bite” into the surface and will usually provide traction to
complete the climb.
Traction Downhill
Shift the transmission into a low gear, and the transfer case
into LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly down the hill
with all four wheels turning against engine compression
drag. This will permit you to control the vehicle speed and
direction.
When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking can
cause brake fade with loss of braking control. Avoid
repeated heavy braking by downshifting the transmission
whenever possible.
After Driving Off-Road
Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than
does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is
always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can
get any problems taken care of right away and have your
vehicle ready when you need it.•
Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle.
Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and
exhaust system for damage.
• Inspect the radiator for mud and debris and clean as
required.
• Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on
the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and sus-
pension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the
values specified in the Service Manual.
• Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These things
could be a fire hazard. They might hide damage to fuel
lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and propeller shafts.
• After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or similar
dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake rotors,
wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and
cleaned as soon as possible.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 369

5. While the metal latch is in the open position, pullupward on the tether strap until the lever clicks and
latches in the released position. The transmission is now
out of PARK and the vehicle can be moved.
CAUTION!
Closing the armrest while the Manual Park Release is
activated may damage the Manual Park Release
mechanism, the transmission, and/or the armrest. NOTE:
To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentionally,
firmly apply the parking brake.
To Disengage The Manual Park Release Lever:
1. To disengage the Manual Park Release, apply tension upward while pushing the release latch towards the
tether to unlock the lever.
Released Position
Release Latch
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 407

Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment
manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is man-
datory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main
structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or
associated brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles
under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
mode, not the ACC mode.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Manual Park Release” in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
for towing or loading onto a flatbed truck.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
Rear Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission
is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear wheels on
the ground) under the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL. Refer to
Manual Park Release in this section for instructions on
shifting the transmission to NEUTRAL when the engine
is off.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km).
CAUTION!
•Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than
30 miles (48 km) with rear wheels on the ground can
cause severe transmission damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 30
miles (48 km), tow with the rear wheels OFFthe ground.
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Seats............................ .41, 52, 54, 59
Adjustment ..................... .41, 42, 52, 54
Easy Entry ..............................58
Heated ............................. .58, 59
Memory ................................55
Rear Folding ......................... .41, 45
Reclining ...............................43
Seatback Release ..........................42
Tilting .............................. .41, 42
Vented .................................61
Ventilated ...............................61
Security Alarm ......................... .31, 163
Arm The System ..........................31
Disarm The System ........................31
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................30
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................29
Sentry Key Replacement ................... .23, 30
Service Assistance ......................... .574
Service Contract .......................... .576
Service Manuals .......................... .577
Shifting ................................ .272
Automatic Transmission ................272, 274
Shoulder Belts ............................ .203
Signals, Turn ................... .169, 257, 381, 382Siri
.................................... .566
SiriusXM Guardian Vehicle Health Alert .......................564
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................469
Snow Plow .............................. .359
Snow Tires .............................. .465
Spare Tires .....................392, 465, 466, 467
Spark Plugs .......................... .487, 489
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................ .292, 293
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ...................299
Cancel ............................... .294
Resume .............................. .294
Set .................................. .292
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..........291,292,
294
Starting ........................... .26, 263, 264
Button .................................24
Cold Weather ....................... .268, 269
Engine Block Heater ..................... .269
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .268
Remote ................................26
Starting And Operating .................. .263, 264
Starting Procedures ..................... .263, 264
Steering ..................................67
Power ............................... .287
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