manual transmission DODGE DURANGO 2022 User Guide

250IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
In the event it is observed that the temperature
gauge is moving towards or close to the HOT (H)
position, you can reduce the potential for
overheating by taking the appropriate action.
On the highways — slow down.
In city traffic — while stopped, place the trans -
mission in NEUTRAL (N), but do not increase the
engine idle speed while preventing vehicle
motion with the brakes.
If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The
A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling
system and turning the A/C off can help remove
this heat.
You can also turn the temperature control to
maximum heat, the mode control to floor and
the blower control to high. This allows the heater
core to act as a supplement to the radiator and
aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
In order to move the vehicle in cases where the
transmission will not shift out of PARK (P) (such as
a depleted battery), a Manual Park Release is
available. Follow these steps to use the Manual Park
Release:

1. Firmly apply the parking brake.

2. Open the center console and locate the
Manual Park Release cover, remove it by
snapping the cover away from the console
hinges.

Manual Park Release Cover

NOTE:Depending on your vehicle’s trim level, the Manual
Park Release cable may be located in a different
area on the center console.
3. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If
the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear
continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
If you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator
has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or
coolant bottle is hot.
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake before activating the Manual Park
Release. In addition, you should be seated in the
driver’s seat with your foot firmly on the brake
pedal when activating the Manual Park Release.
Activating the Manual Park Release will allow
your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the
parking brake, or by proper connection to a tow
vehicle. Activating the Manual Park Release on
an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious
injury or death for those in or around the vehicle.

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4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metal latch in towards the tether strap.

Release Latch

5. While the metal latch is in the open position, pull upward on the tether strap until the lever
clicks and latches in the released position. The
transmission is now out of PARK (P) and the
vehicle can be moved.
Released Position

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.
Release Latch

2. Once the tension has been released and the lever has been unlocked, be sure it is stowed
properly and locks into position.

Stowed Position

NOTE:Be sure to replace the cover by snapping it back in
place.
CAUTION!
Closing the armrest while the Manual Park
Release is activated may damage the Manual
Park Release mechanism, the transmission,
and/or the armrest.
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324 Vented
......................................................... 37Ventilated.................................................... 37Security AlarmArm The System.......................................... 21Disarm The System..................................... 21Security System........................................ 21, 92Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 17Sentry Key Replacement................................. 16Service Assistance......................................... 313Service Contract............................................ 314Service Manuals............................................ 315Shifting.......................................................... 104Automatic Transmission.................. 104, 105Shoulder Belts............................................... 198Signals, Turn..................................96, 234, 285Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................. 300Snow Tires..................................................... 297Spare Tires................................. 240, 297, 298Speed ControlAccel/Decel............................................... 117Accel/Decel (ACC Only)............................. 122Cancel....................................................... 118Resume..................................................... 118Set............................................................. 117Speed Control (Cruise Control)... 116, 117, 118Starting............................................................ 99Button......................................................... 17Cold Weather............................................ 102Engine Fails To Start................................. 102Remote....................................................... 18
Starting And Operating..................................... 99Starting Procedures......................................... 99Steering........................................................... 26Power....................................................... 114Tilt Column.................................................. 26Wheel, Heated............................................. 27Wheel, Tilt.................................................... 26Steering Wheel Audio Controls..................... 181Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls............................................ 181Storage............................................................ 62Storage, Vehicle......................................61, 304Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 304Sun Roof................................................... 71, 72Sun Visor......................................................... 41Sunglasses Storage......................................... 63Sunshade Operation........................................ 72Sway Control, Trailer..................................... 187Symbol Glossary.............................................. 10Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 263SystemVehicle Security........................................... 21System, Remote Starting................................. 18
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Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 26Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............. 60Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................................... 75Tilt Steering Column........................................ 26Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 290
Tire Markings................................................ 286Tire Safety Information.................................. 286Tires.................................. 233, 293, 297, 303Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 295Air Pressure.............................................. 293Chains...................................................... 300Changing.................................................. 239Compact Spare......................................... 297General Information........................ 293, 297High Speed............................................... 294Inflation Pressure..................................... 293Life Of Tires.............................................. 295Load Capacity........................................... 290Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)........................................... 94, 193Quality Grading......................................... 303Radial....................................................... 294Replacement............................................ 296Rotation.................................................... 302Safety.............................................. 286, 293Sizes......................................................... 287Snow Tires................................................ 297Spare Tires.............................240, 297, 298Spinning................................................... 295Trailer Towing........................................... 145Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 295Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 307To Open Hood..................................................73Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 143Tow N Go....................................................... 112

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