Dodge 2015 Durango - Owner Manual User Manual

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NOTE:

After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to

allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating.

This is especially important when the engine is cold.
PARK (P)

This range supplements the parking brake by locking the

transmission. The engine can be started in this range.

Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in

motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the

vehicle in this range.
When parking on a level surface, you may shift the

transmission into PARK first, and then apply the parking

brake.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before

shifting the transmission to PARK. As an added precau-

tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill

grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.

NOTE:

On vehicles equipped with the electronically

shifted transfer case, ensure that the transfer case is in

AWD AUTO or LOW RANGE position on the AWD

Control Switch. Ensure that the NEUTRAL position light

is NOT illuminated.

WARNING!

Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the

parking brake. Always apply the parking brake
fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.

Your vehicle could move and injure you and others

if it is not in PARK. Make sure the transmission is
in PARK before leaving the vehicle.

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