Transfer case position indicator messages – Dodge 2015 Durango - Owner Manual User Manual

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This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be

driven in the AWD AUTO position for normal street and

highway conditions on dry hard surfaced roads.
For variable driving conditions, the AWD AUTO mode

can be used. In this mode, the front axle is engaged, but

the vehicle’s power is sent to the rear wheels. All-wheel

drive will be automatically engaged when the vehicle

senses a loss of traction.
When additional traction is required, the transfer case

LOW RANGE position can be used to lock the front and

rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear

wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished

by rotating the AWD Control Switch to the desired

position. Refer to “Shifting Procedure” for specific shift-

ing instructions. The LOW RANGE position is designed

for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in the

LOW RANGE position on dry hard surfaced roads may

cause increased tire wear and damage to the driveline

components.

Transfer Case Position Indicator Messages
The Transfer Case Position Indicator messages (AWD

AUTO and LOW RANGE) are located in the Driver

Information Display (DID) and indicate the current and

desired transfer case selection. Refer to “Driver Informa-

tion Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument

Panel” for further information. When you select a differ-

ent transfer case position, the position indicator lights

will do the following:
If All Shift Conditions Are Met:

1. The current position indicator light will turn OFF.
2. The selected position indicator light will flash until the

transfer case completes the shift.

3. When the shift is complete, the indicator light for the

selected position will stop flashing and remain ON.

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