Shifting procedures – Dodge 2015 Durango - User Guide User Manual

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Shifting Procedures

AWD Auto To Low Range

NOTE:
When shifting into or out of LOW RANGE some gear noise may be heard. This noise is

normal and is not detrimental to the vehicle or occupants.
• Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) or

completely stopped. Use either of the following procedures:

Preferred Procedure
1. With the engine running, slow the vehicle to 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h).
2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case control switch to the desired position.
4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not flashing), shift the transmission

back into gear.

Alternate Procedure
1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop.
2. With the ignition switch in the ON position and the engine either OFF or running, shift

the transmission into NEUTRAL.

3. Rotate the transfer case control switch to the desired position.
4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not flashing), shift the transmission

back into gear.

NOTE:
• If Steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate Procedure are not satisfied prior to

attempting the shift or if they no longer are being met while the shift attempt is in

process, the desired position indicator light will flash continuously while the original

position indicator light is ON, until all requirements have been met.

• The ignition switch must be in the ON position for a shift to take place and for the

position indicator lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the ON position,
then the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing.

WARNING!

• Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the “SERV

AWD Warning Light” is illuminated. Not engaging the parking brake may allow the

vehicle to roll which may cause personal injury.

• You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the vehicle unattended with the

transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking

brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear

driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll, even if the

transmission is in PARK. The parking brake should always be applied when the

driver is not in the vehicle.

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