Dodge Durango 012, Owner'S Manual

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Recreational Towing – All-Wheel Drive Models
(Two-Speed Transfer Case)
The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) and
the transmission must be placed in PARK for recreational
towing. The NEUTRAL (N) selection button is adjacent to
the transfer case selector switch. Shifts into and out of
transfer case NEUTRAL (N) can take place with the
selector switch in any mode position.
CAUTION!
•
Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used.
Internal damage to the transmission or transfer
case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used
when recreational towing.
•
Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this
vehicle backwards can cause severe damage to the
transfer case.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
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The transmission must be placed in the PARK
position for recreational towing.
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Before recreational towing, perform the procedure
outlined under “Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)” to
be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEU-
TRAL (N). Otherwise, internal damage will result.
•
Failure to follow these procedures can cause se-
vere transmission and/or transfer case damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar
on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be
damaged.
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