Dodge Durango 2015, Operating Information Manual

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This electronically shifted transfer case is de-
signed 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 automati-
cally engaged when the vehicle senses a loss of
traction.
When additional traction is required, the trans-
fer 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 shifting
instructions. The LOW RANGE position is de-
signed 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 indi-
cate the current and desired transfer case se-
lection. Refer to “Driver Information Display
(DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information. When you select
a different 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.
If One Or More Shift Conditions Are Not Met:
1. The indicator light for the current position will
remain ON.
2. The newly selected position indicator light
will continue to flash.
3. The transfer case will not shift.
NOTE:
Before retrying a selection, make certain that
all the necessary requirements for selecting a
new transfer case position have been met. To
retry the selection, turn the control knob back
to the current position, wait five seconds, and
retry selection. To find the shift requirements,
refer to the
ⴖ
Shifting Procedure
ⴖ
for your
transfer case, located in this section of the
owner’s manual.
The “SERV AWD” Warning Light monitors the
electronic shift all-wheel drive system. If this
light remains on after engine start up or illumi-
nates during driving, it means that the all-wheel
drive system is not functioning properly and that
service is required.
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