2006 DODGE DURANGO traction control

cause damage to the transmission. The torque converter
will refill within five seconds of shifting from Park into
any other gear position.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
NV 144 Transfer Case Operating
Information/Precautions
The NV 144 is an electric shift transfer case and is
operated by the Four-Wheel-Drive (4WD) Control
Switch, which is located on the instrument panel.
The NV 144 transfer case provides 2 mode positions:
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) and 4-Wheel-Drive LOCK.
The NV 144 transfer case is designed to be driven in for
AWD for normal street and highway conditions (all road
surfaces roads).
When additional traction is required, the transfer case
4LOCK position can be used to lock the front and rear
driveshafts together and force the front and rear wheelsto rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by
rotating the 4WD Control Switch to the 4LOCK position
- see Shifting Procedure section for specific shifting
instructions. The 4LOCK position is designed for loose,
slippery road surfaces only. Driving in the 4LOCK posi-
tion on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire
wear and damage to the driveline components.Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights
Transfer case position indicator lights are located on the
instrument cluster, and indicate the current and desired
transfer case selection. If there are no indicator lights on
or flashing the transfer case position is All-Wheel Drive
(AWD).
The “SVC 4WD” warning light monitors the electric shift
4WD system. If this light remains on after engine start up
or illuminates during driving, it means that the 4WD
system is not functioning properly and that service is
required.
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If the key is not ON then the shift will not take place and
no position indicator lights will be on or flashing.
NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case Operating
Information / Precautions
The NV 244 Generation II is an electric shift transfer case
and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch, which is
located on the instrument panel.
The NV 244 Generation II transfer case provides 4 mode
positions - Normal all-wheel-drive high range, four-
wheel-drive LOCK, four-wheel-drive low range, and
neutral.
This transfer case is equipped with an inter-axle differ-
ential that allows driving the vehicle in the normal
all-wheel-drive position (AWD) at all times on any given
road surface, including dry hard surfaced roads. The
AWD mode allows the front and rear wheels to rotate at
different speeds. This eliminates driveline binding and
component wear normally associated with driving thevehicle in the 4LOCK position on dry hard surfaced
roads. This feature provides the safety, security, and
convenience of operating in all-wheel drive at all times
regardless of road conditions.
When additional traction is required, the 4LOCK and
4LO positions can be used to lock the front and rear
driveshafts together through the transfer case inter-axle
differential and force the front and rear wheels to rotate
at the same speed. This is accomplished by rotating the
4WD Control Switch to these positions. The 4LOCK and
4LO positions are intended for loose, slippery road
surfaces only. Driving in the 4LOCK and 4LO positions
on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear
and damage to the driveline components.
The transfer case Neutral (N) position is selected by
depressing the recessed button located on the lower left
hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch.
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5

NOTE:Items 1 through 5 are requirements that must be
met prior to depressing the Neutral (N) selection button,
and must continue to be met until 1 second elapses and
the shift has been completed.
If any of these requirements are not met prior to depress-
ing the Neutral (N) button or are no longer met during
the 1 second time, then all of the position indicator lights
will flash continuously until all requirements are met or
until the Neutral (N) button is released.
NOTE:The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take
place and for the position indicator lights to be operable.
If the key is not On, the shift will not take place and no
position indicator lights will be on or flashing.
NOTE:Flashing neutral (N) position indicator light
indicates that shift requirements have not been met.CAUTION!
•Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar
on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be
damaged.
•Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because
fluid will leak from the transfer case and damage
internal parts.
TRACTION
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
surface. This is known as hydroplaning and may cause
partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping
ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precau-
tions should be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are
slushy.
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Bulb Replacement...................376,377
Center Mounted Stop................... 383
Courtesy/Reading..................... 155
Cruise.............................. 191
Daytime Running...................... 134
Door Ajar........................... 188
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................151,189
Fog ..........................135,184,384
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 316
Headlights........................... 134
High Beam........................... 137
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 137
Instrument Cluster..................134,183
Interior..........................132,155
License............................. 382
Lights On Reminder.................... 135
Low Fuel.........................183,184
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 190Park............................... 134
Passing............................. 136
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 184
Service.............................. 376
Traction Control....................... 151
Turn Signal........................136,378
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 183
Washer Fluid......................... 189
Loading Vehicle......................... 292
Tires ............................... 269
Locks................................. 15
Automatic Door........................ 17
Child Protection........................ 19
Door................................ 15
Ignition.............................. 13
Keys................................ 10
Power Door........................... 16
Steering Wheel......................... 13
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Spare Tire........................... 319
Spinning............................ 278
Tread Wear Indicators................... 279
Wheel Mounting....................... 320
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 323
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 299
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 249
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 327
Towing............................... 296
Disabled Vehicle....................... 328
Guide.............................. 299
Recreational.......................... 308
Weight.............................. 299
Traction.............................. 312
Traction Control......................149,187
Trailer Towing.......................... 296
Cooling System Tips.................... 306
Hitches............................. 298
Minimum Requirements................. 300Mirrors............................. 307
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 299
Wiring.............................. 304
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 299
Trailer Weight.......................... 299
Transaxle............................. 245
Automatic........................... 245
Operation........................... 245
Transfer Case........................... 364
Fluid............................... 387
Transmission........................245,362
Automatic........................245,362
Filter............................... 363
Fluid............................363,387
Maintenance.......................... 362
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 162
INDEX 435
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