2007 DODGE DURANGO instrument panel

Shifting Procedure - NV 144 Transfer Case
4WD to 4WD LOCK or 4WD LOCK to 4WD
With the key ON and the engine either OFF or RUN-
NING, rotate the transfer case switch, located on the
instrument panel to the desired position.NOTE:Delayed shifting out of 4WD LOCK may be
experienced due to uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, or
excessive vehicle loading.
NOTE:If any of the requirements to select a new
transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case
will not shift. The indicator light will flash and the
current transfer case position will be maintained. To retry
a selection, turn the control knob back to the current
position, wait five (5) seconds, and retry the shift.
NOTE:The 4x4 system will not allow shifts between
4WD/4WD LOCK if the rear wheels are spinning (no
traction). In this situation the position indicator light will
continue to flash. At this time, reduce speed and stop
spinning the wheels to complete the shift. There may be
a delay up to 13 seconds for the shift to complete after the
wheels have stopped spinning.
NOTE:The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take
place and for the position indicator lights to be operable.
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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 four-wheel-drive (4WD) high range,
four-wheel-drive lock (4WD LOCK), four-wheel-drive
low (4WD LOW) range, and neutral (N).
This transfer case is equipped with an inter-axle differ-
ential that allows driving the vehicle in the normal
all-wheel-drive position (4WD) at all times on any given
road surface, including dry hard surfaced roads. The
4WD 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 4WD LOCK 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 4WD LOCK
and 4WD LOW 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
4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions are intended for
loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in the 4WD
LOCK and 4WD LOW 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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3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become
visible.
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and
the car in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop.
PARKING BRAKE
The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the
lower left corner of the instrument panel. To release the
parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle.
Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and
the gear-shift lever is in PARK position. When parking on
a hill you should apply the Parking Brake before placing
the gear shift lever in PARK; otherwise the load on the
transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to
move the selector out of PARK.
Parking Brake
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Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 328
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 160
Hood Release.......................... 129
Hoses................................ 386
Ignition............................. 12,13
Key ................................. 12
Lock................................ 13
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 19
Infant Restraint........................ 62,63
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 303
Information Center...................... 152
Information Center, Vehicle................. 152
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 79
Instrument Cluster....................... 185
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 183
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 397Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 405
Interior Appearance Care.................. 395
Interior Fuses.......................... 398
Interior Lighting........................ 131
Interior Lights.......................... 131
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 138
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter Outlet (115V)..................... 170
Jack Location........................... 345
Jack Operation.......................345,347
Jacking Instructions...................... 348
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 19
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 51
INDEX 465
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