2008 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
Be sure to turn off the engine and remove the key
from

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual Tip Start Feature
Your vehicle has a ªTip Startº starting system. With ªTip
Startº the driver does not need to hold the key in the
Start position until the vehicle starts, but can release the
ke

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual ENGINE BLOCK HEATER ± IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord
to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a
grou

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual ªPº Park
Supplements parking brake by locking the transmission.
Engine can be started in this range. Never use Park while
vehicle is in motion. Apply parking brake when leaving
vehicle in this range

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual ªRº Reverse
Use this range only after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
ªNº Neutral
Shift to Neutral when vehicle is standing for prolonged
periods with engine running. Engine may be starte

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual Overdrive Operation
The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec-
tronically controlled fourth and fifth (if equipped) speed
(Overdrive). The transmission will automatically shift
from Drive

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual The transmission will downshift from Overdrive to Drive
if the accelerator pedal is fully depressed at vehicle
speeds above approximately 35 mph (56 km/h).
When To Use ªTOW/HAULº Mode
When driving i