2014 DODGE DURANGO four wheel drive

All-Wheel Drive Models (Single-Speed Transfer Case)
Recreational towing is not allowed.This model does not have a NEUTRAL position in the
transfer case.
NOTE:
This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the
ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmis-
sion and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
All-Wheel Drive Models (Two-Speed Transfer Case)
The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) and the transmission must be in PARK
for recreational towing. The NEUTRAL (N) selection button is at the center of the transfer
case selector switches. Shifts into transfer case NEUTRAL (N) can take place from any
other transfer case mode.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT dolly tow any All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle. Internal damage to the trans- mission or transfer case will occur if a dolly is used when recreational towing.
• Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this vehicle backwards can cause severe
damage to the transfer case.
• The transmission must be in PARK for recreational towing.
• Before recreational towing, perform the procedure outlined under “Shifting Into
NEUTRAL(N)” to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N). Otherwise,
internal damage will result.
• Failure to follow these procedures can cause severe transmission and/or transfer
case damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
• Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face
bar will be damaged.
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Shifting Into NEUTRAL
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing:
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, with the engine running.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
4. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer caseNEUTRAL (N) button (located by the selector switch) for four seconds. The light behind
the N symbol will blink, indicating shift in progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on
solid) when the shift to NEUTRAL (N) is complete. A “FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM IN
NEUTRAL” message will display on the EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information Center).
5. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL (N) light stays on, release the NEUTRAL (N) button.
6. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
7. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement.
8. Shift the transmission back into NEUTRAL.
9. Firmly apply the parking brake.
10. With the transmission and transfer case in NEUTRAL, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button until the engine turns off. Turning the engine off will automatically
place the transmission in PARK.
11.
Press the ENGINE STOP/START button again (without pressing the brake pedal), if needed,
to turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the transmission is shifted into PARK with the
transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) and the engine running. With the transfer case in NEUTRAL
(N) ensure that the engine is OFF before shifting the transmission into PARK.
12. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar.
13. Release the parking brake.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . .134
Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight .................135
Electronic Vehicle Information Center Programmable Features .......116
Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC)...........115, 116
Language (Selecting The Language). .116
Units (Set Units) ...........116
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ...............138
Overheating .............137
Towing ................131
Engine Break-In Recommendations .....30
Compartment ............157
Coolant (Antifreeze) .........159
Malfunction Indicator
(CheckEngine) ...........133
Oil ..................159
Oil Filter ...............159
Oil Selection .............159
Overheating .............137
Starting ................13
Stopping ...............13
EventDataRecorder...........153
Exterior Lights ..............169
Fluid Capacities .............159
Fluids ..................159
Fog Lights ................30
Folding Front Passenger Seat ......23
Folding Power Third Row Head Restraints ...............26
Folding Rear Seat ...........24,25
Forward Collision Warning ........37
Four Wheel Drive .............123
Operation ..............123
Systems ...............123
Four Wheel Drive Operation .......123
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........152
Fuel Economy Mode ............41
Filler Door Emergency Release . . .156
Specifications .........159,160
Fuses ..................165 Headlights
Automatic ..............30
Dimmer Switch ............31
HighBeam ..............32
High Beam/Low Beam Select
Switch ................32
Head Restraints Power Folding Third Row .......26
Heated Mirrors ..............43
Heated Seats ...............26
Heated Steering Wheel ..........28
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ............32
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) . . . .118
Hood Release ..............154
Identifying Your Radio ..........50
Instrument Cluster .............9
Indicators ...............9
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....8
Interior and Instrument Lights .......7
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....32
Introduction ................2
Inverter Outlet (115V) ...........
120
Inverter,Power............. .120
Jacking Instructions ...........141
Jack Location ..............138
Jack Operation ...........138,141
Jump Starting ..............147
KeyFob..................10 ArmTheAlarm ............14
Disarm The Alarm ...........15
LockTheDoors ............10
Unlock The Doors ...........10
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............10
Lock/Unlock ..........11, 12, 13
Starting/Stopping ..........13
Lane Change Assist ............31
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren)..............17
Liftgate ..................10
Liftgate, Power ..............10
Light Bulbs ................169
INDEX
176