2015 DODGE DURANGO tow

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine ModelGCWR (GrossCombinedWt. Rating)Frontal AreaMax. GTW(Gross TrailerWt.)
Max. TrailerTongue Wt.(See Note)
3.6LRWD LightDuty Cooling8,900 lbs(4,037 kg)40 sq ft(3.72 sq m)3,500 lbs(1,588 kg)350 lbs(159 kg)
3.6L RWD11,600 lbs(5,262 kg)40 sq ft(3.72 sq m)6,200 lbs(2,812 kg)620 lbs(281 kg)
3.6LAWD LightDuty Cooling8,900 lbs(4,037 kg)40 sq ft(3.72 sq m)3,500 lbs(1,588 kg)350 lbs(159 kg)
3.6L AWD11,600 lbs(5,262 kg)40 sq ft(3.72 sq m)6,200 lbs(2,812 kg)620 lbs(281 kg)
5.7L RWD13,100 lbs(5,942 kg)60 sq ft(5.57 sq m)7,400 lbs(3,357 kg)740 lbs(336 kg)
5.7L AWD13,100 lbs(5,942 kg)60 sq ft(5.57 sq m)7,200 lbs(3,266 kg)720 lbs(327 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE:
•Thetrailertongueweightmustbeconsideredaspartofthecombinedweightof
occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and
Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety Information” in “Starting and
Operating” for further information. The addition of passengers and cargo may require
reducing trailer tongue load and Gross Trailer Weight (GTW). Redistributing cargo (to
the trailer) may be necessary to avoid exceeding Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
of 3,900 lbs (1 769 kg).
•Vehiclesnotfactoryequippedwithtrailertowpackagearelimitedto3,500lbs(350lbs
tongue weight).
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Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal — If Equipped
Yo u r v e h i c l e m a y b e e q u i p p e d w i t h a t r a i l e r h i t c h r e c e i v e r c o v e r, t h i s m u s t b e r e m o v e d t o
access the trailer hitch receiver (if equipped). This cover is located at the bottom center
of the rear fascia.
1. Turn the two locking retainers located at the bottom of the hitch receiver cover a 1/4
turn counterclockwise and pull bottom of the hitch receiver cover outward (towards
you).
2. Pull the bottom of the cover outward
(towards you) then downwards to disen-
gage the tabs located at the top of the
hitch receiver cover to remove.
Hitch Receiver Cover
1—CoverTabLocations2—LockingRetainers
Hitch Receiver Cover
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To r e i n s t a l l t h e c o v e r a f t e r t o w i n g r e p e a t t h e p r o c e d u r e i n r e v e r s e o r d e r.
NOTE:
Be sure to engage all tabs of the hitch
receiver cover in the bumper fascia prior to
installation.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
TowingConditionWheelsOFF theGround
Rear-WheelDriveModels
All-Wheel Drive ModelsWith Single-SpeedTransfer Case
All-Wheel Drive ModelsWith Two-SpeedTransfer Case
Flat Tow NONENOTALLOWEDNOT ALLOWED
•See Instructions•Transmission inPA R K•TransfercaseinNEUTRAL (N)•Towinforwarddirection
Dolly Tow
FrontNOTALLOWEDNOT ALLOWEDNOT ALLOWED
Rear OKNOT ALLOWEDNOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL OKOKOK
NOTE:
When recreational towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws.
Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
Hitch Receiver Cover
1—CoverTabLocations2—LockingRetainers
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Recreational Towing — Rear-Wheel Drive Models
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result.
Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is allowedONLYif the rear wheels areOFF
the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow
dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Shift the transmission into PARK.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
5. Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer’s
instructions.
6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for towing, to secure the front wheels in
the straight position.
CAUTION!
To w i n g w i t h t h e r e a r w h e e l s o n t h e g r o u n d w i l l c a u s e s e v e r e t r a n s m i s s i o n d a m a g e .
Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive Models (Single-Speed Transfer Case)
Recreational towing is not allowed.These models do not have a NEUTRAL (N) position in
the transfer case.
NOTE:
This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are
OFFthe ground.
CAUTION!
To w i n g t h i s v e h i c l e i n v i o l a t i o n o f t h e a b o v e r e q u i r e m e n t s c a n c a u s e s e v e r e t r a n s m i s -
sion and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive Models (Two-Speed Transfer Case)
The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) and the transmission must be in
PA R K f o r r e c r e a t i o n a l t o w i n g . T h e N E U T R A L ( N ) s e l e c t i o n b u t t o n i s a d j a c e n t t o t h e
transfer case selector switch. Shifts into and out of transfer case NEUTRAL (N) can take
place with the selector switch in any mode position.
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CAUTION!
•DONOTdollytowanyAWDvehicle.Towingwithonlyonesetofwheelsonthe
ground (front or rear) will cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage.
To w w i t h a l l f o u r w h e e l s e i t h e r O N t h e g r o u n d , o r O F F t h e g r o u n d ( u s i n g a v e h i c l e
trailer).
•Towonlyintheforwarddirection.Towingthisvehiclebackwardscancausesevere
damage to the transfer case.
•ThetransmissionmustbeinPARKforrecreationaltowing.
•Beforerecreationaltowing,performtheprocedureoutlinedunder“ShiftingInto
NEUTRAL(N)” to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N).
Otherwise, internal damage will result.
•Towingthisvehicleinviolationoftheaboverequirementscancausesevere
transmission and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
•Donotuseabumper-mountedclamp-ontowbaronyourvehicle.Thebumperface
bar will be damaged.
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING!
Yo u o r o t h e r s c o u l d b e i n j u r e d o r k i l l e d i f y o u l e a v e t h e v e h i c l e u n a t t e n d e d w i t h t h e
transfer case in the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully engaging the parking
brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL (N) position disengages both the front and rear
driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll, even if the transmis-
sion is in PARK. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in
the vehicle.
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing.
CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in
NEUTRAL (N) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
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 case NEUTRAL
(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 appear in the Driver Information Display (DID). Refer to “Driver Information
Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
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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 automati-
cally 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
PA R K .
12. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar.
13. Release the parking brake.
NOTE:
•Steps1through3arerequirementsthatmustbemetbeforepressingtheNEUTRAL
(N) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If any of
these requirements are not met before pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button or are no
longer met during the shift, the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash continuously
until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL (N) button is released.
•TheignitionswitchmustbeintheON/RUNpositionforashifttotakeplaceandforthe
position indicator lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the ON/RUN
position, the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or
flashing.
•AflashingNEUTRAL(N)positionindicatorlightindicatesthatshiftrequirementshave
not been met.
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Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it connected to the tow vehicle.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Start the engine.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case
NEUTRAL (N) button (located by the selector switch) for one second.
7. When the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light turns off, release the NEUTRAL (N) button.
8. After the NEUTRAL (N) button has been released, the transfer case will shift to the
position indicated by the selector switch.
9. Shift the transmission into PARK and turn the engine OFF.
10. Release the brake pedal.
11. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle.
12. Start the engine.
13. Press and hold the brake pedal.
14. Release the parking brake.
15. Shift the transmission into DRIVE, release the brake pedal, and check that the
vehicle operates normally.
NOTE:
•Steps1through5arerequirementsthatmustbemetbeforepressingtheNEUTRAL
(N) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If any of
these requirements are not met before pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button or are no
longer met during the shift, the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash continuously
until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL (N) button is released.
•TheignitionswitchmustbeintheON/RUNpositionforashifttotakeplaceandforthe
position indicator lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the ON/RUN
position, the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or
flashing.
•AflashingNEUTRAL(N)positionindicatorlightindicatesthatshiftrequirementshave
not been met.
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Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) are also equipped with
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake
Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system
is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from
the OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for approximately
two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake
fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized
dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the
ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of
brake application.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
-MalfunctionIndicatorLight(MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic system called
OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will
illuminate when the key is in the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the bulb does not
come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition checked
promptly.
Certain conditions, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after engine start. The
vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical driving
cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause damage
to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and driveability. If the
MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur.
Immediate service is required.
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