2016 DODGE DURANGO automatic transmission

NOTE:
•To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA
hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC
tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key. •
Viewing a DVD on the Touch-Screen radio screen is
not available in all states/provinces, and the vehicle
must be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the
PARK position for vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion. In vehicles with manual transmission the parking
brake must be engaged.
Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is
Playing
Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch are on
the same channel. If watching a video on Rear 1 , then
Rear 2 could be used for audio. If watching a video on
Rear 2, then Rear 1 could be used for audio.
Using The Remote Control
1. Press the MODE/SOURCE button on the Remote Control and the Mode Select Screen will display,
unless a video is playing then only a small banner will
appear on the bottom of the screen.
Select Channel/Screen 1 And DISC In The VES Column
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CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................470
▫ Automatic Transmission ................471
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go ...................472
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .472
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –22°F Or 30°C) ................474
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................474
▫ After Starting ....................... .475
 STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ......475
▫ Automatic Mode .....................475 ▫
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop .......................... .476
▫ To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode .477
▫ To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System . .478
▫ To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . .478
▫ System Malfunction ...................479
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .479
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............480
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............481
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .481
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▫Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode ..............482
▫ Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission .......483
 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ..........492
▫ Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions
— If Equipped ...................... .492
▫ Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-
Position Switch) — If Equipped ...........492
▫ Shifting Procedure .....................497
 ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................499
 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................500
▫ When To Use LOW Range — If Equipped . . . .500
▫ Driving Through Water .................500
▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ..........501
▫ Hill Climbing ....................... .502▫
Traction Downhill .....................503
▫ After Driving Off-Road .................503
 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING .............504
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY
— IF EQUIPPED ...................... .505
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .505
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .508
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .508
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .509
▫ Brake System Warning Light ..............509
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............509
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............511
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............511
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic
transmission into PARK and apply the parking
brake. Always make sure the keyless ignition node
is in the “OFF” mode, remove the Key Fob from the
vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in
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a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
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Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated
Key to briefly place the ignition in the START position
and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter
motor will continue to run, and it will disengage auto-
matically when the engine is running. If the engine fails
to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10
seconds. If this occurs, place the ignition in the LOCK/
OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.
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Keyless Enter-N-Go
This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate the ignition switch with the push
of a button, as long as the Remote
Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob is
in the passenger compartment.
Normal Starting
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing theENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 seconds. 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to
the engine starting, push the button again.
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button
1. Place the shift lever/gear selector in PARK, then push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
3.
If the shift lever/gear selector is not in PARK, the
ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two
seconds or three short pushes in a row with the vehicle
speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut
off. The ignition switch position will remain in the ACC
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position until the shift lever/gear selector is in PARK
and the button is pushed twice to the OFF position. If
the shift lever/gear selector is not in PARK and the
ENGINE START/STOP button is pushed once, the DID
will display a “Vehicle Not In Park” message and the
engine will remain running. Never leave a vehicle out of
the PARK position, or it could roll.
4. If the shift lever/gear selector is in Neutral, push andrelease the ENGINE START/STOP button with the
vehicle speed below 5mph (8 km/h) before the engine
will shut off. The ignition switch position will remain
in the ACC position.
NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN
(engine not running) position and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30
minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With
Driver ’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or
NEUTRAL Position)
The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four positions, OFF, ACC, RUN
and START. To change the ignition positions without
starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these
steps:
• Starting with the ignition in the OFF position.
•
Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to place the
ignition to the ACC position (DID will display “ACC”).
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time
to place the ignition to the RUN position (DID will
display “ON/RUN”).
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to
return the ignition to the OFF position (DID will
display “OFF”).
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•Engine temp too high.
• 5 MPH threshold not achieved from previous AU-
TOSTOP.
• Steering angle beyond threshold.
• ACC is on and speed is set.
It may be possible for the vehicle to be driven several
times without the STOP/START system going into a
STOP/START READY state under more extreme condi-
tions of the items listed above.
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
While in a forward gear, the engine will start when the
brake pedal is released or the throttle pedal is depressed.
The transmission will automatically re-engage upon en-
gine restart. Conditions That Will Cause The Engine To Start Auto-
matically While In Autostop Mode:
•
The transmission selector is moved out of DRIVE.
• To maintain cabin temperature comfort.
• HVAC is set to full defrost mode.
• HVAC system temperature or fan speed is manually
adjusted.
• Battery voltage drops too low.
• Low brake vacuum (e.g. after several brake pedal
applications).
• STOP/START OFF switch is pressed.
• A STOP/START system error occurs.
• 4WD system is put into 4LO mode.
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