2019 DODGE DURANGO SRT manual transmission

Automatic Transmission
Select the DRIVE range when towing. The transmission
controls include a drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting
when towing. However, if frequent shifting does occur
while in DRIVE, you can use the AutoStick shift control to
manually select a lower gear.
NOTE:Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle
under heavy loading conditions, will improve performance
and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting
and heat buildup. This action will also provide better
engine braking.
AutoStick
• When using the AutoStick shift control, select the high-
est gear that allows for adequate performance and
avoids frequent downshifts. For example, choose “5” if
the desired speed can be maintained. Choose “4” or “3”
if needed to maintain the desired speed.
• To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous
driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as necessary
to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to a
higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road
conditions allow.
Speed Control — If Equipped
• Do not use on hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
• When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
you can get back to cruising speed.
• Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
maximize fuel efficiency.
Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission overheat-
ing, take the following actions:
City Driving
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in
NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
• Reduce speed.
• Temporarily turn off air conditioning.
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4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metal latchin towards the tether strap.
5. While the metal latch is in the open position, pull upward on the tether strap until the lever clicks and
latches in the released position. The transmission is now
out of PARK and the vehicle can be moved.
CAUTION!
Closing the armrest while the Manual Park Release is
activated may damage the Manual Park Release
mechanism, the transmission, and/or the armrest.
NOTE: To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentionally,
firmly apply the parking brake.
Release Latch
Released Position
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 387

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all
four wheelsOFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Manual Park Release” in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
for loading onto a flatbed truck.
CAUTION!
• Towing this vehicle using any other method can
cause severe transmission and/or transfer case dam-
age.
• Damage from improper towing is not covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident
Response System.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety”
for further information on the Enhanced Accident Re-
sponse System (EARS) function.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that
will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed under certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety”
for further information on the Event Data Recorder (EDR).
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To adjust the Launch RPM, drag the slider bar or press the
arrows on the touchscreen to adjust the holding RPM. The
launch RPM limit will display in the head units tachometer
display.
Shift Light
Your vehicle is equipped with a shift light feature that
illuminates the back lighting of the tachometer (in red)
within the instrument cluster display. This feature is a
visual cue to manually up-shift using the paddle shifters.
To activate the Shift Light feature, press the “Shift Light”
button on the touchscreen, then press the “Shift Light On”
button on the touchscreen. Activation is shown on the
instrument cluster display. Pressing the “Shift Light RPM
Set-Up” button on the touchscreen will take you to the
Shift Light RPM Set-Up screen.
NOTE:You must be in Paddle Shift Mode, or the
electronic-shifter must be in the M position, in order to
activate the shift light. Refer to “Automatic Transmission”
in “Starting And Operating” for further information. The Shift Light RPM Set-Up allows you to set the shift light
to illuminate for gears 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-8. Pressing and
releasing the up/down arrow buttons above and below
each listed gear, the RPM values will change in increments
of 250 RPM. Pressing and holding the arrows will change
the RPM values in increments of 500 RPM, ranging from
6250 RPM. The Shift Light setup screen may only be
accessed if the feature is enabled, press the “Reset to
Shift Light RPM Set-Up10
MULTIMEDIA 507

Seat Belts Maintenance...................... .450
Seats ......................... .42, 49, 50, 52, 56
Adjustment ....................... .42, 50, 52
Easy Entry ..............................55
Heated .................................56
Memory ................................53
Rear Folding .............................42
Tilting .................................42
Vented .................................58
Ventilated ...............................58
Security Alarm ......................... .32, 158
Arm The System ..........................32
Disarm The System ........................32
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............460, 461
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................31
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................30
Sentry Key Replacement ....................24, 31
Service Assistance ......................... .548
Service Contract .......................... .550
Service Manuals .......................... .552
Shifting ................................ .267
Automatic Transmission ................267, 269
Shoulder Belts ............................ .200
Signals, Turn ....................163, 254, 362, 363 Siri
.................................... .541
SiriusXM Guardian Vehicle Health Alert ...................... .539
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................444
Snow Tires .............................. .440
Spare Tires .....................372, 440, 441, 442
Spark Plugs ............................. .461
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ......................... .461
Oil.................................. .461
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................ .284, 285
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ...................291
Cancel ............................... .285
Resume .............................. .285
Set .................................. .284
Speed

Control (Cruise Control) ..........282, 283, 286
Starting ........................... .27, 258, 259
Button .................................25
Cold Weather .......................... .263
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .262
Remote ................................27
Starting And Operating ...................258, 259
Starting Procedures ..................... .258, 259
Steering ..................................64
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