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Tow/haul mode, Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.), Rear-wheel drive models – Dodge 2011 Durango - User Guide User Manual

Page 64: All-wheel drive models (two-speed transfer case), Utility

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TOW/HAUL MODE

• When driving in hilly areas, towing a

trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc.,
and frequent transmission shifting
occurs, press the TOW/HAUL switch
to select TOW/HAUL mode. This will
improve performance and reduce the
potential for transmission
overheating or failure due to
excessive shifting. When operating in
TOW/HAUL mode, transmission
upshifts are delayed, and the
transmission will automatically
downshift (for engine braking) during
steady braking maneuvers.

• The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light”

will illuminate in the instrument
cluster to indicate that TOW/HAUL
mode has been activated. Pressing
the switch a second time restores
normal operation. If the TOW/HAUL
mode is desired, the switch must be
pressed each time the engine is
started.

RECREATIONAL

TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Rear-Wheel Drive Models

Recreational towing is not allowed.

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.

All-Wheel Drive Models (Two-Speed
Transfer Case)

NOTE: The transfer case must be in the
NEUTRAL position, and the transmission
must be in the PARK position for
recreational towing.

Shifting Into NEUTRAL

• Use the following procedure to

prepare your vehicle for recreational
towing.

• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop

and shift the transmission to PARK.
Turn the engine off.

• For vehicles with Keyless Enter-N-Go,

remove the Keyless Enter-N-Go
button and use the Key Fob to
complete this procedure.

• Turn the ignition switch to the

ON/RUN position, but do not start
the engine.

• Press and hold the brake pedal and

shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL.

• Press and hold the transfer case N

(Neutral) button for four seconds,
until the light next to the N symbol
starts to blink, indicating shift in
progress. The light will stop blinking
(stay on solid) when the shift to N
(Neutral) is complete.

TOW/HAUL Switch

UTILITY

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