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Towing tips, Automatic transmission – Dodge 2014 Journey - Owner Manual User Manual

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Towing Tips

Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping,
and backing up the trailer in an area located away from
heavy traffic.

Automatic Transmission

The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How-
ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in DRIVE, 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 perfor-
mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces-
sive shifting and heat build up. This action will also
provide better engine braking.

If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45
minutes of continuous operation, then change the trans-
mission fluid and filter as specified for “police, taxi, fleet,

Seven-Pin Connector

1 — Battery

5 — Ground

2 — Backup Lamps

6 — Left Stop/Turn

3 — Right Stop/Turn

7 — Running Lamps

4 — Electric Brakes

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