2013 Dodge Durango Owner's Manual - Page 337

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle service. Refer to "If Your Engine Overheats" in "What To will usually be drivable. However, see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing when Do In Emergencies" for more information. the engine is running, immediate service is required. You • Transmission Temperature Warning Light may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough This light indicates that there is excessive transidle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing. mission fluid temperature that might occur • Engine Temperature Warning Light with severe usage such as trailer towing. It may also occur when operating the vehicle in a high This light warns of an overheated engine condition. torque converter slip condition, such as 4-wheel-drive As temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H, operation (e.g., snow plowing, off- road operation). If this this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle after reaching a set threshold. Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to pass H, the indicator will or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the continuously flash and a continuous chime will occur until light goes off. the engine is allowed to cool. If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position. The light should turn off. 4