2013 Dodge Durango Owner's Manual - Page 476

474 STARTING AND OPERATING This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be Transfer Case Position Indicator Messages driven in the AWD AUTO position for normal street and The Transfer Case Position Indicator messages (AWD highway conditions on dry hard surfaced roads. AUTO and LOW RANGE) are located in the EVIC For variable driving conditions, the AWD AUTO mode (Electronic Vehicle Information Center) and indicate the can be used. In this mode, the front axle is engaged, but current and desired transfer case selection. Refer to the vehicle's power is sent to the rear wheels. All-wheel "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in "Undrive will be automatically engaged when the vehicle derstanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information. When you select a different transfer case position, senses a loss of traction. the position indicator lights will do the following: When additional traction is required, the transfer case LOW RANGE position can be used to lock the front and If All Shift Conditions Are Met: rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear 1. The current position indicator light will turn OFF. wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by rotating the AWD Control Switch to the desired 2. The selected position indicator light will flash until the position. Refer to "Shifting Procedure" for specific shifttransfer case completes the shift. ing instructions. The LOW RANGE position is designed 3. When the shift is complete, the indicator light for the for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in the selected position will stop flashing and remain ON. LOW RANGE position on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the driveline components.