2013 Dodge Durango Owner's Manual - Page 484

482 STARTING AND OPERATING transfer case) to assure the fluids have not been contami- Hill Climbing nated. Contaminated fluid (milky, foamy in appearance) NOTE: Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the should be flushed/changed as soon as possible to preconditions at the crest and/or on the other side. vent component damage. Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand lower gear and shift the transfer case to LOW. Use first In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional gear and LOW for very steep hills. control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low gear and shift the transfer case to LOW if necessary. Refer If you stall or begin to lose forward motion while to "All-Wheel Drive Operation" in "Starting and Oper- climbing a steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop ating" for further information. Do not shift to a lower and immediately apply the brakes. Restart the engine, gear than necessary to maintain forward motion. Over- and shift into REVERSE. Back slowly down the hill, revving the engine can spin the wheels and traction will allowing the compression braking of the engine to help regulate your speed. If the brakes are required to control be lost. vehicle speed, apply them lightly and avoid locking or Avoid abrupt downshifts on icy or slippery roads, be- skidding the tires. cause engine braking may cause skidding and loss of control.