2009 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 303

STARTING AND OPERATING 301 WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and allows the vehicle to move, regardless of the transmission position. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. Shift Positions For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position, refer to the following information: 4WD This range allows front and rear wheels to rotate at different speeds on all road surfaces. 4WD LOCK This range locks the transfer case inter-axle differential, forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only. 4WD LOW This range provides low speed four-wheel drive. It locks the front and rear driveshafts together, forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This range provides additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose or slippery road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). N This range disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain. To be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. Refer to "Recreational Towing" in this section. 5