2012 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 585

STARTING AND OPERATING 583 NOTE: • Steps 1 through 6 are requirements that must be met prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If any of these requirements are not met prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button or are no longer met during the shift, the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL (N) button is released. Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage: 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it connected to the tow vehicle. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine. • The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position 4. Press and hold the brake pedal. for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the 5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. ON/RUN position, the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing. • A flashing NEUTRAL (N) indicator light indicates that shift requirements have not been met. 5