Dodge Durango
Owners Manual
Starting and operating » Starting procedures
Automatic Transmission

The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear.

CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed:

Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed.
Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed.
Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)

NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.

Do not press the accelerator. Use the fob with Integrated Key to briefly place the ignition in the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, place the ignition in the LOCK/ OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the "Normal Starting" procedure.

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