Dodge DURANGO 2021 - Starting and Operating; Starting the Engine; Automatic Transmission; Normal Starting

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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten
your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other
occupants to buckle their seat belts.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL (N)
or PARK (P) position before you can start the
engine. Apply the brakes before shifting into any
driving gear.
NORMAL STARTING
To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE
START/STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK (P).
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while
pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button
once.
WARNING!
 Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a
complete stop, then shift the automatic
transmission into PARK and apply the
parking brake.
 Always make sure the keyless ignition node
is in the OFF mode, key fob is removed from
the vehicle and vehicle is locked.
 Never leave children alone in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child
or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
 Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-
dren, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter ‘n Go
in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
 Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
WARNING! (Continued)
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the
following precautions are not observed:
 Do not shift from REVERSE (R), PARK, or
NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the
engine is above idle speed.
 Shift into or out of PARK or 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.
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