3rd Gen Durango 2011+ models

Should I have a tow/haul button??

Old Aug 15, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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Default Should I have a tow/haul button??

Hey all,

I asked the service rep and the salesman and they weren't sure...

'11 Durango Crew AWD V6 with factory tow pkg. I DO NOT have a tow/haul button as pictured in the owner's manual. Any other V6'ers out there have it??

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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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The **** only comes on Hemi models and it switches the transfer case into low or high. The pentastar models do not have a **** for that lower speed.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 01:40 PM
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Tow/Haul has nothing to do with the transfer case. It simply locks out Overdrive so you don't burn your transmission out when carrying or pulling gobs of weight while towing.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MoparMan1991
Tow/Haul has nothing to do with the transfer case. It simply locks out Overdrive so you don't burn your transmission out when carrying or pulling gobs of weight while towing.
nearly correct, it is on the Hemi and keeps the in gear longer effectively to prevent overheating when hauling. The "manual" shift (Left and right movement of the auto stick) prevents the engine from changing up beyond the gear chosen. i.e. putting it third gear will allow the engine to change up and down 1,2,3 but not 4,5. This would be the solution if you haul and do not have a tow/haul button on a V6. As per owner manual. (Available for down load from Dodge.com and available on iPhone in a shorter format.)
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 03:34 AM
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Still has nothing to do with the transfer case, so completely correct.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by MoparMan1991
Still has nothing to do with the transfer case, so completely correct.
Absolutely :-)
 
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