2005 Dodge Dakota Owner Manual - Page 216

216 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedure - NV244 Transfer Case return the control knob back to the original position, make certain all shift requirements have been met, wait five (5) seconds and try the shift again. AWD to 4HI or 4HI to AWD Rotate the 4WD Control Switch to the desired position. Shifts between AWD and 4HI can be done with the vehicle stopped or in motion. With the vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage / disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after turning the control switch. If the vehicle is stopped the ignition key must be in the ON position with the engine either RUNNING or OFF. This shift cannot be completed if the key is in the accessory position. NOTE: On vehicles equipped with a Anti-Lock Brake Systems, the 4x4 system will not allow shifts between AWD/ 4HI if the rear wheels are spinning (no traction). In this situation an indicator light will flash until conditions are met. At this time, reduce speed and stop NOTE: If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case will not shift.The indicator light for the previous position will remain ON and the newly selected position indicator light will continue to flash until all the requirements for the selected position have been met. To retry a shift: