2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 296
2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Manual
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294 STARTING AND OPERATING The "knock-over" prevents the driver from accidentally entering the REVERSE (R) shift area and warns the driver that they are about to shift the transmission into REVERSE (R). Due to this feature, a slow shift to REVERSE (R) can be perceived as a high shift effort. On 2500/3500 models, when shifting out of reverse bring the vehicle to a complete stop and depress the clutch. Shifting out of reverse prior to a complete stop may cause high shift effort. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED Four-wheel drive trucks are equipped with either a manually shifted transfer case or an electronically shifted transfer case. Refer to the operating instructions for your transfer case, located in this section. Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions The transfer case provides 4 mode positions - 2 (rear)wheel drive high range, 4-wheel drive high range, neutral, and 4-wheel drive low range. This transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2-wheel drive position (2H) for normal street and highway conditions such as dry, hard surfaced roads. When additional traction is required, the transfer case 4H and 4L positions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together and force the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by simply moving the shift lever to the desired positions. The 4H and 4L positions are intended for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in the 4H and 4L positions on dry, hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the driveline components.