2009 Dodge Dakota Owner Manual - Page 259

STARTING AND OPERATING 257 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not flashing), shift transmission back into gear (release clutch on manual transmissions). NOTE: If steps 1 or 2, of either the Preferred or Alternate Procedure, are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift, or if they no longer are being met while the shift attempt is in process, then the indicator light will flash and the current transfer case position will be maintained. To retry the selection, turn the control knob back to the current position, wait five seconds, and retry shift. NOTE: The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If the key is not ON then the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing. NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case Operating Information / Precautions The NV 244 Generation II is an electric-shift transfer case and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch, which is located on the instrument panel. The NV 244 Generation II transfer case provides four mode positions - Normal four-wheel drive (4WD) high range, 4-wheel-drive lock (4WD LOCK), 4-wheel drive low (4WD LOW) range, and NEUTRAL. This transfer case is equipped with an inter-axle differential that allows driving the vehicle in the normal all-wheel drive position (4WD) at all times on any given road surface, including dry, hard-surfaced roads. The 4WD mode allows the front and rear wheels to rotate at different speeds. This eliminates driveline binding and component wear normally associated with driving the vehicle in the 4WD LOCK position on dry, hard-surfaced 5