2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 331

STARTING AND OPERATING 329 the control knob back to the current position, wait five NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the seconds, and retry selection. To find the shift require- front or rear wheels are spinning, as this can cause ments, refer to the ЉShifting ProcedureЉ for your transfer damage to driveline components. case, located in this section. When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine The "SVC 4WD Warning Light" monitors the electronic speed is approximately three times that of the 2WD or shift four-wheel drive system. If this light remains on 4WD LOCK positions at a given road speed. Take care after engine start up or illuminates during driving, it not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph means that the four-wheel drive system is not function- (40 km/h). ing properly and that service is required. Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each WARNING! wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the Always engage the parking brake when powering transfer case. down the vehicle if the "SVC 4WD Warning Light" is Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction, illuminated. Not engaging the parking brake may there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping allow the vehicle to roll, which may cause personal speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. injury. 5