2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 341

STARTING AND OPERATING 339 3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case control continuously while the original position indicator light is switch to the desired position. ON, until all requirements have been met. 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not NOTE: The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take flashing), shift the transmission back into gear. place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If the key is not ON then the shift will not take place and Alternate Procedure no position indicator lights will be on or flashing. 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL - IF EQUIPPED 2. With the key ON and the engine either OFF or The limited-slip differential provides additional traction running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. on snow, ice, mud, sand and gravel, particularly when 3. Rotate the transfer case control switch to the desired there is a difference between the traction characteristics of the surface under the right and left rear wheels. During position. normal driving and cornering, the limited-slip unit per4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not forms similarly to a conventional differential. On slipflashing), shift the transmission back into gear. pery surfaces, however, the differential delivers more of NOTE: If Steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate the driving effort to the rear wheel having the better Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift or traction. if they no longer are being met while the shift attempt is The limited-slip differential is especially helpful during in process, the desired position indicator light will flash slippery driving conditions. With both rear wheels on a 5