2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab User Guide - Page 44

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION Four-Position Transfer Case • The transfer case provides four mode positions. • Two-wheel drive high range (2H) • Four-wheel drive high range (4H) • NEUTRAL (N) • Four-wheel drive low range (4L) • This transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2H position for normal street and highway conditions, such as dry, hard-surfaced roads. • When additional traction is required, the 4H and 4L positions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together. • When operating your vehicle in 4L, do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). • This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two-wheel drive position (2WD) or four-wheel drive position (4WD AUTO) for normal street and highway conditions on dry, hard-surfaced roads. • Driving the vehicle in 2WD will have greater fuel economy benefits as the front axle is not engaged in 2WD. Shifting Procedure • Shifting between 2H and 4WD AUTO or 4WD LOCK can be made with the vehicle stopped or in motion. • Shifting between 2H or 4H and 4L can be made with the vehicle stopped or rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). NOTE: It is preferred to have the engine running and the vehicle moving at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). Shifting Procedure • Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the vehicle stopped or in motion at speeds up to 55 mph (88 km/h). • Shifting between 2H or 4H and 4L can be made with the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission position. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. Five-Position Transfer Case • This electronically shifted transfer case provides five mode positions: • Two-wheel drive high range (2WD) • Four-wheel drive automatic range (4WD AUTO) • Four-wheel drive lock range (4WD LOCK) • Four-wheel drive low range (4WD LOW) • NEUTRAL (N) 42