2012 Ford F250 Super Duty Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 305

Driving Shifting from 4L (4x4 Low) to 4H (4x4 High) or 2H (2WD) 1. Bring the vehicle to a stop or a speed below 3 mph (5 km/h). 2. Place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral). 3. Move the transfer case shift lever through N (Neutral) directly to 4H (4x4 High) or 2H (2WD). 4. If the transfer case will not engage into 4H (4x4 High) or 2H (2WD), perform a shift with the transmission in N (Neutral) and the vehicle rolling at a speed below 3 mph (5 km/h). 2H 4H N 4L 5. If shifting to 2H (2WD) with the vehicle at a complete stop, disengage the locking hubs (optional) by rotating the hub lock control from LOCK to FREE. Using the N (Neutral) position The transfer case neutral position overrides the transmission and puts the vehicle in neutral regardless of transmission gearshift lever position. The vehicle can move forward or backwards. This position should only be used when towing the vehicle. 2H 4H N 4L WARNING: Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 305 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)