2007 Dodge Dakota Owner Manual - Page 269

STARTING AND OPERATING 269 8. After the Neutral (N) indicator light turns off release the Neutral (N) button. 9. After the Neutral (N) button has been released the transfer case will shift to the position identified by the selector switch. 10. Start the engine. Shift the automatic transmission into Drive (D), or place the manual transmission in 1st gear and momentarily release the clutch, to verify that the transfer case has engaged. 11. Set parking brake. Shift automatic transmission to Park (P) or shift manual transmission to Neutral. NOTE: Items 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met prior to depressing the Neutral (N) selection button, and must continue to be met until 1 second elapses and the shift has been completed. If any of these requirements (with the exception of 3 - key ON) are not met prior to depressing the Neutral (N) button or are no longer met during the 1 second time, then all of the mode position indicator lights will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the Neutral (N) button is released. 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, the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing. NOTE: Flashing neutral (N) position indicator light indicates that shift requirements have not been met. 5