2009 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 257
2009 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 255 Shifting Procedure - NV233/243 Transfer Case return the control knob back to the original position, make certain all shift requirements have been met, wait five seconds, and try the shift again. 2WD-to-4WD LOCK or 4WD LOCK-to-2WD Rotate the 4WD Control Switch to the desired position. Shifts between 2WD and 4WD LOCK can be done with the vehicle stopped, or in motion. With the vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage / disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after turning the control switch. If the vehicle is stopped, the ignition key must be in the ON position with the engine either RUNNING or OFF. This shift cannot be completed if the key is in the ACC position. NOTE: On vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems, the 4x4 system will not allow shifts between 2WD/ 4WD LOCK if the rear wheels are spinning (no traction). In this situation the selected position indicator light will flash and the original position indicator light 5 NOTE: If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case will not shift, the indicator light for the previous position will remain ON, and the newly-selected position indicator light will continue to flash until all the requirements for the selected position have been met. To retry a shift: