2010 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 264

STARTING AND OPERATING 263 Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3. Turn the transfer case switch to the desired position. 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), or completely stopped. USE 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: flashing), shift the transmission back into gear. Preferred Procedure NOTE: 1. With the engine running, slow the vehicle to 2 to • If Steps 1 or 2 of the Preferred or Alternate Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift, or if they 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). no longer are being met while the shift attempt is in 2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. process, then the indicator light will flash and the current transfer case position will be maintained. To 3. While still rolling, turn the transfer case switch to the retry the selection, turn the transfer case switch back to desired position. the current position, wait five seconds, and retry shift. 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not • The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take place flashing), shift the transmission back into gear. and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If Alternate Procedure the key is not ON, then the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing. 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. 2. With the key ON and the engine either OFF or running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 5