2010 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 260

STARTING AND OPERATING 259 positions are designed for loose or slippery road surfaces If one or more shift requirements are not met: only. Driving in the 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW posi1. An indicator light will flash. tions on dry hard-surfaced roads may cause increased 2. The transfer case will not shift. tire wear and damage to the driveline components. NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected by pressing the recessed button located on the lower left-hand corner of the transfer case switch. The transfer case NEUTRAL position is to be used for recreational towing only. Refer to "Recreational Towing" in "Starting and Operating" for further information. Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights (4WD and 4LOW) are located on the instrument cluster. If there is no indicator light on or flashing, the transfer case is in two-wheel drive (2WD). If the indicator light is on, the desired position (4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW) has been obtained. NOTE: Before retrying a selection, make certain that all the necessary requirements for selecting a new transfer case position have been met. To retry the selection, turn the transfer case switch back to the current position, wait five seconds, and retry selection. To find the shift requirements, refer to the ЉShifting ProcedureЉ for further information. The "SVC 4WD Warning Light" monitors the electronic shift four-wheel drive system. If this light remains on after engine start-up or illuminates during driving, it means that the four-wheel drive system is not functioning properly and that service is required. 5