2010 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab User Guide - Page 38

UTILITY Four-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! • Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing. • The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL for recreational towing. The NEUTRAL button is located on the lower left hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch. Shifts into and out of transfer case NEUTRAL can take place with the selector switch in any mode position. • Automatic transmissions must be placed in PARK position for recreational towing. • Manual transmissions must be placed in gear (for example, fourth gear) for recreational towing. Failure to follow these procedures can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage. • Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press the transfer case NEUTRAL button for four seconds. • After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light comes on, release the NEUTRAL button. • Start the engine and shift the automatic transmission into REVERSE. • Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. • Repeat the previous step with the transmission in DRIVE. • Shut the engine OFF, and place the Key Fob in the unlocked OFF position. • Shift the automatic transmission into PARK. Shift manual transmissions into fourth gear. • Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle with a tow bar and disconnect the negative battery cable. • Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details. Recreational Towing Procedure • Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing. • Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, shut the engine OFF and turn the Key Fob to the ON position (do not start the engine). • Press the brake pedal and shift the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL, or press the clutch pedal to the floor on a manual transmission. CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. 36