2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 323

STARTING AND OPERATING 321 NOTE: • Pausing in transfer case NEUTRAL in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may require 2H ⇔ 4H shutting the engine OFF to avoid gear clash while Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the completing the shift. If difficulty occurs, shift the vehicle stopped or in motion. If the vehicle is in motion, transmission into NEUTRAL, hold foot on brake, and shifts can be made up to 55 mph (88 km/h). With the turn the engine OFF. Make shift to the desired mode. vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/ disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelera- • Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the vehicle completely stopped, however difficulty may occur due tor pedal after completing the shift. Apply a constant to the mating clutch teeth not being properly aligned. force when shifting the transfer case lever. Several attempts may be required for clutch teeth 2H or 4H ⇔ 4L alignment and shift completion to occur. The preferred With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift method is with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to the transmission into NEUTRAL. While the vehicle is 5 km/h). Avoid attempting to engage or disengage 4L coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift the transfer with the vehicle moving faster than 2 to 3 mph (3 to case lever firmly to the desired position. Do not pause in 5 km/h). transfer case NEUTRAL. • Do not attempt to shift into or from 4L while the transmission is in gear. Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case 5