2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 325

STARTING AND OPERATING 323 NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected by pressing the recessed button located on the lower left This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch. The transfer case driven in the two-wheel drive position (2WD) for normal NEUTRAL position is to be used for recreational towing street and highway conditions on dry, hard surfaced only. Refer to "Recreational Towing" in "Starting and roads. Operating" for further information. When additional traction is required, the transfer case Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can be used to lock The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights (4WD and the front and rear driveshafts together, forcing the front 4LOW) are located in the instrument cluster and indicate and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is the current and desired transfer case selection. When you accomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to the select a different transfer case position, the indicator desired position. Refer to "Shifting Procedure" in this lights will do the following: section for specific shifting instructions. The 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions are designed for loose, slippery If All Shift Conditions Are Met: road surfaces only. Driving in the 4WD LOCK and 4WD 1. The current position indicator light will turn OFF. LOW positions on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the driveline compo- 2. The selected position indicator light will flash until the transfer case completes the shift. nents. • Neutral (NEUTRAL) 5