2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 334

332 STARTING AND OPERATING Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends For additional information on the appropriate use of each on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each transfer case mode position, see the information below: wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the 2WD transfer case. Rear-Wheel Drive High Range - This range is for normal Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction, street and highway driving on dry hard surfaced roads. there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping 4WD AUTO speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. Four-Wheel Drive Auto Range - This range sends power to the rear wheels. The four-wheel drive system will be WARNING! automatically engaged when the vehicle senses a loss of You or others could be injured if you leave the traction. Additional traction for varying road conditions. vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the 4WD LOCK NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the Four-Wheel Drive Lock Range - This range locks the front parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move for loose, slippery road surfaces only. regardless of the transmission position. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.