2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 339
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 337 WARNING! Do not use the locked axle position for normal driving. A locked front axle is intended for off-road driving only. Locking the front axle during on-road driving will reduce the steering ability. This could cause an accident and you may be seriously injured. NOTE: The axle lockers could be torque locked due to side to side loads on the axle. Driving slowly while turning the steering wheel from a left hand turn to a right hand turn or driving in REVERSE for a short distance may be required to release the torque lock and unlock the axles. To unlock the rear axle; move the axle locker switch to AXLE UNLOCK. The REAR LOCK indicator light will go To lock the front axle; move the axle locker switch to out when the rear axle is unlocked. FRONT/REAR LOCK while traveling less than 3 mph (5 km/h). The indicator light will be solid when the front SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING - POWER WAGON axle is locked. ONLY NOTE: The rear axle must be locked before the front Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics axle will lock. Your vehicle has excellent on and off-road capabilities. To unlock the front axle; move the axle locker switch to These off-road capabilities will allow you to explore REAR LOCK. The FRONT/REAR LOCK indicator light those wilderness trails where few travel, providing a source of exciting and satisfying recreation. Before you will go out when the axle is unlocked. venture out, you should contact your local governmental agency to determine the designated off-road vehicle 5