2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 470

468 STARTING AND OPERATING 10. Start the engine. Returning to Normal Operation - Manual Shift Transfer Case 11. Press and hold the brake pedal. Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage: 12. Release the parking brake. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con- 13. Shift the transmission into DRIVE, release the brake nected to the tow vehicle. pedal, and check that the vehicle operates normally. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. 3. Insert the key fob into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON position, but do not start the engine. 4. Press and hold the brake pedal. 5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 6. Shift the transfer case lever to the desired position. 7. Shift the transmission into PARK. 8. Release the brake pedal. 9. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle. WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move, even if the transmission is in PARK. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.