2011 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 263

262 STARTING AND OPERATING If one or more shift requirements are not met: 1. An indicator light will flash. 2. The transfer case will not shift. WARNING! Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the "SVC 4WD Warning Light" is illuminated. Not engaging the parking brake may allow the vehicle to roll, which may cause personal injury. NOTE: Before retrying a selection, make certain that all the necessary requirements for selecting a new transfer case position have been met. To retry the selection, turn the transfer case switch back to the current position, wait NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the five seconds, and retry selection. To find the shift requirefront or rear wheels are spinning. The NV233/243 transments, refer to the ЉShifting ProcedureЉ for further fer case is not equipped with a synchronizer and thereinformation. fore the front and rear driveshaft speeds must be equal The "SVC 4WD Warning Light" monitors the electronic for the shift to take place. Shifting while only the front or shift four-wheel drive system. If this light remains on rear wheels are spinning can cause damage to the transafter engine start-up or illuminates during driving, it fer case. means that the four-wheel drive system is not functioning properly and that service is required.