2011 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 267

266 STARTING AND OPERATING • The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. the key is not ON, then the shift will not take place and 2. With the key ON and the engine either OFF or no position indicator lights will be on or flashing. running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. LIMITED-SLIP REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL - IF 3. Turn the transfer case switch to the desired position. EQUIPPED 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not The limited-slip differential provides additional traction on snow, ice, mud, sand and gravel. It improves traction flashing), shift the transmission back into gear. when there is a difference between the characteristics of NOTE: the surface under the right and left rear wheels. During • If Steps 1 or 2 of the Preferred or Alternate Procedure normal driving and cornering, the limited-slip unit is are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift, or if they similar to a conventional differential. But on a slippery no longer are being met while the shift attempt is in surface, the differential delivers more of the driving effort process, then the indicator light will flash and the to the wheel having the better traction. current transfer case position will be maintained. To retry the selection, turn the transfer case switch back to the current position, wait five seconds, and retry shift. Alternate Procedure