2011 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 333

332 STARTING AND OPERATING longer met during the four second timer, then the Returning to Normal Operation NEUTRAL indicator light will flash continuously until Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL button normal usage. is released. 1. Reconnect the negative battery cable. • The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take place 2. The vehicle must be at a complete stop. and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If the key in not ON, the shift will not take place and no 3. Place the ignition key in the OFF position (if it has position indicator lights will be on or flashing. been moved or the engine has been started). • A flashing NEUTRAL position indicator light indicates 4. Place the ignition key into the ON position (engine that shift requirements have not been met. off). CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the transmission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in NEUTRAL and the engine running. With the transfer case in NEUTRAL, ensure that the engine is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into PARK. 5. Press the brake pedal. 6. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 7. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, press the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL button for one second.