2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 341

340 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON position for a shift to take place and for the position indicator 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the 2. With the ignition switch in the ON position and the ON position, then the shift will not take place and no engine either OFF or running, shift the transmission into position indicator lights will be on or flashing. NEUTRAL. AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM (2500 MODELS ONLY) - 3. Rotate the transfer case control switch to the desired IF EQUIPPED position. This vehicle is equipped with electronically locking front 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not and rear differentials. These differentials, when engaged, mechanically lock together the axle shafts forcing the flashing), shift the transmission back into gear. wheels to spin at an equal rate. This allows the vehicle to NOTE: If Steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate maintain its momentum and prevents it from becoming Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift or stuck. The locking front and rear differentials should only if they no longer are being met while the shift attempt is be engaged during low-speed, extreme off-road situain process, the desired position indicator light will flash tions where one wheel is likely to not be in contact with continuously while the original position indicator light is the ground. It is not recommended to drive the vehicle ON, until all requirements have been met. with the differentials locked on pavement due to the reduced ability to turn and speed limitations. Alternate Procedure