2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 342

STARTING AND OPERATING 341 CAUTION! • Do not lock the front or rear axle on hard surfaced roads. The ability to steer the vehicle is reduced and damage to the drivetrain may occur when the axles are locked on hard surfaced roads. • Do not try to lock the rear axle if the vehicle is stuck and the tires are spinning. You can damage drivetrain components. Lock the rear axle before attempting situations or navigating terrain, which could possibly cause the vehicle to become stuck. position, the rear axle is locked. In the FRONT/REAR LOCK position, the front and rear axles are locked. NOTE: Even when the axles are in the AXLE UNLOCK position, the limited slip differential in the rear axle still provides torque biasing capability for moderate low traction environments. During the command to lock the axle, the indicator light will flash until the axle is locked. After the lock command has been successfully executed, the light will remain on solid. 5 To lock the rear axle, place the vehicle in 4LO. Refer to The locking axles are controlled by the axle locker switch. "Four Wheel Drive Operation" in "Starting and OperatThe switch has three positions, AXLE UNLOCK, REAR ing" for further information. Move the axle locker switch LOCK, and FRONT/REAR LOCK. Under normal driv- position to REAR LOCK while traveling less than 3 mph ing conditions, the switch should be left in the AXLE (5 km/h). The RR indicator light will remain on when the UNLOCK position. In the AXLE UNLOCK position, the rear axle is locked. front and rear axles are unlocked. In the REAR LOCK