2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 476

STARTING AND OPERATING 475 8. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual 13. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch. transmissions) for five seconds and ensure that there is 14. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable no vehicle movement. tow bar. 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with automatic transmission in 15. Release the parking brake. DRIVE or manual transmission in first gear. Shifting Out of Neutral (N) - Manual Shift 10. Turn OFF the engine. Transfer Case (If Equipped) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for 11. Firmly apply the parking brake. normal usage. 12. Shift the transmission into PARK or place manual 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it contransmission in gear (not in Neutral). nected to the tow vehicle. 5 CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the transmission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in Neutral (N) and the engine running. With the transfer case in Neutral (N) ensure that the engine is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into PARK. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. 3. Insert the key fob into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine. 4. Press and hold the brake pedal. 5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.