2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 477
2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Manual
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476 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Shift the transfer case lever to the desired position. Shifting Into Neutral - Electronic Shift Transfer Case (If Equipped) NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case Neutral (N), Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid gear recreational towing: clash. 7. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or place manual transmission in Neutral. 8. Release the brake pedal. 9. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle. 10. Start the engine. 11. Press and hold the brake pedal. 12. Release the parking brake. 13. Shift the transmission into gear, release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions), and check that the vehicle operates normally. WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move, even if the transmission is in PARK. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.