2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab User Guide - Page 56

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION Four-Position Transfer Case Five-Position Transfer Case • This electronically shifted transfer case provides five mode positions: • The transfer case provides four mode positions: • Two-wheel drive high range (2H) • Four-wheel drive high range (4H) • NEUTRAL (N) • Four-wheel drive low range (4L) • This transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2H position for normal street and highway conditions, such as dry, hard-surfaced roads. • When additional traction is required, the 4H and 4L positions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together. • When operating your vehicle in 4L, do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Shifting Procedure • Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the vehicle stopped or in motion at speeds up to 55 mph (88 km/h). • Shifting between 2H or 4H and 4L must be made with the transmission in NEUTRAL and the vehicle stopped or rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). 54 • Two-wheel drive high range (2WD) • Four-wheel drive automatic range (4WD AUTO) • Four-wheel drive lock range (4WD LOCK) • Four-wheel drive low range (4WD LOW) • NEUTRAL (N) • This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two-wheel drive position (2WD) or four-wheel drive position (4WD AUTO) for normal street and highway conditions on dry, hard-surfaced roads. • Driving the vehicle in 2WD will have greater fuel economy benefits as the front axle is not engaged in 2WD. Shifting Procedure • Shifting between 2H and 4WD AUTO or 4WD LOCK can be made with the vehicle stopped or in motion.