Ram Trucks 2014 Chassis Cab Commercial - User Guide - Manual (Page 131)

11. Shift the transmission into PARK or place manual transmission in gear (NOT in
NEUTRAL).
12. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, and remove the Key Fob.
13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar.
14. Release the parking brake.
NOTE:
With electronic shift transfer case:
• The transfer case cannot be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) from the 4WD AUTO
position (if equipped).
• Steps 2 through 5 are requirements that must be met prior to pressing the
NEUTRAL (N) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been
completed. If any of these requirements are not met prior to pressing the
NEUTRAL (N) button or are no longer met during the shift, the NEUTRAL (N)
indicator light will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the
NEUTRAL (N) button is released.
• The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position for a shift to take place and
for the position indicator lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the
ON/RUN position, the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will
be on or flashing.
• A flashing NEUTRAL (N) position indicator light indicates that shift requirements
have not been met.
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it connected to the tow vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
• With manual shift transfer case, shift the transfer case lever to the desired position.
• With electronic shift transfer case, press and hold the transfer case NEUTRAL
(N) button until the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light turns off. After the NEUTRAL
(N) indicator light turns off, release the NEUTRAL (N) button. After the
NEUTRAL (N) button has been released, the transfer case will shift to the
position indicated by the selector switch.
NOTE:
When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL (N), turning the engine OFF is not
required, but may be helpful to avoid gear clash.
6. Shift automatic transmission into PARK.
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