Dodge 2010 Ram User Manual

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Recreational Towing Procedure (Electronic Shift
Transfer Case) – If Equipped
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
recreational towing:

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.

CAUTION!

It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that
the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL before recre-
ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Turn OFF the engine.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
start the engine.

4. Press the brake pedal.

5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.

6. Press the transfer case switch NEUTRAL button for
four seconds.

7. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light
comes on, release the NEUTRAL button.

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