Limited-slip differential - if equipped, Limited-slip differential – if equipped – Dodge 2009 Ram 1500 User Manual

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3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case control
switch to the desired position.

4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not
flashing), shift the transmission back into gear.

Alternate Procedure

1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop.

2. With the key ON and the engine either OFF or
running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.

3. Rotate the transfer case control switch to the desired
position.

4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not
flashing), shift the transmission back into gear.

NOTE:

If Steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate

Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift or
if they no longer are being met while the shift attempt is
in process, the desired position indicator light will flash

continuously while the original position indicator light is
ON, until all requirements have been met.

NOTE:

The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take

place and for the position indicator lights to be operable.
If the key is not ON then the shift will not take place and
no position indicator lights will be on or flashing.

LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL – IF EQUIPPED

The limited-slip differential provides additional traction
on snow, ice, mud, sand and gravel, particularly when
there is a difference between the traction characteristics
of the surface under the right and left rear wheels. During
normal driving and cornering, the limited-slip unit per-
forms similarly to a conventional differential. On slip-
pery surfaces, however, the differential delivers more of
the driving effort to the rear wheel having the better
traction.

The limited-slip differential is especially helpful during
slippery driving conditions. With both rear wheels on a

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