Neutral (n) – Ram Trucks 2014 3500 - Owner Manual User Manual

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For additional information on the appropriate use of each
transfer case mode position, see the information below:

2H

Rear-Wheel Drive High Range — This range is for
normal street and highway driving on dry hard surfaced
roads.

4H

Four-Wheel Drive High Range — This range locks the
front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and
rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional
traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only.

Neutral (N)

Neutral — This range disengages the front and rear
driveshafts from the powertrain. To be used for flat
towing behind another vehicle. Refer to “Recreational
Towing” in “Starting and Operating” for further infor-
mation.

4L

Four-Wheel Drive Low Range — This range locks the
front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and
rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional
traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery
road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).

CAUTION!

Do not use 4L (Low) range when operating the
vehicle on dry pavement. Driveline hardware dam-
age can result.

Shifting Procedure — Manually Shifted Transfer
Case

2H To 4H

Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the
vehicle stopped or in motion. If the vehicle is in motion,
shifts can be made up to 55 mph (88 km/h). With the

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