Ram Trucks 2015 3500 - Owner Manual User Manual

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The locking axles are controlled by the axle locker switch.
The switch has three positions, AXLE UNLOCK, REAR

LOCK, and FRONT/REAR LOCK. Under normal driv-

ing conditions, the switch should be left in the AXLE

UNLOCK position. In the AXLE UNLOCK position, the

front and rear axles are unlocked. In the REAR LOCK

position, the rear axle is locked. In the FRONT/REAR

LOCK position, the front and rear axles are locked.
NOTE:

Even when the axles are in the AXLE UNLOCK

position, the limited slip differential in the rear axle still

provides torque biasing capability for moderate low

traction environments.
During the command to lock the axle, the indicator light

will flash until the axle is locked. After the lock command

has been successfully executed, the light will remain on

solid.

To lock the rear axle, place the vehicle in 4LO. Refer to

“Four Wheel Drive Operation” in “Starting and Operat-

ing” for further information. Move the axle locker switch

position to REAR LOCK while traveling less than 3 mph

(5 km/h). The RR indicator light will remain on when the

rear axle is locked.
NOTE:

Left to right wheel speed difference may be neces-

sary to allow the axle to fully lock. If the indicator light is

flashing after placing the switch in the REAR LOCK or

FRONT/REAR LOCK position, drive the vehicle in a turn or

on loose gravel to expedite the locking action.

WARNING!

Do not use the locked axle position for normal
driving. A locked front axle is intended for off-road
driving only. Locking the front axle during on-road
driving will reduce the steering ability. This could
cause a collision and you may be seriously injured.

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