Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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15. 4 LOW

This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in

the four-wheel drive LOW mode. The front and

rear driveshafts are mechanically locked to-

gether forcing the front and rear wheels to

rotate at the same speed. Low range provides a greater

gear reduction ratio to provide increased torque at the

wheels.
For further information on four-wheel drive operation

and proper use, refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation —

If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating”.
16. Speedometer

The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per

hour and/or kilometers per hour (mph/km/h).

17. 4WD AUTO Indicator Light — If Equipped

This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in

the four-wheel drive auto mode, and the front

axle is engaged, but the vehicle’s power is sent

to the rear wheels. Four-wheel drive will be

automatically engaged when the vehicle senses a loss of

traction.
For further information on four-wheel drive operation

and proper use, refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation —

If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating”.
18. 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped

This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in

the four-wheel drive mode, and the front and

rear driveshafts are mechanically locked to-

gether forcing the front and rear wheels to

rotate at the same speed.

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