2h to 4h, 2h or 4h to 4l, Shifting procedure — manually shifted – Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Owner Manual User Manual

Page 356: Transfer case

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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

vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/

disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelera-

tor pedal after completing the shift. Apply a constant

force when shifting the transfer case lever.

2H Or 4H To 4L
With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift

the transmission into NEUTRAL. While the vehicle is

coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift the transfer

case lever firmly to the desired position. Do not pause in

transfer case NEUTRAL.
NOTE:

• Pausing in transfer case NEUTRAL in vehicles

equipped with an automatic transmission may require

shutting the engine OFF to avoid gear clash while

completing the shift. If difficulty occurs, shift the

transmission into NEUTRAL, hold foot on brake, and

turn the engine OFF. Make shift to the desired mode.

• Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the vehicle

completely stopped, however difficulty may occur due

to the mating clutch teeth not being properly aligned.

Several attempts may be required for clutch teeth

354 STARTING AND OPERATING

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