Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Owner Manual User Manual

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This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be

driven in the two-wheel drive position (2WD) for normal

street and highway conditions on dry, hard surfaced

roads.
When additional traction is required, the transfer case

4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can be used to

maximize torque to the front driveshaft, forcing the front

and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is

accomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to the

desired position. Refer to “Shifting Procedure” in this

section for specific shifting instructions. The 4WD LOCK

and 4WD LOW positions are designed for loose, slippery

road surfaces only. Driving in the 4WD LOCK and 4WD

LOW positions on dry hard surfaced roads may cause

increased tire wear and damage to the driveline compo-

nents.

NOTE:

The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected

by pressing the button located on the lower left hand

corner of the 4WD Control Switch. The transfer case

NEUTRAL position is to be used for recreational towing

only. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting and

Operating” for further information.
Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights
The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights (4WD and

4LOW) are located in the instrument cluster and indicate

the current and desired transfer case selection. When you

select a different transfer case position, the indicator

lights will do the following:
If All Shift Conditions Are Met:

1. The current position indicator light will turn OFF.
2. The selected position indicator light will flash until the

transfer case completes the shift.

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