Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Owner Manual User Manual

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4WD LOCK positions at a given road speed. Take care

not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph

(40 km/h).
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends

on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each

wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the

drivetrain.
Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction,

there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping

speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit.

WARNING!

You or others could be injured or killed if you leave
the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the
NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the
parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position

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WARNING!

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disengages both the front and rear drive shafts from
the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll,
even if the transmission is in PARK. The parking
brake should always be applied when the driver is
not in the vehicle.

For additional information on the appropriate use of each

transfer case mode position, see the information below:
2WD
Rear Wheel Drive High Range — This range is for normal

street and highway driving on dry, hard surfaced roads.
4WD LOCK
Four-Wheel Drive Lock Range — This range maximizes

torque to the front driveshaft, forcing the front and rear

wheels to rotate at the same speed. This range provides

additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only.

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