Limited-slip differential – Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Owner Manual User Manual

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Alternate Procedure

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the ignition switch in the ON position and the

engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.

3. Rotate the transfer case control switch to the desired

position.

4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not

flashing), shift the transmission back into gear.

NOTE:

• If Steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate

Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the

shift, then the desired position indicator light will flash

continuously while the original position indicator light

is ON, until all requirements have been met.

• The ignition switch must be in the ON position for a

shift to take place and for the position indicator lights

to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the ON

position, the shift will not take place and no position

indicator lights will be on or flashing.

LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL

The limited-slip differential provides additional traction

on snow, ice, mud, sand and gravel, particularly when

there is a difference between the traction characteristics

of the surface under the right and left rear wheels. During

normal driving and cornering, the limited-slip unit per-

forms similarly to a conventional differential. On slip-

pery surfaces, however, the differential delivers more of

the driving effort to the rear wheel having the better

traction.
The limited-slip differential is especially helpful during

slippery driving conditions. With both rear wheels on a

slippery surface, a slight application of the accelerator

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