Dodge 2005 Ram Pickup 3500 User Manual

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Returning to Normal Operation — Manual Shift
Transfer Case
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
normal usage:

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Shut OFF the engine.

3. Depress the brake pedal.

4. Shift automatic transmission to N (NEUTRAL), or
depress the clutch on manual transmissions.

5. Shift transfer case lever to desired position.

6. Shift automatic transmission into P (Park).

WARNING!

You or others could be injured if you leave the
vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N
(NEUTRAL) position without first fully engaging
the parking brake. The transfer case N (NEUTRAL)
position disengages both the front and rear drive-
shafts from the powertrain and will allow the ve-
hicle to move regardless of the transmission posi-
tion. The parking brake should always be applied
when the driver is not in the vehicle.

STARTING AND OPERATING

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