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Dodge 2012 Ram User Manual

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• If all the requirements to select a new transfer case

position have been met, the current position indicator
light will turn OFF, the selected position indicator light
will flash until the transfer case completes the shift.
When the shift is complete, the position indicator light
for the selected position will stop flashing and remain
ON.

2WD

4WD AUTO Or 4WD LOCK

Rotate the 4WD Control Switch to the desired position.
Shifts between 2WD and 4WD AUTO and 4WD LOCK
can be done with the vehicle stopped or in motion. With
the vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/
disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelera-
tor pedal after turning the control switch. If the vehicle is
stopped, the ignition switch must be in the ON position
with the engine either running or OFF. This shift cannot
be completed if the ignition switch is in the ACC position.

2WD Or 4WD AUTO Or 4WD LOCK

4WD

LOW

NOTE:

When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW some

gear noise may be heard. This noise is normal and is not
detrimental to the vehicle or occupants.

Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to
3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) or completely stopped. Use either of
the following procedures:

Preferred Procedure

1. With the engine running, slow the vehicle to 2 to
3 mph (3 to 5 km/h).

2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.

3. While still rolling, 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.

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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