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Dodge 2009 Ram 1500 User Manual

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NOTE:

• The transfer case cannot be shifted into NEUTRAL

from the 4WD AUTO (if equipped) position.

• Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met

prior to depressing the transfer case NEUTRAL button
and must continue to be met until one second elapses
and the shift has been completed. If any of these
requirements (with the exception of step 3 - key ON)
are not met prior to pressing the NEUTRAL button, or
are no longer met during the one second time, then all
of the mode position indicator lights will flash con-
tinuously until all requirements are met or until the
NEUTRAL button is released.

• The ignition key must be ON for a transfer case shift to

take place and for the position indicator lights to be
operable. If the key is not ON, the shift will not take
place and no position indicator lights will be on or
flashing.

• The flashing NEUTRAL position indicator light indi-

cates that shift requirements have not been met.

WARNING!

You or others could be injured 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
disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from
the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move,
even if the transmission is in PARK. The parking
brake should always be applied when the driver is
not in the vehicle.

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