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Ram Trucks 2013 3500 - Owner Manual User Manual

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5. Turn the engine OFF. Shift automatic transmission into

PARK. On 8-speed transmissions the shifter will auto-
matically select PARK when the engine is turned off.

6. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on a manual

transmission).

7. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle.

8. Start the engine.

9. Press and hold the brake pedal.

10. Release the parking brake.

11. Shift the transmission into gear, release the brake

pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions),
and check that the vehicle operates normally.

NOTE:

With electronic shift transfer case:

• Steps 3 and 4 are requirements that must be met prior

to pressing the button to shift out of NEUTRAL (N),
and must continue to be met until the shift has been
completed. If any of these requirements are not met
before pressing the button or are no longer met during
the shift, the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash
continuously until all requirements are met or until the
button is released.

• The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN 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/RUN position, the shift will not take place and no
position indicator lights will be on or flashing.

• A flashing NEUTRAL (N) position indicator light

indicates that shift requirements have not been met.

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