Dodge 2009 Nitro - Manual (Page 277)

• If the vehicle has not been driven in several days, the
first few seconds of operation after shifting the trans-
mission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to the
fluid partially draining from the torque converter into
the transmission. This condition is normal and will not
cause damage to the transmission. The torque con-
verter will refill within five seconds of shifting from
PARK into any other gear position.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF
EQUIPPED
MP 143 Single-Speed Part-Time Transfer Case
Operating Information/Precautions
This is an electric shift transfer case and is operated by
the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer Case Switch), which is
located on the center console.
This electronically shifted transfer case provides two
mode positions: 2 (rear) wheel drive high range (2WD)
and 4–wheel drive high range (4WD LOCK).
The electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be
driven in the 2–wheel drive position (2WD) for normal
street and highway conditions (dry hard surfaced roads).
Transfer Case Switch
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