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Dodge 2004 Ram Pickup 3500 User Manual

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return the control knob back to the original position,
make certain all shift requirements have been met, wait
five (5) seconds and try the shift again.

NOTE:

If all the requirements to select a new transfer

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

2WD/AWD

4HI

Rotate the 4WD Control Switch to the desired position.
Shifts between 2WD/AWD and 4HI 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 accelerator pedal after turning
the control switch. If the vehicle is stopped, the ignition

key must be in the ON position with the engine either
RUNNING or OFF. This shift cannot be completed if the
key is in the accessory position.

NOTE:

The 4x4 system will not allow shifts between

(2WD/AWD)/4HI if the front and/or rear wheels are
spinning (no traction). In this situation the selected
position indicator light will flash and the original posi-
tion indicator light will remain ON. At this time, reduce
speed and stop spinning the wheels to complete the shift.

2WD/AWD or 4HI

4LO

NOTE:

When shifting into or out of 4LO 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:

STARTING AND OPERATING

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