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Dodge 2006 Ram Pickup 2500 User Manual

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CAUTION!

Damage to the automatic transmission may occur if
the transmission is shifted into P (PARK) with the
transfer case in N (NEUTRAL) and the engine RUN-
NING. With the transfer case in N (NEUTRAL)
ensure that the engine is OFF prior to shifting the
transmission into P (PARK)

Returning to Normal Operation — Manual Shift
Transfer Case
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
normal usage:

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Shut OFF the engine.

4. Depress the brake pedal.

5. Shift automatic transmission to N (NEUTRAL), or
depress the clutch on manual transmissions.

6. Shift transfer case lever to desired position.

7. Shift automatic transmission into P (Park).

WARNING!

You or others could be injured if you leave the
vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N
(NEUTRAL) position without first fully engaging
the parking brake. The transfer case N (NEUTRAL)
position disengages both the front and rear drive-
shafts from the powertrain and will allow the ve-
hicle to move regardless of the transmission posi-
tion. The parking brake should always be applied
when the driver is not in the vehicle.

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