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Four-wheel drive operation — if equipped, Manually shifted transfer case – if equipped, Manually shifted transfer case – if – Dodge 2010 Ram Truck User Manual

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torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as
if the transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when
cold. This is normal. Pressing the TOW/HAUL switch
when the transmission is sufficiently warm will dem-
onstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and
out of Overdrive.

• 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

Four-wheel drive trucks are equipped with either a
manually shifted transfer case or an electronically shifted

transfer case. Refer to the operating instructions for your
transfer case, located in this section for further informa-
tion.

Manually Shifted Transfer Case – If Equipped

The transfer case provides four mode positions.

• Two-wheel drive high range (2H)
• Four-wheel drive high range (4H)
• Neutral (N)
• Four-wheel drive low range (4L)

This transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2H
position for normal street and highway conditions such
as dry, hard surfaced roads.

When additional traction is required, the 4H and 4L
positions can be used to lock the front and rear drive-
shafts together and force the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by simply

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