If Equipped; Transfer Case - RAM 1500 CLASSIC 2020 Owner's Manual

The "TOW/HAUL Indicator Light" will illuminate in
the instrument cluster and a light on the switch to
indicate that TOW/HAUL mode has been activated.
Pushing the switch a second time restores normal
operation. Normal operation is always the default
at engine start-up. If TOW/HAUL mode is desired,
the switch must be pushed each time the engine is
started.
WARNING!
Do not use the TOW/HAUL feature when driving
in icy or slippery conditions. The increased
engine braking can cause the rear wheels to
slide, and the vehicle to swing around with the
possible loss of vehicle control, which may
cause an accident possibly resulting in personal
injury or death.
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 information.
F -P E
OUR OSITION LECTRONICALLY
S T C
HIFTED RANSFER ASE
This is an electronically shifted transfer case and is
operated by the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer
Case Switch), which is located on the instrument
panel.
Four-Position/On-Demand Transfer Case
This electronically shifted transfer case provides
four mode positions:
Two-Wheel Drive High Range (2WD)

Four-Wheel Drive Lock High Range (4WD LOCK)

Four-Wheel Drive Low Range (4WD LOW)

N (Neutral)

For additional information on the appropriate use
of each transfer case mode position, see the
information below:
STARTING AND OPERATING
2WD
Two-Wheel Drive High Range — This range is for
normal street and highway driving on dry hard
surfaced roads.
4WD LOCK
Four-Wheel Drive Lock High Range — This range
engages and maintains 4WD forcing the front and
rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This
range should be used for additional traction for
loose and/or slippery road surfaces.
4WD LOW
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range — This range engages
4WD and provides low speed four-wheel drive. It
maximizes torque to the front driveshaft, forcing
the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same
speed. This range provides additional traction and
maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road
surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
N (Neutral)
N (Neutral)— This range disengages both the front
and rear driveshafts from the powertrain. To be
used for flat towing behind another vehicle. Refer
to "Recreational Towing" in this chapter for further
information.
This electronically shifted transfer case is designed
to be driven in the two–wheel drive position (2WD)
for normal street and highway conditions on dry
hard surfaced roads. Driving the vehicle in 2WD
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