Case (6-Speed Transmission); If Equipped - RAM 2500 2023 Owner's Manual

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The electronic shift transfer case is operated by the 4WD
Control Switch (Transfer Case Switch), which is located on
the instrument panel.
Four-Position/Part-Time Transfer Case
This electronically shifted transfer case provides four
positions:
 Two-Wheel Drive High Range (2WD)
 Four-Wheel Drive High Range (4WD HIGH)
 Four-Wheel Drive Low Range (4WD LOW)
 N (NEUTRAL)
For additional information on the appropriate use of each
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transfer case position, see the following information:
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2WD
Two-Wheel Drive High Range — This range is for normal
street and highway driving on dry, hard surfaced roads.
4WD HIGH
Four-Wheel Drive High Range — This range maximizes
torque to the front driveshaft, forcing the front and rear
wheels to rotate at the same speed. This range provides
additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only.
4WD LOW
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range — This range provides low
speed four-wheel drive. It maximizes torque to the front
wheels, 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
You or others could be injured or killed 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 vehicle to roll, even if
the transmission is in PARK. The parking brake should
always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
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WARNING!
STARTING AND OPERATING
This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be
driven in the two-wheel drive position (two-wheel drive) for
normal street and highway conditions on dry, hard
surfaced roads.
When additional traction is required, the transfer case
4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW positions can be used to
maximize torque to the front driveshaft, forcing the front
and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is
accomplished by rotating the four-wheel drive Control
Switch to the desired position.
For specific shifting instructions page 152.
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The 4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW positions are designed for
loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in the 4WD
HIGH and 4WD LOW positions on dry hard surfaced roads
may cause increased tire wear and damage to the
driveline components.
NOTE:
The transfer case NEUTRAL button is located on the lower
left hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch. The transfer
case NEUTRAL position is to be used for recreational
towing only page 219.
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Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights
The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights (4WD and
4WD LOW) are located in the instrument cluster and
indicate the current and desired transfer case selection.
When you select a different transfer case position, the
indicator lights will do the following:
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