Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If; Equipped; Four-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case - If Equipped - RAM 1500 2025 Owner's Manual

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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF

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This is an electronic shift transfer case and is operated
by the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer Case Switch),
located on the instrument panel.
Four-Position/On-Demand Transfer Case
This electronically shifted transfer case provides four
positions:
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Two-Wheel Drive High Range (2WD) — This range is for
normal street and highway driving on dry hard
surfaced roads. Driving the vehicle in 2WD will have
greater fuel economy benefits as the front axle is not
engaged in 2WD.
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Four-Wheel Drive High Range (4WD HIGH) — This
range provides torque to the front driveshaft (engages
four-wheel drive) which allows front and rear wheels to
spin at the same speed. This provides additional
traction for loose or slippery road surfaces only.
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Four-Wheel Drive Low Range (4WD LOW) — This
range provides low speed four-wheel drive. It
maximizes torque (increased torque over 4WD HIGH)
to the front driveshaft; allowing front and rear wheels
to rotate at the same speed. This range provides
S
HIFTED
additional traction and maximum pulling power for
loose or slippery road surfaces only. Do not exceed
25 mph (40 km/h) in this range.
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N (Neutral) — This range disengages both the front
and rear driveshafts from the powertrain. To be used
for flat towing behind another vehicle
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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 shaft 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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The transmission may not engage PARK if the
vehicle is moving. Always bring the vehicle to
a complete stop before shifting to PARK, and
verify that the transmission gear position indicator
solidly indicates PARK (P) without blinking. Ensure
that the vehicle is completely stopped, and the
PARK position is properly indicated, before exiting
the vehicle.
NOTE:
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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
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WARNING!
dry, hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire
wear and damage to the driveline components.
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The transfer case N (Neutral) button is located in
the center of the 4WD Control Switch and is pushed
by using a ballpoint pen or similar object. The
transfer case N (Neutral) position is to be used for
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recreational towing only page
Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights
The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights (4WD HIGH
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:
1. The current position indicator light will turn off.
2. The selected position indicator light will flash until
the transfer case completes the shift.
3. When the shift is complete, the indicator light for
the selected position will stop flashing and remain
on.
If the transfer case does not shift into the desired
position, one or more of the following events may occur:
1. The indicator light for the current position will
remain on.
2. The newly selected position indicator light will
continue to flash.
3. If the transfer case will not shift, a message will
appear on the cluster stating the 4WD shift has
canceled.
NOTE:
Before retrying a selection, make certain that all the
necessary requirements for selecting a new transfer
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