Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions (Four Position Switch) - If Equipped - Dodge 2009 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

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Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating
Information/Precautions (Four Position Switch) —
If Equipped
This is an electronically shifted transfer case and is
operated by the transfer case switch, which is located on
the instrument panel.
Transfer Case Switch (Four Position)
This electronically shifted transfer case provides four
mode positions.
• Two-wheel drive high range (2WD)
• Four-wheel drive lock range (4WD LOCK)
• Four-wheel drive low range (4WD LOW)
• Neutral (N)
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.
When additional traction is required, the transfer case
4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can be used to lock
the front and rear driveshafts together and force the front
and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is
accomplished by rotating the transfer case switch to the
desired position. Refer to "Shifting Procedure" for spe-
cific shifting instructions. The 4WD LOCK and 4WD