CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that
the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL before recre-
ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Shift automatic
transmission into PARK.
2. Turn OFF the engine.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but
do not start the engine.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
6. Press and hold the transfer case NEUTRAL button
(located by the selector switch). The NEUTRAL indicator
light will blink while the shift is in progress. The light
will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the shift to
NEUTRAL is complete.
7. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light
stays on, release the NEUTRAL button.
8. Start the engine.
9. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
10. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure
that there is no vehicle movement.
11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 with transmission in DRIVE.
12. Turn OFF the engine.
13. Firmly apply the parking brake.
14. Shift the transmission into PARK.
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Summary of Contents for 2012 Ram Truck Gas 1500
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Page 129: ...3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 ...
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Page 181: ...Slow Tone Fast Tone 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 ...
Page 250: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASE 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 251: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 ...
Page 369: ...Operating Tips 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 ...
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Page 461: ...Understanding The Features Of Your Winch Winch Components 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 ...
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Page 581: ...Jack And Tools 1500 Series Jack And Tools 2500 3500 Series 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 579 ...
Page 583: ...Folding Flap And Rolling Bag Tying Bag To Jack With Straps 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 581 ...
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