Dodge 1500 2006, Owner'S Manual

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This Electronically Shifted transfer case provides 5 mode
positions: 2 wheel drive (2WD), 4WD AUTO, 4WD HI,
Neutral and 4WD Lo.
The Electronically Shifted transfer case is designed to be
driven in the 2 wheel drive position (2WD) or 4 wheel
drive position (4WD AUTO) for normal street and high-
way conditions (dry hard surfaced roads). Driving the
vehicle in 2WD will have greater fuel economy benefits,
as the front axle is not engaged in 2WD.
For variable driving conditions the 4WD AUTO mode
can be used. In this mode the front axle is engaged, but
the vehicle’s power is sent to the rear wheels. Four wheel
drive will be automatically engaged when the vehicle
senses a loss of traction. Because the front axle is en-
gaged, this mode will result in lower fuel economy than
the 2WD mode.
When additional traction is required, the transfer case
4WD HI and 4WD LO 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 4WD Control Switch to the
desired position - see Shifting Procedure section for
specific shifting instructions. The 4WD HI and 4WD LO
positions are designed for loose, slippery road surfaces
only. Driving in the 4WD HI and 4WD LO positions on
dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear
and damage to the driveline components.
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