2WD
The 2–Wheel Drive (Rear-Wheel Drive) High Range, is
used for normal street and highway driving, on dry,
hard-surfaced roads.
4WD LOCK
The 4-Wheel Drive Lock (4WD LOCK) Range locks the
front and rear driveshafts together, forcing the front and
rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This range
provides additional traction for loose or slippery road
surfaces only.
4WD LOW
The 4-Wheel Drive Low (4WD LOW) Range provides
low speed 4-wheel drive. It locks the front and rear
driveshafts together, forcing the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed. This range provides additional
traction and maximum pulling power for loose or slip-
pery road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40
km/h).
N
The NEUTRAL ranged disengages both the front and
rear driveshafts from the powertrain. NEUTRAL is used
for flat towing behind another vehicle. Refer to “Recre-
ational Towing” in Section 5.
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Summary of Contents for 2008 Dakota
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Page 329: ...Jack Screw Jack Stowage Location Crew Cab 328 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...
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