Ram Trucks 1500, User Manual

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NOTE:
If vehicle is equipped with air suspension, ensure the vehicle is set to Normal Ride
Height.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal.
4. Depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission.
5. With manual shift transfer case, shift the transfer case lever into NEUTRAL (N).
• With electronic shift transfer case, push and hold the transfer case NEUTRAL
(N) button. Some models have a small, recessed “N” button (at the center of
the transfer case switches) that must be pushed using a ballpoint pen or
similar object. Other models have a rectangular NEUTRAL switch, below the
rotary transfer case control knob. The NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will blink
while the shift is in progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when
the shift to NEUTRAL (N) is complete. After the shift is completed and the
NEUTRAL (N) light stays on, release the NEUTRAL (N) button.
6. Release the parking brake.
7. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
8. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions) for five
seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with automatic transmission in DRIVE or manual transmis-
sion in first gear.
10. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL. Firmly apply the parking brake. Turn OFF
the engine. For vehicles with Keyless Enter-N-Go, push and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button until the engine shuts off.
11. Shift the transmission into PARK or place manual transmission in gear (NOT in
Neutral). On 8-speed transmissions the shifter will automatically select PARK
when the engine is turned off.
12. Turn the ignition to the OFF mode, then cycle the ignition to the RUN mode and
back to the OFF mode. Remove the key fob from the ignition.
13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar.
14. Release the parking brake.
NOTE:
With electronic shift transfer case:
• Steps 2 through 4 are requirements that must be met before pushing the
NEUTRAL (N) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been
completed. If any of these requirements are not met before pushing the NEUTRAL
(N) button or are no longer met during the shift, the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light
will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL (N)
button is released.
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