NEUTRAL (N)
Neutral — This range disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the
powertrain. To be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. Refer to “Recreational
Towing” in “Starting And Operating” in your Owner’s Manual located on
www.ramtrucks.com/en/owners/manuals for further information.
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). Driving the vehicle in 2WD will have greater fuel economy benefits as the
front axle is not engaged in 2WD.
When additional traction is required, the transfer case 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW
positions can be used to maximize torque to the front driveshaft, forcing the front and
rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by pushing the desired
position on the 4WD control switch.
Refer to “Shifting Procedure” in the “Starting And Operating” section of your
Owner’s Manual located on www.ramtrucks.com/en/owners/manuals for specific
shifting instructions.
WARNING!
• You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the vehicle unattended with
the transfer case in the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully engaging the
parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL (N) position disengages both the
front and rear drive shaft from the powertrain, and will allow the vehicle to roll,
even if the automatic transmission is in PARK (or manual transmission is in
gear). The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the
vehicle.
• The transmission may not engage PARK if the vehicle is moving. Always bring
the vehicle to a complete stop before shifting to PARK, and verify that the
transmission gear position indicator solidly indicates PARK (P) without blinking.
Ensure that the vehicle is completely stopped, and the PARK position is properly
indicated, before exiting the vehicle.
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