RAM 2015 1500, Operating Information Manual, Page: 282 / 998

NOTE:
Do not attempt to make a shift while only the
front or rear wheels are spinning. This could
cause damage to driveline components.
When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the
engine speed is approximately three times that
of the 2WD, 4WD AUTO or 4WD LOCK posi-
tions at a given road speed. Take care not to
overspeed the engine and do not exceed
25 mph (40 km/h).
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles
depends on tires of equal size, type and circum-
ference on each wheel. Any difference in tire
size can cause damage to the drivetrain.
Because four-wheel drive provides improved
traction, there is a tendency to exceed safe
turning and stopping speeds. Do not go faster
than road conditions permit.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if you
leave the vehicle unattended with the trans-
fer case in the NEUTRAL position without
first fully engaging the parking brake. The
transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages
both the front and rear drive shafts from the
powertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll,
even if the transmission is in PARK. The
parking brake should always be applied
when the driver is not in the vehicle.
For additional information on the appropriate
use of each transfer case mode position, see
the information below:
2WD
Rear-Wheel Drive High Range - This range is
for normal street and highway driving on dry
hard surfaced roads.
4WD AUTO
Four-Wheel Drive Auto Range - This range
sends power to the rear wheels. The four–wheel
drive system will be automatically engaged
when the vehicle senses a loss of traction.
Additional traction for varying road conditions.
4WD LOCK
Four-Wheel Drive Lock Range - This range
maximizes torque to the front driveshaft, forcing
the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same
speed. Additional traction for loose, slippery
road surfaces only.
4WD LOW
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range
provides low speed four-wheel drive. It maxi-
mizes torque to the front driveshaft, forcing the
front and rear wheels to rotate at the same
speed. This range provides additional traction
and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery
road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph
(40 km/h).
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” for further information.
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