RAM 2015 1500, Operating Information Manual, Page: 283 / 998

Shifting Procedure
NOTE:
•
If any of the requirements to select a new
transfer case position have not been met,
the transfer case will not shift. The position
indicator light for the previous position will
remain ON and the newly selected position
indicator light will continue to flash until all
the requirements for the selected position
have been met.
•
If all the requirements to select a new
transfer case position have been met, the
current position indicator light will turn
OFF, the selected position indicator light
will flash until the transfer case com-
pletes the shift. When the shift is com-
plete, the position indicator light for the
selected position will stop flashing and
remain ON.
2WD To 4WD AUTO Or 4WD LOCK
Press the desired position on the 4WD Control
Switch to shift the transfer case. Shifts between
2WD and 4WD AUTO and 4WD LOCK can be
done with the vehicle stopped or in motion. With
the vehicle in motion, the transfer case will
engage/disengage faster if you momentarily
release the accelerator pedal after turning the
control switch. If the vehicle is stopped, the
ignition switch must be in the ON position with
the engine either running or OFF. This shift
cannot be completed if the ignition switch is in
the ACC position.
2WD Or 4WD AUTO Or 4WD LOCK To 4WD
LOW
NOTE:
When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW some
gear noise may be heard. This noise is
normal and is not detrimental to the vehicle
or occupants.
Shifting can be performed with the vehicle roll-
ing 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) or completely
stopped. Use either of the following procedures:
Preferred Procedure
1. With the engine running, slow the vehicle to
2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h).
2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
3. While still rolling, press the desired position
on the transfer case control switch.
4. After the desired position indicator light is
ON (not flashing), shift the transmission
back into gear.
Alternate Procedure
1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop.
2. With the ignition switch in the ON position
and the engine running, shift the transmis-
sion into NEUTRAL.
3. Press the desired position on the transfer
case control switch.
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