RAM CHASSIS CAB 3500 2017, User Manual

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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
• Four-wheel drive trucks are equipped with either a manually shifted transfer case
or an electronically shifted transfer case. Refer to the operating instructions for
electronic transfer case, located in this section for further information.
• For further information on the manually shifted transfer case, refer to “Four Wheel
Drive Operation” in “Starting And Operating” in your Owner’s Manual located on
www.ramtrucks.com/en/owners/manuals.
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) —
If Equipped
The electronic shift transfer case is operated by the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer
Case Switch), which is located on the instrument panel.
This electronically shifted transfer case
provides four mode positions:
• Two-Wheel Drive High Range (2WD)
• Four-Wheel Drive Lock High Range
(4WD LOCK)
• Four-Wheel Drive Low Range
(4WD LOW)
• Neutral (NEUTRAL)
For additional information on the appro-
priate 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 LOCK
Four-Wheel Drive Lock High Range —
This range maximizes torque to the front
driveshaft, forcing the front and rear
wheels to rotate at the same speed. This
range provides additional traction for
loose, slippery road surfaces only.
4WD LOW
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range — This range provides low speed four-wheel drive. It
maximizes 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).
Four-Position/Part Time Transfer Case
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