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 at
www.ramtrucks.com/en/owners/manuals for further details.
This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two–wheel
drive position (2WD) or four-wheel drive position (4WD AUTO) 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.
For variable driving conditions, the 4WD AUTO mode can be used. In this mode, the
front axle is engaged, but the vehicle's power is sent to the rear wheels. Four-wheel
drive will be automatically engaged when the vehicle senses a loss of traction.
Because the front axle is engaged, this mode will result in lower fuel economy than
the 2WD mode.
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 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 at www.ramtrucks.com/en/owners/manuals for further
details.
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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