RAM 2011 DAKOTA, Руководство пользователя

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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
OPERATION
• This is an electric-shift transfer
case and is operated by the 4WD
Control Switch (Transfer Case
Switch), which is located on the
instrument panel.
• The transfer case provides four
mode positions:
• Two-wheel drive high range
(2WD)
• Four-wheel drive lock range
(4WD LOCK)
• Four-wheel drive low range (4WD
LOW)
• NEUTRAL (N)
• This 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.
• When additional traction is
required, the transfer case 4WD
LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can
be used to lock the front and rear
driveshafts together and force the
front and rear wheels to rotate at
the same speed. This is
accomplished by rotating the 4WD
Control Switch to the desired
position. The 4WD LOCK and 4WD
LOW positions are designed for
loose or slippery road surfaces
only.
• Driving in the 4WD LOCK and 4WD
LOW positions on dry
hard-surfaced roads may cause
increased tire wear and damage to
the driveline components.
NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL
position is selected by pressing the
recessed button located on the lower
left-hand corner of the 4WD Control
Switch. The transfer case NEUTRAL
position is to be used for recreational
towing only.
NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift
while only the front or rear wheels are
spinning. The NV233/243 transfer case
is not equipped with a synchronizer
and, therefore, the front and rear
driveshaft speeds must be equal for the
shift to take place. Shifting while only
the front or rear wheels are spinning
can cause damage to the transfer case.
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
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