RAM 2500 2023, Руководство пользователя

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150 STARTING AND OPERATING
When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine
speed is approximately three times that of the two-wheel
drive or 4WD HIGH positions 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 circumference 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.
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 posi -
tion will remain on and the newly selected position indi -
cator 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 completes the shift.
When the shift is complete, the position indicator
light for the selected position will stop flashing and
remain on.
2WD TO 4WD HIGH
Push the desired position on the four-wheel drive control
switch to shift the transfer case. Shifts between two-wheel
drive and 4WD HIGH 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/RUN position with the engine either running or off.
This shift cannot be completed if the ignition switch is in
the ACC position.
NOTE:
The four-wheel drive system will not allow shifts between
2WD/4WD HIGH if the front and/or rear wheels are
spinning (no traction). In this situation, the selected
position indicator light will flash and the original position
indicator light will remain on. At this time, reduce speed
and stop spinning the wheels to complete the shift.
2WD OR 4WD HIGH 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 rolling 2 to
3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) or completely stopped. You can 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, push 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 a complete stop.
2. With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position and
the engine running, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL.
3. Push 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.
NOTE:
 If Steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate
Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the
shift, then the desired position indicator light will flash
continuously while the original position indicator light is
on, until all requirements have been met.

The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position for
a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights
to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the ON/
RUN position, the shift will not take place and no posi -
tion indicator lights will be on or flashing.
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