RAM CHASSIS CAB 2024, Руководство пользователя

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2WD TO 4WD HIGH
Push the desired position on the four-wheel drive con-
trol 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 com-
pleted 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 spin-
ning (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 detrimen-
tal 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 con-
trol 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 indica-
tor 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 indica-
tor lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not
in the ON/RUN position, the shift will not take place
and no position indicator lights will be on or
flashing.
MANUALLY SHIFTED TRANSFER
CASE — IF EQUIPPED
The transfer case provides four positions:
•
Two-Wheel Drive High Range (2H)
•
Four-Wheel Drive Lock High Range (4H)
•
N (Neutral)
•
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range (4L)
For additional information on the appropriate use of
each transfer case position, see the following
information:
2H
Two-Wheel Drive High Range — This range is for normal
street and highway driving on dry, hard surfaced roads.
4H
Four-Wheel Drive Lock High Range — This range locks
the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front
and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional
traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only.
N (Neutral)
N (Neutral) — This range disengages both the front and
rear driveshafts from the powertrain. To be used for flat
towing behind another vehicle
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4L
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range — This range locks the
front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and
rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional
traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery
road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
This transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2H
position for normal street and highway conditions such
as dry, hard surfaced roads.
When additional traction is required, the 4H and 4L
positions can be used to lock the front and rear drive-
shafts together and force the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by sim-
ply moving the gear selector to the desired positions
once the appropriate speed and gear requirements are
met
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The 4H and 4L positions are intended for loose, slip-
pery road surfaces only. Driving in the 4H and 4L posi-
tions on dry, hard surfaced roads may cause increased
tire wear and damage to the driveline components.
The Transfer Case Position Indicator Light in the instru-
ment cluster will alert the driver that the vehicle is in
four-wheel drive and that the front and rear driveshafts
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