RAM CHASSIS CAB 2024, Руководство пользователя

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ELECTRONICALLY SHIFTED
TRANSFER CASE (8-SPEED
TRANSMISSION) — IF EQUIPPED
This is an electronically shifted transfer case and is
operated by the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer Case
Switch), which is located on the instrument panel.
This electronically shifted transfer case provides four
positions:
•
Two-Wheel Drive High Range (2WD)
•
Four-Wheel Drive High Range (4WD HIGH)
•
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range (4WD LOW)
•
N (Neutral)
For additional information on the appropriate use of
each transfer case position, see the following
information:
2WD
Two-Wheel Drive High Range — This range is for normal
street and highway driving on dry, hard surfaced roads.
4WD HIGH
Four-Wheel Drive High Range — This range provides
torque to the front driveshaft (engages four-wheel drive)
which allows front and rear wheels to spin at the same
speed. This provides additional traction for loose, slip-
pery road surfaces only.
4WD LOW
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range — This range provides low
speed four-wheel drive. It maximizes torque (increased
torque over 4WD High) to the front wheels, allowing
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) in this range.
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
page 161.
WARNING!
•
You or others could be injured or killed if you leave
the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in
the N (Neutral) position without first fully engaging
the parking brake. The transfer case N (Neutral)
position disengages both the front and rear drive
shaft from the powertrain, and will allow the
vehicle to roll, even if the transmission is in PARK.
The parking brake should always be applied when
the driver is not in the vehicle.
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WARNING!
•
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 sol-
idly indicates PARK (P) without blinking. Ensure
that the vehicle is completely stopped, and the
PARK position is properly indicated, before exiting
the vehicle.
This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to
be driven in the two-wheel drive position (2WD) for nor-
mal street and highway conditions on dry hard surfaced
roads. Driving the vehicle in two-wheel drive will have
greater fuel economy benefits as the front axle is not
engaged in two-wheel drive.
When additional traction is required, the transfer case
4WD HIGH 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 by pushing the desired position on the
four-wheel drive control switch.
For specific shifting instructions page 121.
The 4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW positions are designed
for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in the
4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW positions on dry, hard sur-
faced roads may cause increased tire wear and dam-
age to the driveline components.
NOTE:
The transfer case N (Neutral) button is located in the
center of the four-wheel drive Control Switch and is
pushed by using a ballpoint pen or similar object. The
transfer case N (Neutral) position is to be used for rec-
reational towing only
page 161.
Four-Position Transfer Case
118 STARTING AND OPERATING