Dodge Ram Power Wagon Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 230)

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WARNING!

Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down

cargo. Unsecured cargo can become projectiles in an

off-road situation.

When To Use Low Range

When driving off-road, shift into 4L (Low range) for

additional traction or to improve handling and control on

slippery or difficult terrain. Due to the lower gearing, low

range will allow the engine to operate in a higher power

range. This will allow you to idle over obstacles and

down hills, with improved control and less effort. Also,

use 4L (Low range) in rain, ice, snow, mud, sand, to get

heavy loads rolling, improve traction, or whenever 4H

(High range) traction will not do the job.

Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand

There is a drastic reduction in traction when driving in

snow, mud or sand. The vehicle will be less responsive to

steering, acceleration and braking inputs. Therefore you

should accelerate slowly, leave greater stopping distances

and avoid abrupt vehicle maneuvers. You want to keep a

slow constant steady pace. The key is to maintain the

vehicle’s momentum.

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Snow – In heavy snow or for additional control and

traction at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a

low gear and shift the transfer case to 4L (Low) if

necessary. Don’t shift to a lower gear than necessary to

maintain headway. Over-revving the engine can spin

the wheels and traction will be lost. If you start to slow

to a stop, try turning your steering wheel no more than

⁄

turn quickly back and forth, while still applying

throttle. This will allow the tires to get a fresh ⬙bite⬙

and help maintain your momentum.

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