Dodge Ram Power Wagon Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 287)

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CAUTION!

When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift

one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the

engine which can cause valve damage.

FOUR-WHEEL- DRIVE OPERATION

Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating

Information/Precautions

The transfer case provides 4 mode positions-2(rear)-

wheel-drive high range, 4-wheel-drive high range, neu-

tral, and 4-wheel-drive low range.

This transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2-wheel-

drive position (2H) for normal street and highway con-

ditions such as dry hard surfaced roads.

When additional traction is required the transfer case 4H

and 4L 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

simply moving the shift lever to the desired positions.

The 4H and 4L positions are intended for loose, slippery

road surfaces only. Driving in the 4H and 4L positions on

dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear

and damage to the driveline components.

The 4-wheel drive high (4WD) and 4–wheel drive low

(4WDLOW) lights, located in the instrument cluster, alert

the driver that the vehicle is either in 4-wheel drive high

or 4–wheel drive low and that the front and rear drive-

shafts are locked together. There are no lights for the 2H

or N (Neutral) positions.

When operating your vehicle in 4L, the engine speed is

approximately three times that of the 2H or 4H positions

at a given road speed. Take care not to overspeed the

engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).

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