130 STARTING AND OPERATING control, when the transmission is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive. NOTE: Holding last state conditions are met when switch type is set to latching and power source is set to ignition. For further information on using the auxiliary switches, please refer to the Ram Body Builder’s Guide by accessing https://www.ramtrucks.com/ ram-commercial/body-builders-guide.html and choosing the appropriate links. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED If the vehicle has not been driven for several days, the first few seconds of operation after shifting the transmission into gear may seem sluggish.
This is due to the fluid partially draining from the torque converter into the transmission. This condition is normal and will not cause damage to the transmission. The torque converter will refill within five seconds after starting the engine. AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED Four-Position Transfer Case This electronically shifted transfer case provides four positions: There can be up to six auxiliary switches located in the lower switch bank of the instrument panel which can be used to power various electronic devices and Power Take Off (PTO). If equipped, it will take the place of the sixth auxiliary switch.
Connections to the switches are found under the hood in the connectors attached to the auxiliary Power Distribution Center. Four-wheel drive trucks are equipped with either a manually shifted transfer case or an electronically shifted transfer case. E LECTRONICALLY S HIFTED T RANSFER C ASE (8-S PEED T RANSMISSION ) — I F E QUIPPED 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 information below:
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. You have the ability to configure the functionality of the auxiliary switches via the instrument cluster display. All switches can now be configured for setting the switch type operation to latching or momentary, power source of either battery or ignition, and ability to hold last state across key cycles. 2WD Two-Wheel Drive High Range — This range is for normal street and highway driving on dry, hard surfaced roads.