AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED
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.
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.
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.
ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION
Your vehicle is equipped with an Active Noise Cancella-
tion system that cannot be turned off. This system is
designed to address exhaust and engine noise. The
system relies on four microphones embedded in the
headliner, which monitor exhaust and engine noise,
and assists an onboard frequency generator, which cre-
ates counteracting sound waves in the audio system’s
speakers. This helps keep the vehicle quiet at idle and
during drive. The system is deactivated when the win-
dows are rolled down.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —
IF EQUIPPED
Four-wheel drive trucks are equipped with either a
manually shifted transfer case or an electronically
shifted transfer case.
ELECTRONICALLY SHIFTED
TRANSFER CASE (8-SPEED
TRANSMISSION)
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
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