How to Put My 1999 Dodge Dakota Into 4 Wheel Drive

The use of 4-wheel drive in your 1999 Dodge Dakota can help you navigate hazardous roads. You can use 4-wheel drive to get yourself unstuck or to help two other stranded drivers out of ditches. Getting your Dodge Dakota into 4-wheel drive requires a little finesse to avoid gear clashing that could damage the drive differentials.

Instructions

1. Place the truck in neutral.

2. Locate the smaller shifter on the passenger side of the bell-housing hump inside your truck and move the shifter to 4-H (4-wheel high gear.) Use 4-H in situations where you are not stuck and the road conditions are slippery.

3. Place the vehicle into drive if you own an automatic or into first gear if you own a standard and drive about three miles per hour. Shift the smaller shifter into 4-L (4 wheel low gear) if you are stuck in deep mud, sand or severe snow/ice. Otherwise, stay in 4-H. You must complete step one and two before engaging 4-L.

References

• "Dodge Ram Pick-ups, Dakota, Durango Repair Manual 1997-2001 by Chilton"; Joe Pellicciotti; 2007