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Electronic range selection (ers), Fuel economy (econ) mode, Operating your vehicle – Dodge 2012 Grand_Caravan - User Guide User Manual

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ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)

• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows

you to limit the highest available
transmission gear, and can be
activated during any driving condition.
When towing a trailer or operating the
vehicle in off-road conditions, using
ERS shift control will help you
maximize both performance and
engine braking.

• To shift from DRIVE mode to ERS

mode, move the shift lever to the left
(-) once. The current gear will be
maintained as the top gear. To disable
ERS, simply press and hold the shift
lever to the right (+) until “D” is
displayed in the instrument cluster
odometer.

• Switching between ERS and DRIVE

mode can be done at any vehicle
speed.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the

DVD for further details.

FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE

• The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehicle’s overall fuel economy

during normal driving conditions.

• Press the “econ” switch in the center stack of the instrument panel and a green

light will indicate the ECON mode is engaged.

• When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will

be able to change the following:

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

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