Dodge 2012 Ram User Manual

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WARNING!

Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
grip and the vehicle could skid, causing and accident
or personal injury.

Screen Display

Actual Gear(s)
Allowed

1-2

1-3 1, 2,

1, 2,

4, 5

1, 2,

4–6

1-5

NOTE:

To select the proper gear position for maximum

deceleration (engine braking), simply press and hold the
shift lever to the left (-) (console shift) or the ERS (-)
switch down (column shift). The transmission will shift
to the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed
down.

Overdrive Operation
The automatic transmission includes an electronically
controlled Overdrive (fourth and fifth gears). The trans-
mission will automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if
the following conditions are present:

• the shift lever is in the DRIVE position,
• the transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem-

perature,

• the engine coolant (antifreeze) has reached an ad-

equate temperature,

• vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and
• the TOW/HAUL switch has not been activated.

When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode
When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a
heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc-
curs, press the TOW/HAUL switch to select TOW/

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