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Dodge 2011 Dakota User Manual

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economy), and automatic closed-throttle downshifts to
third gear (for improved braking) will occur during
steady braking.

The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the
instrument cluster to indicate when the switch has been
activated. Pressing the switch a second time restores

normal operation. If the TOW/HAUL mode is desired,
the switch must be pressed each time the engine is
started.

Torque Converter Clutch
A feature designed to improve fuel economy is included
in all automatic transmissions. A clutch, within the
torque converter, engages automatically at a calibrated
speed at light throttle. It engages at higher speeds under
heavier acceleration. This may result in a slightly differ-
ent feeling or response during normal operation in high
gear. When the vehicle speed drops below a calibrated
speed, or during acceleration, the clutch automatically
and smoothly disengages. The feature is operational in
Overdrive and in Drive.

NOTE:

• The torque converter clutch will not engage until the

transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm (usu-
ally after 1-3 miles [1.6 - 4.8 km] of driving). Because

TOW/HAUL Switch

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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