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Dodge 2010 Ram Pickup 3500 Diesel User Manual

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5. Using the screwdriver, press and hold the override tab
through the access port (ringed circle) on the bottom of
the steering column.

6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.

7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.

Six-Speed Automatic Transmission with
Overdrive (68RFE) – If Equipped
(Ram Truck Only)

The shift lever display located in the instrument panel
cluster indicates the transmission gear range (the selector
is illuminated for night driving). The shift lever is
mounted on the right side of the steering column. You
must press the brake pedal to pull the shift lever out of
PARK position (Brake Interlock System). To drive, move
the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the desired
DRIVE position. Pull the shift lever toward you when
shifting into REVERSE or PARK, or when shifting out of
PARK.

Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows
you to move the switch down (-) or up (+) when the
shifter is in the D (Drive) position, allowing the selection
of the desired top gear. For example, if the driver shifts

Interlock Manual Override

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