Dodge 2006 Ram Pickup 3500 - Manual (Page 271)

the engine speed is higher when the torque converter
clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission
is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. This is normal.
Pressing the “TOW/HAUL” button, when the transmis-
sion is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that the
transmission is able to shift into and out of overdrive.
NOTE: If the vehicle has not been driven in several
days, the first few seconds of operation after shifting the
transmission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to
the fluid partially draining from the torque converter into
the transmission. This condition is normal and will not
cause damage to the transmission. The torque converter
will refill within five seconds of shifting from Park into
any other gear position.
Out of Park Sense Alarm
Vehicles with a Diesel Engine and an Automatic Trans-
mission are equipped with an Alarm that warns the
customer, upon exiting the vehicle, that the transmission
is not in the Park position. This feature will only be
functional under following conditions:
• engine running
• foot off the brake pedal
• driver’s seat belt is unbuckled
• driver’s door is open.
When this feature is triggered the horn will sound, the
high beams and turn signal lamps will flash. This will
continue until one of the following conditions is met:
• engine is turned off
• transmission is in Park
• driver’s door is closed
• driver’s seat belt is buckled
• brakes applied.
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