Overdrive Operation
The automatic transmission includes an electronically
controlled Overdrive (fourth gear). The transmission will
automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the follow-
ing 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/
HAUL mode. This will improve performance and reduce
the potential for transmission overheating or failure due
to excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/HAUL
mode, the transmission will downshift into third gear.
NOTE:
TOW/HAUL mode locks out Overdrive.
TOW/HAUL Switch
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STARTING AND OPERATING
Summary of Contents for 2012 Ram Truck Gas 1500
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