Dodge 2008 Ram PowerWagon 2500, Owner'S Manual

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Indicator” in the EVIC will change from Yellow to Green
when Automatic Exhaust Brake is enabled. Pushing the
exhaust brake button again will toggle the exhaust brake
mode to off.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•
Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
•
Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
•
Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL,
or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•
Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly pressing on the brake pedal.
WARNING!
•
It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL
if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when
the engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
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