Dodge RAM PROMASTER 2017, Diesel Supplement

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• Tap the gear selector towards the (+) to engage a higher
gear.
•
Tap the gear selector towards the (–) position to engage
a lower gear.
• The accelerator pedal need not be released during gear
changes in MANUAL mode.
• You can shift between DRIVE (D) and MANUAL (M)
positions at any speed, without taking your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
•
The system will shift down through the gears automati-
cally (to prevent engine lugging) during closed-throttle
decelerations.
• The transmission will automatically downshift to first
gear when coming to a stop. After a stop, the driver
should manually upshift (+) the transmission as the
vehicle is accelerated.
• You can start out, from a stop, in first or second gear. Tap
(+) (at a stop) to select second gear. Starting out in
second gear may be helpful in snowy or icy conditions.
•
The system will ignore shift commands that would
cause engine lugging or overspeed. An audible beep will
sound and a ⬙ Shift not allowed ⬙ message will appear in
the instrument cluster if an inappropriate gear is re-
quested.
NOTE: Avoid keeping your hand on the lever when you
are not requesting a gear shift.
When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode
When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a
heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting occurs,
press the TOW/HAUL switch to activate 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 shift calibration is modified to accommo-
date steep grades in the smoothest possible manner. TOW/
HAUL mode is only applicable in the DRIVE (D) position.
Parking The Vehicle
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle
unattended without fully applying the parking brake.
The parking brake should always be applied when the
driver is not in the vehicle.
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