260 STARTING AND OPERATING
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged
periods with the engine running. The engine may be started
in this range. Apply the parking brake and shift the transmis
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sion into PARK if you must exit the vehicle.
DRIVE (D)
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and downshifts,
and the best fuel economy. The transmission automatically
upshifts through underdrive first, second, and third gears,
direct fourth gear and overdrive fifth and sixth gears. The
DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteristics
under all normal operating conditions.
When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as when
operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, in
hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or while
towing a heavy trailer), use the Electronic Range Select (ERS)
shift control (refer to “Electronic Range Select (ERS) Opera
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tion” in this section for further information) to select a lower
gear range. Under these conditions, using a lower gear range
will improve performance and extend transmission life by
reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup.
If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operating
limits, the powertrain controller will modify the transmis
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sion shift schedule and expand the range of torque converter
clutch engagement. This is done to prevent transmission
damage due to overheating.
If the transmission becomes extremely hot or is in danger of
overheating, the “Transmission Temperature Warning
Light” may illuminate and the transmission may operate
differently until the transmission cools down.
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices
that limit your response to changing traffic or road
conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and
have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other
reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause
severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational
Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and “Towing A
Disabled Vehicle” in “In Case Of Emergency” for further
information.
Summary of Contents for Chassis Cab 3500 2019
Page 298: ...296 STARTING AND OPERATING Distance Setting 3 Bars Long Distance Setting 2 Bars Medium ...
Page 313: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 311 Single 1 2 Second Tone Slow Tone 5 ...
Page 314: ...312 STARTING AND OPERATING Slow Tone Fast Tone ...
Page 315: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 313 Fast Tone Continuous Tone 5 ...
Page 321: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 319 Single 1 2 Second Tone Slow Tone 5 ...
Page 322: ...320 STARTING AND OPERATING Slow Tone For Rear Only Fast Tone For Rear Only ...
Page 507: ...MULTIMEDIA 505 Compass Variance Zone Map 9 ...
Page 562: ...560 MULTIMEDIA Uconnect 3 With 5 inch Display Uconnect 4 4C 4C NAV With 8 4 inch Display ...
Page 567: ...MULTIMEDIA 565 Uconnect 3 Media Uconnect 4 4C 4C NAV With 8 4 inch Display 9 ...