RAM 2014 RAM PROMASTER, Supplement Manual

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The system will shift down through the gears auto-
matically (to prevent engine lugging) during closed-
throttle decelerations.
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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.
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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.
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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
display in the EVIC if an inappropriate gear is re-
quested.
NOTE: Avoid keeping your hand on the lever when you
are not requesting a gear shift.
Warning Buzzers
To provide awareness, a warning buzzer sounds when
the vehicle is parked with the transmission in NEUTRAL
(N) (the warning sounds when the ignition is turned to
the off position).
The warning buzzer also sounds to indicate an inconsis-
tent shift lever position (i.e. when the shift lever position
does not match the actual transmission gear position).
This can occur, for example, if the driver moves the shift
lever to request a transmission gear that is not allowed
under the current operating conditions.
With the vehicle at a standstill, engine running and the
shift lever in DRIVE (D), REVERSE (R), or MANUAL
(M), the buzzer sounds and the transmission automati-
cally shifts to NEUTRAL (N) when:
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The accelerator and/or brake pedals are not operated
for at least three minutes.
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