RAM CHASSIS CAB 2024, Owner'S Manual

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The TOW/HAUL Indicator Light will illuminate in the
instrument cluster to indicate that TOW/HAUL mode
has been activated. Pushing the switch a second time
restores normal operation. Normal operation is always
the default at engine start-up. If TOW/HAUL mode is
desired, the switch must be pushed each time the
engine is started.
WARNING!
Do not use the TOW/HAUL feature when driving in icy
or slippery conditions. The increased engine braking
can cause the rear wheels to slide, and the vehicle to
swing around with the possible loss of vehicle control,
which may cause an accident possibly resulting in
personal injury or death.
6-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
Chassis Cab models may use either the AS66RC or
AS69RC transmission (which are equipped with a
Power Take Off (PTO) access cover on the side of the
transmission case).
The transmission gear position display (located in the
instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear
range. The gear selector is mounted on the right side of
the steering column. You must press the brake pedal to
move the gear selector out of PARK
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the gear selector toward you when shifting into
REVERSE or PARK, or when shifting out of PARK.
The electronically-controlled transmission provides a
precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are
self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new
vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal con-
dition, and precision shifts will develop within a few
hundred miles (kilometers).
Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the
accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is
stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal
when shifting between these gears.
The transmission gear selector has only PARK,
REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift positions. Manual
downshifts can be made using the Electronic Range
Select (ERS) shift control. Pushing the ERS (“-”/”+”)
switches (on the steering wheel) while in the DRIVE
position will select the highest available transmission
gear, and will display that gear limit in the instrument
cluster as 1, 2, 3, etc.
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display both the selected gear limit, and the actual cur-
rent gear, while in ERS mode.
Gear Ranges
Do not press the accelerator pedal when shifting from
PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range.
NOTE:
After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow
the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is
especially important when the engine is cold.
PARK (P)
This range supplements the parking brake by locking
the transmission. The engine can be started in this
range. Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in
motion. Apply the parking brake when exiting the
vehicle in this range.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before
shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise the load
on the transmission locking mechanism may make it
difficult to move the gear selector out of PARK. As an
added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the
curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an
uphill grade.
NOTE:
On four-wheel drive vehicles be sure that the transfer
case is in a drive position.
When exiting the vehicle, always:
•
Apply the parking brake.
•
Shift the transmission into PARK.
•
Turn the engine off.
•
Remove the key fob.
TOW/HAUL Switch
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