RAM PROMASTER 2018, Manual

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NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged
periods with the engine running. The engine can only be
started in this range. Apply the parking brake, shift the
transmission into gear, and turn the engine OFF if you
must exit vehicle.
With the engine running, you may shift to NEUTRAL (N)
at any time if the accelerator pedal is released. Attempting
to shift to NEUTRAL when the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed will display a
⬙
Shift not allowed
⬙
message in the
instrument cluster display, and will activate a continuous
chime until the gear selector is returned to its previous
position.
DRIVE (D) (Automatic Mode)
This range may be used for both city and highway driving.
The transmission will shift gears automatically, based on
vehicle speed, engine RPM and accelerator pedal position.
There are some instances where this mode may be neces-
sary (climbing slippery slopes).
NOTE: Do not press the brake and accelerator pedals at the
same time. Use only one foot to operate the brake and
accelerator.
To operate in DRIVE (D) (Automatic mode):
•
Press and hold the brake pedal.
•
Move the gear selector to the DRIVE (D) position.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, DRIVE engagement will
only occur if the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h).
Otherwise, a chime will sound, the transmission will shift
to NEUTRAL, and the DRIVE request must then be re-
peated by returning the lever to NEUTRAL and then back
into DRIVE once the speed has been sufficiently reduced.
•
To drive, release the brake pedal and press the accelera-
tor pedal.
When in DRIVE (D) the transmission will shift gears
automatically. The Automated Manual Transmission uses a
geartrain and clutch similar to other manual transmissions.
Therefore, you should become familiar with some of the
normal operational characteristics of the Automated
Manual Transmission:
•
Engine torque will be interrupted briefly during the
transmission upshifts, making these shifts more abrupt
than with a typical automatic transmission. This is normal.
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