RAM Trucks 1500, User Manual

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WARNING!
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• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot
maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions,
and you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use
Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,
snow-covered or slippery.
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS) OPERATION
• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows you to limit the highest available
transmission gear, and can be activated during any driving condition. When
towing a trailer or operating the vehicle in off-road conditions, using ERS shift
control will help you maximize both performance and engine braking.
• Move the console shift lever left (-) or right (+), or toggle the switch on the
column shift lever down (-) or up (+) to select the desired top gear.
• For maximum deceleration (engine braking) move the console shift lever left (-)
and hold, or toggle the switch on the column shift lever down (-) and hold.
Your vehicle will automatically select the lowest safe gear for optimal engine
braking.
• To disable ERS, push and hold the console shift lever to the right (+) or push
and hold the column shift lever switch up (+) until “D” is displayed in the
odometer.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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