Ram Trucks 2012 С/V - Owner Manual User Manual

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To exit ERS mode, simply press and hold the shift lever to
the right (+) until “D” is once again displayed in the shift
lever position indicator in the instrument cluster.

WARNING!

Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
grip and the vehicle could skid, causing an accident
or personal injury.

Odometer
Screen Display

1

2

3

4

5

6

D

Actual Gear(s)
Allowed

1

1-2

1-3

1-4

1-5

1-6

1-6

NOTE:

To select the proper gear position for maximum

deceleration (engine braking), tap the shift lever to the
left (-) repeatedly as the vehicle slows. The transmission
will shift to the range from which the vehicle can best be
slowed down.

Overdrive Operation
The automatic transmission includes an electronically
controlled Overdrive (sixth gear). The transmission will
automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the follow-
ing conditions are present:

• the shift lever is in the DRIVE position,
• the transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem-

perature,

• the engine coolant has reached an adequate tempera-

ture,

• vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and
• the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator

5

STARTING AND OPERATING

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