Ram Trucks 2015 ProMaster - User Guide - Manual (Page 69)

• During low-speed driving conditions in first gear, vehicle momentum changes may
feel exaggerated in response to changes in accelerator pedal position. This
behavior is normal and is similar to other vehicles equipped with a manual
transmission.
• At low speeds you may hear mechanical noises similar to a manual transmission
as the transmission changes gears. These noises are normal and will not damage
the transmission.
• Very aggressive driving may result in some clutch odor. A warning message will
display in the EVIC if cool down actions are needed.
• Before and after the engine is started, you may hear a hydraulic pump for a short
period of time. This noise is normal and will not damage the transmission.
• During extremely cold temperatures, the transmission will not operate if the oil
temperature is -22°F (-30°C) or below. Allow the engine to idle briefly to warm the
fluid. Normal operation will resume once the transmission temperature has risen
to a suitable level.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without fully
applying the parking brake. The parking brake should always be applied when the
driver is not in the vehicle, especially on an incline.
Shifting The Transmission
The transmission shift lever has REVERSE (R), NEUTRAL (N), DRIVE (D) and
MANUAL (M) positions. In the MANUAL (M) position, the lever can be toggled
rearward or forward (+/-) to upshift or downshift the transmission to the next gear. The
actual transmission gear range (R, N, D, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6) is displayed in the EVIC
whenever the engine is running.
When the key is turned OFF, the transmission remains in its previous gear position,
regardless of the shift lever position. With key on/engine off, the display may indicate
the shift lever position rather than the actual transmission gear position.
Although the shift lever can be moved freely the transmission will not actually shift
unless the brake pedal is pressed, therefore the shift lever and display may not
correspond to the actual transmission gear range. To shift the transmission to a
particular gear range (with key on/engine off), press and hold the brake pedal, move
the shift lever to NEUTRAL (N), then move the shift lever to the desired position.
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