Ram Trucks 2013 С/V - User Guide - Manual (Page 31)

• When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will
be able to change the following:
• The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later.
• The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to allow the engine to operate
at lower speeds.
• The torque converter clutch will engage sooner (lower engine rpm’s) and remain
on longer.
• The engine idle speed will be lower.
• The overall driving performance will be more conservative.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is allowed in floor and defrost/floor (mix modes) for approximately
five minutes.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you
turn on the rear window defroster.
Rear Window Defroster
• Pressing the rear window defroster button will turn on the defroster for approxi-
mately 10 minutes. An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear
window defroster is on. For an additional 10 minutes of operation, press the button
a second time.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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