Ram Trucks 2014 Cargo Van Commercial - User Guide - Manual (Page 34)

• When the 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 may 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 mode.
• Recirculation is allowed in 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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