Key ignition park interlock, Brake/transmission shift interlock system, Six-speed automatic transmission — if equipped – Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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Key Ignition Park Interlock

This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter-

lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK

before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/

OFF (key removal) position. The key fob can only be

removed from the ignition when the ignition is in the

LOCK/OFF position, and the transmission is locked in

PARK whenever the ignition switch is in the LOCK/OFF

position.

Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System

This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift

Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK

unless the brakes are applied. To shift the transmission

out of PARK, the ignition switch must be turned to the

ON/RUN position (engine running or not) and the brake

pedal must be pressed.

Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped

Chassis Cab models (with automatic transmission) use

the AS69RC transmission (which is equipped with a

Power Take-Off [PTO] access cover on the side of the

transmission case). Pickup models may use either the

AS69RC transmission, or the 68RFE transmission (which

has no PTO access cover).
The transmission gear position display (located in the

instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range.

The shift lever is mounted on the right side of the steering

column. You must press the brake pedal to move the shift

lever out of PARK (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift

Interlock System” in this section). To drive, move the shift

lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.

Pull the shift lever toward you when shifting into RE-

VERSE or PARK, or when shifting out of PARK.

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