To accelerate for passing, Using electronic speed control on hills – Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Owner Manual User Manual

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• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will

continue to increase until the button is released, then

the new set speed will be established.

To Decrease Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de-

crease speed by pushing the SET (-) button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the

instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “ Under-

standing Your Instrument Panel” for more information.

The speed decrement shown is dependant on the chosen

speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (mph)

• Pressing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 mph

decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the

button results in a decrease of 1 mph.

• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will

continue to decrease until the button is released, then

the new set speed will be established.

Metric Speed (km/h)

• Pressing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 km/h

decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the

button results in a decrease of 1 km/h.

• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will

continue to decrease until the button is released, then

the new set speed will be established.

To Accelerate For Passing

Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the

pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the

vehicle set speed.

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