When to use tow/haul mode – Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Owner Manual User Manual

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When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode
When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a

heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc-

curs, press the TOW/HAUL switch to activate TOW/

HAUL mode. This will improve performance and reduce

the potential for transmission overheating or failure due

to excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/HAUL

mode, transmission upshifts are delayed, and the trans-

mission will automatically downshift (for engine brak-

ing) when the throttle is closed and/or during steady

braking maneuvers.

The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the

instrument cluster to indicate that TOW/HAUL mode

has been activated. Pressing the switch a second time

restores normal operation. Normal operation is always

the default at engine start-up. If TOW/HAUL mode is

desired, the switch must be pressed each time the engine

is started.

TOW/HAUL Switch

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