When to use tow/haul mode – Ram Trucks 2015 ProMaster - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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This can occur, for example, if the driver moves the shift

lever to request a transmission gear that is not allowed

under the current operating conditions.
With the vehicle at a standstill, engine running and the

shift lever in DRIVE (D), REVERSE (R), or MANUAL

(M), the buzzer sounds and the transmission automati-

cally shifts to NEUTRAL (N) when:

• The accelerator and/or brake pedals are not operated

for at least three minutes.

• The brake pedal is pressed for longer than 10 minutes.
• The driver’s door is opened and the accelerator and

brake are not operated for at least 1.5 seconds.

• The driver selected gear does not match the engaged

transmission gear.

• A fault has been detected in the transmission.

A Blinking Warning:

• The driver selected gear does not match the engaged

transmission gear, the gear information in the cluster

and on the bezel will blink.

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, the transmission shift calibration is modified to

accommodate steep grades in the smoothest possible

manner. TOW/HAUL mode is only applicable in the

DRIVE (D) position.

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