Dodge Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 282

282 STARTING AND OPERATING
If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot, the
transmission will automatically select the most desirable
gear for operation at this temperature. If the transmission
temperature becomes hot enough the TRANS TEMP light
may illuminate and the transmission may downshift out
of Overdrive until the transmission cools down. After
cooldown, the transmission will resume normal opera-
tion.
The transmission will downshift from Overdrive to Drive
if the accelerator pedal is fully depressed at vehicle
speeds above approximately 35 mph (56 km/h).
When To Use "TOW HAUL" and "O/D OFF"
Modes
Tow Haul O/D Off Switch
When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a
heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc-
curs, press the "TOW HAUL O/D OFF" button once to
select TOW HAUL. This will improve performance and