Electronic Range Selection (Ers); Fuel Economy (Econ) Mode - Dodge 2014 GRAND CARAVAN User Manual

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)

• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows you
to limit the highest available transmis-
sion gear, and can be activated during any
driving condition. When towing a trailer or
operating the vehicle in off-road condi-
tions, using ERS shift control will help you
maximize both performance and engine
braking.
• To shift from DRIVE mode to ERS mode,
move the shift lever to the left (-) once.
The current gear will be maintained as the
top gear. To disable ERS, simply press and
hold the shift lever to the right (+) until "D"
is displayed in the instrument cluster
odometer.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode
can be done at any vehicle speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD
for further details.

FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE

• The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can im-
prove the vehicle's overall fuel economy
during normal driving conditions.
• Press the ECON switch in the center stack
of the instrument panel and a green light
will indicate the ECON mode is engaged.
• When the ECON Mode is engaged, the
vehicle control systems will be able to
change the following:
• The transmission will upshift sooner
and downshift later.
• The transmission will skip select gears
during shifts to allow the engine to
operate at lower speeds.
• The torque converter clutch may en-
gage sooner (lower engine rpm's) and remain on longer.
• The engine idle speed will be lower.
• The overall driving performance will be more conservative.
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