Dodge Dakota 2011 Owner's Manual page 261

TOW/HAUL Switch
The "TOW/HAUL Indicator Light" will illuminate in the
instrument cluster to indicate when the switch has been
activated. Pressing the switch a second time restores
normal operation. If the TOW/HAUL mode is desired,
the switch must be pressed each time the engine is
started.
Torque Converter Clutch
A feature designed to improve fuel economy is included in
all automatic transmissions. A clutch, within the torque
converter, engages automatically at a calibrated speed at
light throttle. It engages at higher speeds under heavier
acceleration. This may result in a slightly different feeling
or response during normal operation in high gear. When
the vehicle speed drops below a calibrated speed, or during
acceleration, the clutch automatically and smoothly disen-
gages. The feature is operational in Overdrive and in Drive.
NOTE:
• The torque converter clutch will not engage until the
transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm (usually
after 1-3 miles [1.6 - 4.8 km] of driving). Because the
engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch
is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not
shifting into Overdrive when cold. This is normal.
Pressing the TOW/HAUL switch, when the transmis-
sion is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that the
transmission is able to shift into, and out of Overdrive.
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