RAM Truck 2011 Owner's Manual page 281

accelerations. This additional gear improves vehicle perfor-
mance and cooling capability when towing a trailer on
certain grades. In ERS mode, first through third gear are
underdrive gears, and fourth gear is direct drive. ERS fifth
gear (Overdrive) is the same as the normal fourth gear.
When in the DRIVE position in first through fourth gear,
the first tap down (-), will display the ERS designation for
the current gear (the transmission will not downshift).
For example, if you are in DRIVE and are in third (direct)
gear, when you tap the shift lever/switch one time in the
(-) direction, the display will show 4 (ERS 4 is direct gear).
Another tap down (-) will shift the transmission down to
ERS 3 (the added underdrive gear). When in the DRIVE
position in fifth gear, the first tap down (-) will downshift
the transmission and display 5 (ERS 5 is the same as
normal fourth gear). Another tap down (-) will shift the
transmission down to ERS 4 (direct gear).
To exit ERS mode, press and hold the top of the switch/
shift lever in the (+) direction until "D" is once again
highlighted in the instrument cluster display.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
grip and the vehicle could skid.
Screen Display 1
Actual Gear(s) 1
Allowed
NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum
deceleration (engine braking), press and hold the ERS (-)
button. The transmission will shift to the lowest range
possible without overspeeding the engine.
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2 3 4 5
1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5
5
D
1-5