Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped - Dodge RAM 1500 User Manual

O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E
Resume
• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RESUME/ACCEL
switch and release.
Cancel
• Push the CANCEL switch or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain
the set speed memory.
• Push the ON/OFF switch to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous.
You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You
could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed
Control system off when you are not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain
a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you
could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed
Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or
slippery.
EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
• Your vehicle may be equipped with a
fuel efficient eight-speed transmis-
sion. The electronic transmission gear
selector is located on the instrument
panel. The transmission gear (PRND)
is displayed both above the shifter con-
trol and in the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)/Driver Informa-
tion Display (DID).
• To select a gear range, simply rotate
the shifter control.
NOTE:
You must press the brake pedal to shift
the transmission out of PARK or from
NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE.
• To shift past multiple gear ranges at
once (such as Park to Drive), simply rotate the switch to the appropriate detent.
• Select the DRIVE range for normal driving.
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WARNING!
Rotary Gear Selector