2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual Diesel - Page 291

STARTING AND OPERATING 289 delayed. Shifts into 5th and 6th gear are still allowed under steady cruise conditions. Closed throttle downshifts (for improved engine braking) may occur during steady braking maneuvers. Pressing the switch a second time restores normal operation. Normal operation is always the default at engine start-up. The TOW HAUL light will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate when the switch has been activated. If the TOW HAUL modes are desired, the button must be pressed each time the engine is started. Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation The Auto-6 Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows you to move the switch down (-) or up (+) when the shifter is in the D (Drive) position, allowing the selection of the desired top gear. For example, if the driver shifts the transmission into 3rd gear, the transmission will never shift above 3rd gear, but can shift down to 2nd or 1st gear, when needed. Switching from ERS to D-Mode can be done at any vehicle speed. To switch from "Drive" mode to "ERS" mode, press the switch down (-) once. The current gear will be maintained as the top gear. To disable ERS, simply press and hold the switch up (+) until "D" is displayed in the instrument cluster odometer. 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 Actual Gear(s) Allowed 1 1 2 1-2 3 1-3 4 1-4 5 1-5 6 1-6 D 1-6 5