2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 327

STARTING AND OPERATING 325 performance and reduce the potential for transmission closed-throttle downshifts to third gear are performed overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When (for improved braking) when driving conditions warrant. operating in the TOW/HAUL mode, fifth gear is disThe "TOW/HAUL Indicator Light" will illuminate in the abled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns are modified. 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 button must be pressed each time the engine is started. Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in the upper gears. When the vehicle speed drops or during TOW/HAUL Switch acceleration when the transmission downshifts to second Shifts into Overdrive (fourth gear) are allowed during gear, the clutch automatically disengages. steady cruise (for improved fuel economy) and automatic 5