2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Manual - Page 511

508 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy • When using the speed control, if you experience speed traffic. drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until Automatic Transmission you can get back to cruising speed. The DRIVE gear can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in DRIVE, use the • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency. Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control to select a lower gear range. Cooling System NOTE: Selecting a lower gear range while operating the To reduce potential for engine and transmission overvehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve heating, take the following actions: performance and extend transmission life by reducing • City Driving excessive shifting and heat build up. This action will also When stopped for short periods of time, shift the transprovide better engine braking. mission into NEUTRAL but do not increase engine idle The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be speed. changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than • Highway Driving 45 minutes of continuous operation. Refer to "MainteReduce speed. nance Schedule" for the proper maintenance intervals.