2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Manual - Page 335

STARTING AND OPERATING 333 under heavy loading conditions, (i.e., in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds or while towing heavy trailers). Under these conditions, using the "3" range will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build-up. position, this allows 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 automatically, when needed. Switching from ERS to D-Mode (Drive) can be done at any vehicle speed. To shift from "Drive" mode to "ERS" mode, move gear selector lever to the left (-) once. The current gear will be maintained as the top gear. To disable ERS, simply press and hold the gear selector lever to the right (+) until "D" is displayed in the instrument cluster odometer. CAUTION! If the transmission operating temperature exceeds acceptable limits, the vehicle computer will override DRIVE and select "5" range (on six-speed transmissions) or "3" range (on four-speed transmissions) by changing shift points. This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating. Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows you to move the gear selector lever to the left (-) or right (+) when the gear selector lever is in the D (Drive) 5 WARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid causing an accident or personal injury.