2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual Diesel - Page 271

STARTING AND OPERATING 271 the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. This is normal. Pressing the "TOW/HAUL" button, when the transmission is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of overdrive. NOTE: If the vehicle has not been driven in several days, the first few seconds of operation after shifting the transmission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to the fluid partially draining from the torque converter into the transmission. This condition is normal and will not cause damage to the transmission. The torque converter will refill within five seconds of shifting from Park into any other gear position. Out of Park Sense Alarm Vehicles with a Diesel Engine and an Automatic Transmission are equipped with an Alarm that warns the customer, upon exiting the vehicle, that the transmission is not in the Park position. This feature will only be functional under following conditions: • engine running • foot off the brake pedal • driver's seat belt is unbuckled • driver's door is open. When this feature is triggered the horn will sound, the high beams and turn signal lamps will flash. This will continue until one of the following conditions is met: • engine is turned off • transmission is in Park • driver's door is closed • driver's seat belt is buckled • brakes applied. 5