2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 319

STARTING AND OPERATING 317 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 acceleration when the transmission downshifts to second gear, the clutch automatically disengages. 5 TOW/HAUL Switch Shifts into Overdrive (fourth gear) are allowed during steady cruise (for improved fuel economy) and automatic NOTE: closed-throttle downshifts to third gear are performed • The torque converter clutch will not engage until the (for improved braking) when driving conditions warrant. transmission fluid and engine coolant (antifreeze) are warm [usually after 1 to 3 miles (1.6 to 4.8 km) of The "TOW/HAUL Indicator Light" will illuminate in the driving]. Because the engine speed is higher when the instrument cluster to indicate when the switch has been