2011 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 302

STARTING AND OPERATING 299 The "TOW/HAUL Indicator Light" will illuminate in the 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 switch must be pressed each time the engine is started. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds, then restart the engine. 5. Move the shift lever to the desired gear range. If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will return to normal operation. If the problem persists, PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to operTransmission Limp Home Mode ate. Only second gear range will operate in the DRIVE Transmission function is monitored for abnormal condiposition. Have the transmission checked at your authotions. If a condition is detected that could result in rized dealer as soon as possible. transmission damage, the Transmission Limp Home Mode will be engaged. In this mode, the transmission Torque Converter Clutch will remain in second gear in any forward driving range. A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been added to the automatic transmission of this vehicle. A To reset the transmission, use the following procedure: clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly differ1. Stop the vehicle. ent feeling or response during normal operation in high 2. Move the shift lever to the PARK position. gear. When the vehicle speed drops or during accelera3. Turn the engine off and turn the key to the LOCK tion, the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages. position. 5