Shifter, Transmission: Operation: Operation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

MANUAL LOW (1) range provides first gear only. Maximum engine braking is also provided in this range. MANUAL SECOND (2) range provides first and second gear only.

DRIVE range provides FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, OVERDRIVE FOURTH, and OVERDRIVE FIFTH gear ranges. The shift into OVERDRIVE FOURTH and FIFTH gear ranges occurs only after the transmission has completed the shift into D THIRD gear range. No further movement of the shift mechanism is required to complete the 3-4 or 4-5 shifts.

The FOURTH and FIFTH gear upshifts occur automatically unless the Tow/Haul or OD Off mode is enabled. No upshift to FOURTH or FIFTH gears will occur if any of the following are true:

The transmission fluid temperature is below 10° C (50° F) or above 121° C (250° F).
The shift to THIRD is not yet complete.
Vehicle speed is too low for the 3-4 or 4-5 shifts to occur.

Upshifts into FOURTH or FIFTH will be delayed when the transmission fluid temperature is below 4.5° C (40° F) or above 115.5° C (240° F).