Dodge 2004 Ram 3500 Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 222)

occurs, press the “TOW/HAUL” button. This will im-

prove performance andreduce the potentialfor transmis-

sion overheating or failure due to excessive shifting.

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 automati-

cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly

different feeling or response during normal operation in

high gear. When the vehicle speed drops or during

acceleration when the transmission downshifts to second

gear, the clutch automatically disengages.

NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage

until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm

[usually after 1-3 miles (1.6 – 4.8 km) of driving]. Because

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 transmis-

sion 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 fluidpartially draining from thetorqueconverter 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.

Manual Transmission – 5–Speed (NV- 4500) — If

Equipped

NOTE: The parking brake should be engaged before

leaving the vehicle, especially on an incline.

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Dodge 2004 Ram 3500 Operations Instructions Page 222