Dodge 2010 Nitro Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 295)

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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 oper-

ate. Only second gear will operate in the DRIVE position.

Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer

as soon as possible.

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 a calibrated speed at light throttle. It engages at

higher speeds under heavier acceleration. This may re-

sult in a slightly different feeling or response during

normal operation in high gear. When the vehicle speed

drops below a calibrated speed, or during acceleration,

the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages. The

feature is operational in OVERDRIVE and in DRIVE.

NOTE:

•

The torque converter clutch will not engage until the

transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm (usu-

ally after 1 to 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 transmis-

sion is not shifting into OVERDRIVE when cold. This

is normal.

•

If the vehicle has not been driven in several days, the

first few seconds of operation after shifting the trans-

mission 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 con-

verter will refill within five seconds of shifting from

PARK into any other gear position.

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