Ram 1500/2500/3500: Automatic Transmission
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
- Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
- Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
- Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL,
or DRIVE when the engine is above idle
speed.
- Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while
shifting out of PARK.
WARNING!
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This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Interlock
which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the ignition switch can be
turned to the full OFF
(key removal) position. The Key Fob
The transmission is controlled using a rotary electronic
gear selector located on the instrument panel. The transmission
gear range (PRND) is displayed both above the
gear selector and in the Electron
The transmission gear position display (located in the
instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range.
The shift lever is mounted either on the right side of the
steering column (if equipp
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The overhead console is located on the headliner above
the review mirror. The overhead console contains the
following features:
Courtesy/Reading Lights
Power Sunroof Switch - If Equipped
Power Sliding Rear Window Switch - If Equipped
Universal Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
Overhead Console
Driving through water more than a few inches/centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure
safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Flowing/Rising Water
WARNING!
Do not drive on or across a road or path where water
is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flowing
water can wear away