22 STARTING AND OPERATING
Initial Conditions:
Make sure the vehicle is not moving
Put vehicle in FIRST or DRIVE
Steering wheel must be centered with tires
pointing forward
Vehicle must be on level ground
Vehicle at normal operating conditions
Launch Mode not active
Drive mode switch is in AUTO, SPORT, TRACK
or CUSTOM
In Custom mode, the All Wheel Drive
mode must not be 50/50
Apply adequate brake pressure with left foot
Apply a steady throttle with the right foot
to achieve a desired engine speed above
1,350 RPM
To launch, remove left foot from brake pedal
while maintaining or increasing throttle to
launch with right foot
NOTE:
Brake Torque Launch will abort if the engine
speed drops below 1,000 RPM, throttle is
released or 10 seconds have elapsed while in
Torque Reserve. Brake Torque Launch is not
recommended within the first 500 miles
(805 km) of engine break-in.
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 6.4L ONLY — IF
EQUIPPED
This feature offers improved fuel economy by
shutting off four of the engine's eight cylinders
during light load and cruise conditions. The
system is automatic with no driver inputs.
NOTE:
This system may take some time to return to full
functionality after a battery disconnect.
TRAILER TOWING
In this section you will find safety tips and
information on limits to the type of towing you
can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before
towing a trailer, carefully review this information
to tow your load as efficiently and safely as
possible.
To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
coverage, follow the requirements and
recommendations in this manual concerning
vehicles used for trailer towing.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to shift when the drive wheels
are spinning and do not have traction.
Damage to the transmission may occur.
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