Dodge 2014 RAM 1500 Owner's Manual page 243

Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you
release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator
pedal.
This transmission has a "creeper" first gear which should
be used to start from a standing position when carrying a
payload or towing a trailer. Damage to the clutch can
result from starting in second or third gear with a loaded
vehicle. An unloaded vehicle may be launched in second
gear. Use each gear in numerical order – do not skip a gear.
Maximum Recommended Up-Shift Speeds
Gear Selection
Maximum
Speed (11 km/h)
1 to 2 2 to 3
7 mph 15 mph
(24 km/h)
NOTE: When loaded, pulling a trailer or on a grade, the
truck should always start in first gear and not skip gears.
Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds
To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both
fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as
listed in recommended shift speed chart. Shift at the
vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. When heavily
loaded or pulling a trailer these recommended up-shift
speeds may not apply.
3 to 4 4 to 5
25 mph 40 mph
(40 km/h) (64 km/h)
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5 to 6
45 mph
(72 km/h)
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