Downshifting - All Manual Transmissions - Dodge Ram Truck 2008 Owner's Manual

292 STARTING AND OPERATING
Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired
acceleration rate.
6 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speed in mph
Accel-
En-
Model Axle eration
gine
Rate
ACCEL
3.7L ALL ALL &
CRUISE
ACCEL
4.7L All ALL &
CRUISE
(km/h)
1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to
2 3 4 5
15 24 34 47
(24) (39) (55) (76)
10 19 27 37
(16) (31) (44) (60)
15 25 40 45
(24) (40) (65) (72)
Downshifting – All Manual Transmissions
Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is
recommended to preserve brakes when driving down
steep hills. In addition, downshifting at the right time
provides better acceleration when you desire to resume
5 to
speed. Downshift progressively. Do not skip gears to
6
avoid overspeeding the engine and clutch.
56
(90)
41
(66)
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
50
grip and the vehicle could skid.
(81)
WARNING!