Reverse Shifting - Dodge Ram Truck 2008 Owner's Manual

CAUTION!
When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift
one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the engine
which can cause valve damage, and/or clutch disc
damage even if the clutch pedal is depressed.
Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the recommended downshifting
speeds may cause the engine to overspeed and/or
damage the clutch disc even if the clutch pedal is
depressed.
Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speeds
Gear
Selec- 6 to 5 5 to 4
tion
Maxi- 85 mph 75 mph
mum (135 (120
Speed km/h) km/h)

Reverse Shifting

To shift into REVERSE (R), bring the vehicle to a com-
plete stop. Depress the clutch and pause briefly to allow
the gear train to stop rotating. Beginning from the
NEUTRAL (N) position, move the shift lever in one quick
smooth motion straight across and into the REVERSE (R)
area (the driver will feel a firm "click" as the shifter
passes the "knock-over"). Complete the shift by pulling
the shift lever into REVERSE (R).
STARTING AND OPERATING 293
4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to 1
55 mph 35 mph 20 mph
(88 (56 (32
km/h) km/h) km/h)
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