Dodge Dakota 2008 Owner's Manual page 238

WARNING!
It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of "P" or
"N" if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle
could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You
could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the engine is
idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on
the brake pedal.
"R" REVERSE
Use the REVERSE range only after the vehicle has come
to a complete stop.
"N" NEUTRAL
Shift to NEUTRAL when vehicle is standing for pro-
longed periods with engine running. Engine may be
started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must
leave the vehicle.
"D" DRIVE
Use DRIVE for most city and highway driving.
"2" SECOND
For driving slowly in heavy city traffic or on mountain
roads where more precise speed control is desirable, use
2nd gear. Use it also when climbing long grades, and for
engine braking when descending moderately steep
grades. To prevent excessive engine speed, do not exceed
45 mph (72 km/h) in this range.
"1" FIRST
For driving up very steep hills and for engine braking at
low speeds, 25 mph (40 km/h) or less, when going down
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