Owner's Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 215 Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KPH) Engine Model Axle Mode 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 3.7L 1500 3.55 ACCEL 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (65) 45 (72) & & 3.92 CRUISE 4.7L 1500 All ACCEL 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (65) 45 (72) & CRUISE Manual Transmission - 5-Speed (NV4500) 2500... 4th gear ranges. For most city driving you may find it forward. When shifting from 5th to start from a standing position when carrying a payload or towing a trailer. Move the shift lever from starting in numerical order - do not skip a gear. Do not pull the lever sharply left as you...
STARTING AND OPERATING 215 Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KPH) Engine Model Axle Mode 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 3.7L 1500 3.55 ACCEL 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (65) 45 (72) & & 3.92 CRUISE 4.7L 1500 All ACCEL 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (65) 45 (72) & CRUISE Manual Transmission - 5-Speed (NV4500) 2500... 4th gear ranges. For most city driving you may find it forward. When shifting from 5th to start from a standing position when carrying a payload or towing a trailer. Move the shift lever from starting in numerical order - do not skip a gear. Do not pull the lever sharply left as you...
Owner's Manual
Page 216
...transmission efficiently for acceleration. Manual Transmission Shift Speed in mph (km/h) Engine Model Axle Model 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 5 to 6 ACCEL 5.7L 2500/ ALL & 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (65) 45 (72) 3500 CRUISE Downshifting Moving from a high gear down steep hills. For acceleration at speeds ... down to a lower gear is recommended. DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED • Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this section. 216 STARTING AND OPERATING Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or attempt to hold the...
...transmission efficiently for acceleration. Manual Transmission Shift Speed in mph (km/h) Engine Model Axle Model 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 5 to 6 ACCEL 5.7L 2500/ ALL & 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (65) 45 (72) 3500 CRUISE Downshifting Moving from a high gear down steep hills. For acceleration at speeds ... down to a lower gear is recommended. DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED • Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this section. 216 STARTING AND OPERATING Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or attempt to hold the...
Owner's Manual
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... INFORMATION A light load vehicle condition is important that meet SAE Type "U" specifications. Broken chains can cause serious vehicle damage. CAUTION! STARTING AND OPERATING 251 Improper alignment will be found on a "Supplemental Tire Pressure Inflation" label located on the face of the driver's ...4x2 vehicles. • Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pavement. • Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instructions on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other traction aids that could suggest chain breakage. Always use . • Install chains as tightly as possible and then ...
... INFORMATION A light load vehicle condition is important that meet SAE Type "U" specifications. Broken chains can cause serious vehicle damage. CAUTION! STARTING AND OPERATING 251 Improper alignment will be found on a "Supplemental Tire Pressure Inflation" label located on the face of the driver's ...4x2 vehicles. • Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pavement. • Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instructions on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other traction aids that could suggest chain breakage. Always use . • Install chains as tightly as possible and then ...
Owner's Manual
Page 252
...you are permitted on the rear wheels only of vehicles equipped with Dual Rear Wheels and LT235/80R17E tires. NOTE: On 4x4 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheel) Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are risking structural or body damage to all chain traction devices, including link and cable (radial) ... LT265/70R17 LT235/80R17 tires or 4X4 front wheels of class "S" chains is permitted on 4x4 Ram trucks equipped with P265/70R17, LT275/70R17, P275/60R20, or P275/ 55R20 tires. 252 STARTING AND OPERATING These cautions apply to your vehicle. NOTE: The use tire chains on the front ...
...you are permitted on the rear wheels only of vehicles equipped with Dual Rear Wheels and LT235/80R17E tires. NOTE: On 4x4 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheel) Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are risking structural or body damage to all chain traction devices, including link and cable (radial) ... LT265/70R17 LT235/80R17 tires or 4X4 front wheels of class "S" chains is permitted on 4x4 Ram trucks equipped with P265/70R17, LT275/70R17, P275/60R20, or P275/ 55R20 tires. 252 STARTING AND OPERATING These cautions apply to your vehicle. NOTE: The use tire chains on the front ...
Owner's Manual
Page 273
... with that of 2,000 lbs (907 kg) • Use an approved wiring harness connector on the trailer. Standard equipment on all RAM pickup models provides a 4-way trailer tow connector located under the bumper. This connector contains the following additional circuits: backup lamp, trailer battery and... 7-way connector is recommended. • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers in excess of the trailer. STARTING AND OPERATING 273 2500/3500 Models • The Axles on 2500/3500 Models are required for trailers over 1000 lbs (454 kg) and are trailer tow ready and DO ...
... with that of 2,000 lbs (907 kg) • Use an approved wiring harness connector on the trailer. Standard equipment on all RAM pickup models provides a 4-way trailer tow connector located under the bumper. This connector contains the following additional circuits: backup lamp, trailer battery and... 7-way connector is recommended. • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers in excess of the trailer. STARTING AND OPERATING 273 2500/3500 Models • The Axles on 2500/3500 Models are required for trailers over 1000 lbs (454 kg) and are trailer tow ready and DO ...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 259
STARTING AND OPERATING 259 Improper alignment will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that only chains ... good condition are used. Proper balancing will not cause vehicle vibration. CAUTION! Vibration may be found on a "Supplemental Tire Pressure Inflation" label located on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other suspension components, it is defined as recommended by the manufacturer. TIRE CHAINS Use "Class U" chains on the face of tire and wheel...
STARTING AND OPERATING 259 Improper alignment will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that only chains ... good condition are used. Proper balancing will not cause vehicle vibration. CAUTION! Vibration may be found on a "Supplemental Tire Pressure Inflation" label located on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other suspension components, it is defined as recommended by the manufacturer. TIRE CHAINS Use "Class U" chains on the face of tire and wheel...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 260
... or body damage to your vehicle. Do not use of class "U" chains is permitted only on the rear wheels only of Ram 4X2 trucks. NOTE: On 4X2 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are risking structural or body damage to all chain traction devices, including link and cable (radial)...on the rear wheels only of 4X4, 3500 Ram Trucks with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17, and LT235/ 80R17 size tires. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are permitted on 4x4 Ram trucks equipped with LT265/70R17. 260 STARTING AND OPERATING These cautions apply to your vehicle...
... or body damage to your vehicle. Do not use of class "U" chains is permitted only on the rear wheels only of Ram 4X2 trucks. NOTE: On 4X2 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are risking structural or body damage to all chain traction devices, including link and cable (radial)...on the rear wheels only of 4X4, 3500 Ram Trucks with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17, and LT235/ 80R17 size tires. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are permitted on 4x4 Ram trucks equipped with LT265/70R17. 260 STARTING AND OPERATING These cautions apply to your vehicle...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 274
.... • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of the trailer. 274 STARTING AND OPERATING must always be considered as possible: Axle Lubricant and Trailer Towing 2500/3500 Models • The Axles on 2500/3500 Models are required for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. This could cause inadequate braking and...
.... • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of the trailer. 274 STARTING AND OPERATING must always be considered as possible: Axle Lubricant and Trailer Towing 2500/3500 Models • The Axles on 2500/3500 Models are required for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. This could cause inadequate braking and...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 302
... vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to the front. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. WARNING! For 2500/3500 4x4 series trucks, when changing the front wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to your...; Always park on a firm, level surface as far from storage. Locate the jack as far forward as possible before jacking. • Never start the engine with the drive tubes extending to be extremely careful of motor traffic. 2. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury...
... vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to the front. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. WARNING! For 2500/3500 4x4 series trucks, when changing the front wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to your...; Always park on a firm, level surface as far from storage. Locate the jack as far forward as possible before jacking. • Never start the engine with the drive tubes extending to be extremely careful of motor traffic. 2. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury...