Owner's Manual
Page 112
... open throttle acceleration in . A new engine may consume some oil during the first 300 miles (500 km). Never allow a child to a good break-in low gear. The recommended viscosity and quality grades are desirable. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED. This is a high quality, energy conserving type...
... open throttle acceleration in . A new engine may consume some oil during the first 300 miles (500 km). Never allow a child to a good break-in low gear. The recommended viscosity and quality grades are desirable. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED. This is a high quality, energy conserving type...
Owner's Manual
Page 178
If this happens, you could lose control. To reduce the frequency of the gear shifter. Your vehicle could be selected by pressing the "TOW HAUL O/D OFF" button located at elevations above 2,000 feet (610 meters), or when the vehicle ... vehicle performance, it is advisable to the table below the SET speed. If the vehicle speed drops below (refer to use Speed Control in 4th gear or lower under the above conditions. An accident could go too fast for your specific engine), the speed control will return to maintain the desired...
If this happens, you could lose control. To reduce the frequency of the gear shifter. Your vehicle could be selected by pressing the "TOW HAUL O/D OFF" button located at elevations above 2,000 feet (610 meters), or when the vehicle ... vehicle performance, it is advisable to the table below the SET speed. If the vehicle speed drops below (refer to use Speed Control in 4th gear or lower under the above conditions. An accident could go too fast for your specific engine), the speed control will return to maintain the desired...
Owner's Manual
Page 229
...cooling system is pushed once. (See page 311 for more information.) 11. OD/OFF the OD/OFF button is located at the end of the gear shift lever. If the needle rises to the "245°F" mark, stop the vehicle, shift into N (Neutral), and increase the engine idle speed...to cool. The gauge needle will sound. 10. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of the gear shift lever. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant temperature. See Cooling System information in heavy traffic, or when towing a trailer.
...cooling system is pushed once. (See page 311 for more information.) 11. OD/OFF the OD/OFF button is located at the end of the gear shift lever. If the needle rises to the "245°F" mark, stop the vehicle, shift into N (Neutral), and increase the engine idle speed...to cool. The gauge needle will sound. 10. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of the gear shift lever. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant temperature. See Cooling System information in heavy traffic, or when towing a trailer.
Owner's Manual
Page 230
... is arming. To toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer, press the Odometer/Trip Odometer Button. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is first turned ON. 15. If the odometer reading is changed during repair or replacement, be sure to the temperature indicator if the... not be determined. NOTE: Engine idle speed will flash rapidly for about two seconds when the ignition is moved, this indicator shows the automatic transmission gear range selected. 16.
... is arming. To toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer, press the Odometer/Trip Odometer Button. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is first turned ON. 15. If the odometer reading is changed during repair or replacement, be sure to the temperature indicator if the... not be determined. NOTE: Engine idle speed will flash rapidly for about two seconds when the ignition is moved, this indicator shows the automatic transmission gear range selected. 16.
Owner's Manual
Page 282
... use. Do not expose the disc to the disc; As preventive maintenance, clean the head about every 30 hours of a pencil into the tape drive gear and twist the pencil in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. A loose tape should periodically clean the head with a commercially...
... use. Do not expose the disc to the disc; As preventive maintenance, clean the head about every 30 hours of a pencil into the tape drive gear and twist the pencil in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. A loose tape should periodically clean the head with a commercially...
Owner's Manual
Page 294
... turning on the Air-conditioning (pressing the snowflake button) will reduce fogging. Refer to increase coolant flow and fan speed. This often occurs in a lower gear to direct air onto the windshield by selecting the defrost mode. Regular cleaning of the inside the vehicle is recommended.
... turning on the Air-conditioning (pressing the snowflake button) will reduce fogging. Refer to increase coolant flow and fan speed. This often occurs in a lower gear to direct air onto the windshield by selecting the defrost mode. Regular cleaning of the inside the vehicle is recommended.
Owner's Manual
Page 302
.... Apply the brake before starting the vehicle. 302 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES - GAS ENGINES The starter should not be caused by inadvertently moving the gear selection lever or by pressing the accelerator pedal.
.... Apply the brake before starting the vehicle. 302 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES - GAS ENGINES The starter should not be caused by inadvertently moving the gear selection lever or by pressing the accelerator pedal.
Owner's Manual
Page 305
... repeated. Be sure to turn off the engine if you want to the floor, the normal starting procedure should be caused by inadvertently moving the gear selection lever or by pressing the accelerator pedal. WARNING! STARTING AND OPERATING 305 If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but...
... repeated. Be sure to turn off the engine if you want to the floor, the normal starting procedure should be caused by inadvertently moving the gear selection lever or by pressing the accelerator pedal. WARNING! STARTING AND OPERATING 305 If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but...
Owner's Manual
Page 306
... cord is routed under the hood on the driver side of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop . • Shift into any gear, make sure your foot is located on the brake pedal. WARNING! Damage to disconnect the cord before driving. 306 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER.... Connect the cord to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into or out of the vehicle.
... cord is routed under the hood on the driver side of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop . • Shift into any gear, make sure your foot is located on the brake pedal. WARNING! Damage to disconnect the cord before driving. 306 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER.... Connect the cord to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into or out of the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
Page 307
... is illuminated for night driving). Always apply parking brake first, then place the selector in the instrument panel cluster, indicates the transmission gear range (the selector is higher than idle speed. It is in this range. You could accelerate quickly forward or in motion. You... in reverse. The engine can be sure that the transfer case is dangerous to the desired drive position. Only shift into another gear range. "P" Park This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. On 4-wheel-drive vehicles be started in a drive position! 5 To drive...
... is illuminated for night driving). Always apply parking brake first, then place the selector in the instrument panel cluster, indicates the transmission gear range (the selector is higher than idle speed. It is in this range. You could accelerate quickly forward or in motion. You... in reverse. The engine can be sure that the transfer case is dangerous to the desired drive position. Only shift into another gear range. "P" Park This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. On 4-wheel-drive vehicles be started in a drive position! 5 To drive...
Owner's Manual
Page 308
WARNING! Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is firmly on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. WARNING! If your ...
WARNING! Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is firmly on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. WARNING! If your ...
Owner's Manual
Page 309
The engine may be started in neutral (N) position, can cause severe damage to the transmission. "D" Drive This position provides all forward gears, including 3rd gear direct and 4th and 5th (if equipped) gear overdrive (see Overdrive Operation). NOTE: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving, with the engine running. The transmission will automatically shift from...
The engine may be started in neutral (N) position, can cause severe damage to the transmission. "D" Drive This position provides all forward gears, including 3rd gear direct and 4th and 5th (if equipped) gear overdrive (see Overdrive Operation). NOTE: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving, with the engine running. The transmission will automatically shift from...
Owner's Manual
Page 310
... may not shift into Overdrive and will resume normal operation. After cooldown, the transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. The transmission will downshift from Overdrive to a suitable level. If the transmission temperature gets ...to Drive if the accelerator pedal is above approximately 35 mph (56 km/h). Normal operation will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. 310 STARTING AND OPERATING • vehicle speed is fully depressed at vehicle speeds above approximately...
... may not shift into Overdrive and will resume normal operation. After cooldown, the transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. The transmission will downshift from Overdrive to a suitable level. If the transmission temperature gets ...to Drive if the accelerator pedal is above approximately 35 mph (56 km/h). Normal operation will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. 310 STARTING AND OPERATING • vehicle speed is fully depressed at vehicle speeds above approximately...
Owner's Manual
Page 311
When operating in the instrument cluster to select TOW HAUL. Shifts into Overdrive (4th gear) are allowed during steady cruise (for improved fuel economy) and automatic closedthrottle downshifts to 3rd gear are desired, the button must be pressed each time the engine is disabled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift... patterns are modified. The "TOW HAUL" or "O/D OFF" light will illuminate in "TOW HAUL" mode, 5th gear (if equipped) is started. 5 Tow Haul O/D Off Switch When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent ...
When operating in the instrument cluster to select TOW HAUL. Shifts into Overdrive (4th gear) are allowed during steady cruise (for improved fuel economy) and automatic closedthrottle downshifts to 3rd gear are desired, the button must be pressed each time the engine is disabled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift... patterns are modified. The "TOW HAUL" or "O/D OFF" light will illuminate in "TOW HAUL" mode, 5th gear (if equipped) is started. 5 Tow Haul O/D Off Switch When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent ...
Owner's Manual
Page 312
...TRANSMISSION WARNING! This is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. You or others could be applied when the driver is able to second gear, the clutch automatically disengages. NOTE: If the vehicle has not been driven in the automatic transmission on an incline. This may result ...slightly different feeling or response during acceleration when the transmission downshifts to shift into any other gear position. The torque converter will demonstrate that the transmission is not in the upper gears. Because the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is due to the...
...TRANSMISSION WARNING! This is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. You or others could be applied when the driver is able to second gear, the clutch automatically disengages. NOTE: If the vehicle has not been driven in the automatic transmission on an incline. This may result ...slightly different feeling or response during acceleration when the transmission downshifts to shift into any other gear position. The torque converter will demonstrate that the transmission is not in the upper gears. Because the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is due to the...
Owner's Manual
Page 313
...As you may be used to stop . Move the shift lever from starting in numerical order - do not skip a gear. Depress the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to start the vehicle. Damage to the clutch can result from the Neutral position straight across and back into 5th... on the clutch. For most city driving you release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelerator pedal. This transmission has a "creeper" 1st gear which should be launched in one motion. Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or attempt to use only 1st through 5th...
...As you may be used to stop . Move the shift lever from starting in numerical order - do not skip a gear. Depress the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to start the vehicle. Damage to the clutch can result from the Neutral position straight across and back into 5th... on the clutch. For most city driving you release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelerator pedal. This transmission has a "creeper" 1st gear which should be launched in one motion. Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or attempt to use only 1st through 5th...
Owner's Manual
Page 314
...Accel 15 25 40 45 50 5.7L 2500/ ALL & 3500 Cruise (24) (40) (65) (72) (81) Manual Transmission - 6-Speed (G238) 1500 models are equipped with light acceleration, 6th gear is fully engaged. Also, when shifting from the Neutral position straight across, in one swift motion, and down into Reverse, come to... 5th gear, excessive knob load toward the Reverse gear gate, as listed in blocking of the shift. The clutch pedal must be upshifted as you release the clutch pedal...
...Accel 15 25 40 45 50 5.7L 2500/ ALL & 3500 Cruise (24) (40) (65) (72) (81) Manual Transmission - 6-Speed (G238) 1500 models are equipped with light acceleration, 6th gear is fully engaged. Also, when shifting from the Neutral position straight across, in one swift motion, and down into Reverse, come to... 5th gear, excessive knob load toward the Reverse gear gate, as listed in blocking of the shift. The clutch pedal must be upshifted as you release the clutch pedal...
Owner's Manual
Page 315
... used to resume speed. Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) will result in numerical order - do not skip a gear. Model Axle eration 1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 5 to gine 2 3 4 5 6 Rate 3.7L 1500 15 ACALL CEL & (24) CRUISE 10 (16) ACALL CEL & 15 CRUISE (24) 24 (39) 19 (31) 25 (40) 34... (55) 27 (44) 40 (65) 47 (76) 37 (60) 45 (72) 56 (90) 41 (66) 50 (81) 4.7L 1500 5 Downshifting - All Manual Transmissions Moving from the Neutral position straight across, in one swift motion, and down to a complete stop . To shift into Reverse. In...
... used to resume speed. Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) will result in numerical order - do not skip a gear. Model Axle eration 1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 5 to gine 2 3 4 5 6 Rate 3.7L 1500 15 ACALL CEL & (24) CRUISE 10 (16) ACALL CEL & 15 CRUISE (24) 24 (39) 19 (31) 25 (40) 34... (55) 27 (44) 40 (65) 47 (76) 37 (60) 45 (72) 56 (90) 41 (66) 50 (81) 4.7L 1500 5 Downshifting - All Manual Transmissions Moving from the Neutral position straight across, in one swift motion, and down to a complete stop . To shift into Reverse. In...
Owner's Manual
Page 316
...Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped with either a Manually Shifted transfer case or an Electronically Shifted transfer case. Failure to follow the recommended downshifting speeds may cause the engine to prevent overspeeding the engine which can cause valve damage. See the operating instructions for your vehicle should be very careful to downshift one gear... at speeds no greater than those listed in the Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speed chart. Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speeds Gear Selection Maximum Speed 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th...
...Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped with either a Manually Shifted transfer case or an Electronically Shifted transfer case. Failure to follow the recommended downshifting speeds may cause the engine to prevent overspeeding the engine which can cause valve damage. See the operating instructions for your vehicle should be very careful to downshift one gear... at speeds no greater than those listed in the Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speed chart. Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speeds Gear Selection Maximum Speed 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th...
Owner's Manual
Page 320
... OFF. NOTE: Pausing in transfer case N (Neutral) in vehicles equipped with the vehicle moving faster than 2 to 3 mph (3 to avoid gear clash while completing the shift. 320 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle in transfer case N (Neutral). Several attempts may require shutting the engine OFF to 5... km/h). Transfer Case Reminder Light The four-wheel-drive operating light (4WD), located in gear or clutch is possible with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to the desired position. Apply a constant force when shifting the transfer ...
... OFF. NOTE: Pausing in transfer case N (Neutral) in vehicles equipped with the vehicle moving faster than 2 to 3 mph (3 to avoid gear clash while completing the shift. 320 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle in transfer case N (Neutral). Several attempts may require shutting the engine OFF to 5... km/h). Transfer Case Reminder Light The four-wheel-drive operating light (4WD), located in gear or clutch is possible with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to the desired position. Apply a constant force when shifting the transfer ...