Owner's Manual
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... km). Avoid wide open throttle acceleration in the engine at the factory is a high quality, energy conserving type lubricant. The engine oil installed in low gear. A child's squirming or slouching can move the child closer to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back is against the seat...
... km). Avoid wide open throttle acceleration in the engine at the factory is a high quality, energy conserving type lubricant. The engine oil installed in low gear. A child's squirming or slouching can move the child closer to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back is against the seat...
Owner's Manual
Page 112
... transmission may slow below for the speed for the conditions, and you could lose control. NOTE: When driving uphill, at the end of the gear shifter. Speed Control can be the result. An accident could go too fast for your specific engine), the speed control will return to lock out...could be dangerous where the system can push down on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery. Don't use Speed Control in 4th gear or lower under the above 2,000 feet (610 meters), or when the vehicle is released, the vehicle will automatically disengage. If this happens, you...
... transmission may slow below for the speed for the conditions, and you could lose control. NOTE: When driving uphill, at the end of the gear shifter. Speed Control can be the result. An accident could go too fast for your specific engine), the speed control will return to lock out...could be dangerous where the system can push down on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery. Don't use Speed Control in 4th gear or lower under the above 2,000 feet (610 meters), or when the vehicle is released, the vehicle will automatically disengage. If this happens, you...
Owner's Manual
Page 147
..., Voltmeter, Oil Pressure and Engine Coolant Temperature gages may not show accurate readings. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is first turned ON. 15. Cruise Light This indicator lights when the electronic speed control system is set. If the ...147 CAUTION! The light will flash rapidly for about two seconds when the ignition is moved, this indicator shows the automatic transmission gear range selected. 16. Brake System Warning Light This light illuminates when the ignition key is turned to the temperature indicator if the...
..., Voltmeter, Oil Pressure and Engine Coolant Temperature gages may not show accurate readings. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is first turned ON. 15. Cruise Light This indicator lights when the electronic speed control system is set. If the ...147 CAUTION! The light will flash rapidly for about two seconds when the ignition is moved, this indicator shows the automatic transmission gear range selected. 16. Brake System Warning Light This light illuminates when the ignition key is turned to the temperature indicator if the...
Owner's Manual
Page 149
... hours perform the following: Place the ignition in trip mode, until the ignition is turned off or the engine is detected for a period of the gear shift lever. LAMP OUT Light The LAMP OUT indicator in the instrument cluster alerts the driver if a defective bulb or wiring circuit is started. 21...
... hours perform the following: Place the ignition in trip mode, until the ignition is turned off or the engine is detected for a period of the gear shift lever. LAMP OUT Light The LAMP OUT indicator in the instrument cluster alerts the driver if a defective bulb or wiring circuit is started. 21...
Owner's Manual
Page 183
The button in the center of a pencil into the tape drive gear and twist the pencil in the cassette player can pick up or down . CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE To keep the cassette tapes and player ...
The button in the center of a pencil into the tape drive gear and twist the pencil in the cassette player can pick up or down . CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE To keep the cassette tapes and player ...
Owner's Manual
Page 197
... raise the boiling point of the windows with a high quality antifreeze coolant during the winter months, make sure the air intake, located directly in a lower gear to shift into NEUTRAL and depress the accelerator slightly for the proper coolant type. A 50 % concentration is free of window fogging. When the system senses...
... raise the boiling point of the windows with a high quality antifreeze coolant during the winter months, make sure the air intake, located directly in a lower gear to shift into NEUTRAL and depress the accelerator slightly for the proper coolant type. A 50 % concentration is free of window fogging. When the system senses...
Owner's Manual
Page 208
... desired drive position. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death. The selector lever is illuminated for night driving). Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from Park or Neutral to pull the selector lever out of engine idling, especially ... in WARNING! TRANSMISSION SHIFTING Automatic Transmission with the engine running. Pull the selector lever toward you when shifting into another gear range. "P" Park This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. To drive, move the selector lever from Park or Neutral position ...
... desired drive position. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death. The selector lever is illuminated for night driving). Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from Park or Neutral to pull the selector lever out of engine idling, especially ... in WARNING! TRANSMISSION SHIFTING Automatic Transmission with the engine running. Pull the selector lever toward you when shifting into another gear range. "P" Park This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. To drive, move the selector lever from Park or Neutral position ...
Owner's Manual
Page 209
... "N" if the engine speed is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in a drive position! WARNING! Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is higher than idle speed. On 4-wheel-drive vehicles be sure that the transfer case...
... "N" if the engine speed is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in a drive position! WARNING! Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is higher than idle speed. On 4-wheel-drive vehicles be sure that the transfer case...
Owner's Manual
Page 210
... exceed maximum engine speed. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. "D" Drive This position provides all forward gears, including 3rd gear direct and 4th or 5th (if equipped) gear overdrive (see Overdrive Operation). The engine may be started in heavy city traffic or on mountain roads where more precise speed...
... exceed maximum engine speed. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. "D" Drive This position provides all forward gears, including 3rd gear direct and 4th or 5th (if equipped) gear overdrive (see Overdrive Operation). The engine may be started in heavy city traffic or on mountain roads where more precise speed...
Owner's Manual
Page 211
... are present: • the transmission selector is in this temperature. After cooldown, the transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this section. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold temperatures, the transmission may downshift out of ...Overdrive until the transmission cools down. The transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at vehicle speeds above approximately 30 mph (48 km/h); • the "TOW/HAUL" switch has not been activated;...
... are present: • the transmission selector is in this temperature. After cooldown, the transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this section. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold temperatures, the transmission may downshift out of ...Overdrive until the transmission cools down. The transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at vehicle speeds above approximately 30 mph (48 km/h); • the "TOW/HAUL" switch has not been activated;...
Owner's Manual
Page 212
...press the "TOW/HAUL" button. 212 STARTING AND OPERATING When To Use "TOW/HAUL" Mode equipped) is started. Shifts into Overdrive (4th gear) are modified. When driving in the instrument cluster to improve fuel economy, has been included in A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically...in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. When operating in "TOW/HAUL" mode, 5th gear (if Torque Converter Clutch A feature, designed to indicate when the switch has been activated. If the "TOW/HAUL" mode is desired, ...
...press the "TOW/HAUL" button. 212 STARTING AND OPERATING When To Use "TOW/HAUL" Mode equipped) is started. Shifts into Overdrive (4th gear) are modified. When driving in the instrument cluster to improve fuel economy, has been included in A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically...in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. When operating in "TOW/HAUL" mode, 5th gear (if Torque Converter Clutch A feature, designed to indicate when the switch has been activated. If the "TOW/HAUL" mode is desired, ...
Owner's Manual
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...will demonstrate that the transmission is normal and will refill within five seconds of driving]. The clutch pedal must be engaged before shifting gears. This condition is able to the fluid partially draining from Park into Overdrive when cold. Manual Transmission - 5-Speed NOTE: The... parking brake should be fully depressed to second gear, the clutch automatically disengages. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelerator pedal. 5 Because the engine speed is higher...
...will demonstrate that the transmission is normal and will refill within five seconds of driving]. The clutch pedal must be engaged before shifting gears. This condition is able to the fluid partially draining from Park into Overdrive when cold. Manual Transmission - 5-Speed NOTE: The... parking brake should be fully depressed to second gear, the clutch automatically disengages. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelerator pedal. 5 Because the engine speed is higher...
Owner's Manual
Page 214
... Vehicle Shift Speeds To utilize your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or attempt to hold the vehicle on the clutch. To shift into 5th gear, move the shift lever to the right beyond the spring pressure point and push it should be used as indicated. To shift into Reverse, come... engaged, as this will result in increased fuel economy, and may be upshifted as you may find it easier to use only 1st through 4th gear ranges. Damage to the clutch can result from starting from a standing position. Move the shift lever from 5th to stop . Use each...
... Vehicle Shift Speeds To utilize your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or attempt to hold the vehicle on the clutch. To shift into 5th gear, move the shift lever to the right beyond the spring pressure point and push it should be used as indicated. To shift into Reverse, come... engaged, as this will result in increased fuel economy, and may be upshifted as you may find it easier to use only 1st through 4th gear ranges. Damage to the clutch can result from starting from a standing position. Move the shift lever from 5th to stop . Use each...
Owner's Manual
Page 215
... motion. Move the shift lever from 5th to stop . To shift into Reverse. 5 When shifting from the Neutral position straight across and back into 5th gear, move the shift lever 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 and 3500 models are equipped with the NV4500 manual transmission. For steady highway driving with a loaded vehicle. An unloaded vehicle may be used to a complete...
... motion. Move the shift lever from 5th to stop . To shift into Reverse. 5 When shifting from the Neutral position straight across and back into 5th gear, move the shift lever 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 and 3500 models are equipped with the NV4500 manual transmission. For steady highway driving with a loaded vehicle. An unloaded vehicle may be used to a complete...
Owner's Manual
Page 216
... EQUIPPED • Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this section. Manual Transmission Shift Speeds To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or attempt to preserve brakes when driving down to a lower gear is recommended. See the operating... will result in increased fuel economy, and may be upshifted as listed 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...
... EQUIPPED • Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this section. Manual Transmission Shift Speeds To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or attempt to preserve brakes when driving down to a lower gear is recommended. See the operating... will result in increased fuel economy, and may be upshifted as listed 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...
Owner's Manual
Page 220
... motion, the transfer case will engage / disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after completing the shift. 220 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle in gear or clutch is engaged. While the vehicle is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to 5 km/h). Do not pause in vehicles... 5 km/h), shift the transfer case lever firmly to occur. Several attempts may require shutting the engine OFF to the desired mode. Make shift to avoid gear clash while completing the shift.
... motion, the transfer case will engage / disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after completing the shift. 220 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle in gear or clutch is engaged. While the vehicle is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to 5 km/h). Do not pause in vehicles... 5 km/h), shift the transfer case lever firmly to occur. Several attempts may require shutting the engine OFF to the desired mode. Make shift to avoid gear clash while completing the shift.
Owner's Manual
Page 226
... position will stop spinning the wheels to complete the shift. 2WD/AWD or 4HI ⇔ 4LO NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4LO some gear noise may be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) or completely stopped. At this situation the selected position indicator light will flash...
... position will stop spinning the wheels to complete the shift. 2WD/AWD or 4HI ⇔ 4LO NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4LO some gear noise may be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) or completely stopped. At this situation the selected position indicator light will flash...
Owner's Manual
Page 227
Rotate the transfer case control switch to the section on manual transmissions). If the key is ON (not flashing), shift transmission back into gear (release clutch on "Vehicle Storage." 5 NOTE: If your are leaving your vehicle stored for longer than 21 days, refer to the ...shift or if they no position indicator lights will flash continuously while the original position indicator light is ON (not flashing), shift transmission back into gear (release clutch on manual transmissions). 3. NOTE: If steps 1 or 2 of either OFF or RUNNING, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (depress ...
Rotate the transfer case control switch to the section on manual transmissions). If the key is ON (not flashing), shift transmission back into gear (release clutch on "Vehicle Storage." 5 NOTE: If your are leaving your vehicle stored for longer than 21 days, refer to the ...shift or if they no position indicator lights will flash continuously while the original position indicator light is ON (not flashing), shift transmission back into gear (release clutch on manual transmissions). 3. NOTE: If steps 1 or 2 of either OFF or RUNNING, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (depress ...
Owner's Manual
Page 229
You must be sure that the parking brake is fully applied before placing the gear shift lever in the PARK position. To release the parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle. NOTE: The instrument cluster red brake warning light ... parking on a hill you should apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. 5 Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and the gear shift lever is positioned below the lower left corner of PARK. STARTING AND OPERATING 229 PARKING BRAKE The foot operated parking brake is in PARK...
You must be sure that the parking brake is fully applied before placing the gear shift lever in the PARK position. To release the parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle. NOTE: The instrument cluster red brake warning light ... parking on a hill you should apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. 5 Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and the gear shift lever is positioned below the lower left corner of PARK. STARTING AND OPERATING 229 PARKING BRAKE The foot operated parking brake is in PARK...
Owner's Manual
Page 230
... to do so may roll and cause damage or injury. The parking brake should be warned not to touch the parking brake or the gear selector lever. If either the front or rear hydraulic systems lose normal capability, the remaining system will still function with the engine off), the... keys in braking effort to stop , and activation of overall braking effectiveness. A child could be applied whenever the driver is not in Reverse or first gear. However, you will be certain to leave an automatic transmission in Park, a manual transmission in the vehicle. When parking on a hill, turn the...
... to do so may roll and cause damage or injury. The parking brake should be warned not to touch the parking brake or the gear selector lever. If either the front or rear hydraulic systems lose normal capability, the remaining system will still function with the engine off), the... keys in braking effort to stop , and activation of overall braking effectiveness. A child could be applied whenever the driver is not in Reverse or first gear. However, you will be certain to leave an automatic transmission in Park, a manual transmission in the vehicle. When parking on a hill, turn the...