Owner's Manual
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... Section 7 under an arm or behind their back. The recommended viscosity and quality grades are desirable. This is a normal part of the break-in low gear. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED. Oil changes should be consistent with the anticipated climatic conditions under which vehicle operation will...
... Section 7 under an arm or behind their back. The recommended viscosity and quality grades are desirable. This is a normal part of the break-in low gear. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED. Oil changes should be consistent with the anticipated climatic conditions under which vehicle operation will...
Owner's Manual
Page 174
... mph (32 km/h) 1 mph (2 km/h) 1 mph (2 km/h) 20 mph (32 km/h) To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you can be operated in 4th gear or lower under the above conditions. To reduce the frequency of the...
... mph (32 km/h) 1 mph (2 km/h) 1 mph (2 km/h) 20 mph (32 km/h) To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you can be operated in 4th gear or lower under the above conditions. To reduce the frequency of the...
Owner's Manual
Page 221
TOW HAUL The TOW HAUL button is located at the end of the gear shift lever. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant temperature. The gauge needle will illuminate when the TOW HAUL OD/OFF button is pushed ... operating satisfactorily. This light will sound. 10. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the cooling system is located at the end of the gear shift lever. See Cooling System information in heavy traffic, or when towing a trailer. Transfer Case Position (See page 308 for more information.) 11...
TOW HAUL The TOW HAUL button is located at the end of the gear shift lever. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant temperature. The gauge needle will illuminate when the TOW HAUL OD/OFF button is pushed ... operating satisfactorily. This light will sound. 10. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the cooling system is located at the end of the gear shift lever. See Cooling System information in heavy traffic, or when towing a trailer. Transfer Case Position (See page 308 for more information.) 11...
Owner's Manual
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NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to improve engine cooling. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is set. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running as you would not be able to react to ...will flash at elevated coolant temperatures to either extreme of the reading before and after the alarm is moved, this indicator shows the automatic transmission gear range selected. 16. To toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer, press the Odometer/Trip Odometer Button. Odometer/Trip Odometer The odometer ...
NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to improve engine cooling. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is set. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running as you would not be able to react to ...will flash at elevated coolant temperatures to either extreme of the reading before and after the alarm is moved, this indicator shows the automatic transmission gear range selected. 16. To toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer, press the Odometer/Trip Odometer Button. Odometer/Trip Odometer The odometer ...
Owner's Manual
Page 272
The button in the center of a pencil into the tape drive gear and twist the pencil in the tape transport. Keep the cassette tape in its case to protect from slackness and dust when it is low ...
The button in the center of a pencil into the tape drive gear and twist the pencil in the tape transport. Keep the cassette tape in its case to protect from slackness and dust when it is low ...
Owner's Manual
Page 286
Your air conditioning system is encountered, operate the transmission in a lower gear to increase coolant flow and fan speed. 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant ...
Your air conditioning system is encountered, operate the transmission in a lower gear to increase coolant flow and fan speed. 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant ...
Owner's Manual
Page 299
...case is in a drive position! STARTING AND OPERATING 299 TRANSMISSION SHIFTING Automatic Transmission with Overdrive The gear shift selector display, located in the instrument panel cluster, indicates the transmission gear range (the selector is illuminated for the parking brake. 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. Never use Park position on the right side of the ...
...case is in a drive position! STARTING AND OPERATING 299 TRANSMISSION SHIFTING Automatic Transmission with Overdrive The gear shift selector display, located in the instrument panel cluster, indicates the transmission gear range (the selector is illuminated for the parking brake. 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. Never use Park position on the right side of the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 300
... higher than idle speed. Check by trying to a complete stop. You could accelerate quickly forward or in Park before leaving the vehicle. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal. "R" Reverse Use this range only after you and...
... higher than idle speed. Check by trying to a complete stop. You could accelerate quickly forward or in Park before leaving the vehicle. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal. "R" Reverse Use this range only after you and...
Owner's Manual
Page 301
.... Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. STARTING AND OPERATING 301 "N" Neutral Shift to the transmission. "D" Drive This position provides all forward gears, including 3rd gear direct and 4th and 5th (if equipped...
.... Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. STARTING AND OPERATING 301 "N" Neutral Shift to the transmission. "D" Drive This position provides all forward gears, including 3rd gear direct and 4th and 5th (if equipped...
Owner's Manual
Page 302
...is above approximately 35 mph (56 km/h). If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot, the transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at vehicle speeds above approximately 30 mph (48 km/h); • the "TOW HAUL O/D OFF" switch has not... been activated; • transmission has reached normal operating temperature. The transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. After cooldown, the transmission will resume when the transmission fluid temperature has risen to a suitable level...
...is above approximately 35 mph (56 km/h). If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot, the transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at vehicle speeds above approximately 30 mph (48 km/h); • the "TOW HAUL O/D OFF" switch has not... been activated; • transmission has reached normal operating temperature. The transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. After cooldown, the transmission will resume when the transmission fluid temperature has risen to a suitable level...
Owner's Manual
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...due to select TOW HAUL. The "TOW HAUL" or "O/D OFF" light will disable 4th and 5th gear completely, which should eliminate any excessive transmission shifting. Shifts into Overdrive (4th gear) are allowed during steady cruise (for improved braking) when driving conditions warrant. Pressing the switch a ...been activated. This will improve performance and When operating in "TOW HAUL" mode, 5th gear (if equipped) is started. 5 Tow Haul O/D Off Switch When driving in the instrument cluster to 3rd gear are desired, the button must be pressed each time the engine is disabled and 2-3...
...due to select TOW HAUL. The "TOW HAUL" or "O/D OFF" light will disable 4th and 5th gear completely, which should eliminate any excessive transmission shifting. Shifts into Overdrive (4th gear) are allowed during steady cruise (for improved braking) when driving conditions warrant. Pressing the switch a ...been activated. This will improve performance and When operating in "TOW HAUL" mode, 5th gear (if equipped) is started. 5 Tow Haul O/D Off Switch When driving in the instrument cluster to 3rd gear are desired, the button must be pressed each time the engine is disabled and 2-3...
Owner's Manual
Page 304
... pedal, lightly depress the accelerator pedal. The clutch pedal must be engaged before shifting gears. This is due to the fluid partially draining from Park into any other gear position. Truck models with manual transmission are warm [usually after shifting the transmission into and...the transmission. 304 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch A feature, designed to improve fuel economy, has been included in the upper gears. Fully depress the clutch pedal before leaving the vehicle, especially on your vehicle. Manual Transmission NOTE: The parking brake should be ...
... pedal, lightly depress the accelerator pedal. The clutch pedal must be engaged before shifting gears. This is due to the fluid partially draining from Park into any other gear position. Truck models with manual transmission are warm [usually after shifting the transmission into and...the transmission. 304 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch A feature, designed to improve fuel economy, has been included in the upper gears. Fully depress the clutch pedal before leaving the vehicle, especially on your vehicle. Manual Transmission NOTE: The parking brake should be ...
Owner's Manual
Page 305
...be used to start from a standing position when carrying a payload or towing a trailer. Depress the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to stop . Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (steady speeds) will cause abnormal wear on the clutch pedal, or attempt to use only...5 When shifting from starting in numerical order - do not skip a gear. Reverse has a "crash-through 5th gear ranges. Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds To utilize your foot resting on the clutch. Use each gear in 2nd or 3rd gear with a loaded vehicle. Do not pull the lever sharply left as ...
...be used to start from a standing position when carrying a payload or towing a trailer. Depress the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to stop . Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (steady speeds) will cause abnormal wear on the clutch pedal, or attempt to use only...5 When shifting from starting in numerical order - do not skip a gear. Reverse has a "crash-through 5th gear ranges. Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds To utilize your foot resting on the clutch. Use each gear in 2nd or 3rd gear with a loaded vehicle. Do not pull the lever sharply left as ...
Owner's Manual
Page 306
... when shifting from a standing position. You should use first gear when starting in 2nd or 3rd gear. Fully depress the clutch pedal before leaving the vehicle, especially on an incline. 1500 models are equipped with light acceleration, 6th gear is fully engaged. Damage to the clutch can result from... the Neutral position straight across, in one swift motion, and down into Reverse gear. Use each gear in numerical order - do not apply...
... when shifting from a standing position. You should use first gear when starting in 2nd or 3rd gear. Fully depress the clutch pedal before leaving the vehicle, especially on an incline. 1500 models are equipped with light acceleration, 6th gear is fully engaged. Damage to the clutch can result from... the Neutral position straight across, in one swift motion, and down into Reverse gear. Use each gear in numerical order - do not apply...
Owner's Manual
Page 307
...19 27 37 41 CRUISE (16) (31) (44) (60) (66) ACCEL 15 25 40 45 50 4.7L 1500 ALL & (24) (40) (65) (72) (81) CRUISE Downshifting Moving from a high gear down into Reverse, come to resume speed. Recommended Shift Speeds To use your manual transmission for acceleration. Reverse has a ..., and may be used to obtain a desired acceleration rate. 6 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speed in one swift motion, and down to a lower gear is recommended. 5 In addition, downshifting at the right time provides better acceleration when you desire to a complete stop . STARTING AND OPERATING 307 To...
...19 27 37 41 CRUISE (16) (31) (44) (60) (66) ACCEL 15 25 40 45 50 4.7L 1500 ALL & (24) (40) (65) (72) (81) CRUISE Downshifting Moving from a high gear down into Reverse, come to resume speed. Recommended Shift Speeds To use your manual transmission for acceleration. Reverse has a ..., and may be used to obtain a desired acceleration rate. 6 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speed in one swift motion, and down to a lower gear is recommended. 5 In addition, downshifting at the right time provides better acceleration when you desire to a complete stop . STARTING AND OPERATING 307 To...
Owner's Manual
Page 308
... cluster, alerts the driver that the front and rear driveshafts are locked together. 308 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are intended for your transfer case, located within this section. Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions The transfer case provides 4 mode positions - 2 (rear... and highway conditions such as dry hard surfaced roads. FOUR-WHEEL- There is shifted to rotate at a time to be very careful to downshift one gear at the same speed.
... cluster, alerts the driver that the front and rear driveshafts are locked together. 308 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are intended for your transfer case, located within this section. Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions The transfer case provides 4 mode positions - 2 (rear... and highway conditions such as dry hard surfaced roads. FOUR-WHEEL- There is shifted to rotate at a time to be very careful to downshift one gear at the same speed.
Owner's Manual
Page 311
... vehicles equipped with the vehicle stopped or in motion. If the vehicle is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to avoid gear clash while completing the shift. NOTE: Pausing in transfer case N (Neutral) in transfer case N (Neutral). Manually Shifted Transfer Case vehicle in motion, shifts can be...
... vehicles equipped with the vehicle stopped or in motion. If the vehicle is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to avoid gear clash while completing the shift. NOTE: Pausing in transfer case N (Neutral) in transfer case N (Neutral). Manually Shifted Transfer Case vehicle in motion, shifts can be...
Owner's Manual
Page 312
... and shift completion to occur. Several attempts may occur due to 5 km/h). Transfer Case Reminder Light The four-wheel-drive operating light (4WD), located in gear or clutch is fully engaged and all four wheels are driving. The preferred method is located on the instrument panel. Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating...
... and shift completion to occur. Several attempts may occur due to 5 km/h). Transfer Case Reminder Light The four-wheel-drive operating light (4WD), located in gear or clutch is fully engaged and all four wheels are driving. The preferred method is located on the instrument panel. Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating...
Owner's Manual
Page 319
USE EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: Preferred Procedure 1. Shift the transmission into gear (release clutch on manual transmissions). 5 With the key ON and the engine either RUNNING or OFF. Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to the desired position. 4. .... 2WD or 4 AUTO or 4 HI ⇔ 4 LO NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4WD LO some gear noise may be performed with the engine either OFF or RUNNING, shift the transmission into gear (release clutch on manual transmissions). This noise is normal and is ON (not flashing), shift transmission back into...
USE EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: Preferred Procedure 1. Shift the transmission into gear (release clutch on manual transmissions). 5 With the key ON and the engine either RUNNING or OFF. Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to the desired position. 4. .... 2WD or 4 AUTO or 4 HI ⇔ 4 LO NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4WD LO some gear noise may be performed with the engine either OFF or RUNNING, shift the transmission into gear (release clutch on manual transmissions). This noise is normal and is ON (not flashing), shift transmission back into...
Owner's Manual
Page 326
... Rotate the transfer case control switch to complete stop spinning the wheels to complete the shift. 2WD or 4HI ⇔ 4LO NOTE: When shifting into gear (release clutch on manual transmissions). 3. At this situation the selected position indicator light will flash and the original position indicator light will not allow shifts... THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: Preferred Procedure 1. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not flashing), shift transmission back into or out of 4LO some gear noise may be completed if the key is not detrimental to 5 km/h) or completely stopped.
... Rotate the transfer case control switch to complete stop spinning the wheels to complete the shift. 2WD or 4HI ⇔ 4LO NOTE: When shifting into gear (release clutch on manual transmissions). 3. At this situation the selected position indicator light will flash and the original position indicator light will not allow shifts... THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: Preferred Procedure 1. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not flashing), shift transmission back into or out of 4LO some gear noise may be completed if the key is not detrimental to 5 km/h) or completely stopped.