Dodge 2008 Ram Pickup 1500 - Manual (Page 294)

Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired
acceleration rate.
6 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speed in mph
(km/h)
En-
gine
Model Axle
Accel-
eration
Rate
1 to
2
2 to
3
3 to
4
4 to
5
5 to
6
3.7L ALL ALL
ACCEL
&
CRUISE
15
(24)
10
(16)
24
(39)
19
(31)
34
(55)
27
(44)
47
(76)
37
(60)
56
(90)
41
(66)
4.7L All ALL
ACCEL
&
CRUISE
15
(24)
25
(40)
40
(65)
45
(72)
50
(81)
Downshifting – All Manual Transmissions
Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is
recommended to preserve brakes when driving down
steep hills. In addition, downshifting at the right time
provides better acceleration when you desire to resume
speed. Downshift progressively. Do not skip gears to
avoid overspeeding the engine and clutch.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
grip and the vehicle could skid.
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