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Reverse shifting – Dodge 2008 Ram Pickup 1500 User Manual

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CAUTION!

When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift
one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the engine
which can cause valve damage, and/or clutch disc
damage even if the clutch pedal is depressed.

Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds

CAUTION!

Failure to follow the recommended downshifting
speeds may cause the engine to overspeed and/or
damage the clutch disc even if the clutch pedal is
depressed.

Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speeds

Gear

Selec-

tion

6 to 5

5 to 4

4 to 3

3 to 2

2 to 1

Maxi-

mum

Speed

85 mph

(135

km/h)

75 mph

(120

km/h)

55 mph

(88

km/h)

35 mph

(56

km/h)

20 mph

(32

km/h)

Reverse Shifting

To shift into REVERSE (R), bring the vehicle to a com-
plete stop. Depress the clutch and pause briefly to allow
the gear train to stop rotating. Beginning from the
NEUTRAL (N) position, move the shift lever in one quick
smooth motion straight across and into the REVERSE (R)
area (the driver will feel a firm “click” as the shifter
passes the “knock-over”). Complete the shift by pulling
the shift lever into REVERSE (R).

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