Dodge 2010 Ram Pickup 3500 Diesel - Manual (Page 62)

Reverse Shifting
To shift into REVERSE (R), bring the vehicle to a com-
plete stop. Press 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).
The “knock-over” prevents the driver from accidentally
entering the REVERSE (R) shift area and warns the driver
that they are about to shift the transmission into RE-
VERSE (R). Due to this feature, a slow shift to REVERSE
(R) can be perceived as a high shift effort.
To shift out of REVERSE bring the vehicle to a complete
stop and press the clutch. Shifting out of REVERSE prior
to a complete stop may cause high shift effort.
POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
(CHASSIS CAB ONLY)
This vehicle when equipped with either the automatic
six-speed or manual G-56 six-speed transmissions, will
allow for an aftermarket upfit with a transmission driven
PTO (power take off). The customer will have the ability
to operate the PTO in either a “stationary” or “mobile”
mode. The vehicles will be factory set to the “stationary”
mode. In order to select the “mobile” mode an authorized
dealership is required to modify the vehicle’s settings
using their proprietary authorized dealer service tool.
Stationary Mode
To operate the PTO in this mode the vehicle must meet
the following conditions:
• Be in PARK position (vehicles equipped with auto-
matic transmission)
• Upfitter provider (on/off) switch has been activated
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