Ram Trucks 2005 3500 (Gas) - Manual (Page 241)

6 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speed in mph (km/h)
Engine Model Axle
Accel-
eration
Rate
1 to
2
2 to
3
3 to
4
4 to
5
5 to
6
3.7L 1500 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/
5.7L
1500/
2500/
3500
ALL
ACCEL
&
CRUISE
15
(24)
25
(40)
40
(65)
45
(72)
50
(81)
Downshifting
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. For acceleration at speeds less than 20 mph (30
km/h), 2nd gear is recommended.
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.
FOUR-WHEEL- DRIVE OPERATION — IF
EQUIPPED
• Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped
with either a Manually Shifted transfer case or an
Electronically Shifted transfer case. See the operating
instructions for your transfer case, located within this
section.
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