Dodge 2007 KA Nitro, Owner'S Manual

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Do not operate at sustained high engine or road
speeds in lower gears. Engine damage may result.
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Do not downshift into a low gear while traveling at too
high a speed for that gear. Engine, clutch, or transmis-
sion damage may result.
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Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This causes
heat buildup and damages the clutch.
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When you slow down or go up a grade, downshift as
speed requires or the engine may overheat.
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Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by using the
clutch pedal. The clutch may be damaged.
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During cold weather, you may experience increased
effort in shifting until the transmission fluid warms
up. This is normal.
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Push in the clutch pedal completely when shifting.
Otherwise, transmission or clutch damage may result.
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When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between a
forward gear and reverse, do not spin wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
Recommended Manual Transmission Shifting
Speeds
The manufacturer recommends that you use the shift
speeds listed in the chart below.
Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
En-
gine
Speeds 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6
3.7L Accel. 15 (24) 24
(39)
34
(55)
47
(76)
56
(90)
Cruise 10 (16) 19
(31)
27
(43)
37
(60)
41
(66)
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