Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speeds
Gear
Selec-
tion
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Maxi-
mum
Speed
20 mph
(32
km/h)
35 mph
(56
km/h)
55 mph
(88
km/h)
75 mph
(120
km/h)
85 mph
(135
km/h)
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the recommended downshifting
speeds may cause the engine to over speed and / or
damage the clutch disc even if the clutch pedal is
depressed.
Downshifting – Diesel Engine
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. For accelera-
tion at speeds less than 15 mph (25 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.
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Summary of Contents for 2007 Ram Chassis Cab
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Page 6: ...6 INTRODUCTION...
Page 70: ...Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
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Page 108: ...108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 109: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 3...
Page 110: ...110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 169: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 4...
Page 170: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS 5 7L Gas Engines 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 171: ...6 7L Cummins Diesel Engines UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 4...
Page 242: ...Operating Tips Chart 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 313: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 313 5...
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Page 392: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 6 7L DIESEL ENGINE 392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 393: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5 7L GAS ENGINE MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 7...
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