RAM 2013 CHASSIS CAB 3500, Owner'S Manual

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CAUTION! (Continued)
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Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL,
or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed.
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Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
NOTE:
You must press and hold the brake pedal while
shifting out of PARK.
WARNING!
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It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL
if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal,
the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in
reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and
hit someone or something. Only shift into gear
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WARNING! (Continued)
when the engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
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Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
turn the engine OFF, and remove the key fob. When
the ignition is in the OFF position, the shift lever is
locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against un-
wanted movement.
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob and lock your vehicle.
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