2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 239

STARTING AND OPERATING 239 3rd gear with a loaded vehicle. An unloaded vehicle may be launched in 2nd gear. Use each gear in numerical order - do not skip a gear. For most city driving you may find it easier to use only 1st through 4th gear ranges. For steady highway driving with light accelerations, 5th gear is recommended. To shift into 5th gear, move the shift lever to the right beyond the spring pressure point and push it forward. When shifting from 5th to 4th gear, pull the lever down toward you in one motion. Do not pull the lever sharply left as you may shift accidentally into 2nd gear and damage the transmission. 5 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in mph (km//h) to 2 to 3 to 4 to Engine Model Axle Mode 1 2 3 4 5 Accel 15 25 40 45 5.7L 2500/ & 3500 ALL Cruise (24) (40) (65) (72) Manual Transmission - 6-Speed NOTE: The parking brake should be engaged before leaving the vehicle, especially on an incline. This model is equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system. The clutch pedal must be fully depressed to start the vehicle. 5