2007 Dodge Dakota Owner Manual - Page 197

STARTING AND OPERATING 197 To shift into Reverse, come to a complete stop. Depress the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to stop. Reverse has a Љcrash-throughЉ lockout feature. In order to get into the reverse gate you should start in neutral 3/4 and move rapidly into the reverse gate in one swift motion. If you move slowly toward reverse you will encounter a very high load which makes it difficult to enter the gate. Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will cause abnormal wear on the clutch. Recommended Shift Speeds To use your manual transmission for fuel economy it should be upshifted as listed below. Shift at the vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) will result in increased fuel economy, and may be used as indicated. Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired acceleration rate. 6 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speed in mph (km/h) Engine Model Axle 3.7L ALL Acceleration Rate 1 to 2 15 (24) 10 (16) 15 (24) 2 to 3 24 (39) 19 (31) 25 (40) 3 to 4 34 (55) 27 (44) 40 (65) 4 to 5 47 (76) 37 (60) 45 (72) 5 to 6 56 (90) 41 (66) 50 (81) 3.21 ACCEL & & 3.55 CRUISE 3.21 ACCEL & & 3.55 CRUISE 5 4.7L All