2008 Dodge Dakota Owner Manual - Page 232
2008 Dodge Dakota Manual
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232 STARTING AND OPERATING 6 Speed Manual Transmission (km/h) AccelEn1 to Model Axle eration gine 2 Rate 15 3.21 ACCEL (24) 3.7L ALL & & 10 3.55 CRUISE (16) 4.7L All 3.21 ACCEL & & 3.55 CRUISE Shift Speed in mph 2 to 3 to 4 to 5 to 3 4 5 6 24 34 47 56 (39) (55) (76) (90) 19 27 37 41 (31) (44) (60) (66) 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. To prevent clutch and transmission damage, your vehicle should be downshifted at speeds no greater than those listed in the Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speed chart. Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speeds Gear Selection Maximum Speed 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 15 25 40 45 50 (24) (40) (65) (72) (81) Downshifting 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. For acceleration at speeds less than 20 mph (30 km/h), 2nd gear is recommended. 20 mph 35 mph 55 mph 75 mph 85 mph (32 (56 (88 (120 (135 km/h) km/h) km/h) km/h) km/h)