2010 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 255
2010 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab Manual
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254 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on 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 when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. DRIVE This range is for most city and highway driving. 2 (Second) This range is for driving slowly in heavy city traffic or on mountain roads where more precise speed control is desirable, use second gear. Use it also when climbing long grades, and for engine braking when descending moderately steep grades. To prevent excessive engine speed, do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) in this range. 1 (First) REVERSE This range is for driving up very steep hills and for This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Use only engine braking at low speeds, 25 mph (40 km/h) or less, after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. when going down hill, use first gear. To prevent excessive engine speed do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h) in this NEUTRAL This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro- range. longed periods with engine running. Engine may be Overdrive Operation started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must The Overdrive automatic transmission contains an leave the vehicle. electronically-controlled fourth and fifth (if equipped)
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