Dodge 2008 Dakota User Manual download pdf (Page 151)

To shift into Reverse, come to a complete stop. Depress

the clutchand pause briefly toallow the gear trainto spin

down. Move the shift lever from the Neutral position

straight across and back into Reverse.

Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal.

Do not attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the

clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will cause abnor-

mal 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 and cruise conditions (rela-

tively steady speeds).

Recommended Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in

MPH (KM/H)

Engine Model 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5

3.7L/

4.7L

All 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (64) 45 (72)

Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired

acceleration rate.

Downshifting

Moving from a high gear down to the lower gears in

descending numerical order is recommended to preserve

brakes when driving down steep hills. In addition,

downshifting at the right time provides better accelera-

tion when you want to resume speed. For acceleration

initiated at speeds less than 20 mph (30 km/h), second

gear is recommended.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION

NV 233 Transfer Case Operating

Information/Precautions

The NV233 is an electric shift transfer case and is

operated by the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer Case

Switch), which is located on the instrument panel.

The NV233 transfer case provides 4 mode positions: 2

(rear) wheel drive high range, 4 wheel drive high range,

4 wheel drive low range, and neutral.

The NV233 transfer case is designed to be driven in the 2

wheel drive position (2WD) for normal street and high-

way conditions (dry hard surfaced roads).

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Dodge 2008 Dakota User Manual Page 151