Dodge 2004 dakota Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 148)

“N” Neutral

Shift to Neutral when vehicle is standing for prolonged

periods with engine running. Engine may be started in

this range. Set the parking brake if you must leave the

vehicle.

“D” Drive

Use this position for most city and highway driving.

“2” Second

Use this position for driving slowly in heavy city traffic

or on mountain roads where more precise speed control

is desirable. 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

Use this position for driving up very steep hills and for

engine braking at low speeds 25 mph (40 km/h ) or less

when goingdown hill. To prevent excessive engine speed

do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h) in this range.

Overdrive

The transmission contains a fourth and fifth(if equipped)

speed (Overdrive) and will automatically shift from

Drive to Overdrive if the following conditions are

present:

•

The transmission selector is in Drive.

•

Engine coolant has reached normal operating tem-

perature.

•

Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (48

km/h).

•

The “O/D OFF” button has not been activated.

•

Transmission has reached normal operating tempera-

ture.

Overdrive can be locked out by pressing the O/D Off

button located at the end of the transmission gear shift

lever. A light in the instrument cluster shows that the

feature has been deactivated. Pressing the button a

second time restores the Overdrive function.

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