Download Dodge 2004 Ram SRT-10 Operating instructions

STARTING AND OPERATING 157
MPH
(km/h)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
15
25
40
45
(24)
(40)
(65)
(72)
CAUTION!
5-6
50
(80)
Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired
acceleration rate.
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. Downshifting progressively. Do not skip gears to
avoid overspeeding the engine and clutch. For acceleration at speeds less than 15 mph (25 km/h), 2nd gear is
recommended.
When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift
one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the
engine which can cause valve damage.
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
The limited-slip differential provides additional traction
on snow, ice, mud, sand and gravel, particularly when
there is a difference between the traction characteristics
of the surface under the right and left rear wheels. During
normal driving and cornering, the limited-slip unit performs similarly to a conventional differential. On slippery surfaces, however, the differential delivers more of
the driving effort to the rear wheel having the better
traction.
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