- Check your mirrors and signals to make sure it's safe to change lanes.
- If necessary, slow down by applying the brakes.
Step 2: Select the appropriate gear.
- Use the gearshift lever to select the next lower gear.
- The gear numbers are typically marked on the shift knob or on the dashboard.
Step 3: Apply the clutch.
- Press down on the clutch pedal with your left foot.
- This will disengage the engine from the transmission, allowing you to shift gears.
Step 4: Shift into gear.
- Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear.
- Make sure the gear is fully engaged before releasing the clutch pedal.
Step 5: Release the clutch.
- Slowly release the clutch pedal with your left foot.
- As you do this, apply pressure to the accelerator pedal with your right foot.
- This will smoothly engage the engine and transmission, and allow you to continue driving in the lower gear.
Tips for downshifting a 13 speed transmission:
* Start by downshifting into the highest gear that is still comfortable for your engine speed.
* Downshift one gear at a time, rather than skipping multiple gears.
* Shift smoothly and gradually to avoid jerking the truck.
* If the engine speed is too high when downshifting, apply the brakes to slow the truck down.
