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Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
Engine Speeds 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6
3.6L
Accel. 15 (24) 24 (39) 50 (80) 65 (104) 70 (112)
Cruise 10 (16) 19 (31) 40 (64) 55 (88) 65 (105)
NOTE:
Vehicle speeds shown in the chart above are for 2H and 4H only. Vehicle speeds in 4L would be significantly less.
DOWNSHIFTING
Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is recom-
mended to preserve brakes when driving down steep
hills. In additi on, downshifting at the right time provides
better acceleration when you desire to resume speed.
Downshift progressively. Do not skip gears to avoid
overspeeding the engine and clutch.
NOTE:
The manual transmis sio n shift system is equipped with
gear blockers, which will prevent downshifts into FIRST
or SECOND gear above certai n vehicle speeds.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional e ngine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
grip, and the vehicle could skid.
CAUTION!
•
Skipping gears and downshifting into lower gears at
higher vehicle speeds can damage the engine and
clutch systems. Any attempt to shift into lower gear
with the clutch pedal pressed may result in damage
to the clutch system. Shifting into lower gear and
releasing the clu tch may result in engine damage.
•
When descending a hill, be very careful to down-
shift one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding
the engine whic h can cause engine damage,
and/or clutch d amage, even if the c lutc h pedal is
pressed. If tr ansfer case is in low range the vehicle
speeds to cause engine and clutch damage are
significantly lower.
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CAUTION!
•
Failure to follow the maximum recommended
downshifting speeds may cause the engine dam-
age and/or damage the clutch, even if the clut ch
pedal is presse d.
•
Descending a hill in low range with the clutch
pedal pressed could result in clutch damage.
Maximum Recommended Downshift
Speeds
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the maximum recommended down-
shifting speeds may cause the engine to overspeed
and/or damage t he clutch disc, even if the clutc h
pedal is presse d.
Manual Transmission Downshift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
Gear Selection 6 to 5 5 to 4 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to 1
Maximum Speed 80 (129) 70 (113) 50 (81) 30 (48) 15 (24)
NOTE:
Vehicle speeds shown in the preced ing chart are for 2H and 4H only, vehicle speeds in 4L would be significantly less.
150 STARTING AND OPERATING
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