Dodge Challenger 2015 Operating Information Manual page 194

Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (rela-
tively steady speeds) may result in increased
fuel economy.
Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a
desired acceleration rate.
NOTE:
• Your vehicle is equipped with a transmis-
sion reverse inhibitor system. When ve-
hicle speed is greater than 3 mph
(5 km/h), the reverse inhibitor activates to
help prevent shifts into REVERSE. When
at a complete stop, you may notice lighter
shift efforts into REVERSE with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position (RUN posi-
tion for Keyless Enter-N-Go™), as com-
pared to the ignition LOCK position (OFF
position for Keyless Enter-N-Go™). This
is normal operation of the transmission
reverse inhibitor system.
• Due to the high performance nature of
your drivetrain, you may hear your trans-
mission. This can be most noticeable
when the vehicle is idling in NEUTRAL
with the clutch engaged (clutch pedal
released), but it may also be heard when
driving at low engine RPM. Also, this may
be more noticeable when the transmis-
sion is warm. This is a normal condition
and is not an indication of a problem with
your clutch or transmission.
1–4 Skip Shift
There are times when you must shift the trans-
mission directly from first gear to fourth gear
instead of from first gear to second gear. This is
to help you get the best possible fuel economy
from your vehicle. This occurs when the engine
coolant (antifreeze) is higher than 106°F (41°C),
vehicle speed is greater than 19 mph (30 km/h)
but less than 21 mph (34 km/h), and the trans-
mission is in first gear, and the accelerator is at
¼ throttle or less.
After you shift the transmission to fourth gear,
you can press the clutch in and shift to another
forward gear.
Downshifting
To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life,
downshift to maintain a safe speed when de-
scending a steep grade.
WARNING!
Skipping more than one gear while down-
shifting, could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle. You could have a collision.
CAUTION!
• If you skip more than one gear while
downshifting or downshift at too high an
engine speed, you could damage the en-
gine, transmission, or clutch.
• Do not downshift into first gear when the
vehicle is moving faster than 15 mph (24
km/h), as you could damage the engine
and/or clutch.
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