206 STARTING AND OPERATING
CAUTION!
Always make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop
before shifting into REVERSE. Failure to do so may
result in transmission damage.
You must always use first gear (or REVERSE) when
starting from a standing position.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS — DODGE
Axle Ratio
3.90
Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively steady
speeds) may result in increased fuel economy.
mph
(km/h)
Recommended Shift Speeds
To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for fuel
economy, it should be upshifted as listed in recommended
shift speed chart.
1-4
4-5
20
(32)
(59)
Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired
acceleration rate.
5-6
37
48
(77)