Recommended Shift Speeds - Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual

Fully press the clutch pedal before you shift
gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly
press the accelerator pedal.
Shift Pattern
Use each gear in numerical order, do not skip a
gear. Be sure the transmission is in first gear,
(not third), when starting from a standing posi-
tion. Damage to the clutch can result from
starting in a gear higher than first gear.
Engine Size Acceleration Rate
All Engines
126
CAUTION!
• Launching in any gear except 1st gear will
result in excessive slipping of the clutch
and potentially lugging or stalling the en-
gine.
• Use each gear in numerical order, do not
skip a gear. Be sure the transmission is in
first gear, (not third), when starting from a
standing position. Damage to the clutch
can result from starting in a gear higher
than first gear.
For most city driving, you will find it easier to use
only the lower gears. For steady highway driving
with light accelerations, fifth gear is recom-
mended.
Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch
pedal, and never try to hold the vehicle on a hill
Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds
Units in mph (km/h)
1 to 2
Accel 14 (23)
Cruise 12 (19)
with the clutch pedal partially engaged. This will
cause abnormal wear on the clutch.
Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
NOTE:
During cold weather, until the transmission
lubricant is warm, you may experience
slightly higher shift efforts. This is normal
and not harmful to the transmission.

Recommended Shift Speeds

To use your manual transmission for optimal fuel
economy, it should be upshifted as listed in the
following table.
2 to 3 3 to 4
23 (37) 29 (47)
18 (29) 25 (40)
4 to 5
45 (72)
32 (52)