Downshifting - Jeep WRANGLER 2020 Owner's Manual

218 STARTING AND OPERATING

Downshifting

Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is
recommended to preserve brakes when driving
down steep hills. In addition, 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 transmission shift system is
equipped with gear blockers, which will prevent
downshifts into 1st or 2nd gear above certain
vehicle speeds.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine
braking on a slippery surface. The drive
wheels could lose their grip, and the vehicle
could skid.
CAUTION!
Skipping gears and downshifting into lower
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gears at higher vehicle speeds can damage
the engine and clutch systems, Any attempt
to shift into lower gear with clutch pedal
depressed may result damage to the clutch
system. Shifting into lower gear and
releasing the clutch may result in engine
damage.
When descending a hill, be very careful to
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downshift one gear at a time to prevent over-
speeding the engine which can cause engine
damage, and/or clutch damage, even if the
clutch pedal is pressed. If transfer case is in
low range the vehicle speeds to cause
engine and clutch damage are significantly
lower.
CAUTION! (Continued)
Failure to follow the maximum recom-
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mended downshifting speeds may cause
the engine damage and/or damage the
clutch, even if the clutch pedal is pressed.
Descending a hill in low range with clutch
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pedal depressed could result in clutch
damage.
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