Downshifting - Jeep WRANGLER 2024 Owner's Manual

150 STARTING AND OPERATING
Engine Speeds
Accel.
3.6L
Cruise
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 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 FIRST
or SECOND 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.
Gear Selection
Maximum Speed
NOTE:
Vehicle speeds shown in the preceding chart are for 2H and 4H only, vehicle speeds in 4L would be significantly less.
Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
1 to 2
15 (24)
10 (16)
•
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 clutch 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 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.
Manual Transmission Downshift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
6 to 5 5 to 4
80 (129) 70 (113)
2 to 3 3 to 4
24 (39) 50 (80)
19 (31) 40 (64)
CAUTION!
(Continued)
4 to 3
50 (81)
4 to 5
65 (104)
55 (88)
CAUTION!
•
Failure to follow the maximum recommended
downshifting speeds may cause the engine dam-
age and/or damage the clutch, even if the clutch
pedal is pressed.
•
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 the clutch disc, even if the clutch
pedal is pressed.
3 to 2
30 (48)
5 to 6
70 (112)
65 (105)
2 to 1
15 (24)