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To shift the gears, fully press the clutch pedal and place
the gear selector into the desired gear position (the
diagram for the engagement of the gears is displayed
on the handle of the selector). The engaged gear will be
displayed in the instrument cluster.
To engage REVERSE gear from the NEUTRAL position,
lift the REVERSE ring, located below the knob and move
the gear selector all the way left and then forward.
Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds
To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as listed in recommended shift speed chart. Shift at the vehicle
speeds listed for acceleration. When heavily loaded or pulling a trailer, these recommended up-shift speeds may not apply.
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.
SHIFTING
Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As
you release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelera-
tor pedal.
You should always use FIRST gear when starting from a
standing position.
Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
1 to 2
2 to 3
15 (24)
24 (39)
10 (16)
19 (31)
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 gears
at higher vehicle speeds can damage the engine
and clutch systems. Any attempt to shift into lower
gear with clutch pedal pressed may result damage
to the clutch system. Shifting into lower gear and
releasing the clutch may result in engine damage.
STARTING AND OPERATING
NOTE:
A certain amount of noise from the transmission is nor-
mal. This noise 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. The noise may also be more noticeable when
the transmission is warm. This noise is normal and is
not an indication of a problem with your clutch or
transmission.
3 to 4
4 to 5
50 (80)
65 (104)
40 (64)
55 (88)
•
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.
•
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 clutch pedal
pressed could result in clutch damage.
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4
5 to 6
70 (112)
65 (105)
CAUTION!
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