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You should use first gear when starting from a standing
position. Damage to the clutch can result from starting in
2nd or 3rd gear. Use each gear in numerical order – do
not skip a gear.
To shift into Reverse, come to a complete stop. Depress
the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to
stop. Reverse has a "crash-through" lockout feature.
Move the shift lever from the Neutral position straight
across, in one swift motion, and down into Reverse.
Recommended Shift Speeds
To use your manual transmission for fuel economy it
should be upshifted as listed below. Shift at the vehicle
speeds listed for acceleration. Earlier upshifts during
cruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) will result in
increased fuel economy, and may be used as indicated.
Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired
acceleration rate.
STARTING AND OPERATING 315
6 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speed in mph (km/h)
Accel-
En-
Model Axle
eration
gine
Rate
AC-
3.7L
1500
ALL
CEL &
CRUISE
AC-
4.7L
1500
ALL
CEL &
CRUISE
Downshifting – All Manual Transmissions
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. For acceleration at speeds less than 20 mph (30
km/h), 2nd gear is recommended.
1 to
2 to
3 to
4 to
5 to
2
3
4
5
6
15
24
34
47
56
(24)
(39)
(55)
(76)
(90)
10
19
27
37
41
(16)
(31)
(44)
(60)
(66)
15
25
40
45
50
(24)
(40)
(65)
(72)
(81)
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