Downshifting; Automatic Transmission - If Equipped - Dodge Caliber 2012 Owner's Manual

304 STARTING AND OPERATING
Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds
Units in mph (km/h)
Accel-
Engine
eration 1 to 2
Size
Rate
Accel 14 (23) 23 (37)
All En-
gines
Cruise 12 (19) 18 (29)

Downshifting

Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and
prolong engine life.
CAUTION!
If you skip more than one gear while downshifting
or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could
damage the engine, transmission, or clutch.
2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5
29 (47) 45 (72)
25 (40) 32 (52)
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift
down to second or first gear when descending a steep
grade.
When turning a corner or driving up a steep grade,
downshift early so that the engine will not be
overburdened.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine
is at idle speed.
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