Dodge Challenger SRT 392 2015 Operating Information Manual page 183

Manual Shifter
NOTE:
• Your vehicle is equipped with a transmis-
sion reverse inhibitor system. When ve-
hicle speed is greater than 3 mph
(5 km/h), the reverse inhibitor activates to
help prevent shifts into REVERSE. When
at a complete stop, you may notice lighter
shift efforts into REVERSE with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position (RUN posi-
tion for Keyless Enter-N-Go) as compared
to the LOCK position (OFF position for
180
Keyless Enter-N-Go). This is normal op-
eration of the transmission reverse inhibi-
tor system.
• Due to the high performance nature of
your drivetrain, you may hear your trans-
mission. This 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 at low engine RPM. Also, this may
be more noticeable when the transmis-
sion is warm. This is a normal condition
and is not an indication of a problem with
your clutch or transmission.
Shifting
Fully press the clutch pedal and lift your foot off
the accelerator pedal before shifting gears. As
you release the clutch pedal, lightly press the
accelerator pedal. Damage to the transmission
or clutch may occur if you do not fully press the
clutch pedal and lift off of the accelerator pedal
when shifting.
The six-speed manual transmission has a
spring that centers the shift lever near third and
fourth gear. This spring helps you know which
gear you are in when you are shifting. Be careful
when shifting from first to second or downshift-
ing from sixth to fifth.
The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward
third and fourth gear. Make sure you move the
shift lever into second or fifth gear. If you let the
shift lever move in the direction of the pulling,
you may end shifting from first to fourth or from
sixth to third gear.
CAUTION!
Always make sure the vehicle comes to a
complete stop before shifting into RE-
VERSE. Failure to do so may result in trans-
mission damage.
You must always use first gear (or REVERSE)
when starting from a standing position.
Recommended Shift Speeds
To utilize your manual transmission efficiently
for fuel economy, it should be upshifted as listed
in recommended shift speed chart.