Recommended Shift Speeds - Jeep compass 2017 Owner's Manual

CAUTION! (Continued)
• Use each gear in numerical order, do not skip a gear.
Be sure the transmission is in first gear, (not third),
when starting from a standing position. Damage to
the clutch can result from starting in a gear higher
than first gear.
For most city driving, you will find it easier to use only the
lower gears. For steady highway driving with light accel-
erations, fifth gear is recommended.
Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, and
never try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal
partially engaged. This will cause abnormal wear on the
clutch.
Engine Size Acceleration
All Engines
Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds
Units in mph (km/h)
1 to 2
Rate
Accel 14 (23)
Cruise 12 (19)
Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
NOTE: During cold weather, until the transmission lubri-
cant is warm, you may experience slightly higher shift
efforts. This is normal and not harmful to the transmission.

Recommended Shift Speeds

To use your manual transmission for optimal fuel economy,
it should be upshifted as listed in the following table.
2 to 3 3 to 4
23 (37) 29 (47)
18 (29) 25 (40)
STARTING AND OPERATING 203
4 to 5
45 (72)
32 (52)
6