Downshifting - Jeep Wrangler2018 Owner's Manual

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304 STARTING AND OPERATING

NOTE: Vehicle speeds shown in the chart above are for 2H

and 4H only, vehicle speeds in 4L would be significantly

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: Above certain speeds downshifts may be blocked

and not available.

Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)

Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a

slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their

grip, and the vehicle could skid.

• 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 depressed may result damage to

the clutch system. Shifting into lower gear and

releasing the clutch may result in engine damage.

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