Jeep Wrangler2018 Owner's Manual page 307

CAUTION! (Continued)
• When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift
one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the engine
which can cause engine damage, and/or clutch dam-
age, even if the clutch pedal is pressed. If transfer
case is in low range the vehicle speeds to cause
engine and clutch damage are significantly lower.
• Failure to follow the maximum recommended down-
shifting speeds may cause the engine damage and/or
damage the clutch, even if the clutch pedal is
pressed.
• Descending a hill in low range with clutch pedal
depressed could result in clutch damage.
Gear Selection
Maximum Speed 80 (129)
NOTE: Vehicle speeds shown in the chart above are for 2H
and 4H only, vehicle speeds in 4L would be significantly
less.
Manual Transmission Downshift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
6 to 5 5 to 4
70 (113)
Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the maximum recommended down-
shifting speeds may cause the engine to overspeed
and/or damage the clutch disc, even if the clutch pedal
is pressed.
4 to 3 3 to 2
50 (81) 30 (48)
STARTING AND OPERATING 305
2 to 1
15 (24)
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