Downshifting - Jeep Liberty 2008 Owner's Manual

Downshifting

Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is
recommended 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 over-speeding the engine and clutch.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
grip and the vehicle could skid.
CAUTION!
When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift
one gear at a time to prevent over-speeding the
engine which can cause valve damage, and/or clutch
disc damage even if the clutch pedal is depressed.
Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the maximum recommended down-
shifting speeds may cause the engine to over-speed
and/or damage the clutch disc even if the clutch pedal
is depressed.
Manual Transmission Downshift Speeds in MPH
(KM/H)
STARTING AND OPERATING 303
5