Recommended Shift Speeds; Downshifting - Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual

NOTE:
During cold weather, until the transmission
lubricant is warm, you may experience
slightly higher shift efforts. This is normal
and not harmful to the transmission.
Engine Size Acceleration Rate
All Engines

Downshifting

Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy
and prolong engine life.
CAUTION!
If you skip a gear while downshifting or
downshift at too high of a vehicle speed,
these conditions may cause the engine to
overspeed if too low of a gear is selected and
the clutch pedal is released. Damage to the

Recommended Shift Speeds

To use your manual transmission for optimal
fuel economy, it should be upshifted as listed in
the following table.
Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds
1 to 2
Accel 14 (23)
Cruise 12 (19)
CAUTION! (Continued)
clutch and the transmission can result from
skipping a gear while downshifting or down-
shifting at too high of a vehicle speed even if
the clutch pedal is held pressed (i.e., not
released).
(Continued)
Units in mph (km/h)
2 to 3
23 (37)
18 (29)
3 to 4
29 (47)
25 (40)
To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life,
shift down to second or first gear when de-
scending a steep grade.
When turning a corner or driving up a steep
grade, downshift early so that the engine will not
be overburdened.
4 to 5
45 (72)
32 (52)
157