Shifting - Jeep WRANGLER 2020 Owner's Manual

To engage REVERSE gear from the NEUTRAL
position, lift the REVERSE ring, located below
the knob and move the gear selector all the way
left and then forward.
Shift Pattern
Engine
3.6L
NOTE:
Vehicle speeds shown in the chart above are for 2H and 4H only, vehicle speeds in 4L would be significantly less.

Shifting

Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting
gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly
press the accelerator pedal.
You should always use first gear when starting
from a standing position.
NOTE:
A certain amount of noise from the transmis-
sion is normal. This noise can be most notice-
able when the vehicle is idling in NEUTRAL with
the clutch engaged (clutch pedal released), but
it may also be heard when driving. The noise
Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
Speeds 1 to 2
Accel. 15 (24)
Cruise 10 (16)
may also be more noticeable when the trans-
mission is warm. This noise is normal and is not
an indication of a problem with your clutch or
transmission.
Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds
To utilize your manual transmission efficiently
for both fuel economy and performance, it
should be upshifted as listed in recommended
shift speed chart. Shift at the vehicle speeds
listed for acceleration. When heavily loaded or
pulling a trailer these recommended up-shift
speeds may not apply.
2 to 3 3 to 4
24 (39) 50 (80)
19 (31) 40 (64)
STARTING AND OPERATING 217
4 to 5 5 to 6
65 (104) 70 (112)
55 (88) 65 (105)
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