Downshifting - Jeep GLADIATOR 2022 Owner's Manual

Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds
To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as listed in the 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.
Engine Speeds
Accel.
3.6L
Cruise
NOTE:
Vehicle speeds shown in the preceding chart are for 2H and 4H only. Vehicle speeds in 4L would be significantly less.

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.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
grip, and the vehicle could skid.
Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
1 to 2 2 to 3
15 (24) 24 (39)
10 (16) 19 (31)
CAUTION!
•
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 pressed may result in dam-
age to the clutch system. Shifting into lower gear
and releasing the clutch may result in engine
damage.
•
When descending a hill, be very careful to down-
shift one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding
the engine which can cause engine damage,
and/or clutch damage, 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
downshifting speeds may cause engine damage
and/or damage the clutch, even if the clutch pedal
is pressed.
•
Descending a hill in low range with clutch pedal
pressed could result in clutch damage.
STARTING AND OPERATING
3 to 4 4 to 5
50 (80) 65 (104)
40 (64) 55 (88)
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.
131
5 to 6
70 (112)
65 (105)
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