Recommended Shift Speeds; Downshifting - Jeep 2013 Compass Owner's Manual

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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
Units in mph (km/h)
Engine Accel- 1 to 2
Size era-
tion
Rate
All Accel 14
En- (23)
gines
Cruise 12
(19)
2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5
23 29 45 (72)
(37) (47)
18 25 32 (52)
(29) (40)

Downshifting

Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and
prolong engine life.
CAUTION!
If you skip more than one gear while downshifting
or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could
damage the engine, transmission, or clutch.
To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift
down to second or first gear when descending a steep
grade.
When turning a corner or driving up a steep grade,
downshift early so that the engine will not be overbur-
dened.