Downshifting - Fiat 2016 500X Owner's Manual

All Engines Gear Selection
Accel.
Cruise

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 overspeeding 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.
Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
2 to 3
24 (39)
19 (31)
STARTING AND OPERATING 295
3 to 4 4 to 5
34 (55) 47 (76)
27 (43) 37 (60)
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 depressed may result dam-
age to the clutch system. Shifting into lower gear
and releasing the clutch may result in engine
damage.
5 to 6
56 (90)
41 (66)
7
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