Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds; Downshifting; Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)- Page 284

2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Owner Manual

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
STARTING AND OPERATING
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT PHONE — IF EQUIPPED
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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.

Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)

Engine

Speeds

1 to 2

2 to 3

3 to 4

4 to 5

5 to 6

3.6L

Accel.

15 (24)

24 (39)

34 (55)

47 (76)

56 (90)

Cruise

10 (16)

19 (31)

27 (43)

37 (60)

41 (66)

NOTE:

Vehicle speeds shown in the chart above 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.

WARNING!

Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
grip, and the vehicle could skid.

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 damage to
the clutch system. Shifting into lower gear and
releasing the clutch may result in engine damage.

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  • 3.6L Accel.
  • 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 damage to the clutch system.

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