Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds; Reverse Shifting; When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift- Page 285

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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CAUTION!

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When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift
one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the engine
which can cause engine damage, and/or clutch dam-
age, 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 down-
shifting speeds may cause the engine damage and/or
damage the clutch, even if the clutch pedal is
pressed.

Descending a hill in low range with clutch pedal
depressed could result in clutch damage.

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.

Manual Transmission Downshift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)

Gear Selection

6 to 5

5 to 4

4 to 3

3 to 2

2 to 1

Maximum Speed

80 (129)

70 (113)

50 (81)

30 (48)

15 (24)

NOTE:

Vehicle speeds shown in the chart above are for 2H

and 4H only, vehicle speeds in 4L would be significantly

less.

Reverse Shifting

To shift into REVERSE, bring the vehicle to a complete

stop. Press the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear

train to stop rotating. Beginning from the NEUTRAL

position, move the gear selector in one quick, smooth

motion straight across and into the REVERSE area (the

driver will feel a firm “click” as the shifter passes the

“knock-over”). Complete the shift by pulling the gear

selector into REVERSE.

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  • When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the engine which can cause engine damage, and/or clutch dam- age, even if the clutch pedal is pressed.
  • Failure to follow the maximum recommended down- shifting speeds may cause the engine damage and/or damage the clutch, even if the clutch pedal is pressed.
  • Descending a hill in low range with clutch pedal depressed could result in clutch damage.

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