Recommended shift speeds, Downshifting – Jeep 2013 Patriot - Owner Manual User 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

Size

Accel-

eration

Rate

1 to 2

2 to 3

3 to 4

4 to 5

All

Engines

Accel

14

(23)

23

(37)

29

(47)

45

(72)

Cruise

12

(19)

18

(29)

25

(40)

32

(52)

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.

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