Shifting, Recommended vehicle shift speeds – Jeep 2013 Wrangler User Manual

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Shifting

Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you
release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator
pedal.

You should always use first gear when starting from a
standing position.

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 signifi-
cantly less.

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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