Downshifting – Chrysler 2006 PT Cruiser Sedan User Manual

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TABLE 1-MANUAL TRANSAXLE NORMAL

ACCELERATION AND CRUISE SHIFT SPEEDS

IN mph (km/h)

EN-

GINE

SIZE

MODE

1 to 2

2 to 3

3 to 4

4 to 5

2.4L

Turbo

Accel

15 (24) 25 (40)

40 (65)

45 (72)

Cruise

15 (24) 25 (40)

42 (68)

45 (72)

2.4L

Non-

Turbo

Accel

15 (24) 25 (40)

33 (53)

44 (70)

Cruise

16 (26) 20 (32)

28 (45)

38 (61)

For improved performance, your manual transaxle may
be upshifted up to the maximum speeds listed in table 2
(within legal speed limits).

TABLE 2-MANUAL TRANSAXLE MAXIMUM

PERFORMANCE SHIFT SPEEDS

IN mph (km/h)

ENGINE

SIZE

1 to 2

2 to 3

3 to 4

4 to 5

2.4L

30

60

85

115

(48)

(97)

(136)

(185)

If you exceed these speeds, you may notice the engine cut
in and out. This is caused by an electronic limiter in the
engine computer. The engine will run normally when
you reduce engine speed.

Downshifting
Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and
prolong engine life.

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