1–4 skip shift, Downshifting – Dodge 2013 Challenger_SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively

steady speeds) may result in increased fuel economy.
Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired

acceleration rate.
1–4 Skip Shift
There are times when you must shift the transmission

directly from first gear to fourth gear instead of from first

gear to second gear. This is to help you get the best

possible fuel economy from your vehicle. This occurs

when the engine coolant (antifreeze) is higher than 106°F

(41°C), vehicle speed is greater than 19 mph (30 km/h)

but less than 21 mph (34 km/h), and the transmission is

in first gear, and the accelerator is at 1/4 throttle or less.

The “1–4 Skip Shift Indicator Message” will be displayed

during these times.

When the “1–4 Skip Shift Indicator Message” is dis-

played, the shift mechanism will only allow shifts from

first gear to fourth gear. After you shift the transmission

to fourth gear, you can press the clutch in and shift to

another forward gear.
Downshifting
To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, down-

shift to maintain a safe speed when descending a steep

grade.

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