1–4 skip shift – Dodge 2015 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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NOTE:

• Your vehicle is equipped with a transmission reverse

inhibitor system. When vehicle speed is greater than

3 mph (5 km/h), the reverse inhibitor activates to help

prevent shifts into REVERSE. When at a complete stop,

you may notice lighter shift efforts into REVERSE with

the ignition switch in the ON position (RUN position

for Keyless Enter-N-Go™), as compared to the ignition

LOCK position (OFF position for Keyless Enter-N-

Go™). This is normal operation of the transmission

reverse inhibitor system.

• Due to the high performance nature of your drivetrain,

you may hear your transmission. This can be most

noticeable when the vehicle is idling in NEUTRAL

with the clutch engaged (clutch pedal released), but it

may also be heard when driving at low engine RPM.

Also, this may be more noticeable when the transmis-

sion is warm. This is a normal condition and is not an

indication of a problem with your clutch or transmis-

sion.

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 ¼ throttle or less.
After you shift the transmission to fourth gear, you can

press the clutch in and shift to another forward gear.

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