Downshifting, Automatic transmission – Dodge 2015 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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Downshifting

To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, down-

shift to maintain a safe speed when descending a steep

grade.

WARNING!

Skipping more than one gear while downshifting,
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. You
could have a collision.

CAUTION!

If you skip more than one gear while downshifting

or downshift at too high an engine speed, you
could damage the engine, transmission, or clutch.

Do not downshift into first gear when the vehicle is

moving faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), as you could
damage the engine and/or clutch.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARNING!

It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL

if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when
the engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.

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