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

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS

Engine

1-4

4-5

5-6

6.2L Supercharged

mph

20

25

42

(km/h)

(32)

(40)

(67)

6.4L

mph

20

37

48

(km/h)

(32)

(59)

(77)

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 ¼ throttle or less.
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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