Recommended downshifting speed
Downshifting speed
mph (km/h)
Condition
Under 20 (30)
3rd to 2nd
4th to 2nd
5th to 2nd
20 to 30 (30 to 45)
4th to 3rd
5th to 3rd
Driving precautions
1. The table below indicates the driving speed ranges
that may be driven in each gear without causing the
engine to operate in excessive engine speeds.
Possible driving speed
Condition
2.4 liter engine
3.0 liter engine
Vehicles with Vehicles with
205/60R16
215/50R17
tire
tire
1st
31 mph
(50 km/h)
34 mph (55 km/h)
2nd
59 mph
(95 km/h)
55 mph (90 km/h)
3rd
83 mph
86 mph
83 mph
(135 km/h)
(140 km/h)
(135 km/h)
4th
114 mph
(185 km/h)
118 mph (190 km/h)
PARKING BRAKE
When the parking brake is applied with the ignition on,
the Brake Light in the instrument cluster will come on.
NOTE:
This light only shows that the parking brake is
on. It does not show the degree of brake application.
STARTING AND DRIVING
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