Dodge 2016 Challenger, Operating Information Manual

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CAUTION!
Always make sure the vehicle comes to a
complete stop before shifting into RE-
VERSE. Failure to do so may result in trans-
mission damage.
You must always use first gear (or REVERSE)
when starting from a standing position.
Recommended Shift Speeds
To utilize your manual transmission efficiently
for fuel economy, it should be upshifted as listed
in recommended shift speed chart.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS
Axle Ratio 1-4 4-5 5-6
3.90
mph 20 37 48
(km/h) (32) (59) (77)
Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (rela-
tively steady speeds) may result in increased
fuel economy.
Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a
desired acceleration rate.
NOTE:
•
Your vehicle is equipped with a transmis-
sion reverse inhibitor system. When ve-
hicle 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 igni-
tion switch in the ON position (RUN posi-
tion for Keyless Enter-N-Go), as com-
pared to the ignition LOCK position (OFF
position for Keyless Enter-N-Go). This is
normal operation of the transmission re-
verse inhibitor system.
•
Due to the high performance nature of
your drivetrain, you may hear your trans-
mission. 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 transmission.
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