135
(Continued)
Downshifting
Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear
is recommended to preserve brakes when
driving down steep hills. In addition, down
-
shifting at the right time provides better
acceleration when you desire to resume
speed. Downshift progressively. Do not skip
gears to avoid overspeeding the engine and
clutch.
NOTE:
Above certain speeds downshifts may be
blocked and not available.
Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine
braking on a slippery surface. The drive
wheels could lose their grip, and the
vehicle could skid.
CAUTION!
Skipping gears and downshifting into
lower gears at higher vehicle speeds can
damage the engine and clutch systems,
Any attempt to shift into lower gear with
clutch pedal depressed may result
damage to the clutch system. Shifting
into lower gear and releasing the clutch
may result in engine damage.
When descending a hill, be very careful
to downshift one gear at a time to
prevent overspeeding the engine which
can cause engine damage, and/or clutch
damage, even if the clutch pedal is
pressed. If transfer case is in low range
the vehicle speeds to cause engine and
clutch damage are significantly lower.
Failure to follow the maximum recom
-
mended downshifting speeds may cause
engine damage and/or damage the
clutch, even if the clutch pedal is
pressed.
Descending a hill in low range with
clutch pedal depressed could result in
clutch damage.
CAUTION!
Failure
to
follow
the
maximum
recommended downshifting speeds may
cause the engine to overspeed and/or
damage the clutch disc, even if the clutch
pedal is pressed.
CAUTION! (Continued)
Manual Transmission Downshift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
Gear Selection
6 to 5
5 to 4
4 to 3
3 to 2
2 to 1
Maximum Speed
80 (129)
70 (113)
50 (81)
30 (48)
15 (24)
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