Maximum recommended downshift speeds – Jeep 2013 Wrangler - Owner Manual User Manual

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CAUTION!

When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift
one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the engine
which can cause valve damage, and/or clutch disc
damage, even if the clutch pedal is pressed.

Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds

CAUTION!

Failure to follow the maximum recommended down-
shifting speeds may cause the engine to overspeed
and/or damage the clutch disc, even if the clutch
pedal is pressed.

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)

NOTE:

Vehicle speeds shown in the chart above are for

2H and 4H only, vehicle speeds in 4L would be signifi-
cantly less.

5

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