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For improved perform ance, you r manu al transaxle may
be upshifted up to the maxim um speed s listed in table 2
(within legal speed limits).
Downshifting
Prop er downshifting will improve fuel econom y and
prolong engine life.
TABLE 2-MANUAL TRAN SAXLE MAXIMUM
PERFO RMANCE SHIFT SPEED S
CAUTIO N!
IN mph (km/h)
ENGINE
SIZE
1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
4 to 5
If you skip more than one gear while downshiftin g
or downshift at too high an engin e speed , you could
damage the engin e, tran smission , or clutch.
30
60
85
115
5
2.4L
(48)
(97)
(136)
(185)
To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift
down to 2nd or 1st when descend ing a steep grad e.
If you exceed these speed s, you may notice the engine cut
in and out. This is caused by an electronic limiter in the
engine computer. The engine will run norm ally when
you red uce engine speed .
When turning a corner, or driving up a steep grad e,
downshift early so that the engine will not be overbu r-
dened .
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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