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Forimprovedperformance,yourmanualtransaxlemay
beupshifteduptothemaximumspeedslistedintable2
(withinlegalspeedlimits).
Downshifting
Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and
prolongenginelife.
TABLE2-MANUALTRANSAXLEMAXIMUM
PERFORMANCESHIFTSPEEDS
INmph(km/h)
CAUTION!
ENGINE
SIZE
1to2
2to3
3to4
4to5
Ifyouskipmorethanonegearwhiledownshifting
ordownshiftattoohighanenginespeed,youcould
damagetheengine,transmission,orclutch.
30
(48)
60
(97)
85
(136)
115
(185)
5
2.4L
To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift
downto2ndor1stwhendescendingasteepgrade.
Ifyouexceedthesespeeds,youmaynoticetheenginecut
inandout.Thisiscausedbyanelectroniclimiterinthe
engine computer. The engine will run normally when
youreduceenginespeed.
When turning a corner, or driving up a steep grade,
downshift early so that the engine will not be overbur-
dened.
Product Specification
Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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Model Year | 2007 |
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