2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner's Manual - Page 208

208 STARTING AND OPERATING TABLE 1-MANUAL TRANSAXLE NORMAL ACCELERATION AND CRUISE SHIFT SPEEDS IN mph (km/h) ENGINE MODE 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 SIZE Accel 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (65) 45 (72) 2.4L Turbo Cruise 15 (24) 25 (40) 42 (68) 45 (72) 2.4L Accel 15 (24) 25 (40) 33 (53) 44 (70) NonTurbo Cruise 16 (26) 20 (32) 28 (45) 38 (61) For improved performance, your manual transaxle may be upshifted up to the maximum speeds listed in table 2 (within legal speed limits). TABLE 2-MANUAL TRANSAXLE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE SHIFT SPEEDS IN mph (km/h) ENGINE 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 SIZE 30 60 85 115 2.4L (48) (97) (136) (185) If you exceed these speeds, you may notice the engine cut in and out. This is caused by an electronic limiter in the engine computer. The engine will run normally when you reduce engine speed. Downshifting Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and prolong engine life.