2009 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 255

STARTING AND OPERATING 253 The six-speed manual transmission has a spring that centers the shift lever near third and fourth gear. This spring helps you know which gear you are in when you are shifting. Be careful when shifting from first to second or downshifting from sixth to fifth. The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward third and fourth gear. Make sure you move the shift lever into second or fifth gear. If you let the shift lever move in the direction of the pulling, you may end shifting from first to fourth or from sixth to third gear. Recommended Shift Speeds To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for fuel economy, it should be upshifted as listed in recommended shift speed chart. MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS 1-4 4-5 5-6 mph 20 37 48 (km/h) (32) (59) (77) Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) may result in increased fuel economy. Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired acceleration rate. NOTE: • Your vehicle is equipped with a transmission reverse inhibitor system. When vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), the reverse inhibitor activates to help 5 CAUTION! Always make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before shifting into REVERSE. Failure to do so may result in transmission damage. You should always use first gear when starting from a standing position if under heavy load.