2012 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 379

STARTING AND OPERATING 377 Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as listed in recommended shift speed chart. Shift at the vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. When heavily loaded or pulling a trailer these recommended up-shift speeds may not apply. Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in EnSpeeds 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 gine 3.6L Accel. 15 24 34 (24) (39) (55) Cruise 10 19 27 (16) (31) (43) MPH (KM/H) 4 to 5 47 (76) 37 (60) 5 to 6 56 (90) 41 (66) 5 Shift Pattern Shifting Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator NOTE: Vehicle speeds shown in the chart above are for 2H and 4H only, vehicle speeds in 4L would be signifipedal. cantly less. You should always use first gear when starting from a standing position.